sACN Input

Eos Family consoles can receive streaming sACN level information from themselves and other devices on the lighting control network. Similar to Analog Inputs, these received sACN input levels can then be used in Show Control events to execute certain actions.

sACN allows for multiple sources to be present on the network. These sources (configured at the transmitting device) are each given a priority. The valid priority range is 1 (lowest) to 200 (highest) with 100 as the default. When determining the winning level for an address, the level with the highest priority will be used. If the sources have the same priority, the highest level will be used (also known as Highest-Takes-Precedence, or HTP).

sACN Inputs can be assigned to events. These events can run a cue, control a submaster, or fire a macro. Submasters can be turned On, Off, trigger the Bump button, or control the fader. See Actions.

Using sACN Input

With the exception of a submaster fader and bump, sACN Input will fire an event when the level rises above 50% (DMX 127). It does not fire again when the level drops below 50% (DMX 127). It only fires again when the level drops below 50% and then rises above 50%.

Submaster bump will act as if the bump button was pressed when the level rises above 50% (DMX 127), and acts as if the bump button was released when the level drops below 50%.

Run a Cue Based on sACN Input

Open the Show Control Display.

[Displays] <More SK> {Show Control}

Create a new event list.

<Event> [8] [/] [Enter]

Define the type of input.

<Event> [8] [/] {Type} {Network} [Enter]

Create a new event.

<Event> [1] [Enter]

Assign the sACN address using universe/address format.

{sACN} [4] [/] [1] [Enter]

Add the action to execute. Actions can be either a cue, submaster, or macro.

{Action} {Cue} [1] [Enter]

Control a Submaster Based on sACN Input