DMX Mode
By turning DIP switch #3 OFF, the module is placed into DMX mode.
The unit can
then be part of a standard DMX control system. Standard male and female 5-pin XLR
connectors (pin 1 = Ground, pin 2 = Data-, pin 3 = Data+, pins 4&5 are not used by this
unit) are provided for easy connection. Furthermore, the unit has pass-through wiring for
easy daisy-chaining of multiple units. The DMX OK indicator will be lit if the unit is
powered up and receiving a valid DMX stream.
We recommend the use of a 120ohm termination at the end of the DMX cable run for
highest reliability and best performance.
The starting address of the unit can be set by the three rotary switches in the middle of the
module. Each switch gives one digit in of the starting address, either 1s, 10s, or 100s. If
an invalid address is entered (0 or 513-999), the unit defaults to using a starting address
of 1.
The unit uses 5-13 DMX channels depending on the accessories used. In the standard
configuration with Dowser and Dual-Wheel Accessory, it uses only 5 channels.
Additional channels are built into the system for future accessories. The table below
describes all functionality.
