LSC Lighting iSeries - Manual (Page 15)

V1.21 September 2007 iPAK/iPRO Dimmer Operator Manual
LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty Ltd 11
4.4 Scene Storage
This function provides the capability to create a single 12 (6) channel scene using the front panel
controls and then store this into the dimmer’s memory for recall at any point while the dimmer is
switched on.
To activate the Scene function, press and hold the Mode Select Switch until the “Scene” LED
illuminates. The LED will now begin to pulse off and on, indicating the Scene function is
activated. The “Channel” LED is also activated (on) at this time indicating the dimmer is now
ready to start creating the scene. Using the Mode Select Switch allows the operator to toggle
between the “Channel” and “% Drive” modes, whilst the Scroll Buttons allow the selection of the
channel number and output level respectively. Once a channel level is set, repeat the above
steps to move to the next channel, thus creating the desired scene (group of channels).
The scene is automatically stored in the dimmer’s non-volatile memory, meaning that any
changes to the scene will over write the existing stored memory. Similarly any new scenes
created will automatically write over the previous stored scene. (Note: The scene is committed to
memory approximately 5 seconds after the last change.)
If power is switched off or disconnected while the dimmer is in Scene mode, when power is
restored, the dimmer will resume in its last known state – “Scene”. Any stored scenes are also
retained in memory when power is switched off and can be accessed when power is restored.
To exit Scene mode, press and hold the Mode Select Switch until the “Scene” LED goes out.
4.5
Curve Selection
This function is only available on the iPRO range of dimmers and allows for an individual fade
curve selection on any or all dimmer channels. Six different curves are available and are
displayed as follows on the Status Display.
S
LAW displayed as “C1”
SQUARE LAW displayed as “C2”
CUBE LAW displayed as “C3”
QUAD LAW displayed as “C4”
120V CURVE displayed as “120”
NON-DIM SWITCHING displayed as “non”
The S, SQUARE, CUBE and QUAD Laws are variations on the dimmers fade response to suit
performance characteristics of various types of lamps. The 120V curve is primarily for use with
120 Volt Par 64 lanterns and equates to a standard “S Law” curve for 120 Volt lamps. If this
curve is selected take particular note that only 120 Volt lamps can be connected, up to a
maximum of 10 Amps per dimmer channel. LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd. takes no
responsibility for any possible damage to lamps operated in this mode.
The NON-DIM curve provides the facility for channels to operate as electrical switches. This is
ideal for motor control, smoke machines and other special effects. When activated the dimmer
channel will switch on (100% output) when the fader level reaches 60% and switches off (0%
output) when the controlling fader level drops to 40%.
To activate the Curve function, double click and hold the Mode Selection Switch until the “Curve”
LED illuminates and begins to pulse off and on. The word “Cur” will be visible in the Status
display, indicating the Curve function is activated. Press the Mode Selection Switch again. The
“Curve” LED will continue to pulse and the “Channel” LED will be illuminated. Using the Scroll
Buttons, increment or decrement to move to the channel required. Press the Mode Selection
Switch again. The “Channel” LED will go out, the “Curve” LED will stay on full (not pulsing) and
the display will show “C1” – the S Law curve, or the last setting previously stored.