DMX-155 User Manual
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Optional Controller
Daisy Chain
Connection
O
PERATING
I
NSTRUCTIONS
Operating Modes
The Omega I can be operated in three ways.
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A stand-alone mode will listen to sound and run through its diverse range of built in programs. A CH-x
wired controller provides remote blackout control.
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Master/Slave mode will allow the command of up to as many units you want in a synchronized light
show to the sound.
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DMX control mode will provide the greatest flexibility and creativity. Each fixture trait can be controlled
individually using any universal DMX-512 controller.
Stand Alone
The Stand Alone mode is activated automatically when the fixture is absent of DMX signal or a
controller is not connected. The Omega I will run through it’s built in programs as it listens to the
sound. The optional CH-X wired controller provides a blackout function.
Master/Slave
The Master/Slave mode will allow you to link up to as many units you want in a daisy chain fashion. In
this mode, the first unit in the daisy chain will automatically command all other units following. A CH-X
controller connected to the first unit in the chain will allow a blackout function. Connecting the Omega
I for (Master/Slave) operation does not require any menu or setting selections. Simply connect each
Omega I in a daisy like fashion using qualified 3 pin DMX cables as described below.
M A S T E R / S L A V E S E T T I N G S
1)
Connect the (male) 3 pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output (female) 3 pin connector
of the first fixture.
2)
Connect the end of the cable coming from the first fixture which will have a (female) 3 pin
connector to the input connector of the next fixture consisting of a (male) 3 pin connector. Then,
proceed to connect from the output as stated above to the input of the following fixture and so on
as illustrated below.
Note!
For additional information on linking fixtures read under section “DMX Primer”
DMX Mode
S E T T I N G T H E S T A R T I N G A D D R E S S
This DMX mode enables the use of a universal DMX controller device. Each fixture requires a "start
address" from 1 to 511. A fixture requiring one or more channels for control begins to read the data
on the channel indicated by the start address. For example, a fixture that occupies or uses 6 channels
of DMX and was addressed to start on DMX channel 100, would read data from channels: 100, 101,
102, 103, 104, and 105. Choose start addresses so that the channels used do not overlap and notate
the start address selected for future reference.
