5 Patch 69
Create and Edit Patch
Select Channel, Set Device Type, and Output Address
Each field identified in the patch display is also displayed in the CIA as a touchbutton. You can
select the fields using the page arrow keys (with “scroll lock” engaged) and edit them using the
control keypad or from the CIA touchbuttons.
Selecting Channels
You may select channels for patching and editing using the keypad .
Keypad
Channels may be selected in all of the same methods as defined in Selecting Channels, page 106.
When channels are selected, the patch display will show those channels and highlighted in gold.
After selecting the channel or group of channels, you may set each of the attributes beginning with
the device type, followed by the starting address. See “{Patch} Display and Settings” on page 74.
Status in the Patch Display
The first column in the patch display will advise you when a channel requires your attention.
• “!” is displayed next to a channel number to indicate there is a dimmer feedback error.
Helpful hints:
• [At] [Next] [Enter] - finds the next available address range large enough to accomodate the
selected device
• [At] [2] [/] [Next] [Enter] - finds the next available address range on universe 2.
• [At] [7] [7] [7] [Next] [Enter] - finds the next available address after 777.
• [At] [/] [9] [Enter] - patches address 9 on the same universe that was last used.
Note:
When patching conventional dimmers, it is not necessary to specify the device
type. “Dimmer” is assumed.
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