DMX Modes and Configuration
The Helix 7 has multiple DMX modes, sometimes called “personalities”, “profiles”, or as we
will use here “modes”.
In general, modes with more DMX channels offer a greater level of control or options but
take up more of your output channels on your lighting console or software.
Modes with less DMX channels often offer less control, but may be plenty for your needs.
Depending on your needs and control solution, you may not need channels for
automated programs, strobes, or macros – your console may have great effects! In this
case, you can use a lesser channel mode and fit more lights per DMX universe.
View the DMX mode charts below to find the mode that best suits your needs.
DMX Channel Mode Sheet:
See below for the DMX channel layout of the Helix 7:
Standard Shapes Extended Extended
RGBW
Full Function
Chan
nel
Value
Description
1
1
1
1
1
Red
0-255 Red
Dimmer
2
2
2
2
2
Red Fine
0-255 Red, Fine
Control
3
3
3
3
3
Green
0-255 Green
Dimmer
4
4
4
4
4
Green Fine
0-255 Green, Fine
Control
5
5
5
5
5
Blue
0-255 Blue
Dimmer
6
6
6
6
6
Blue Fine
0-255 Blue, Fine
Control
7
7
7
7
7
White
0-255 White
Dimmer
8
8
8
8
8
White fine
0-255 White, Fine
Control
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