Re: [LCtalk] LCX output and clock questions

[Fokko van Duin]

At 20:21 -0700 16-08-2008, jeanr@novuscom.net wrote:
> Hello lanbox-forum users,
> i have poured over the manual but could not get a handle on what 
> cues and settings to used to do the following:
>
> - set the time and start the clock running(lcx will not be connected 
> to a network)
> - send an output (5 volt) on the sub-d connector at certain time 
> according to the clock. Which pins should be used? how are they 
> addressed within LCedit+?

You find 8 ouputs as indicated on the backside of the box. With 
LCedit Global setting (DigOut tab) set output 1 to channel 401. Also 
Set in the DMX tab the time light channels to 501-506

From a clean stage place first the varilite 3000 on the stage, it 
will be assigned to ch1-17.

Place a clock fixture , but set it to ch 501


> I am using the lCX to control a vari-lite 3000s for an outdoor 
> installation, so the equipment will not be easily accessible one the 
> piece is running. I plan to use the LCX for the following  daily 
> looping actions:
>
> 1.) send 5 volt output on sub-d connector at 18:50 (to trigger a 
> relay, powering up the vari-lite)
>
> 2.) Strike lamp at 19:00
> wait 10 secs
>
> 3.) focus, pan, tilt, zoom, gobo command,
> wait 5 secs
>
> 4.) open dowser/shutter
>
> 5.) hold until 6:00
>
> 6.) send 5 volt output at 6:10 (to turn off relay)


Note: You can copy paste below into an empty cuelist!


This is your control cue 99, which must run in layer B for ever 
(setup for a VL3000 wash):

// Cuelist 99 (11 steps), stored 17-08-2008 11:23
001:
  --
  hold until time 0:18:50:00:00
  show d03 for 5.1s
  hold until time 0:19:00:00:00
  show d05 for 5.1s, crossfading for 3.0s
  show d06 for 5.1s
  hold until time 0:06:00:00:00
  show d08 for 5.1s, crossfading for 3.0s
  hold until time 0:06:10:00:00
  show d10 for 5.1s
  go 001

:d03
  401[255]

:d05
    1[000]    2[128]    3[000]    4[128]    5[000]    6[255]
    7[000]    8[000]    9[000]   10[000]   11[000]   12[000]
   13[255]   14[255]   15[255]   16[000]

:d06
    1[255]    2[128]    3[000]    4[128]    5[000]    6[255]
    7[000]    8[000]    9[000]   10[000]   11[000]   12[000]
   13[255]   14[255]   15[255]   16[000]

:d08
    1[000]    2[128]    3[000]    4[128]    5[000]    6[255]
    7[000]    8[000]    9[000]   10[000]   11[000]   12[000]
   13[255]   14[255]   15[255]   16[000]

:d10
  401[000]


> in addition I would also like to have the lcx setup for the worst 
> case scenario: power loss to the lanbox and loosing the time clock 
> settings. Could I make a cue that would  set the clock at a certain 
> time be the default startup cue. That way if i have the clock time 
> to be set at 10h00, i know that it I power the lcx at 9:59 it will 
> be approximately on time. I think that would required me to have 
> that command be in a top layer and have the daily routine in a lower 
> layer.

After power up the clock starts at 00:00, but you can create a cue 
e.g. 10 which set the clock to 10:00. If you like you can even start 
this cue 10 from an external contact.

Another option is that you use a cheap electric timer which turn off 
the power to the box at 9:45, and on again at 10:00

Now if you add two steps which set the internal clock to 10:00, you 
are daily synchronized.

If you like I can explain the working of cue 99, but if you search 
our archive for "hold until time" you will find e.g. 
http://www.lanbox.com/support/talk-archive/msg-02356.html which is a 
far more complex project, but gives you an idea.

Regards,

--
Fokko van Duin,
CDS advanced technology bv,
http://www.lanbox.com/