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40 Insight 2x user manual
Multiplexed dimmers
ETC’s Multiplex dimming technology can increase the capacity of your
dimming system. The ETC Multiplexer converts the output of a single ETC
Sensor or L86 dimmer into two separate signals. Both signals then pro-
vide discrete levels for two ETC Source Four lighting fixtures.
Warning: The DMX512 port that serves the dimmer must be in multiplex
mode. Setting the port to multiplex mode erases your current patch. Set
the port mode BEFORE you create your patch. To set the port’s mode,
see Setting Multiplex mode on page 294.
Before you create your patch, you must identify any dimmers whose sig-
nals are multiplexed. Insight 2x indicates the split by adding an A or B to
the dimmer number.
Follow these steps to multiplex a dimmer:
Note: Use [S2], A, and [S3], B, along with the numeric keypad, to enter
dimmer numbers as you create your patch. If you select a multiplexed
dimmer without specifying A or B, the system defaults to A.
Keystrokes:
Action:
1. Press [Patch].
Selects Patch display
2. If the [Dim] LED is unlit,
press [Dim] to indicate that
the next number entered
will be a dimmer.
Prompt reads:
Select dimmer numbers, then press
ENTER to assign to a channel, or
press AT to assign a level, or press
PROFILE to assign a profile
3. Use the keypad to enter
the desired dimmer num-
ber(s) Use [And] and [Thru]
if you want to select more
than one dimmer.
Prompt reads:
Select dimmer numbers, then press
ENTER to assign to a channel, or
press AT to assign a level, or press
PROFILE to assign a profile
4. Press [S1], Multiplex.
Selected dimmers are identified as
Multiplexed