LED Display
The MicroTech DMX uses a three digit LED display to show the information
provided by the MicroTech’s different functions. This display is also used
to choose a function through the function menu. While selecting a function
from the function menu, the display shows both three letter abbreviations
and a scrolling title for the selected function.
Status LED
The Status LED flickers when the MicroTech is receiving or transmitting
DMX data. It remains off when no DMX data is present and while selecting
functions through the function menu. The Status LED also warns of DMX
errors while receiving DMX by flashing a long-short pattern each time an
error is detected.
Up and Down Buttons
The
▼
and
▲
buttons are used to change the information on the LED dis-
play, such as the channel number, scene number or selected function. The
exact use of
▼
and
▲
varies from function to function.
Mode Button
The
Mode
button is used to alternate between the function menu and the
selected function. See section on “Selecting a Function” for more informa-
tion about the operation of this button. Within some functions, the
Mode
button is also used to change the level of a dimmer channel. To access this
feature, press and hold the
Mode
button while using the
▼
and
▲
buttons.
DMX Input/Output Connectors
The DMX input and output connectors are used to connect the MicroTech to
the DMX data link. The connectors are wired straight through, allowing
DMX to pass through the MicroTech while it is monitoring the data or if the
MicroTech is switched off. The MicroTech only attempts to transmit DMX
through its output connector when no input signal is applied to the input
connector.
On/Off Switch
The On/Off switch turns the MicroTech on and off. All of the MicroTech’s
memory for scenes and function settings is maintained while the MicroTech
is turned off (and even if the batteries are removed).
Battery Compartment
The MicroTech uses two standard “AA” size alkaline batteries to operate
without the AC adaptor. Use only standard 1.5V “AA” batteries in the
MicroTech. Depending on the functions used, the MicroTech typically oper-
ates for more than 20 hours continuously on a single pair of batteries.
AC Power Input
The MicroTech can be powered by an external AC adaptor instead of using
battery power through this connector. Use only the specified AC adaptor
with the MicroTech.
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