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DMX control
Overvi ew
DMX is a digital control language widely used in entertainment and architectural
lighting. Any DMX controller meeting the DMX-512A standard may be used to
control the machine. A controller that is RDM compliant will be able to program
and monitor some settings of the machine remotely.
When a DMX signal is present, the machine’s stand-alone functions
do not work. To control the machine locally the DMX controller
must be powered off or disconnected.
If the DMX signal is removed (controller turned off or unplugged),
the machine will revert to its previously stored RUN MODE settings.
If the machine was set to OFF it will revert to this state.
If the machine was set to STANDBY it will revert to this state.
If the machine was set to TIMER it will revert to this state.
If the machine was set to CONTINUOUS it will revert to this state.
Connecti on
The machine provides 3-pin and 5-pin XLR connectors on the side of the
machine for DMX connection. For best results, use cable designed for high-
speed digital data transmission.
Do not utilize the DMX output connections as a splitter. Do not connect DMX
cables to both the 3- and 5-pin DMX outputs at the same time as this will form a
branch in the DMX wiring which may cause data errors.
DMX functions
The DMX start address must match the DMX start address assigned to the
Glaciator on your controller. To set the address, see “Setting the DMX personality
and start address” on page 14. The machine has two DMX personalities,
requiring one or two DMX channels. The mode is set using the two RECEIVE
options in the LINK menu.
When the machine is at running temperature and is under DMX control it displays
DMX (+ the current DMX base address).
The DMX control values are shown in the table below.
1 Channel Mode (RECEIVE 1C)
Channel DMX
value
range
Function Macro
description
Default
value
1
Low-fog
output
level
0-12 Idle
range
None
0
13- 240
Output 0-
100%
241 -255
Output 100%
