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Setting the Starting Address

This DMX mode enables the use of a universal DMX controller device. Each fixture requires a start address from 1~512. A fixture requiring one or more channels for control begins to read the data on the channel indicated by the start address. For example, a fixture that uses six DMX channels and was addressed to start on DMX channel 100, would read data from channels: 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, and 105. Choose start addresses so that the channels used do not overlap, and note the start address selected for future reference.

If this is your first time addressing a fixture using the DMX control protocol, we suggest jumping to the “Appendix” section and reading the heading “DMX Primer”. It contains very useful information that will help you understand its use.

General Troubleshooting

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

POSSIBLE ACTION(S)

Breaker/Fuse

Excessive circuit load

Check total load placed on the electrical circuit.

Short circuit along the power

Check for a short in the electrical wiring (internal and/or

keeps blowing

 

wires

external)

 

 

 

Device does not

No power

Check for power on power outlet

 

 

power up

Loose power cord

Check power cord

 

 

Wrong DMX addressing

Check Control Panel and unit addressing

 

Damaged DMX cables

Check DMX cables

Fixture is not

Wrong polarity settings on the

Check polarity switch settings on the controller

controller

responding to

 

DMX

Loose DMX cables

Check cable connections

 

 

Faulty DMX interface

Replace DMX input

 

Faulty Main PCB

Replace Main PCB

 

 

 

 

Non DMX cables

Use only DMX compatible cables

 

Bouncing signals

Install terminator as suggested

Loss of signal

Long cable / Low level signal

Install amplifier right after fixture with strong signal

 

 

 

Too many fixtures

Install an optically coupled DMX splitter after unit #32

 

Interference from AC wires

Keep DMX cables separated from power cables or

 

 

black lights

 

 

 

If you still have a problem after trying the above solutions, please contact CHAUVET Technical Support.

Contact Us

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CHAUVET

 

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Hollywood, FL 33020

 

voice:

954.929.1115

 

fax:

954.929.5560

 

toll free: 800.762.1084

Technical Support

CHAUVET

 

3000 North 29th Court

 

Hollywood, FL 33020

 

voice:

954.929.1115 (Press 4)

 

fax:

954.929.5560 (Attention: Service)

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www.chauvetlighting.com

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Contents Snapshot Table of Contents Unpacking Instructions What is includedBefore YOU Begin Manual ConventionsSafety Instructions Features Product DimensionsIntroduction Photometrics Product Overview Setup AC PowerPower Linking Mounting OrientationDMX + Fixture LinkingData Cabling Input DMX OutputSetting up a DMX Serial Data Link Pin to 5-Pin Conversion ChartConfiguring the Starting Address Operating InstructionsControl Panel Functions Menu Map DMX OperationMaster/Slave Automatic Preset ColorsStandalone Operation Sound-ActiveFixture Linking CH Mode DMX Channel ValuesGeneral Maintenance AppendixDMX Primer Setting the Starting Address General TroubleshootingContact Us Returns Procedure ClaimsTechnical Specifications
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