LSC Lighting e24V3 - Manual (Page 18)

e24 Dimming System
Operator Manual V3.0
Page 14 LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd
5 CONFIGURING THE E24V3 DIMMER
The e24V3 dimmer may need to be configured
to suit its particular application. This involves the
following operations which are achieved via the
touch screen menus.
The menu system is fully described in section 6.
5.1 Dimmer Control Source
Each dimmer channel needs to configured for
the “Control Source” that will drive it. This could
be either DMX, Memory or SWITCH (switch-
able between Memory or DMX).
See section 6.2.1.1 Control Source.
The SWITCH (above) can be manually operated
either locally from the LCD touch screen or
remotely from an ePlate.
See section 6.5.1 DMX/MEM Switch Operation
and section 6.5.2 Switch Group.
The SWITCH can be automatically operated by
the presence or absence of DMX.
See section 6.3.6.2 DMX/MEM Switch Connect
Loss Action.
Note: If “Control Source” is not available on
the menu then “Net Playback” has been
disabled from the “Options” menu. When
“Net Playback” is disabled, it forces all
dimmer channels to DMX control.
5.2 Patching
Dimmer channels set to DMX or Switch Mode,
may need to be patched to the DMX slot number
that is to control them.
See section 6.3.1 Patching
5.3 Recording Memories
Dimmer channels set to Memory Mode, are
controlled by the memories (up to 80 memories)
saved in each e24V3. These memories are
created and saved in the e24V3 either by using
the LCD touch screen to create the memory or
by taking a snapshot of the DMX input. The
ePlates (wall plates) must also be programmed
to recall the required memories.
See section 8 ePlates & LSC Net
5.4 Optional Settings
In addition to the above settings you can also
set the following optional parameters;
• Selecting the dimmer action of DMX
controlled channels when the DMX
signal is connected or lost including the
saving of a Backup Memory.
See section 6.3.6 Connect Loss Action
• Selecting minimum and maximum levels
for each dimmer.
See section 6.2.1.2 Min and Max
Levels
• Selecting a fade curve for each dimmer.
See section 6.2.1.3 Fade Curve
• Setting each dimmer to either Dim
(dimmer) or Switch (between OFF or
fully ON).
See section 6.2.1.3 Fade Curve
• Setting a “lock code” to prevent
unauthorised access to the e24V3
menu.
See section 6.6.4 e24V3 Lock / Unlock
• Naming the Dimmer. Useful in large
installations to identify each e24V3.
See section 6.6.6 Name
• Setting the date and time (for the e24V3
status log).
See section 6.6.7 Time and Date
• If the e24V3 is ONLY to be controlled by
DMX then the Memory control by
ePlates via LSC net can be disabled.
This simplifies the menu system and
forces all dimmer channels to DMX
control.
See section 6.6.8 Net Playback
• The DMX alarm delay time can be set or
the alarm can be disabled. Disabling the
alarm is useful when the e24V3 is never
to be controlled by DMX.
See section 6.3.7 DMX Alarm.
5.5 Testing
The operation of each dimmer circuit can be
tested from the LCD touch screen.
See section 6.2.2 Channel Test.