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ON-LINE DIAGNOSTICS
DMX512 Channel Tests
The DMX Diagnostics available in the DMX Setup window can be used to troubleshoot DMX patch problems. The
diagnostic function allows you to send values directly to a specific DMX512 channel, bypassing all other console
controls.
Perform DMX Diagnostics:
Step 1. At Patch or Setup menu, select DMX Setup . DMX Setup window will open.
Step 2. To see channel assignment for a DMX universe, use cursor to select universe (A thru
Z). Channel assignments associated with that universe will appear in DMX Channel
Assignment grid.
Step 3. To test a specific channel, at DMX Diagnostics section of window, enter channel
number in Channel field and a value (for example, 100) in Value field. Click Send to
send value directly to channel. Watch for appropriate response in fixture.
Step 4. To step through channels, enter starting channel in Channel field and a value. Click Dimmer Check and
verify response in fixture. Click Dimmer Check again to check next channel (channel number in Channel
field will increment by one each time).
Step 5. Click Clear Diagnostics to set all channels back to 0 value.
Select DMX universe
DMX channel assignments
for selected universe
Enter specific channel
or starting channel
Enter value
Sends value to
specified channel
Sets all channels to 0
Steps through channels