Dmx-512 Connection; Master/Slave Operation; Dmx Addressing - Beamz LCB144 LED Colour Bar Manual De Instrucciones

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DMX-512 CONNECTION

If you are using a standard DMX controller, you can connect the DMX output of the controller directly to the DMX input of the
first unit in a DMX chain. Always connect the output of one unit with the input of the next unit until all units are connected.
5-pin XLR DMX Connectors.
Some manufactures use 5-pin DMX-512 data cables for DATA transmission in place of 3-pin. 5-pin DMX fixtures may be
implemented in a 3-pin DMX line. When inserting standard 5-pin data cables in to a 3-pin line a cable adaptor must be used.
The chart below details a proper cable conversion.
3-Pin XLR to 5-Pin XLR Conversion
Conductor
Ground/Shield
Data Compliment (- signal)
Data True (+ signal)
Not Used
Not Used
At the last fixture, the DMX cable has to be terminated. Solder a 120 Ohm resistor between signal (-) and signal (+) into a 3-pin
XLR connector and plug this into the DMX output of the last fixture in the chain.

MASTER/SLAVE OPERATION

The master/slave operation enables that several same units can be controlled by one "master" unit.
Connect the first unit "DMX OUT" socket with the second unit "DMX IN", using a 3pin DMX Cable. Repeat this process with the
third, fourth etc. or see a above section "DMX-512 connection". Choose the unit that will control all other and set this in master-
mode via display. The other units that must react on the master, you must set in slave-mode. The "Slave" will synchronously
follow the "Master" .
Noted: Any unit can be the "Master" or "Slave".

DMX ADDRESSING

The DMX address, also known as the start channel, is the first channel used to receive instructions from a DMX controller. The
fixture is controlled using a minimum of 3 DMX channels (but has an extended modus which uses more channels). Each DMX
controlled fixture must have a DMX address set. For example, if the fixture has a DMX address of 10, then it uses channels 10
to 13 inclusive. The following fixture in the DMX chain could then be set to a DMX address of 14.
For independent control, each fixture must be assigned its own control channels. Two fixtures of the same type may share the
same address if identical behavior is desired. Address sharing can be useful for diagnostic purposes and symmetric control.
To set the fixture's DMX address:
1. In the control menu, select DMX "ADDR" and press ENTER to confirm. The present address will blink in the display.
2. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select an address from 1 to 512 (the top address will vary depending on the DMX mode of
the fixture).
3. Press ENTER to confirm your selection.
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The control board offer several features: you can simple set the starting address,
run the pre-programmed program or make a reset. The main menu is accessed
by pressing the Mode-button, browse through the submenu by pressing Up or
Down.
Press the Enter-button in order to select the desired menu.
You can change the selection by pressing Up or Down. Confirm every selection
by pressing the Enter-button.
You can leave every mode by pressing the Mode-button. The functions provided
are described later in this manual.
3-Pin XLR Female (Out) 5-Pin XLR Male (In)
Pin 1 Pin 1
Pin 2 Pin 2
Pin 3 Pin 3
Pin 4 – Do Not Use
Pin 5 – Do Not Use