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About DMX
The i-5 Series 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 fixtures via a shielded twisted pair cable designed for RS-485 devices.
The cables can be daisy chained between the fixtures, and up to 32 fixtures can be connected on the same DMX link. Up to 300 m.
(1000ft.) of cable is achievable with high quality DMX cables. All DMX links must be terminated 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.
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Up to 32 fixtures can be linked to the same DMX chain. Additional fixtures will overload the link.
DMX Start address
The i-5 Series can be operated in different DMX modes. For any of the modes, the first channel used to receive data from a DMX control
device is known as the DMX start address.
For independent control, each i-5 Series must be assigned its own DMX start address. For example, if the first i-5 RGBW is set in
6-channel DMX mode, and have a DMX address of 101, it will use the channels 101, 102, 103, 104, 105 and 106 (101+6=107 >> 107).
Therefore, the following i-5 RGBW in the DMX chain should then be set to a DMX address of 107, as the first fixture uses all the first 6
DMX channels, including channel 106.
If two or more i-5s 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.
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.
Note that channel spacing is determined by the number of channels of the DMX
mode. See “Configuring the device” on page 9 for instructions on using the display
panel.
The i-5 Series also offers the option to set the DMX address through RDM. See “RDM” on page 17.
NOTE: the POI versions are only addressable via RDM. See “POI Permanent Outdoor Installation” on page 19.
Setting the DMX mode
When selecting ENTER → MODE → Select mode in the control panel, it is possible to chose the DMX mode that provides the fixture
the controls that you require. Confirm the chosen mode by pressing ‘Enter’.
DMX charts
The i-5 Series operates in different DMX modes. Each DMX mode has its own DMX chart. All DMX charts are available for download
at www.sgmlight.com under the respective product, or upon request via [email protected].
Master/Slave configuration
You can set a i-5 fixture to operate as master fixture to another i-5 fixture (which then becomes a slave fixture), or an entire group of
i-5 fixtures (which then becomes slave fixtures). The assigned slave fixture(s) will mimic the settings of the master fixture.
Go to MANUAL→ MASTER / SLAVE menu to set your fixture as master fixture or slave fixture.
NOTE!!
Not all product types have RFID/NFC. Not all product types features internal sequences.
Configuring the device for DMX control
Figure 13: Set/edit DMX address
6CH CTC MODE
101
(107)
DMX
DMX address
Next
available
DMX address
