Instruction manual

Quick Start Tutorial
ORB Operating Manual – Issue 1.0 Page 21
Controlling Dimmers
The intensity parameter of fixture(s) can be controlled by entering
commands directly via the numeric keypad or by using the
corresponding control wheel.
Intensity levels can be set for a single fixture or a number of
fixtures using the following syntax:
1 @ N ENTER
This sets the intensity output of fixture 1 to N %.
1 FULL ENTER
This sets the intensity output of fixture 1 to 100 %.
2 AND 3 @ N ENTER
This sets the intensity output of fixtures 2 and 3 to N %.
2 AND 3 FULL ENTER
This sets the intensity output of fixtures 2 and 3 to 100 %.
5 THRU 10 @ N ENTER
This sets the intensity output of fixtures 5 to 10 to N %.
5 THRU 10 EXCEPT 7 @ {wheel}
This sets the intensity of channels 5,6,8,9,10 to the level on the
wheel
5 THRU 10 FULL ENTER
sets the intensity output of fixtures 5 to 10 to 100 %.
Using the Control Wheel
The Inten
sity channel of a fixture can also be adjusted by control
wheel.
First select the fixture(s) required as described above and then use
the intensity wheel to adjust the level.
The output value is shown on the LCD screen above the
corresponding control wheel.
Tip – No Intensity Output ?
If the intensity output levels do not change when you send any of
the above commands to a fixture, or adjust the intensity level using
the wheel, check that the GRAND MASTER fader is at full and the
BLACKOUT button is off. If the selected fixture(s) have a Shutter
parameter, check that the shutter is open. Check that the Highlight
key is not selected.