DMX512 Control Source
To operate the fixture with a DMX 512 control source, connect the fixture to a DMX control device such as a
lighting control board or lighting control software. Turn the fixture ON by pushing the power/breaker switch to the
ON position. Set the Control Source menu selection to “DMX512”. If the fixture is receiving valid DMX data, you
will see three dots flashing in lower the right-hand corner of the display. Next from the DMX Mode menu
selection set the total number of channels you want to use. There are three different DMX Modes to choose
from:
1 Channel Mode
Dimming Coarse
2 Channel Mode
Dimming Coarse
Dimming Fine
3 Channel Mode
Effects
Dimming Coarse
Dimming Fine
Next from the DMX Address menu selection set the starting DMX address you want to use. The total number of
addresses available to choose from depends on the DMX Mode you have selected. 1 Channel (001-512), 2
Channel (001-511), 3 Channel (001-510). Subsequent addresses will be in numerical order.
Effects (DMX512)
To utilize one of the fixtures preprogramed effects in DMX512 control, set the effects channel DMX address to
the desired effect setting. There are six different adjustable effects to choose from:
Data Value
Function
Description
0-9
No Effects
All LED's static at the brightness set on the dimmer channels
10-59
Strobe
Adjustable Strobe of all LED's at the output set on the dimmer channels
60-109
Flash
Adjustable Flash of all LED's at the output set on the dimmer channels
110-159
Pulse
Adjustable Pulse of all LED's at the output set on the dimmer channels
160-209
Random
Adjustable Random Strobe of all LED's at the output set on the dimmer channels
210-255
Slow Fade
Adjustable fade sequence of all LED's at the brightness set on the dimmer channels
RDM
Remote Device Management is a protocol enhancement to DMX512 that allows bidirectional communication
between a system controller and attached RDM-compliant devices over a standard DMX line. This allows for
remote configuration, status monitoring, and management of the connected RDM devices. VioStorm fixtures are
compliant with RDM protocol and support monitoring and setting of the following parameters:
Fixture Model
Displays the fixture model followed by the current optic setting
Fixture Label
Display and remotely set fixture label
Manufacturer
Displays the fixture manufacturers name
Software Version
Displays the fixtures current software version
DMX Address
Display and remotely set DMX starting address.
Lamp Hours
Displays the total hours that the fixture has been on
Lamp State
Displays the current LED state, OFF or ON
Temperature
Displays the current LED module temperature with over temperature warning at 55C
Fan RPM
Displays the current RPM for fans A & B with fan failure warnings at 0 RPM
Device ID
Display fixtures unique device ID
In both DMX and Local control if no buttons are pressed for 60 seconds the display will go dark. To reactivate
the display, press any button.
The LED Hours function records the total number of hours the fixture has been on. To reset this, select the LED
Hours menu selection and then press and hold the UP or DOWN button for 6 seconds.
VioStorm fixtures are equipped with automatic high temperature protection circuitry that shuts the LED’s off if
the temperature exceeds 70° C. Once it cools to 65° C the LED’s will turn back on.
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