XTBA DMX Backfade
Backfade Success Stories!
Following the introduction of the Backfade system in mid 2006 the unit is now in full time use at six BBC studios and at CNN in London. Providing both full backup facilities for the main lighting control and using the i/o interface to provide simple and quick cue access.
Backfade has also been specified by several theatre consultants for projects in 2007 in addition to units already in theatre use.
The XTBA DMX BACKFADE is a unique multiple DMX universe show recorder and desk back up system. Backfade is a modular system so the 1U case can have between 1 to 4 universes fitted. Additional universes can be added using the slave port and slave units.
Backfade is designed to be in line to the main console and can take-over a show in the event of a main desk failure. Backfade will seamlessly cross fade from the existing lighting state and then act as the main control.
If the main control becomes available again Backfade can be taken off line and will seamlessly cross fade back to the main console.
Lighting cues are recorded via the DMX inputs and stored with manually entered fade times. Backfade can also track the show in progress displaying the current cue, allowing for a quick switch over in the event of a main console problem.
Backfade uses an encoder pot with a push switch and a simple three button interface to access all the features via the 20 character, 2 line VFD screen.
The VFD (Vacuum Fluorescent Display) provides greater clarity and greater viewing distance than a conventional LCD. Backfade can store 99 memories with fade times up to 99 seconds.
Backfade Software Update:
Software version 1.32 is now available. This version adds a link and delay menu page which in addition to the existing features allows Backfade to be used as an exhibition or display controller. Delays between fades can be added to create follow on cues and cues linked in any order.
Backfade can also be set up to sequence memories without adding links and auto start playback on power up. Backfade will simply sequence through the memories and loop back on the last memory found.
If the new features are disabled in the Set Up Menu they do not appear in the main menu screen so the operation is kept simple if the link features are not used.
Contact XTBA if you would like the update.
Playback Functions:
Fade to any recorded memory number
Change playback time one time only
Change playback time and keep
Halt playback
Continue playback
Fade to end in 2 seconds
New Playback Functions:
Link Memories
Delay between memories with follow on
Sequence memories
Auto run show on power up
Record Functions:
Record input data with manually entered time
Delete memory
Clear Memories
Create default test memories
Track Functions:
Track the show and display memory
Track and display multiple memories
Show last memory tracked
Other functions:
Test DMX and show timing parameters and any errors
Turn on screen blanking time out
Backfade can also be supplied with a remote control that mimics the front panel and provides remote control via a five wire interface up to 1000m away from the main unit.
Backfade can also be supplied with and input card that allows simple analogue push button panels to be made which interface to the main unit giving simple control to call memories from any or multiple locations.
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