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Disconnecting a wireless transmitter
To disconnect the fixture from the currently paired wireless transmitter, go to SETTINGS → WIRELESS DMX → LOG OFF in the
menu.
Signal priority
The P-1 can be paired to an active wireless transmitter while is it connected to a DMX cable. The fixture will prioritize cabled DMX
over wireless DMX.
The active input type is displayed under the wireless signal strength indicator. The signal strength can also be checked via RDM data
by using a external RDM device (e.g. the SGM A-4).
About DMX
The P-1 can be controlled using signals sent by a DMX controller on a number of DMX channels. DMX is the USITT DMX512-A
standard, based on the RS-485 standard. The signal is sent as DMX data from a console or a controller, to the fixture(s) via a shielded
twisted pair cable designed for RS-485 devices.
PLEASE NOTE:
• Standard microphone cable is not suitable for transmitting DMX.
• Up to 32 fixtures can be linked to the same DMX chain. Additional fixtures will overload the link.
DMX start address
The P-1 can be operated in different DMX modes. For any of the modes, the first channel used to receive data from a DMX controller
is known as the DMX start address. For independent control, each P-1 must be assigned its own address. If two fixtures of the
same type have the same DMX address, they will behave identically. Address sharing can be useful for diagnostic purposes and
symmetrical control.
For independent control, each P-1 must be assign its own address have a DMX start address set. For example, if the first P-1 is set
to 3ch DMX mode with a DMX address of 10, it uses the channels 10, 11 and 12. Then the following P-1 in the DMX chain should be
set to a DMX address of 13. As the first fixture uses the prior 3 DMX channels, including channel 12, the next available channel is 13
(10+3=13 >> 13).
If two or more fixtures of the same type have the same DMX address, they will mimic each other’s behaviour. Incorrect settings will
result in unpredictable responses from the lighting controller. Address sharing can be useful for diagnostic purposes and symmetrical
control.
NOTE!
When using power link connection, make sure the maximum power capacity is not exceeded in order to avoid short-
circuit and damaging of the fixture.
Set/edit DMX address
The DMX address is shown on the OLED display in the control panel.
To change the address setting, press the up and down arrows. When the desired address is displayed, press ENTER to save the
setting.
For your convenience, the next available DMX address is displayed to the right.
See instructions on how to use the display panel in “Configuring the device” on page 10.
The P-1 also offers the option to set the DMX address through RDM.
Configuring the device for DMX control
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