User Guide

Midas XL4 Automation system
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XL4 SIZE
This number should be set to 48. However if the memory has been corrupted for some reason (during
servicing for example) this value should be set to zero. This procedure is decribed in the total clear and
format procedure.
MEM SIZE
This number should be set to 31. However if the memory has been corrupted for some reason (during
servicing for example) this value should be set to zero. This procedure is decribed in the total clear and
format procedure.
FORMAT
Once the system settings have been entered, this option is used to format the memory
ready for use. This is done by pressing ‘YES’ when the display is showing ‘FORMAT’.
Test 1
This sets the speed of Test 2 and 3
Test 2
This cycles through the scenes at a speed set by Test 1.
Test 3
This is a continuous read/write test as a speed set by Test 1.
Test 4
This is a system memory test, the automation control system will write and read to each bit of
memory individually and check for any errors. This test is extreamly time consuming and special
equipment is needed to see any results as there is no decipherable error messages are shown on the display
if a fault is found.
WARNING!
During the test modes, the motorised faders should be disabled using the ‘ISOLATE’ switch.
Allowing the faders to attempt to keep up with the test function for long periods may damage the servo
drivers.
OPEN
This allows you to enter the password which then enables access to the RESTRICT function in the
menu. To access this press the YES button the left hand screen will then change to read 3200, using the
jog wheel enter the correct password and press the YES button. This password is found on the insert
provided with this manual or the separate password pdf provided.
RESTRICT
This function is only accessible after the correct password has been entered into the OPEN option.
This function allows Midas to look at the last 8 operations of the automation control system and aws
placed in for software debugging purposes.
Total Clear
This function allows you to do a complete low level format of the automation control system
memory. This procedure is shown next : WARNING if this procedure is carried out all user information
will be lost.