value using the fixture’s menu system. If the fixture then functions normally, the problem was likely with the DMX link. Otherwise, contact High End Systems customer service.

Viewing DMX Data for Another Device (DATA)

This procedure allows you to use an Technobeam-i fixture to view DMX channel values for other devices on the DMX link. You should use this procedure either for testing devices that do not have built-in DMX diagnostics, or for fixtures that are physically inconvenient to monitor directly.

Note

You can only view DMX channel values for devices which

 

have a channel range less than the viewing fixture’s

 

channel range.

To view DMX data for another device on the DMX link:

1. Press and hold the <Menu> button until “ADDR” appears on the LED display.

2. Using the <Up> and <Down> arrow buttons, scroll to the “INFO” menu and press the <Enter> button to select the “INFO” menu.

3. Using the <Up> and <Down> arrow buttons, scroll to the “DMX” menu and press the <Enter> button to select the “DMX” menu.

4. Using the <Up> and <Down> arrow buttons, scroll to the “DATA” menu and press the <Enter> button to select the “DATA” menu.

 

5. Using the <Up> and <Down> arrow buttons, scroll to the desired DMX

to

channel (C001 - C512) and press the <Enter> button to select the

 

desired DMX channel. The LED will display the selected channel’s DMX

 

value.

If you are experiencing a particular problem with a device on the link, follow the steps above to select a DMX channel in the device’s channel range and view its DMX value. After noting the value of the channel you selected, use your controller to change that channel’s value.

If the value of the DMX channel you selected does not change, there may be a problem with the DMX cable or your transmitting device (i.e. controller).

However, if the DMX channel value changes, but the device does not respond, the device may be faulty. Consult the documentation provided with that device for more information.

Viewing Sensor Information (SENS)

This menu option allows you to view whether a specified sensor if working correctly. If you receive a “SENS ERR” error message on the alphanumeric LED display, this information may help you determine where the problem originates.

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