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Connecting a wireless transmitter
The P-6 is designed to look for wireless transmitters in ‘connect’ state, when this option is not yet enabled.
To connect the P-6 to a wireless transmitter:
• Log off the currently paired wireless transmitter - see below “Disconnecting a wireless transmitter”.
• Press the connect button on the wireless transmitter.
• Confirm that the fixture has paired with the wireless transmitter.
Disconnecting a wireless transmitter
To disconnect the fixture from the currently paired wireless transmitter, go to SETTINGS → WIRELESS DMX → LOG OFF.
Signal priority
The P-6 can be paired to an active wireless transmitter as soon as it is connected to a cabled DMX. The fixture will prioritize cabled
DMX over wireless DMX.
The active input type is displayed under the wireless signal strength indicator. The signal strength can also be checked via RDM data
by using a external RDM device (e.g. the SGM A-4).
About DMX
The P-6 can be controlled using signals sent by a DMX controller on a number of DMX channels. DMX is the USITT DMX512-A
standard, based on the RS-485 standard. The signal is sent as DMX data from a console or a controller, to the fixture(s) via a shielded
twisted pair cable designed for RS-485 devices.
The cables are daisy chained between the fixtures, and up to 32 fixtures can be connected on the same DMX link. Up to 300 meters
(1000ft.) of cable is achievable with high quality DMX cables. All DMX links must be terminated in the last fixture by connecting a DMX
termination plug to the last fixture´s 5 pin DMX out connector.
PLEASE NOTE:
• Standard microphone cable is not suitable for transmitting DMX.
• Up to 32 fixtures can be linked to the same DMX chain. Additional fixtures will overload the link.
• The last fixture must always be fitted with a DMX termination plug to the fixture’s DMX out.
Set/edit DMX address
The DMX address is shown on the OLED display in the control panel.
To change the address setting, press the up and down arrows. When the desired address is
displayed, press ENTER to save the setting.
For your convenience, the next available DMX address is displayed to the right.
See instructions on how to use the display panel in “Configuring the device” on page 8.
The P-6 also offers the option to set the DMX address through RDM.
DMX modes
The P-6 operates in different modes. All DMX charts are available at www.sgmlight.com under the respective products, or upon
request via [email protected].
Configuring the device for DMX control
DMX
8
6CH MODE
(7)
DMX address
Next
available
DMX
Figure 8: Set/edit DMX address
