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DMX-controlled operation
For operation with a DMX controller the device offers seven DMX channel modes. Every DMX channel has a
different occupation with different features. The individual channels and their features are listed under DMX
protocol.
Selecting the number of DMX channels and the DMX starting address
1
Adjust the number of DMX channels which are to be used for controlling the device. For this, press the
MODE
button so many times until the desired value is indicated in the display (4-CH, 6-CH or 8-CH).
Then press
ENTER
to confirm your setting.
2
Then set the DMX starting address with the buttons
UP
and
DOWN
and confirm your setting with
ENTER
. The DMX starting address is the first channel from which the ACCU SLS-180 RGBA Spot will
respond to the controller. Please make sure there are no overlapping channels in order to control each
ACCU SLS-180 RGBA Spot correctly and independently from any other fixture on the DMX chain. If
several devices are addressed similarly, they will work synchronically. Now you can start operating the
ACCU SLS-180 RGBA Spot via your DMX controller.
3
The display indicates the DMX data status:
After switching on, the device will automatically detect whether DMX512 data is received or not. If data
is received, the display will show
"d.001"
with the actually set address and the red DMX indicator will
be flashing. If there is no data received at the DMX input, the display will show
"d001"
with the actually
set address.
This situation can occur if:
- the XLR plug (cable with DMX signal from controller) is not connected with the input of the device.
- the controller is switched off or defective, if the cable or connector is defective or the signal wires are
swap in the input connector.
DMX protocol
4-channel mode
Channel
Value
Function
1
000-255
Red 0 – 100%
2
000-255
Green 0 – 100%
3
000-255
Blue 0 – 100%
4
000-255
Amber 0 – 100%
6-channel mode
Channel
Value
Function
1
000-255
Red 0 – 100%
2
000-255
Green 0 – 100%
3
000-255
Blue 0 – 100%
4
000-255
Amber 0 – 100%
5
000-255
Dimmer 0 – 100%
6
000-000
No function
001-005
Sound control
006-010
On
011-255
Strobe
Slow → fast (flash frequency 1-23 Hz)
