Pacific Dowser Manual
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Version 5: January 2005
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2004 Selecon New Zealand Limited All Rights Reserved
level setting. To save the setting, press and hold the [ENTER] button for two seconds.
Please note
that the local level must be set to {00} to enable DMX control.
Display Setting
It is possible to adjust the brightness of the LED display. The display can be set to on, low, and off. To
adjust the LED display, press and hold the [ENTER] button until the LED display goes blank. Three
digits will flash on the LED Display showing the current DMX Address Setting. Press the [ENTER]
button. Two digits will flash on the LED display showing the current local level setting. Press the
[ENTER] button. Press the [+] or [-] buttons to toggle between {On}, {Lo}, and {OFF}. To save the
setting, press and hold the [ENTER] button for two seconds.
DMX STATUS (Green LED)
If the DMX Status LED is on, then the dowser is receiving a DMX signal, and is under DMX control
(local level is set to {00}). If the DMX Status LED is off, then the dowser is not receiving a DMX signal
OR is under local control.
Termination Switch
This switch provides an onboard method of terminating the DMX line. In accordance with DMX
standard practices, if the unit is at the end of a DMX chain, it should be terminated with a 120-ohm
resistance to prevent line reflections, which could cause data errors. By turning this switch on, a 120-
ohm load is added to the DMX line to terminate it. Only use this at the end of a DMX chain.
Recommended DMX Distribution Layout
Onstage Lighting Bars
Front of House
Lighting Position
DMX Splitter
DMX Splitter
Lighting
Console
DMX Termination at end of line
T
T
T
T
T
T
As with all DMX systems, ‘daisy chaining’ large numbers of units together is not recommended.
Operational Warning
Prolonged use of the dowser with the flags closed and the light source on will result in damage to the
mechanical dimmer, and is not covered under warranty.