ETC Unison - Glossary

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Architectural Processor
The Architectural Processor is the computer that runs a Unison lighting control
system. It interprets control station inputs, transmits light zone intensities to
dimmer racks, and maintains system calendar and macro functions. A
processor can be integrated into a dimmer rack or installed into a separate
enclosure.
Astronomical time clock
The internal clock in a Unison CPU. It keeps local time and date as well as
calculating sunrise and sunset times throughout the year based on
geographical position, elevation, time zone, and Daylight Savings.
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Binding
Binding is the linking of a control station’s signal and its room and zone
assignments in the Architectural Processor.
Buttons
Buttons are used for input on Preset Recall, Fader and Wireless Transmitter
control stations. Button functions are stored in the Unison Architectural
Processor.
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Configuration
The system-specific information used by the Architectural Processor to
control lighting. Configurations are downloaded to the Processor from a
PCMCIA card or by a personal computer connected to a PC connector station.
Connector station
A connector station connects other devices to the network. The Portable, PC
and DMX512 connector stations are examples.
Control station
A control station sends information to the Unison processor. Control stations
include Wall, Connector, Wireless Transmitter, and Portable stations.
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Dimmer
A dimmer is a device that varies light zone intensity in response to control
station commands.
DMX512
DMX512 is a communication standard developed for theatrical lighting control.
Unison processors can accept and process DMX512 input from theatrical
lighting control consoles and output DMX512 to control dimmers.
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