LSC Lighting EKO - Manual (Page 38)

Memory Control EKO Dimmer
Operator Manual V2.3
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the fade time associated with the memory it is
controlling. Setting a fade time of zero seconds
results in the memory directly tracking the fader
as it moves. LSC suggests that manual faders
be programmed with a fade time of 0.5 seconds.
This results in a much smoother fade as the
fader is moved.
8.5 MEMORY RECOVERY AFTER
POWER LOSS
When power is restored to an EKO after a
power loss, channels controlled by DMX will
immediately respond to the current DMX levels.
However, channels controlled by Memories
respond differently depending upon the duration
of the power loss.
• If the power returns within 2 hours, the
memory channels will return to their last
memory levels.
• If the power returns after 2 hours, memory
channels will remain OFF. To restore output
you must recall the required memory.
8.6 PRE-PROGRAMMED EPLATES
ePlates are available from the factory with pre-
programmed configurations to control memories
or operate the “MEM/DMX” switch.
8.6.1 Memory Control ePlates
Pre-programmed ePlates to control memories
are available in the following configurations…
• 2 Button ePlates
Button 1 recalls Memory 1 at 100%
Button 2 recalls Memory 2 at 100%
• 4 Button ePlates
Button 1 recalls Memory 1 at 100%
Button 2 recalls Memory 2 at 100%
Button 3 recalls Memory 3 at 100%
Button 4 recalls Memory 4 at 100%
• 8 Button ePlates
Button 1 recalls Memory 1 at 100%
Button 2 recalls Memory 2 at 100%
Button 3 recalls Memory 3 at 100%
Button 4 recalls Memory 4 at 100%
Button 5 recalls Memory 5 at 100%
Button 6 recalls Memory 6 at 100%
Button 7 recalls Memory 7 at 100%
Button 8 recalls Memory 8 at 100%
• 1 Fader ePlates
Fader 1 controls Memory 1
• 2 Fader ePlates
Fader 1 controls Memory 1
Fader 2 controls Memory 2
• 4 Fader ePlates
Fader 1 controls Memory 1
Fader 2 controls Memory 2
Fader 3 controls Memory 3
Fader 4 controls Memory 4
8.6.2 Memory/DMX Switch ePlates
A pre-programmed 2 button ePlate is available
to control the operation of the Memory/DMX
Switch.
Button 1 selects DMX
Button 2 selects Memory
8.7 RECORDING MEMORIES FOR
PRE-PROGRAMMED EPLATES
The factory pre-programming of the ePlate
buttons is designed for simple and predictable
memory programming.
The buttons on the “Pre-Programmed” ePlates
all recall a different memory number at full level.
Question
: If every button recalls a memory at
full level, how do you turn a memory off?
Answer
: You playback a different memory
containing the same channels but with their
levels set to 0% in that memory.
When a memory is recorded, it contains
selected channel(s) at any level (including zero
level). Therefore, if memory 1 contains channels
at a level of 80%, pressing button 1 on an ePlate
will fade up those channels to 80%.
If memory 2 contains the same channels at a
level of 0%
, pressing button 2 on an ePlate will
fade those channels off.
For example;
Using this method, each pair of buttons on a
pre-programmed ePlate are easily used as ON
(fade up) and OFF (fade down) buttons. You
record the odd numbered memories with the
levels you require. You record the even
numbered memories with the same channels at
a level of 0%
.
For example, after you record memory 1, record
memory 2 with the same channels as used in
memory 1 but with their levels set to 0%.
After you record memory 3, record memory 4
with the same channels as used in memory 3
but with their levels set to 0%.
Contact LSC or your LSC agent if you have
special ePlate requirements that cannot be
achieved with the pre-programmed ePlates. LSC
will then custom program your ePlates for your
specific requirements.
Button 1 recalls Memory 1
which contains channels
1, 3 and 6 at various
levels.
Button 2 recalls Memory 2
which also contains
channels 1, 3 and 6 but all
at a level of 0%
.