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Vortex8 User Manual
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6.2 Wired DMX Control
Standard 5 pin XLR connectors are located on the back of the unit. The connectors are Neutrik TOP series, and will be only be water resistant when
mated with other Neutrik TOP connectors.
When valid DMX signal is present, the yellow EXT indicator on the keypad will light up and the DMX homescreen is displayed, which shows active
DMX parameters and quick keys to change DMX Address, Mode and Smoothing options. Local control of the fixture is overridden when DMX control
is active.
DMX Address and Mode can be selected from the DMX SETUP Menu. Please see the DMX Implementation Tables for more information about the
channel mapping options.
6.3 Wireless DMX Control
Every Vortex unit has built in Wireless DMX control using the Lumen Radio system.
When a valid wireless DMX signal is present, the blue Wireless indicator on the keypad will light up. The current signal level will also be displayed on
the top status area of the OLED screen
If wired DMX is connected at the same time as the Wireless DMX is receiving data, then the wired connection will take control.
The DMX Address and Mode should be set in the same manner as for wired DMX.
To unlink the Lumen Radio module, press the LINK button and select "Unlink Lumen Radio" (or hold down the LINK button for 2 seconds).
Please see
Lumen Radio documentation
for more information about the wireless DMX system.
6.4 Wired Remote Dimmer
The wired remote dimmer plugs into the 7 pin Accessory connector on the back of the unit. This will allow basic control of the fixture.
6. Connectivity
