SGM G-7 SPOT, Руководство пользователя

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Product Version 1.0 | Revision E | Released 2023-01-11
CONFIGURING THE DEVICE FOR DMX CONTROL
ABOUT DMX
The G-7 Spot can be controlled using signals sent by a DMX controller to a number of DMX channels, which varies
depending on the DMX mode that has been set. Visit www.sgmlight.com to see all DMX charts under the respective
product, or upon request via support@sgmlight.com.
DMX is the USITT DMX512-A standard, based on the RS-485 standard. The signal is sent to the fixture as DMX data
from a console or a controller via a shielded twisted pair cable designed for RS-485 devices.
The cables can be daisy chained between the fixtures with a possibility of connecting up to 32 fixtures to the same
DMX link. Up to 300 meters (1000 ft.) 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!
• Microphone cable is not suitable for transmitting DMX.
• Up to 32 fixtures can be linked to the same DMX link. Additional fixtures will overload the link.
• The last fixture must always be fitted with a DMX termination plug to the fixture’s DMX out.
DMX START ADDRESS
The G-7 Spot can be operated in different DMX modes. In each mode, the first channel used to receive data from a
DMX control device is known as the DMX start address.
For independent control, each G-7 Spot must be assigned a unique DMX start address. For example, if the first G-7
Spot is set to 22 ch DMX mode with a start DMX address of 10, the following G-7 Spot in the DMX chain should then
be set to a DMX address of 32. As the first fixture uses all the first 22 DMX channels, including channel 32, the next
available channel is 32 (10+22=32 >> 32).
If two or more G-7 Spot have the same DMX start address, they will behave identically. Incorrect settings will result in
unpredictable responses from the lighting controller. Address sharing can be useful for diagnostic purposes and
symmetrical control.
SETTING THE DMX ADDRESS
The DMX address is shown in the display of the control panel. To change the address setting, press the up and down
arrows. When the desired address is displayed, press ‘OK’ to save the setting. For your convenience, the next avail-
able DMX address is displayed to the right. Note that channel spacing is determined by number of channels of the
DMX mode.
See "Configuring the device" on page 9 for instructions on using the display panel.
The G-7 Spot also offers the option to set the DMX address through RDM.
DMX MODES
The G-7 Series operates in different DMX modes. Each DMX mode has its own DMX chart. All DMX charts are avail-
able for download at www.sgmlight.com under the respective product, or upon request via support@sgmlight.com
When selecting ENTER → MODE → Select mode in the control panel, it is possible to chose the DMX mode that
provides the required controls. Confirm the chosen mode by pressing ‘Enter’.