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DMX CONTROL
DMX512 controller
A DMX512 data link is required in order to control the device via DMX. The device provides 3-pin XLR connectors
for DMX connection.
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Connect the output of your DMX controller to the DMX input DMX IN of the device with a DMX cable.
2
Connect the DMX output DMX OUT of the device to the DMX input of the next unit in the chain. Always connect
one output to the input of the next unit until all units are connected.
3
At the last unit, the DMX cable has to be terminated. Plug the terminator with a 120
Ω
resistor between Signal
(–) and Signal (+) in the DMX output of the last unit.
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If the cable length exceeds 300 m or the number of DMX devices is greater than 32, it is recommended to
insert a DMX level amplifier to ensure proper data transmission.
QuickDMX wireless receiver
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.
Adjusting the DMX start address
When the machine is controlled via DMX signal, DMX mode is activated. The display indicates the current DMX
start address. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to set the desired address. You may now start operating the
machine via your DMX controller.
FUNCTION
DMX512
▼ / ▲
1-512
Note
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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 data link. If two, three or more devices are addressed similarly,
they will work similarly.
DMX functions
For operation with a controller with DMX512 protocol, the machine is equipped with 1 control channel.
DMX value
Function
0–5
No fog output
6–255
Fog output volume (low > high)
FLUID SENSOR
To protect the pump, the machine uses a software-based fluid sensor to test if there is fog fluid in the tube. This
function can be activated and deactivated under the menu item “Fluid Sensor”.
If the sensor detects not enough fluid in the tube, the machine will enter a protection mode after about 60 seconds
and shuts the pump down. The display will start flashing. There are three possibilities to release the sensor after
having refilled fluid:
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Keep the MANUAL button pressed until fluid is flowing through the tube again.
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In DMX mode, set the fog output to a value between 0 and 5 and then to a value between 6 and 255, so that fluid
will flow through the tube.
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Deactivate the fluid sensor via the menu setting “Fluid Sensor” > “off”.
Note
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The fluid sensor is a very important protection mechanism. For proper operation, it should be activated.
