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8.5 DMX channel selection on the device, controlling the DMX unit
The lamps of the Walimex pro Niova 600 / 900 Plus series can be controlled remotely with a
DMX 512 device. You will need a separate DMX control unit to do this. This is not included and
must be purchased separately.
8.5.1 DMX control cable connection – controlling one lamp
Connecting to a lamp and controlling it using the DMX control panel / remote control
• Insert the 3-PIN DMX control cable supplied (or a compatible DMX cable) into the 3-PIN out-
put connector of a suitable DMX remote control (not included).
• Insert the other end of the connector cable (with RJ45 plug) into the DMX input socket (15) of
the lamp marked <DMX IN>.
• Press the <2.4G/DMX> button (19) to switch between control via DMX and remote control (or
device panel elements)
• If the status LED <2.4G/DMX> is ON, the DMX control is activated.
• If the status LED <2.4G/DMX> is NOT on, the remote control or the device control elements
are activated.
• The selected DMX channel is displayed when using a connected DMX control unit on the
device display. If no DMX equipment is connected, the status display will show “OF”.
• Turn the multifunction button / selection dial (25) to set the desired DMX channel and confirm
by pressing once on the multi-function button / selection dial (25).
• You can set channels from 1 to 512.
8.5.2 DMX control cable connection – controlling several lamps
• Connect the DMX control console, as described in point 8.5.1 to the lamp
• Insert a compatible RJ45-DMX control cable into the DMX output socket (16) on the device
marked <DMX OUT> (this cable is not included).
• Insert the other end of the cable into the DMX output socket (15) of the second Walimex Pro
Niova 600 / 900 Plus lamp marked <DMX IN>.
• Set the correct DMX control channel on the second lamp
• Both connected LED lamps are now controlled via the DMX signal of the DMX remote control.
• Proceed in the same way to control other lamps.
8.6
Function buttons / displays on the remote control / menu description of the remote control
8.7
Selecting the channel on the remote control / synchronizing the lamp and remote
control
• Before first using the device, insert sufficiently charged compatible batteries (2x AAA 1.5V)
into the remote control.
• Switch the device on with the ON/OFF switch (26) and select the correct power source (if not
already done). The <ON/OFF> function on the remote control will not work if the mains power
switch on the lamp is switched off.
• Press the ON/OFF switch on the remote control once briefly to activate the display.
• Check the currently selected settings in the device and remote-control display. The channel
selected on the remote control must be the same as the channel set on the device.
• If the channels are incorrectly set, press the <Select function> button on the remote control.
Each time you press the <Select function> button on the remote control, you switch between
setting the brightness, colour temperature and channel.
• Select channel setting.
Minus <-> knob
function / menu selection> knob
Status LED orange = colour
temperatures selection
Display
Plus <+> knob
Status LED red = dimming
function
ON/OFF> knob
Display (2-digits), shows the values for
brightness, colour temperature, channel
Hint:
The individual status modes of the <function selection> menu are shown in short version on the
backside of the remote control.
Overview functions remote control display:
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Red status LED
– Setting brightness by remote control
•
Orange status LED
– Setting color temperature by remote control
(only Bi Color version)
•
No status LED
– Setting channel by remote control
•
Green status LED
– Illuminates when the minus <-> and plus <+> buttons pushed
NOTE
For more details on DMX address setting, please refer to the instructions of the DMX control
unit.
NOTE
Devices of the Walimex pro Niova 600 / 900 Plus series are fitted with RJ-45-DMX connec
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tors. As standard, a 3-PIN XLR to RJ-45 cable is provided. If your DMX control unit has a
5-PIN DMX connection system, it is necessary to use the corresponding DMX adapters /
adapter cables. These adapters / cables can be obtained at any well-stocked dealers.
