Non-dim on Strand 200?

[KittyR]

Hi folks,

I need a non-dim circuit for an upcoming show in order to run a gobo rotator. The venue has an old Strand 200.

Does anyone know some Jedi mind tricks for setting this up? I can't seem to find anything in the manual regarding non-dims, and it doesn't look as if there are independents.

I'd rather have a solution that does NOT include holding down the Flash button while running the fader up or down, because a student will actually be running the show. That just begs for error and I don't want to ruin the gobo motor.

Thanks for your help,

Kitty

PS - the console does have proportional patching but I only see that as limiting the output, not specifying something like 100% at 1.

 

[Mac Hosehead]

Non-dims on a console are usually limited to consoles that have an output profile feature. I don't believe the Strand 200 has profiles.

Some gobo rotators, such as Twin-Spins, are designed to work from dimmers.

A non-dim dimmer curve is better set at the dimmer rack. However, there are plenty of posts here that will tell you that running a piece of equipment designed to run at constant voltage from a dimmer set to non-dim is not the best practice.

 

[Amiers]

It depends if you value your gobo rotator. Running it from the dimmer even in non dim is sketchy at best.

Why not just run a constant power swag from off stage.

 

[KittyR]

Thanks guys. I won't be tinkering with their dimmers.

It's a huge lunchroom/auditorium/stage in a high school. Maybe I can talk them into running some AC cable around the room and back to a switched power strip in the booth.

 

[Amiers]

I’m guessing if that’s what you have to do then it doesn’t accept dmx. If that’s the case it’s old and you could prolly get away with throwing it in a dimmer.

If it takes dmx then there is no need to run power back to the booth. The closes outlet will do.

 

[FMEng]

I agree with Mac. I know a couple of Strand consoles fairly well and they don't have non-dim settings. Strand puts that setting in the rack, where it is less likely to cause a disaster.

 

[Ron Foley]

what are your dimmers