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DMX Connectivity (Cont.)
Generic
DMX Data
Connection
Diagram
Master/Slave
Linking
Master/Slave
Connection
The procedure below illustrates a possible connection method.
5) Continue linking the other slave fixtures in the same way.
Generic
Master/Slave
Connection
Diagram
DMX
Controlle
Other Slave
Fixtures
Other DMX
Compatible
Fixtures
Third
DMX
Cable First
DMX
Cable Second
DMX
Cable
The Master/Slave mode allows one fixture (the master) to run a preconfigured
program to control several other fixtures of the same model (the slaves) without
requiring a DMX controller. In this mode, all the slave fixtures will operate in unison
with the master fixture.
If a fixture supports the Master/Slave mode, it will have some sort of programming
function to configure it as master or slave. Those fixtures that only support DMX
mode cannot operate in Master/Slave mode.
Make sure the fixtures with which you are working are capable of operating in
Master/Slave mode. When working in Master/Slave mode, most fixtures use the DMX
data connection as well. The difference in this case is that there is no DMX controller
involved. Refer to the fixtures' manual to learn how to configure them to work in
Master/Slave mode.
1) Connect the 3-pin, male connector of the first DMX cable to the DMX Output
connector (3-pin, female) of the master fixture.
2) Connect the 3-pin, female connector of the first DMX cable coming from the master
fixture to the DMX Input connector (3-pin, male) of the first slave fixture.
3) Connect the 3-pin, male connector of the second DMX cable to the DMX Output
connector (3-pin, female) of the first slave fixture.
4) Connect the 3-pin, female connector of the second DMX cable coming from the
first slave fixture to the DMX Input connector (3-pin, male) of the second slave
fixture.
6) Follow the steps in fixtures' manual to configure the fixtures as master and slaves.
Second
DMX
Cable
First
DMX
Cable
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