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Copyright 2016 Control4 Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
8.0.2
CONTROL4 DRIVER FOR DMX LIGHTING RGB DIMMER
This element must be connected to the Artnet DMX via Enttec master driver.
It enables a RGB DMX dimmer device to be represented as three color dimmers and a pseudo master channel dimmer on the Control4 UI.
It also provides automatic color changing functions as Device Specific commands for Custom Programming.
You can also set each color dimmer to an exact DMX level via a Device Specific command in Custom Programming.
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BRIEF INSTRUCTIONS
- Set the the DMX channels of the light on the properties tab.
- If your device has specific DMX levels for Min and Max enter these on the Properties tab.
- Ensure this driver is connected to the Artnet DMX via Enttec master driver on the Connections page.
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FULL INSTRUCTIONS
Full instructions for this driver are available on the Control4 knowledgebase.
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SUPPORT
For support on this driver please contact Control4 technical support or your local Control4 distributor.
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AUTO UPDATE
This driver supports Auto Update. To enable this feature select Automatic Updates to 'On' on the Properties page of the master DMX driver.
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CHANGELOG
8.0.1 Sep 14 2015
Only sends one light update level during fades. Reduces load on controller.
8.0.0 Sep 10 2014
Activation key removed
7.1.3 - June 2014
No changes in this version of the driver
7.1.2 - 22 May
Further bug fix.
7.1.1 - 20 May 2013
Corrects a bug where level changes from advanced lighting scenes were not shown on the UI on the V2 drivers.
7.1.0 - 15 April 2013
Driver package now includes Light V2 Dimmer and Relay drivers for use in advanced lighting scenes.
7.0.2 - 12 February 2013
Enables both Net and Universe/Subnet to be selected as per ArtNet III specification.
7.0.1 - 10 October 2012
Corrects an issue where the dimmer driver no longer allowed you to set a direct DMX level.
7.0.0 - 04 Oct 2012
Support Auto Update.
5.0.7 - 20 July 2012
Fixed an issue which could cause ramps to go in the wrong direction. Often reported by customers as having to press a key twice in order to control the lights. Increased queue size for larger projects.
5.0.6 - 11 July 2012
Fixes an issue where holding then releasing a toggle button did not correctly change the direction of the subsequent fade. Only affects installations where keypad buttons are programmed to provide toggle hold functions.
5.0.5 - 21 December 2011
Adds better support for activation/checking on controllers that may have unreliable internet connection.
5.0.1 - 19 October 2011
Required update to fix bug with driver not working. Only main IP connection driver has changed, all drivers have been updated to show latest version though.
5.0.0 - 7 October 2011
Version REQUIRED for use with new license key system. No other changes from previous version.
2.0.1 - 20 Jun 2011
Corrected issue where C4 interfaces may not have been updated with final lighting levels from scenes. Removed continual printing to Lua window from cloud driver.
Recommended for all new installations and if customer had noticed previous problem.
2.0.0 - 4 Apr 2011
Major upgrade and conversion to cloud based driver with efficiency improvements. Requires complete re-configuration of lighting if updating an existing system.
Highly recommended update if customer experiencing heavy processor load and essential for all new installations.
Driver Version
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Driver Information
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