4. Operating Instructions
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4.
O
PERATING
I
NSTRUCTIONS
Configuring the Starting Address
Each fixture requires a starting address from 1~512. A fixture requiring one or more channels for
control begins to read the data on the channel indicated by the starting address. For example, a
fixture that uses seven DMX channels and is addressed to start on DMX channel 100, will read data
from channels: 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105 and 106. Choose the starting addresses for each fixture
so that the channels used do not overlap. In addition, you should note the starting address selected
for future reference.
The
LEDrain™ 56C fixture uses seven or three DMX channels. If this is your first time using DMX, we
recommend
reading the “DMX Primer” section in the “Appendix”.
DMX Operation
This is the operating mode which will allow for control with an external DMX controller. You must set
the starting address for this mode. If this is your first time using DMX, then it is recommended that
you refer to the “DMX Primer” section in the “Appendix” of this manual.
Mode
DIP switches
DMX
1~9 = set to the DMX starting address
10 = Off
Accessing the 2 Personalities
There are two personalities for this fixture. There is the standard 7-channel personality with strobe
and color macros, and then there is the basic 3-channel RGB personality. Please see the DIP switch
settings to access each of these personalities below.
Mode
DIP switches
7-CH
11-12 = Off
3-CH
11 = On
