I don't have a controller, and I want my DMX-20L to dim my par cans to stay lit at 20% continually, rather than chasing. Can I do that without a controller?
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No. In order to get that kind of control, you must have some sort of DMX controller. Unless ADJ or someone provides a way for you to edit the built in programs to make what you want to happen, and even then, you have to change all the programs if you want the dimmer pack to maintain 20%(or whatever values you want).
I agree with chris. This is not possible on the 20L.
Sincerely,
Sincerely,
O.K. Thanks. That's too bad. I assumed that if the dimmer could do all of those fancy chases at 20% without a controller, that it would have the ability to just do "Lights on continual" (at 20%).
I tried using the slowest chase of "all channels on, all channels off". But the lowest speed only slowed things down to a minute or so, before all channels off occurred.
I tried using the slowest chase of "all channels on, all channels off". But the lowest speed only slowed things down to a minute or so, before all channels off occurred.
Well, you can't do chases on the dimmer and do DMX control at the same time. The chase programs are designed for quick and easy light shows with minimal involvement. I like to use that for rotating between 4 party-type fixtures where I don't really care what is doing what when. For these party-type ligts(high tech FX), they need 100% on or 100% off. Cans let you get away with the variable output. With the latest batches of the DP-DMX20L, you can set your channels to switched vs dimming per channel, which is a great helper. I think there may even be an option to adjust power output either globably or per channel. Either way, this doesn't resolve the chase issue.
There are I think 2 modes in these. Sorry, I only ever use them in DMX mode. I think it's DMX mode and chase mode. It's an either/or thing.
And you're right, even in the slowest speeds, it's going to stil chase, just at a rather lenthy interval.
So, you have choices. I think there are compact sized programmable controllers, to rack mount controllers of various sizes and capability, or you could jump up to software control. I think, based on what I'm getting from you, one of the entry level controllers would be more than sufficient, so I would recommend the DMX Operator.
Other than that, maybe you can find someone who would do custom programming for your dimmer's chase chip. But, at 20% brightness? Maybe just go 100% and use lower wattage bulbs?
There are I think 2 modes in these. Sorry, I only ever use them in DMX mode. I think it's DMX mode and chase mode. It's an either/or thing.
And you're right, even in the slowest speeds, it's going to stil chase, just at a rather lenthy interval.
So, you have choices. I think there are compact sized programmable controllers, to rack mount controllers of various sizes and capability, or you could jump up to software control. I think, based on what I'm getting from you, one of the entry level controllers would be more than sufficient, so I would recommend the DMX Operator.
Other than that, maybe you can find someone who would do custom programming for your dimmer's chase chip. But, at 20% brightness? Maybe just go 100% and use lower wattage bulbs?