DMX Modes and Configuration
The Silhouette Borealis X Z has multiple DMX modes, sometimes called “personalities”,
“profiles”, or as we will use here “modes”.
In general, modes with more DMX channels offer a greater level of control or options but
take up more of your output channels on your lighting console or software.
Modes with less DMX channels often offer less control, but may be plenty for your needs.
Depending on your needs and control solution, you may not need channels for auto-
mated programs, strobes, or macros – your console may have great effects! In this case,
you can use a lesser channel mode and fit more lights per DMX universe.
The Borealis X Z offers a 10-channel “simple” mode, which is not recommended for most
users as it lacks RGBW color mixing control.
The 15 and 21 channel modes offers full fixture control without ring control.
The 37 and 39 channel modes all offer full control of the rings, including macros on the
39 channel.
View the DMX mode charts below to find the mode that best suits your needs.
10CH 15CH 21CH 37CH 39CH Function
Value Description/Options
1
1
1
1
1
Pan
0-255 Pan Control
2
2
2
2
2
Pan Fine
0-255 Fine Pan Control
3
3
3
3
3
Tilt
0-255 Tilt Control
4
4
4
4
4
Tilt Fine
0-255 Fine Tilt Control
5
5
5
5
5
Pan Tilt Speed
0-255 Movement Speed, Fast to
Slow
6
6
6
6
6
Control
0-69 No Function
70-79 Move in Black Enabled (Fix-
ture turns off when moving)
80-89 Move in Black Off
90-99 Invert Pan
100-
109
Invert Tilt
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