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DMX Setup

DMX512 stands for digital multiplex 512. This means that 512 channels are con-

trolled digitally through 1 data cable.

A channel is a set of 255 steps that are assigned to control attributes in each light.

This may be a color like red, green or blue, and intensity, strobe, pan/tilt or other

attributes.

Multiple sets of 512 "universes" may be used. Only 1 universe will travel on a DMX

cable, but through networked DMX (Art-Net or sACN E1.31), many universes can

travel over a network.

DMX works by connecting 1 or multiple lights to the output of a DMX lighting

console or software with a DMX interface.

DMX lights connect in what is called a "daisy-chain". Your first DMX cable will

plug it's male DMX connector into the female DMX connector on your lighting

console. The remaining female connector will then connect to the DMX input on

your first light.

You may then connect your next fixture to the output of your first light, and con-

tinue the chain.

32 Fixture Rule – DMX only allows you to connect up to 32 fixtures in a single

daisy chain for signal strength. Sometimes, depending on the fixtures and cable

length, this number is less (or more).

DMX Cables can be 3-pin or 5-pin. These use the same type of data, and in the 5-

pin only pins 1, 2, and 3 are used. The cable should be a 2 conductor, shielded

cable of at least 110 ohms resistance. Microphone cable is not DMX cable.

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