Disable Pan and Tilt to Use as Follow Spot in Halcyon series fixtures
Symptoms/Issue
Unable to use Halcyon fixture as a follow spot.
Description/Explanation of Issue
Halcyon fixtures has a feature called follow spot mode. It can be enabled in the menu.
Fix/Solution
- Navigate: Main Menu → Settings → Pan/Tilt → Follow Spot Mode
- Select ON
- Pan and tilt are now disabled and will move freely by hand.
- To re-energize the pan and tilt motors, simply turn off this option.
CAUTION: The Follow Spot Mode setting is retained when the fixture is powered down. If a fixture's pan and tilt are not moving as expected, make sure this setting is Off.
Important note:
Follow spot feature was not implemented in the software version prior to those listed below. If you can't find this option in the menu, update the software.
- Halcyon Gold should be on software version 1.4.9 or above
- Halcyon Titanium should be on software version 1.5.4 or above
- Halcyon Titanium should be on software version 1.4.5 or above