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Using master mode to drive other units
PixelSmart can control any number of other PixelRange fixtures via
DMX links, without the need for a control desk.
1 Set this unit as
master
(
PERS
>
DATA
>
MAST
) and ensure all
others are set to
slave
(
PERS
>
DATA
>
SLAV
). Connect all
fixtures via DMX daisy-chain.
Note:
Don’t forget to terminate the devices at either end of the
chain - see ‘DMX links and termination’.
2 Set each slave to
Mode
>
DMX
.
3 Set the master to either create chases or static colours:
Chases
: Select
Mode
>
EF m
and then use
PROG
>
C1
and
C2
to create the required effects (see page 2).
Static colours
: Select
Mode
>
MANU
and then use
MAN
>
RED
,
GRN
,
BLUE
and
WHiT
to mix the colour.
4 Set each slave DMX address (using
ADDR
>
DMX
) according to
the following:
12 cells are output in groups of 4 DMX channels to give RGBW
values per cell (48 channels in total). Set the address of each
slave fixture according to which of the 12 cells you want them to
appear within, or to begin with (for multi-cell fixtures):
• Cell 1
A001
• Cell 2
A005
• Cell 3
A009
• Cell 4
A013
• Cell 5
A017
• Cell 6
A021
Troubleshooting
•
Display panel is blank:
Press a control panel button, if the display
still does not show, check the input power and fuse.
•
No response during DMX control:
Check whether a master
intensity input is required.
4+E
,
5+E
and
61+E
modes al
-
ways require a master intensity input (channels 11, 12 and 68
respectively).
DMX
and
16bT
have an optional master intensity,
depending on the setting of
PERS
>
MINT
. If the
MINT
setting
is
On
then no output will occur until a level greater than zero is
applied to the master intensity channel.
Note: It is good practice to perform a factory reset before these
fixtures are used on any new installation.
This will ensure that settings like the
MINT
option are set to off
and do not create the potential for confusion. See page 1 for
details of how to perform a factory reset.
•
No response during DMX control:
If live DMX is connected, the
right hand decimal point on the display should flash - if not,
check the DMX cable(s) and the desk output.
•
Erratic operation during DMX control:
Check that the final fixture
within the DMX daisy chain is correctly terminated with a 120
ohm terminator plug.
•
Erratic operation during DMX control:
Check that the selected
MODE
matches the personality being used on the control desk.
•
Erratic operation during DMX control:
Ensure that only one DMX
device in the daisy chain is set as master.
•
Rapid colour/intensity changes not occuring:
Check whether the
tungsten dimmer mode is selected (
PERS
>
dIMR
>
TUNG
). This
would slow the reaction times of the emitters and could mean that
rapid changes are blended into each other. Choose the
FINE
dimmer mode to achieve a faster reaction.
•
Standalone chase effects not working:
Check that a chase has
been programmed using
PROG
>
C1
and/or
PROG
>
C2
and
also that
MODE
>
EF M
is selected. Check also that
PROG
>
LEVL
is not set at zero.
•
Standalone RGBW mixing not working:
Check that one or more
colour values have been set within
MAN
section and also that the
MODE
>
MANU
is selected.
Firmware upgrades
Firmware upgrades are released from time to time in order to pro-
vide new operational features. The PixelSmart has been designed to
allow straightforward firmware upgrading via its DMX interface, a
PixelU2D USB device and a computer.
Please contact PixelRange technical support for details.
Fuse type: 20mm 6.3A
(T6.3AL250VP)
slow-blow, glass body
Fuse access
The single fuse is located on the underside of the fixture near to the
power connectors. Use a small flat blade screw driver to twist the
fuse holder anticlockwise until the carrier can be extracted to reveal
the fuse.
• Cell 7
A025
• Cell 8
A029
• Cell 9
A033
• Cell 10
A037
• Cell 11
A041
• Cell 12
A045
Note: For best results, set
PERS
>
RES
to
4CH
on each slave unit.
