SimpleDMX
The most basic of the DMX commands is a generic simple command. This will set one of the 512 channels to a specified value. We allow for CUSTOM1 column to be used to over-ride the PIN column. This is so that you can create Effects Manager entries to control the intensity value set to the PIN column. If you put a numerical value in CUSTOM1, it will over-ride the value in PIN. Otherwise, use the PIN column.
SD Column Name |
DMX |
Note |
TYPE |
Must be "SimpleDMX" |
|
CONTROL |
Controller |
One DMX controller universe per serial USB connection |
MODULE |
Channel |
Values 1 to 512 are allowed |
DUR |
The duration that this channel will have this value before returning to zero |
If duration is zero (00:00) then the channel is set to value permanently, otherwise max duration is 99 seconds |
PIN or CUSTOM1 |
Value to place on the Channel |
Values 0 to 255 are allowed. |
Here is an example of what a SD script might look like using SimpleDMX commands:
CUE |
HH MM SS FF |
TYPE |
CONTROL |
MODULE |
DUR |
PIN |
Event Description |
1 |
00 00 00 00 |
SimpleDMX |
C1 |
12 |
01:15 |
255 |
Turn channel 12 on for 1 and a half sec |
2 |
00 00 05 00 |
SimpleDMX |
C1 |
7 |
00:00 |
127 |
Set channel 7 to 127 |
3 |
00 00 10 15 |
SimpleDMX |
C1 |
7 |
00:00 |
0 |
Set channel 7 to 0 |
When the DUR column is zero, then the value place on the channel is permanent until changed again by another cue. However, if a duration is provided, then the channel is set to the value in the PIN column for the specified time and then the channel is returned to zero. The limit on duration is 99 seconds.