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ETC Configuration Guide
Paradigm Serial Access Protocol (PSAP)
PSAP Configuration Guide Page 7 of 7 Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc.
PSAP Trigger Support
In addition to using “get” commands to poll for status, Paradigm can be configured to send PSAP
formatted updates for specified objects as updates occur. These “Triggers” are a helpful alternative to
polling for object status as they provide real time updates to objects.
PSAP triggers also simplify setup by quickly allowing configuration of a PSAP formatted serial output as
an alternative to having to reconfigure multiple "when" conditions with differing "send serial" actions.
• Trigger configuration is only available while LightDesigner user access is set to “Advanced” or
higher.
• All objects that support the “get” command are supported with PSAP triggers using the exact same
returned string format.
• Trigger functions with “PSAP” listed within the trigger function name will automatically send serial
updates anytime the specified changes occur to the specified object.
• Each object requires an individual trigger to be created.