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SIGNAL/BATT:
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SIGNAL identifies if the signal strength or battery power is displayed on
the LED bar.
–
BATT is a coming feature.
Other LED signals are identical to F-1, see chapter 4.3 LEDs", page 15.
Hint
Micro F-1 Lite does not have the G4S 5.8 GHz mode.
7.1.4
Installing the unit
1. Choose one of the following options to make the DMX connection:
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Connect the DMX source to the DMX IN / OUT port.
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Connect the DMX fixture to the DMX IN / OUT port.
2. Connect the power supply to the DC power input.
7.1.5
Switching FLEX modes
The FLEX mode determines if the unit is used in Transmit Mode (TX) or
Receive Mode (RX). Switching the FLEX mode is identical to the BlackBox
F-1, see "4.5 Switching FLEX modes", page 19.
7.1.6
Operation as a transmitter
The operation as a transmitter is identical to the BlackBox and WhiteBox F-1,
see chapter "4.6 Operation as a transmitter", page 20.
7.1.7
Operation as a receiver
The operation as a receiver is identical to the BlackBox and WhiteBox F-1, see
chapter "4.7 Operation as a receiver", page 22.
7.1.8
Switching CTRL modes
The CTRL mode determines which frequency band is used and if
Legacy G2/G3 units can be used in the wireless environment.
Switching CTRL modes is identical to the BlackBox and WhiteBox F-1, see
chapter "4.8 Switching CTRL modes", page 23.
Hint
This unit does not support the G4S 5.8 GHz mode.
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7.1.9
Battery option
The W-DMX G4 Micro units are equipped with a holder for 6 AAA batteries. If
batteries are installed in the unit and 12 V DC power is disconnected, the unit
runs on battery power.
Indication of battery status is a coming feature.
The BATT and SIGNAL LED light up alternately every 5 seconds:
•
When the BATT LED is on, the signal bars indicate battery status.
•
When the SIGNAL LED is on, the signal bars indicate signal strength.
On average, the W-DMX receiver can receive for approximately from
4 to 8 hours in battery mode. The exact battery life depends on the brand of
batteries and mode of the W-DMX unit.
Hint
We recommend testing the discharge time of your selected
batteries before using them in a show environment.
The W-DMX G4 Micro units are compatible with rechargeable batteries (down
to U
DC
= 1.2 V per cell).
Hint
Batteries cannot be charged with the Micro units.
Please use an appropriate battery charger.
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W-DMX G4(S) User Manual, edition 3
2014-03
W-DMX G4(S) User Manual, edition 3
