Checking Status on the Pyrodigital Controller


Pyrodigital Check Status


Training Video!

Pyrodigital Check Status

So how do we check continuity of our setup?
You will be using the check status feature of the Pyrodigital Field Controller (FC) for continuity. There are three different modes to check status with. They are, Manual, Semi-Auto, and Auto. We will cover the two most commonly used, namely, semi-auto, and auto. Regardless of which continuity mode you are in, they will each display a certain character next to each cue to indicate it's status. Here are the following symbols you will encounter and their meaning:

  • Equal Sign (=) - Means there is SOMETHING in the data table for that cue, and it "sees" something at the FM. (good continuity)
  • Question Mark (?) - Means there is NOTHING in the data table for that cue, but it "sees" something at the FM. (this shot should not be there and will NOT be fired by the FC).
  • Letter X (X) - Means there is SOMETHING in the data table for that cue, but it does NOT "see" it at the FM. (bad continuity)
  • Blank Space ( ) - Means there is NOTHING in the data table for that cue, and it does NOT "see" anything at the FM.


When conducting continuity, you want to see either and equal sign or a blank space. Either a question mark or the letter X indicates a problem that needs to be resolved before show time.
A short explanation will be given, followed with step by step instructions on conducting these type of continuity checks. Make sure you watch our training video to the right which visually shows both of these modes.
Semi-Auto Check
The Semi-Auto function allows you to check one Field Module (FM) at a time, allowing you to inspect each cue on a single screen. In other words, each FM can be inspected until you visually confirm each cue on that particular FM. You then scroll through each FM by using the arrows. This is the most commonly used method of checking continuity. Here are step by step instructions:
  • Turn power on by switching
    		•  pd button , then plug your firing cable in.
  • Then you need to press
    		•  pd button.
  • Turn arming key to arm
    		•  pd button.
  • Then you can press
    		•  pd button. to select semi-auto check.
  • Then you can press
    		•  pd button. to scroll through each module.
    Auto Check
    The Auto function allows you to check all the FM's at the same time, allowing you to quickly determine if there is a problem within your setup. In other words, each FM is looked at by the FC automatically. Although the FC sounds a quick "beep" if it finds a problem, it will continue its check of the rest of the FM's. When using auto check, you only know there is a problem with a FM, as it will not show you the individual cues on each module as it did with the semi-auto check. You can not debug using this mode, merely get an idea of the number (if any) of problems in your setup. This type of status check is good to use for double checking your display right before show time. Here are step by step instructions:
  • Turn power on by switching
    		•  pd button , then plug your firing cable in.
  • Then you need to press
    		•  pd button.
  • Turn arming key to arm
    		•  pd button.
  • Then you can press
    		•  pd button. to select auto check.
  • You will then see the FC quickly run through each of the FM's, giving a quick "beep" if a problem is discovered.
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