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◉ =ON, ◎=OFF
Figure 6 - Four step block flash patterns
The flash pattern is set for each block by specifying the number or letter associated with
the desired flash pattern. Using this technique it is possible to define simple or complex
flash patterns that you can use to identify an active object at a glance from across the
room.
On Time and Off Time control the backlight on and backlight off duration for each of the 32
steps in the Flash Pattern. On Time and Off Time are specified in 10 millisecond
increments, e.g., an On Time of 50 means the light will come on for 500 milliseconds (or
one half second) for each Flash Pattern step where the light is set to come on.
There are many different possible Flash Patterns possible with this feature. Here are just a
few that you can use to get started:
Flash Pattern: 55555555, On Time: 50, Off Time: 50
These are the default values for Flash Pattern, On Time and Off Time. When the object is
active, the LED backlight will flash on and off at a rate of one flash per second, with each
flash lasting half a second.
Flash Pattern: 88888888, On Time: 50, Off Time: 50
This combination causes the LED backlight to come on for a half second every two
seconds.
Flash Pattern: A8A8A8A8, On Time: 1, Off Time: 5