Possible problem with the Martin Atomic 3000 DMX Fixture Profile

what mode are you using? it can run in 1, 3 or in 4 channel mode

Sorry, I forgot to mention they are patched on the board and and set (via onboard dip switches) to 4 channel Mode.

Strobe Rate should appear in either 3 or 4 channel mode though I'd think.

it's called "Shutter Strobe". you mean the the speed of the strobing, right?

Yes, I am referring to the speed of the strobing. I don't see any way to control it right now. It seems to be set to zero (0) by default with no obvious way to change that.

As I understand it, the four DMX channels control the following:

1. INTENSITY (there is control for this in the Element's ML Controls screen for this fixture type, called "Intens")

Flash intensity can be set from minimum (blackout) to maximum on channel 1 in the 3- and 4-channel DMX modes. Intensity is maximum in 1-channel DMX mode.

2. DURATION (there is control for this in the Element's ML Controls screen for this fixture type, called "Str Dur")

Flash duration can be set from 0 to 650 ms on 50 Hz power supplies, or 0 to 530 ms on 60 Hz power supplies, on channel 2 in the 3- and 4-channel DMX modes.

3. RATE (THERE IS NO VISIBLE CONTROL for this in the Element's ML Controls screen for this fixture type. I'm sure there used to be one on an older Fixture Library or software version as I used to be able to control this)

Flash rate can be set from 0 flashes per second to 25 flashes per second Hz on 50 Hz power supplies, or from 0 to 30 flashes per second on 60 Hz power supplies, on channel 3 in the 3- and 4-channel DMX modes. Flash rate is also controllable in 1-channel DMX mode.

4. PROGRAMMED EFFECTS (there is control for this in the Element's ML Controls screen for this fixture type, using the buttons provided in the "Shutter Strobe" section)

Six programmed effects are available on channel 4 in the 4-channel DMX mode only. The effects may be altered using the intensity, duration, and rate controls.
•Ramp up: Light gradually increases in intensity, then blacks out.
•Ramp down: Light flashes to full intensity, then gradually fades.
•Ramp up-down: Light gradually increases and decreases.
•Random flash: Light flashes randomly with variable rate and intensity. Multiple units flash independently of each other.
•Lightning: The flashes simulate lightning. Duration is not adjustable.
•Spikes: The lamp remains dimly illuminated between flashes. Set flash intensity, duration, and rate as normal.

http://www.lichtpunt.nl/upload/documenten/Atomic%203000.pdf

Yes, exactly, am I missing something obvious? Is there a way to edit the 'Rate" there I'm not seeing or not using correctly.

By the way, what does the button labelled "AllNPs" do?

Click on the Shutter Strobe header and the parameter will appear.

This is going to be worked on in the future so all parameters are automatically shown and not hidden.

AllNP is a fast way to access all Non-Intensity-Parameters from the command line without specifying them individually.
A LED with Intens and RGB and you want to remove all move instructions except Intens (in blind): Chan 1 AllNP @ enter, instead of Chan 1 red green blue @ enter

Thank you Nick, that was what I was missing. I must have found that in the past and forgotten I suppose... and thank you for the explanation of "AllNP". I'll use that in the future.

I had the same question as Salazar, and just a slight request to fix the auto hide. (the strobe rate is still hidden by default in Eos 2.5.2) The forum was a very easy way to find a solution though!

I had the same question as Salazar, and just a slight request to fix the auto hide. (the strobe rate is still hidden by default in Eos 2.5.2) The forum was a very easy way to find a solution though!