Artistic Licence
nanoScope
Quick Start Guide
The full User Guide can be downloaded via the following QR code:
nanoScope Quick Start Guide
Version 1-0
Overview
nanoScope is a battery-powered tester for DMX512 and RDM. The built-in 5-pin XLR connector
enables it to be attached directly to the DMX512 cable (use nanoScope in place of an existing
terminator during testing). The device lights up in different colours to indicate its findings.
Two modes of operation exist, selected by a recessed slide switch which also doubles as the
power switch.
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Pixel Mode
: At power on, nanoScope indicates pixel mode is selected with a half-second red
flash. This mode then displays the first three DMX512 channels as an RGB mix, to provide
confidence that the expected data is on the cable.
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Analysis Mode
: At power on, nanoScope indicates analysis mode is selected with a half-
second blue flash. This mode then displays one long blip (green or red to indicate ‘good’ or
‘bad’ data respectively), then a train of short coloured blips representing different attributes of
the DMX512/RDM signal (see code on product label). Cold colours indicate good/informational
signals while hot colours are used for bad/unusual signals.
