# Quick Start

Source: https://help.malighting.com/grandMA3/2.3/HTML/key_fader_wing_quick_start.html
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![](/img/grandma3/2-3/img_gm3_fader_wing_top_callouts_4-960ebc.png)

_grandMA3 onPC fader wing front panel _

1. Executor buttons 101-190 + 201-290
2. Executor faders 201-290
3. Executor buttons 301-390 + 401-490
4. Executor knobs 301-390 + 401-490

For more information about executors, see [Executor elements](/grandma3/2-3/do_control_executor/).

 

### Connect and Power Up the Device

1. Unpack the device.
2. Remove the packaging and cushioning material. 
3. Place the device indoors on a stable surface. 
4. Download the grandMA3 onPC software on www\.malighting.com
5. Install the software on your PC or laptop. For minimum requirements see [System Requirements](/grandma3/2-3/onpc_system_requirements/) grandMA3 in the grandMA3 user manual. 
6. Connect the grandMA3 onPC fader wing with your command wing XT, PC or laptop using a USB cable.
7. Start the command wing XT, PC or laptop . 
8. Switch on the grandMA3 onPC fader wing: \
   -Insert the IEC connector into the corresponding jack. \
   -Connect the main power plug. \
   -Turn on the power switch:\
   -Set it to position **I**. \
   -The power switch lights up in red.

### Turn off the grandMA3 onPC fader wing

To turn off the grandMA3 onPC fader wing set the power switch to position **0**.  

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| ![](/img/grandma3/2-3/important_gray-f4dfbc.png) | **Important:** -Show data is only saved in the grandMA3 onPC software. -For updates use the grandMA3 onPC software. |

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| ![](/img/grandma3/2-3/important_gray-f4dfbc.png) | **Important:** You can disconnect the grandMA3 onPC fader wing using the grandMA3 onPC software. The DMX output will then be interrupted immediately.  |

### Different Combinations

| Device                     | Connected To                                | Parameters |
| -------------------------- | ------------------------------------------- | ---------- |
| grandMA3 onPC fader wing + | PC/laptop                                   | 4 096      |
| grandMA3 onPC fader wing + | PC/laptop + grandMA3 onPC 8/4/2Port Node    | 4 096      |
| grandMA3 onPC fader wing + | PC/laptop + grandMA3 processing unit M/L/XL | 4 096      |