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Connecting the DMXStreamer
Connecting the DMXStreamer
Power supply
The DMXStreamer requires a low voltage supply (nominally 9V DC) from the included power pack unit.
This should be plugged in to an appropriate mains outlet and the Power Supply socket on the back of the
DMXStreamer.
The DMXStreamer must be connected to the power supply and switched on before attempting to establish
DMX512 or Serial Data links.
RS232
The DMXStreamer can be controlled and updated through an RS232 serial link to a computer running the
Streamer Utilities software.
The supplied serial data cable can be used to connect the RS232 socket on the DMXStreamer to a serial port
on the Streamer Utilities computer. It is advisable to keep a record of which serial port has been used.
If there are no serial ports on the Streamer Utilities computer, it is possible to use a USB to RS232 adaptor to
make the connection. Most varieties of adaptor work reliably, most of the time. Those based on FTDI's USB
chip have proved to be the most stable. Be sure to install the adaptor and its driver software
exactly
as
described in the product documentation.
Due to the wide variety of USB to RS232 adaptors available, Enttec are unable to offer technical support for
these devices when used with DMXStreamer.
DMX Out
The DMX Out socket is connected to the network of DMX512 devices that are to be controlled by the
DMXStreamer.
It is not necessary to have any connection to the DMX Out socket while programming the DMXStreamer.
DMX In
The DMX In socket is connected to the DMX512 controller whose output is to be recorded by the
DMXStreamer.
It is not necessary to have any connection to the DMX In socket while playing back Shows from the
DMXStreamer.
Powering up the DMXStreamer
When the DMXStreamer is switched on, the backlight on the LCD status display illuminates, and after a
short pause for an internal system test, the Startup Frame will be output, and the LCD window briefly
displays a message similar to:
DMXStreamer
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Followed immediately by:
