554 Hog 4 Operations Manual
DMX Address
A number between 1 and 512 that identifies a controllable parameter of a
fixture. Each fixture or group of dimmers has a ‘start address’, the first of
the range of DMX addresses that it uses.
DMX Processor
A nineteen inch, rack mounted network node that distributes DMX output.
There may be many DMX Processors within a lighting control network. -
See Also Node.
DMX Universe
A single DMX output with 512 channels is known as one DMX universe. A
Hog network may support many universes each with fixture addresses
between 1 and 512.See Also DMX Processor.
Dotted User Number
A user number for a fixture that contains a whole number and a part num-
ber. Example: Desk Channel 1.23 -See Also DMX Processor.
E
Editor
A window for editing the contents of cues, scenes, groups or palettes. -See
Also Programmer.
Effects Engine
The Hog 4 OS effects engine provides the opportunity to create movement
sequences. The engine contains library shapes, whilst allowing for custom
effects to be created.
Encoder Wheel
See Parameter Wheel. -See Parameter Wheel.
Ethernet
A defined way of connecting computer equipment together. It comes in a
variety of flavours. -See Also 10 Base-T, 100 Base-T, IP address.
F
Fade Time
Time in which fixtures crossfade between the parameter levels of two cues
- one incoming, one outgoing. -See Also Split Fade, In Time, Out Time.