Problems with RDM using Sensor Dimmers and Gio

Hi KTDavies,

with v2.x you need to attach the feedback for each dimmer to that channel.

Patch->Device List->Dimmers and then select all the Dimmers there via Address 1-xxx (Thru doesn't work here).

Then Softkey ATTACH <ENTER>.

It may give you a warning that the Device Type may change - just confirm this and then those dimmer feedbacks will be connected

to the channel in your LIVE.

Have FUN!

First of all, check whether your Sensor+ racks have the hardware for this feature.

Load errors are part of Advanced Features, which is an optional set of hardware in the Sensor rack:

• The dimmer modules must have "AF" in the name.
• The rack must be fitted with AF Cards.
  • These go into the signal distro card on the right, the top one is behind module numbers 4-6 (counting from the top).

If your rack lacks either of these, you'll need a hardware upgrade to support load error reporting.
Your local ETC dealer can provide a quote.

1. The CEM+ must be running firmware v3.1.2
2. The rack configuration must have AF turned on
3. AF and Load Errors must be turned on for the circuits that should report.
4. The loads must be recorded in their 'good' state, and/or the "No Load Alarm" option turned on.

Finally, "attach" or patch them as per Corey's post.

Recording loads takes a few minutes during which the circuits are automatically faded to full and back down so the current can be measured.
- You should usually record these in groups to ensure you don't exceed the rack's supply capacity.

The "No Load Alarm" raises an error if the circuit is above 25% (mod sq curve) but is drawing no current.
It doesn't need the load to be recorded.

Note that you will only get (or clear) a 'no load' or 'low/high load' error when the channel is at a high enough intensity, as there's no way to tell if something's still working without trying to turn it on!

Finally, this is an ACN feature of Sensor+ (and Sensor3), so you connect your Sensor rack to the console over the Ethernet network and don't need a Gateway.
- RDM is config/reporting over a DMX cable, while ACN is over a network cable. A DMX/RDM Gateway converts RDM from a fixture into ACN for the console to use.