Chauvet 550 user manual Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link, Master/Slave Fixture Linking

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Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link

1.Connect the (male) 3 or 5-pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output (female) 3 or 5-pin connector of the controller.

2.Connect the end of the cable coming from the controller which will have a (female) 3- or 5-pin connector to the input connector of the next fixture consisting of a (male) 3 or 5-pin connector.

3.Then, proceed to connect from the output as stated above to the input of the following fixture and so on.

Universal DMX Controller

This drawing provides a general illustration of the DMX Input/Output panel of a lighting fixture.

CHAUVET Certified DMX Data Cables

Order Code

Description

DMX1.5

DMX Cable 1.5 m/4.9 ft

DMX4.5

DMX Cable 4.5 m/14.8 ft

DMX10

DMX Cable 10 m/32.8 ft

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Master/Slave Fixture Linking

1.Connect the (male) 3 or 5-pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output (female) 3 or 5-pin connector of the first fixture.

2.Connect the end of the cable coming from the first fixture which will have a (female) 3 or 5-pin connector to the input connector of the next fixture consisting of a (male) 3 or 5-pin connector. Then, proceed to connect from the output as stated above to the input of the following fixture and so on.

Often, the setup for Master-Slave

 

 

 

and Standalone operation requires

Slave

Slave

Master

that the first fixture in the chain be

initialized for this purpose via

 

 

 

settings in the control panel.

 

 

 

Secondarily, the fixtures that follow

 

 

 

may also require a slave setting.

 

 

 

Please consult the “Operating

 

 

 

Instructions” section in this manual

 

 

 

for complete instructions for this

 

 

 

type of setup and configuration.

 

 

 

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Contents Page Table of Contents Before YOU Begin What is includedAC Power Unpacking InstructionsSafety Instructions Introduction FeaturesAdditional Features DMX Channel Summary Product Overview Menu DownSetup Maximizing the life of your lamp Fuse ReplacementFasTap Voltage and Frequency adjustment Lamp Installation LampReplacing Gobos Unscrew the 4 screws S1 to detach the top coverDMX Data Cable Fixture LinkingData Cabling Cable Connectors Pin to 5-Pin Conversion ChartSetting up a DMX Serial Data Link Master/Slave Fixture LinkingMounting Orientation RiggingOperating Instructions Navigating the Control PanelShNd Menu MapMenu Map Home position adjustments Once the position has been selected, press EnterDMX Channel Values Channel mode 8-bit Pan/Tilt ShutterFocus Channel mode 16-bit Pan/Tilt Preset Color Setting the DMX starting address Technical SupportDMX Primer AppendixContact Us Claims General MaintenanceReturns Procedure Technical Specifications Power