Compulite Spark User Manual

Using this User’s Guide
Spark
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• Chapter 13 Control Priority
A description of Spark’s default control and using LTP.
Part 5 – Advanced Topics
• Chapter 14 Libraries
Operating instructions for programming, modifying, and using Libraries.
• Channel 15 Part Qs
Programming memories with parts. Each Part can have unique delay and fade times.
• Channel 16 Event
Program events to operate multiple assignment and playback commands. Events can
be operated when assigned to memories sequencing on the A/B crossfader, in the
editor, or using SMPTE.
• Chapter 17 Snap
Store ‘snapshots’ of all playback device assignments and their fade status. Snaps are
analogous to preset pages for Controllers. Spark supports 99 Snaps.
• Chapter 18 Macros
Spark supports up to 999 Macros. Operating instructions for programming Macros
blind, in the Macro menu, or live using the Teach macro function.
Part 6 – System Configuration and Patching
• Chapter 19 System Configuration
General system Configuration in Service Tools and using operator definable system
parameters in the System Parameters menu.
• Chapter 20 Channel and Scroller Patching
The Channel Patch provides functions for soft patching dimmers and channels,
assigning dimmer curves, assigning proportional levels to dimmers, examining patch
assignments. The Scroller Patch provides easy functions for setting up frames,
assigning control channels to scrollers, and copying scroller set ups.
• Chapter 21 Spot Management and Patching
The Mix Output menu provides functions to patch moving light type to control
numbers, assign DMX output addresses, define device profiles.
Part 7- Communication Protocols
• Chapter 22 MIDI
Enable MIDI communication and edit MIDI codes in the MIDI menu. The MIDI
synch option allows a second lighting console to synchronize crossfade operations
with the main console.
• Chapter 23 SMPTE
Assign SMPTE time codes to Events using the live Teach function and enable Spark
for automatic operation using SMPTE transmission.
• Chapter 24 DMX Input
Patch DMX Input channels to operate local console channels or macros.
Appendices
• Appendix A Service Tools
Operating instructions for disk formatting, the Hardware diagnostics tool, and
software upgrade functions in Service Tools.
• Appendix C Dimmer Status and Patch 999
A description of the Dimmer Status reports available when using CMX protocol with
Compulite Dimmers. Instructions for editing Patch 999, which allows logical channel
patching.

Compulite Spark Specifications

General

Brand	Compulite
Model	Spark
Category	Controller
Language	English