Setting the DMX starting address, Technical Support

Setting the DMX 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 6 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.

Legend™ 550 Troubleshooting

Symptom

Solution(s)

	Auto shut off	Check fan thermal switch reset

	Beam is very dim or not bright	Clean optical system or replace lamp
	Beam is very dim or not bright	Check voltage switch for proper setting
		Check voltage switch for proper setting

	Breaker/Fuse keeps blowing	Check total load placed on device

	Device has no power	Check for power on Mains.
	Device has no power	Check device’s fuse. (internal and/or external)
		Check device’s fuse. (internal and/or external)
	Fixture is not responding	Check Display settings for correct addressing
	Fixture is not responding	Check DMX cables
		Check DMX cables

	Lamps cuts off sporadically	Possible bad lamp or fixture is overheating.
	Lamps cuts off sporadically	Lamp may be at end of its life.
		Lamp may be at end of its life.

	Light will not come on after power	Discharge lamps require a cooling off period before the electronics in the
	failure	fixture can kick start it again, wait 5 ~ 10 minutes before powering up.

		Use only DMX cables
	Loss of signal	Install terminator
		Note: Keep DMX cables separated from power cables or black lights.
	Moves slowly	Check FasTap™

	No light output	Check lamp

	Stand alone mode	This fixture features stand-alone functions. See “Menu Map” for details.

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

Technical Support

Address: Service Dept.

3000 N 29th Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 (U.S.A.) Support (Email): tech@chauvetlighting.com Telephone: (954) 929-1115 - (Press 4)

Fax: (954) 929-5560 - (Attention: Service)

Website: http://www.chauvetlighting.com

Legend™ 550 Spot User Manual

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