Automated Fixtures Mac 500 ETC ION profile

[jaamulberry]

I am using an ETC ION V2.0.0 and I have some Martin Mac 500's on stage. When I go to patch them it gives me 4 options.

M2 GF
M2 GS
M4 GF
M4 GS

My question is which one do I use? Does it matter? How do I tell what version I have if thats what they stand for?

Thanks,
Jaamulberry

 

[Shadowmhs]

The Mac 500 has 4 operating modes that take different amounts of dmx channels with Mode 4 taking more than mode 2
To find out what mode it is in go to the PSET category off of the main menu and it will show the mode there

M4=Mode 4
M2=Mode 2

You can find out more information about the different modes on page 14 of the user manual

I don't know what the GF or GS mean though

 

[jaamulberry]

So does Mode 4 offer more options?

 

[Shadowmhs]

Yes mode 4 offers move pan and tilt (16 bit) control than mode 2 (8 bit)

 

[derekleffew]

GF = gobo fixed, GF = gobo scroll. The former allows only full frames and snaps between them, the latter allows one to roll from one to another. This is set in the fixture under SPEC/Gobo/ Fix OR Scrl. Applies only to the non-rotating wheel.

Mode4 adds two timing channels that most people don't know how to use properly. Unless you're doing very slow moves over a long distance, you'll never need them.

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