Programmable interactive interface for controlling dynamic colour scenarios. Chroma-Cue®  by LUCEVIVA® is a dynamic control system for architectural lighting, allowing to program colour-changing light sequences and to modify them at will even while they are being played-back. To program the sequences Chroma-Cue has to be connected via USB cable to a PC hosting the powerful Chromatron software by LUCEVIVA®; once programmed they can be stored into the device memory. When Chroma-Cue is disconnected from the PC, it operates automatically: the control signals are sent directly to the intelligent colour-changing luminaires via DMX 512 protocol.
The most revolutionary of the Chroma-Cue functions allows the user to modify the programming while the system is in operation, with no need to reconnect to the PC. This is not normally possible with other controllers (for example, myScenario). Interaction is friendly, even for un-skilled users, thanks to the simple and intuitive command interface. By pressing a few buttons and operating an electromagnetic dialing wheel, the user can adjust at will  the most relevant parameters of the preset light show: colour, intensity, and - in the case of colour-changing sequences - the transition speed for colour-to-colour cross-fade. These operations look and feel like elementary; however they are supported by highly sophisticated firmware, running complex processing and handling sophisticated algorithms that are generally typical only of state-of-the-art control systems used for professional lighting fixtures. Chroma-Cue translates the simple macro-instructions entered by the operator into a complex series of control signals, eliminating time-consuming programming.
The Chromatron software is Windows-based and extremely easy to use. It features three special functions that are practically unique for this class of controller:
(1) automatic alignment of colours produced by different lighting fixtures;
(2) timeline technology for time setting of the colour-changing sequences;
(3) pixel-mapping technology to create both static and dynamic scenarios.

Following the two links where you can download the latest version of Chromatron and the video tutorial:

- http://www.lightdataserver.com/software/Targetti/Download.htm

- http://www.lightdataserver.com/Video%20Training/Video%20Training.htm

CHROMATRON SOFTWARE FEATURES:
- Windows XP compatible
- USB connection to Chroma-Cue
- Operating functions: (1) “Profile Maker”; (2) light show programming; (3) Chroma-Cue interface configuration; (4) firmware upgrade.

- (1) “Profile Maker” function.
Includes a library of colour-changing lighting fixtures, each with its own “colour profile”; that is, the colour spectrum each can actually produce, independently of the colour mixing system used (RGB, CMY, RGBW). New fixture profiles for the library are made available via Internet.
- (2) Light show programming.
Effects can be programmed either “online” (that is, with the Chroma-Cue connected to the lighting system) or “offline” (on PC only, using the virtual controller and the preview function).
The “Addressing” function is used to define the type and number of colour changers, selecting them from the library.
The “Edit” function, for programming static and dynamic colour sequences, includes the commands listed below:
o “Adjust Colour” for setting colour in accordance with the HSI (Hue, Saturation, Intensity) technique.
o “Effects”: a powerful effects generator for dynamic colour-change transitions. The available effects are: Wave, Circle, Rectangle, Points, Spin, Swirl. All effects may be modified by the operator, by adjusting the position, angle, speed, and direction parameters.
o “Timeline”: for setting the time of the colour-changing sequences. After having created a variety of static “looks,” the programmer drags them to a virtual time-axis, dropping them in the preferred sequence; then, using intuitive cursors, he can work directly on the timeline to set wait-time and fade-time of each step. 
Another way of creating a scenario is to import image files (static or video) for later pixel-mapping manipulation. 
- (3) Hardware interface configuration
The drag-and-drop function assigns the scenarios to the Chroma-Cue buttons, creating a secure memory not subject to casual modification.
The data loaded into the Chroma-Cue interface can be backed up on PC and a security password maybe assigned.
The operator is guided through the various steps by audible signals.
- (4) Firmware update
When the system (PC plus Chroma-Cue) is connected to Internet, the software automatically links to the dedicated Targetti reference site and automatically updates both the programming software and the Chroma-Cue firmware.
- The site provides a series of online utilities, such as on-line user’s manual and video tutorials for quick-start-up and training in programming techniques. 

CONTROL PANEL SPECIFICATIONS:
- The light scenarios programmed with the Chromatron software are loaded into the memory of the control panel, which then play the sequences back in full automation - that is, with no need of a computer connection.
- The control panel is equipped with a USB port for computer linking during the programming phase.
- It can manage up to 100 intelligent DMX 512-compatible colour-changing luminaires  (or a maximum of 512 individually-controllable channels).
- It can store up to 4 different scenarios consisting either of static colours or colour-changing sequences.
- It is equipped with 4 pushbuttons, each associated to one of the four memorized sequences.
- It is also equipped with 3 pushbuttons for selecting the parameter to be manually modified while a show is running: intensity, colour, colour saturation, and speed.
- The selected parameter is then adjusted by an electromagnetic wheel.
- For controlling the lighting fixtures the DMX 512 protocol (USITT 1990) is used.
- The DMX output to the luminaires consists of RJ45 connector for Ethernet cable (CAT5).
- The control panel is equipped with a main ON/OFF pushbutton switch.
- A safety lock function disenables the pushbuttons to prevent accidental activation and vandalism.
- POE (Power Over Ethernet) power supply: 100-240V, 50/60 Hz as standard equipment.
- The anodized aluminum housing features a front panel in transparent polycarbonate.
- The controller is designed for wall installation using the mounting brackets pre-assembled on the back.  

THE PACKAGE CONTAINS:
- LUCEVIVA Chroma-Cue DMX interactive interface with wall-mount bracket
- CD containing LUCEVIVA Chromatron software and instruction manuals
- 48V POE (Power Over Ethernet) power supply
- UTP cable for connection to lighting fixtures (5 m)
- Cable for connection to USB port (1 m)