Dimmer Laws

Zero 88

You can choose a dimmer law for each of the Triac dimmer channels. The dimmer laws determine the relationship between the control value and the output value supplied to the lamp. The following two options are available:

Set Laws
Reset Laws

Normal - The standard output of the dimmer.

[graph showing a curve that starts flat and then rises steeply]

Linear - Suitable for most live or theatrical situations.

[graph showing a straight diagonal line from bottom-left to top-right]

Switch - Output switches from zero to full when the input reaches 50% (DMX slot value of 128).

[graph showing a line that stays flat until the midpoint, then jumps to full]

Square - For use with video cameras.

[graph showing a curve that starts steep and then flattens out]

Non-dimmable loads should NOT be connected to Chilli Pro dimmer channel outputs, without the use of the bypass switch being pressed on bypass variants. Feeding non-dimmable loads off a dimmer channel may cause damage to both the load device and Chilli Pro.

The Switch dimmer law is not a relay, and should only be used to switch dimmable loads.

Set Laws

This option allows you to set up the dimmer law for each of the Triac dimmer channels.

Select the Dimmer Laws option from the top level menu options, and press the ENT key to enter the Dimmer Laws menu.

Select the Set Laws option from the menu, and press the ENT key. The screen shows:

Channel: xx
Law: xxxxxX

The cursor is shown in the Channel field.

The channel is selected using the numeric keypad or cursor keys. Press the ENT key to move between the Channel and Law fields.

When the cursor is in the Law field, the cursor keys cycle through the laws. The currently selected law for the channel is indicated by a '*', for example:

Channel: 10
Law: Normal*

Reset Laws

This option allows you to reset the dimmer laws for all dimmer channels.

Select the Dimmer Laws option from the top level menu options, and press the ENT key to enter the Dimmer Laws menu.

Select the Reset Laws option from the menu, and press the ENT key. The screen shows:

Push ENT key to
reset all laws

Press the ENT key to set the state of all Triac laws to normal, and Relay Laws to Switched. The screen will briefly show a confirmation, and then return to the Dimmer Laws screen.

	Zero 88 Chilli Pro Area Control Guide Learn how to configure Area Control for your Zero 88 Chilli Pro lighting dimmer. This guide explains how to assign dimmer channels to specific areas for efficient lighting management.
	Zero 88 Chilli Pro Security Features and Operation Learn how to lock and unlock your Zero 88 Chilli Pro dimmer using security codes. This guide covers global unlock codes, networked dimmer security, and the manual locking/unlocking process.
	Zero 88 Chilli Pro Topset Function Guide Learn how to use the Topset function on the Zero 88 Chilli Pro to scale and compress output levels for dimmer channels. This guide explains how to set and clear topset levels.
	Zero 88 Chilli Pro: How to Record Memories A guide on how to record memories using the Zero 88 Chilli Pro lighting control desk, covering both Standard Mode and ChilliNet Mode.
	Zero 88 Chilli Pro Preheat Function Guide Instructions on how to set and clear preheat levels for dimmer channels using the Zero 88 Chilli Pro lighting control console.
	Zero 88 Chilli Pro Manual Control Guide A guide to using the manual control features of the Zero 88 Chilli Pro lighting control system, covering setting individual channel levels and all channels.
	Zero 88 Chilli Pro Play Memory Guide Learn how to play back memories using the Zero 88 Chilli Pro lighting control system in both Standard and ChilliNet modes. This guide explains the steps for selecting and outputting programmed memories, including Memory Zero and unprogrammed memories.
	Connecting ChilliNet: A Guide to Zero 88 Chilli Pro Dimmers Learn how to connect Zero 88 Chilli Pro dimmers to your ChilliNet system using CAT 5 FTP cable. This guide covers network connections, ChilliNet terminals, and termination resistors for optimal performance and safety.

Set Laws

Reset Laws

Related Documents