Park and Unpark Channels - Version 2.0.1#

Module Summary#

Parks and Unparks output channels for a given Universe or EDN port.

Module Status#

This IO Module is stable and has been tested internally.

If you encounter any issues with this module, or have any feedback regarding its operation, please contact our support team.

Release Notes#

Version 2.0#

  •  Added option to select the Controller on which to park channels.

  •  Added status variables for currently parked channels.

  •  Added extra Actions to support EDN.

  •  Added Extended Logging.

  •  Updated documentation.

Minor point releases (eg. 1.1.x) will be for small fixes and may not be listed here.

Operation#

Instance Properties#

Checking the Extended Logging checkbox will provide more detailed error messages.

Actions#

Park Channels [Protocol]#

Sets the selected Channels in a specified Universe to the 8-bit Level and captures control of those Channels. The levels cannot then be controlled elsewhere until an Unpark Channels [Protocol] action is used on the selection.

Set the Protocol type and Universe number, and DMX/eDMX Channels in comma-dash format for example: 1-5,11,13,21-25. All Channels in the selection will be parked at the same Level value.

Note: Channels refers to DMX addresses, not fixture numbers.

If an invalid Universe or channel is specified, a log message will be displayed.

Unpark Channels [Protocol]#

Releases control of selected Channels in a specified Universe.

Set the Protocol type and Universe number, and DMX/eDMX Channels in comma-dash format for example: 1-5,11,13,21-25.

Note: Channels refers to DMX addresses, not fixture numbers.

If an invalid Device Number or Port Number is specified for that Type of device, a log message will be displayed.

Park Channels [EDN]#

Sets the selected Channels on a specified Port of an EDN to the 8-bit Level and captures control of those Channels.

The levels cannot then be controlled elsewhere until an Unpark Channels [EDN] action is used on the selection.

Set the Protocol type and Universe number, and DMX/eDMX Channels in comma-dash format for example: 1-5,11,13,21-25. All Channels in the selection will be parked at the same Level value.

Note: Channels refers to DMX addresses, not fixture numbers.

The Type and Device Number must match a physically device on the network. If an invalid Device Number or Port Number is specified for that Type of device, a log message will be displayed.

Unpark Channels [EDN]#

Releases control of selected Channels on a specified Port of an EDN.

Define Channels in comma-dash format for example: 1-5,11,13,21-25.

Note: Channels refers to DMX addresses, not fixture numbers.

The Type and Device Number must match a physical device on the network. If an invalid Device Number or Port Number is specified for that Type of device, a log message will be displayed.

Support#

If you encounter any issues with this module, please contact our support team.