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Programming from a PC using MUM 37

Synchronizing scene changes for multiple fixtures

In situations where you are running multiple fixtures on a data link it is

possible to synchronize scene changes (for fixtures that support this

functionality - see “Stand-Alone programming overview” on page 32). Read

this section if this applies in your case.

One controlling fixture triggers simultaneous program start and scene

changes in the other fixtures. Each fixture stores its own program, and the

controlling fixture triggers simultaneous program start and scene changes,

in a cycle, based on its own program.

Each fixture will run its program repeatedly, changing scene when prompted

to by the controlling fixture, or until the controlling fixture finishes its own

program and signals that all fixtures should start from the first scene once

again.

It is important to note that each individual fixture must be programmed with

a show and that the only commands that are passed are scene change

commands. No data about the look of the scene is passed between fixtures.

Automatically triggering stand-alone operation

Stand-alone operation can be set for one or two periods during a 24 hour

period, or for a light level.

Setting a light-level trigger

The option Light level sensor trigger must be set to On.

Stand-alone operation can be set for a specific light level using the Trigger

level spin button, or captured using the built-in light sensor (press Capture

current sensor value to do this). If the light levels fall below the specified

level then operation starts.

If both the timer and the light-level sensor are used, operation starts

whenever it is darker than the light-level setting, and within the times set.

To avoid false triggering by sudden light changes, for example from

automobile headlights, the light level must remain above or below the trigger

threshold for 5 minutes.

Setting a timer trigger

Stand-alone operation can be set for one, or two, periods, during a 24 hour

period, using the built-in clock.

If both the timer and the light-level sensor are used, operation starts

whenever it is darker than the light-level setting, and within the times set.

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