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Output Patch

With the DMX board installed, the Sirius is ready
to operate with DMX outputs. The default
configuration is for desk channels 1 to 48 drive
DMX channels 1 to 48 respectively, ie. desk
channel 1 drives DMX channel 1, desk channel 2
drives DMX channel 2, etc up to 48 (or 24 for a
Sirius 24). 

It is possible for the user to program desk
channel 1 to drive DMX channel 6, and desk
channel 2 to drive DMX channels 7, 36, and 89
and so on.

The Output Patch can only be programmed when 
in Super User mode.

To Access Super User: 

1 Turn the Keyswitch to Presets Only 

2 Press and hold down the E and -

buttons, then turn the keyswitch to Program;
release both buttons. The Memory No display
shows SUPER USER; the Autofade display
shows the software version number. Note
DMX will only work with software versions
4319 and above.

To Program the Patch:

1 Select the Output Patch:

Use the and/or - buttons to find
‘OUTPUT PATCH’ (see over page for Super
User operation) Note: This option can only be
selected when the DMX board is installed.
Press the Memory Program button to select
this option; the display shows ‘Out 001 ch 01’
This means that DMX output channel 001 is
being driven by desk channel 1

2 To select the desk channel which drives a

DMX output channel, press the Channel Flash 
button for the channel you wish to choose. 

For example, pressing Channel 9 flash button
sets ‘Out 001 ch 09’ This means that DMX
output channel 001 is now being driven by
desk channel 9.
Pressing the (and/or -) buttons will
cycle through DMX channels 001 to 512. Each 
of these outputs can be patched to any desk
channel simply by pressing the appropriate
Channel Flash button.

 

Whenever a change is made to the output
p a t c h   t h e   o u t p u t s   a r e   r e - r o u t e d
instantaneously.

3 To turn a DMX output channel off:

Press the channel Flash button again. For
example, pressing Channel 9 flash button
again sets ‘Out 001 ch — ‘ This means that
DMX output channel 001 is now turned off.

4 When Output Patching is complete:

Press the Memory Program button to return
you to the ‘Output Patch’ option in the Super
User menu.

Clearing the Output Patch

Selecting the Super User ‘Clear All’ option will
clear all memories and reset DMX output. DMX
channels 1-48 to desk channels 1-48 respectively 
(or 24 for a Sirius 24), with all other channels
turned off.

High Speed Data Transmission

Sirius only transmits those DMX output channels
which have been programmed. By keeping
programmed channels within a small number
range, and unused channels turned off, the
fastest possible refresh rate will be achieved.

Programming the Output Patch
Super User Operation - Main Options

Memory Card Storage

When storing Sirius data onto a Memory Card (as 
described in the Sirius 24 & 48 Manual) all Output 
Patch information will be recorded. When the
data from the card is reloaded, any resident
Patch will be overwritten.

DMX Output Kit Links

Link 1:
Selects Sirius 48 / Sirius 24

Link 2:
Selects the pre 1990 DMX standard or the later
1990 Standard (The 4/8 

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S refers to the timing

between the Break and the first transmitted
character and is actually 4 or 8 microseconds)

Link 3:
Selects whether all 512 channels of DMX data is
sent or whether programmed channels only are
sent.

Link 4: 
Selects Factory Test if required.

Link 5:
Currently unused.

Programming the Output Patch

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Sirius 48

Sirius 24

1990 DMX

Old DMX

Send 512 Ch

Send Prog Ch

Factory Test

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Summary of Contents for Sirius 24

Page 1: ...ble for any other purpose It should be fitted and used by or under the supervision of an appropriately qualified or trained person only Zero 88 Lighting Ltd 1998 E OE Manual Stock No 73 560 00 Zero 88 Lighting Ltd Usk House Lanthanam Park Cwmbran Gwent UK NP44 3HD Tel 44 0 1633 838088 24 Hr Answer Phone Fax 44 0 1633 867880 e mail sales zero88 com web site www zero88 com Sirius 24 and 48 DMX Outpu...

Page 2: ... your desk to allow this DMX kit to be fitted All Sirius from serial number 283950 have been modified To find out if your Sirius has been modified follow instructions below to remove the back of the desk Find the microprocessor PCB two in the Sirius 48 Compare it with this sketch Is there a 2 way connector present in the position shown If there is your desk HAS BEEN modified so continue with these...

Page 3: ...e flying cable from the DMX board into the socket on the Inner Right Hand Button Board Take care to insert the connectors the correct way round There are two screened cables coming from the DMX PCB Plug the longer cable into the 2 way connector now fitted to the main processor PCB Plug the shorter cable into the similar 2 way connector on the slave processor PCB Ensure that the colours are fitted ...

Page 4: ...el simply by pressing the appropriate Channel Flash button Whenever a change is made to the output patch the outputs are re routed instantaneously 3 To turn a DMX output channel off Press the channel Flash button again For example pressing Channel 9 flash button again sets Out 001 ch This means that DMX output channel 001 is now turned off 4 When Output Patching is complete Press the Memory Progra...

Page 5: ...returns to Only if a DMX Output Kit has been installed Only if the desk was last used as a Slave Desk returns to Desk returns to See page 27 in the Sirius 24 and 48 Manual If a Sirius 48 is reading a memory card which has Sirius 24 memories in it the figures 24 will appear with these messages Press memory for or for Memory Program for Press Memory Program again for ...

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