Murphb1220 Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Hey, I am trying to patch a Strand 530 console. I'm still new with it (and strand consoles in general), so bare with me. FYI I am running the latest software version. I have total control over the dimmers by inputting their dimmer number and such (Dimmer 1 @ full), but when I try to patch a dimmer to a channel, the channel does not send out DMX when I send it to full! I am pretty sure I am patching it right and in the patch screen it shows dimmer 1 on channel 1. I am under the impression I am in the Live patch (not the edit patch), but in the cue stack there is the large red box reading "Unpatched Dimmers". That leads me to believe I am missing something. :) I feel like I am too accustomed to ETC light boards and I am sure there is something stupid I am missing. If any can help that would be great! -Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRW Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Hey, I am trying to patch a Strand 530 console. I'm still new with it (and strand consoles in general), so bare with me. FYI I am running the latest software version. I have total control over the dimmers by inputting their dimmer number and such (Dimmer 1 @ full), but when I try to patch a dimmer to a channel, the channel does not send out DMX when I send it to full! I am pretty sure I am patching it right and in the patch screen it shows dimmer 1 on channel 1. I am under the impression I am in the Live patch (not the edit patch), but in the cue stack there is the large red box reading "Unpatched Dimmers". That leads me to believe I am missing something. :) I feel like I am too accustomed to ETC light boards and I am sure there is something stupid I am missing. If any can help that would be great! -Brian On Genius Pro (the operating system), when you turn something on at 'dimmer' level, it takes control away from the 'channel', essentially parking the dimmer. To get rid of the 'Dimmers Unpatched', go into LIVE, hit [DIMMER] [DIMMER] and this will repatch the dimmers to channel. See Chapter 5, 'Working with Channel Levels' in the 500 series user manual for more information, and for a better explanation than my late night ramblings! Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebigcheese Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 I had this issue at a theatre I was touring at a few weeks ago. In live hit dimmer number and you should see a soft key option marked 're-patch', this will allow proper channel control. ETA: Must type quicker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themadhippy Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Ours @ theres * as someone here told me, so to get desk channel 1 controlling DMX address 99 it would be 99 @ patch 1 * Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Just follow what IRW said. The big red DIMMERS UNPATCHED box is telling you that you've still got dimmers under direct control. Hit the [DIMMER] key twice to release all unpatched dimmers, or [DIMMER] [number] {RE-PATCH} to release selectively.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ynot Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Just follow what IRW said. The big red DIMMERS UNPATCHED box is telling you that you've still got dimmers under direct control. Hit the [DIMMER] key twice to release all unpatched dimmers, or [DIMMER] [number] {RE-PATCH} to release selectively..Or even [DIMMER] {RE-PATCH} to unpatch all channels Many roads lead to Rome...:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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