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Wrong fixture assigned to channel

Hi, our church uses an Element console.  Our lighting system was professionally installed, but there is one fixture that is unintentionally coupled with another fixture on the same channel.  Although the patch list indicates that channels 63 and 64 are supposed to control different fixtures, in reality channel 63 controls both and channel 64 controls none.  The addresses assigned to channels 63 and 64 are unique, fwiw.

Is this something I can easily change somehow?  Are there wires crossed somewhere? Do we need to call the installer back in? (I'm a lowly church volunteer, not a lighting pro).  

FWIW, the fixtures on the opposite side of the room (mirror image) are controlled on two separate channels, which is how both sides should be working.

Thanks,

Kevin

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    Do you have a ladder? ;)

    You will need to go to the fixture that turns on when it shouldn't and change its start address

  • 0 in reply to ueliriegg

    This sounds like it may be the problem. Does the fact that each "fixture" I mentioned is actually a group of fixtures change anything? (Fixture 1 is a group of 4 hanging chandeliers, and fixture 2 is a group of 3 or 4 recessed lights). 

    I've never attempted to change the address of a fixture.  I'm assuming (from your suggestion of using a ladder) that the address is changed somehow on the fixture itself, maybe dip switches or something?  Any references you can point me toward?

    Much appreciated,

    Kevin

  • 0 in reply to KevinWELC

    Take a look at the Patch tab. What addresses are fixtures 63 and 64 patched to? What type of fixtures are they listed as in the Type column?

    From your description above, it sounds like we might be talking about dimmers and conventional fixtures.

    If that is the case, it is more than likely a wiring issue (especially if these are hardwired and not plugged in to outlets)- which would mean the professional installers would have to come back and fix the problem.

    -Todd

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  • 0 in reply to KevinWELC

    Take a look at the Patch tab. What addresses are fixtures 63 and 64 patched to? What type of fixtures are they listed as in the Type column?

    From your description above, it sounds like we might be talking about dimmers and conventional fixtures.

    If that is the case, it is more than likely a wiring issue (especially if these are hardwired and not plugged in to outlets)- which would mean the professional installers would have to come back and fix the problem.

    -Todd

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