ETC LED Configuration Software Programming Guide - Manual (Page 14)

11 LED Configuration Software 1.0 Programming Guide
N O T E : Once any one of the seven individual color channels is altered from its neutral starting
position, the settings for the original color point may no longer reflect the actual output of
the fixture.
When using RGB, HSI, HSIC, or Studio profile for color selection, each fixture makes
accommodations for the specific LEDs in its array and produces output that is consistent
with other fixtures, whether or not they use LEDs from the same production batch.
Operating with Plus Seven enabled can override this calibration, and multiple fixtures
may produce slightly different outputs when individual color channels are altered from
their neutral starting points.
LED Settings
Output
Output is the way and amount to which the fixture constrains the overall power going to the
LED array, which determines how consistent the fixture’s brightness may be. Use Output
to choose the optimal balance between two competing performance parameters, maximum
brightness and output consistency, by adjusting:
• How much the fixture limits the overall power to the LED array.
• How the fixture reduces output as internal fixture components heat up during use or in
high ambient temperatures.
The output options are as follows.
Regulated
Regulated is a moderately constrained power or brightness with consistent output under
typical use. Power to the LEDs is separately regulated in order to maintain consistent
brightness during the initial fixture warm-up period. This is recommended for most indoor
applications.
Protected
Protected provides the most consistent output possible with the greatest potential for
reduced overall brightness. This is best for outdoor use, changing environmental
temperatures, and applications with high requirements for consistency in extreme operating
conditions.
Boost
Boost provides the brightest possible output, with least guarantee of consistency. This is
best for applications with low duty cycles, loose brightness requirements, or where ambient
temperature is low.
N O T E :
In all Output settings, if the fixture gets too warm and internal components approach
unsafe operating temperatures, the total power to the LED array is gradually reduced and
proportionate brightness levels between the various colors of LEDs are maintained as
much as possible in order to preserve the overall color mix; however, some minor shifts
in output may occur. Power continues to ramp down as much as necessary until internal
fixture components return to a safe temperature. If the fixture has a display, it displays a
warning message on the home screen indicating that power budgeting is in place,
showing the percent of total power that is currently used.
If the fixture exceeds its maximum internal temperature, the fixture enters a cool-down
state, stops responding to the control signal, and it shuts down most or all power to the
LED array and displays its over-temperature status according to its setting for
over-temperature warning.