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DMX-controlled operation
You can control the device individually via your DMX-controller. Every DMX-channel has a different
occupation with different features. The individual channels and their features are listed under DMX-protocol.
Wireless DMX transmission with QuickDMX
The device features an alternative DMX input for a QuickDMX receiver (sold separately). This connector
allows for wireless transmission of DMX control signals to the device. The connector is designed as a USB
port which provides the required 5 V operating voltage for the receiver. With QuickDMX devices, extensive
cabling between the DMX controller and the device is not required.
Occupation of the USB port:
Setting the number of DMX channels and the DMX starting address
For operation with a controller with DMX512 protocol, the device is equipped with 84 control channels.
However, it can also be switched to a mode with 5, 12, 20 or 27 channels if different functions are required.
To be able to operate the device with a DMX controller, the DMX starting address must be set. The starting
address depends upon which DMX controller is being used. Please refer to the controller’s documentation.
1 Press the
MENU
button so many times until
DMX
is indicated in the display. Confirm with the
ENTER
button.
2 The display indicates
CH_mode
or
Address
. Use the buttons
UP
and
DOWN
to select
CH-mode
.
Confirm with the
ENTER
button. The display indicates
5 Chl
(5 DMX channels),
12 Chl
(12 DMX
channels),
20 Chl
(20 DMX channels),
27 Chl
(27 DMX channels) or
84 Chl
(84 DMX channels). Use the
buttons
UP
and
DOWN
to select the desired number of DMX channels. Confirm with the
ENTER
button.
3 Press the
MENU
button so many times until D
MX
is indicated in the display. Confirm with the
ENTER
button.
4 The display indicates
CH_mode
or
Address
. Use the buttons
UP
and
DOWN
to select
Address
.
Confirm with the
ENTER
button.
5 Now the display indicates the menu item for the DMX starting address. Use the buttons
UP
and
DOWN
to set the address. Confirm with the
ENTER
button.
6 When receiving DMX signals, the starting address Addr*** is shown in the display. If the control signals
are missing, the display will show DMX Lost.
Note: Please make sure that you do not have any overlapping channels in order to control each device
correctly and independently from any other fixture on the DMX chain. If several devices are addressed
similarly, they will work synchronically.
The LEDs of the device are divided into different segment groups, which can be individually controlled with
the following DMX protocol.
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