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If a SmartFade ML is attached to a PC while the SmartSoft program is installed Windows will return an "Unknown Device Driver" error. Solution: To get windows to recognize the SmartFade ML, you will need to uninstall SmartSoft and re-install SmartSoft while the console is disconnected, then...
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This page applies to SmartSoft under Windows 8 only When connecting a SmartFade or SmartFade ML to a PC running Windows 8, the operating system will block the installation of the drivers as Windows 8 now requires all drivers to be 'signed' by a Microsoft associate. To install the drivers manually...
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The SmartFade ML has RGB LED indicators that are factory calibrated to a white mix. Due to manufacturing differences in LEDs, there may be a need to recalibrate the LED button colors on your console so that "white" is actually white. This can be done (as of software v2.0) in the [Setup] menu...
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This article has been merged into another page. Please see: KnowledgeBase: Balancing LED Colors on the Smartfade ML .
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When equipment goes bad out in the field, it's often extremely helpful if the owner/end user can keep track of the circumstances of the failure. This is especially true when the problem is intermittent and might not occur when the technician is present. Service Technicians are exceptionally skillful...
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From our testing, Strand SN110 nodes seem to require a 6 millisecond idle time after the last stop bit. In order for ETC consoles and DMX nodes and gateways to send DMX to them you must set their DMX Output speed to "slow". A deep clear or reset will change this to "fast", so the...
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07-27-2009
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There is a known bug in the Elation DesignWash 250 personality in the SmartFade ML version 2.1 personality library. The closest working thing is the Elation DesignWash 575E although it uses a few more DMX channels that the enduser will need to skip. If the installation can’t afford to skip those...
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The Smartfade is very energy efficient. It's average energy consumption is 8 Watts and peak consumption is 15 Watts. If the user is looking to replace the power supply, please follow these guidelines: 800mA 12V AC/DC to 1.2A 12V AC/DC peak . 15V DC max . 12V AC max . Input is AC or DC capable. The...