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 | ||
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Device does not | No power | Check for power on Mains. | |
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power up | Loose power cord | Check power cord | |
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| 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 | |
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DMX | Loose DMX cables | Check cable connections | |
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| Faulty DMX interface | Replace DMX input | |
| Faulty Main PCB | Replace Main PCB | |
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| 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. | |
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| Too many fixtures | Install an optically coupled DMX splitter after unit #32. | |
| Interference from AC wires | Keep DMX cables separated from power cables or | |
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If you still have a problem after trying the above solutions, please contact CHAUVET Technical Support.
Contact Us
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General Information | CHAUVET | |
| 3000 North 29th Court | |
| Hollywood, FL 33020 | |
| voice: | 954.929.1115 |
| fax: | 954.929.5560 |
| toll free: 800.762.1084 | |
Technical Support | CHAUVET | |
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| Hollywood, FL 33020 | |
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| fax: | 954.929.5560 (Attention: Service) |
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