User Guide Chapter 10 Automated Devices
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Chapter 10 Automated Devices
A special feature of the control console is that in addition to the control of
conventional stage lighting dimmers, the console provides a special set of
control features for the control of automated devices. Separated from the
conventional control channels are 512 dedicated channels reserved
exclusively for controlling automated devices. Mapping of device traits to
the control console is achieved through a rich Device Definition Language
(DDL), enabling virtually any DMX controlled automated device personality
to be defined.
This chapter explains how to assign (patch) automated devices in the
control console and how to use console controls such as the encoder
wheels and trackball to operate and program automated devices in order to
record cues, groups, submasters and effects. Creating and editing DDLs is
also covered.
• Understanding your Automated Devices
• Device Traits and DMX 512
• Assigning Automated Devices
• Initial Device Assignment
• Custom Device Address Assignment
• Clearing a Device Assignment
• Assigning a Device Dimmer Trait to a Channel Fader or Submaster
• Using Automated Devices
• The LCD and Encoder Wheels
• The Device Display
• Recording Cues
• Using Submasters
• Using Groups
• Using Effects
• Blind Recording and Editing of Devices
• Some Programming Hints
• Device Definition Language (DDL)
• Loading a new DDL into the console
• Creating and Editing DDLs
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