Luminaire timing, Timing channel information – PRG AutoPar User Manual 2.1 User Manual

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LUMINAIRE TIMING

Timing Channel Information

Timing channel control allows for smoother transition and movement of the luminaire mechanisms. In this case, timing
channels are provided for focus (pan/tilt) and beam.

Types of timing control:

Timing Control Channel: the luminaire uses its timing channel value to calculate a smooth, continuous movement
for a given time and transition.

Console Timing: the console calculates the time duration between the DMX512 increments to be sent for a given
time and transition.

Guidelines:

Timing channels support time values of up to six minutes.

To use a timing channel instead of console timing, it is necessary to set the timing channel to the desired value
and set cue and/or parameter time to zero. A combination of time controls can produce unexpected results.

The default value setting in the profile should be 255 (proportional control) to allow smooth movement when using
console timing.

The timing channel data should change as a snap. A zero value will give the fastest move, however, without any
smoothing this can appear "steppy" in console timed moves.

A timing value of zero is full speed. A time value of 100% (or 255 in DMX) enables the associated parameter(s) to
follow cue fade time (console time) rather than the timing channel.

Note: For instructions on storing syntax and writing cues, refer to your particular console manual.

To use these channels, you must:

Step

1. Create the cue, including beam and position settings as required.

Step

2. Decide which fixtures and which parameters will use timing channels.

Step

3. Assign a value to the particular timing channel(s) you wish to use (for timing information, see chart on next

page).

Step

4. Set console timing (or cue fade time) for parameters and timing channels to zero seconds.

Step

5. Store cue.

Note: Avoid changing timing channel values in a fading cue. This can cause unexpected behavior in the luminaire as
the timing channel value is updated over time. Timing channel values and the final destination of the parameters
affected by the timing channel should always be sent in a zero count.

Channel Function

Timing Channel

Focus Time

Beam Time

Pan (Hi Byte/Lo Byte)

Tilt (Hi Byte/Lo Byte)

Beam