I have a stage setter 8 I've had it for 6 months or so and I am haveing trouble getting it to work at all. Ive tried new cables, terminators, (several of different values)different length of cable, resetting the unit, and every DMX address I thought the thing would recognize. Nothing??? I have considered the fact that this is a low end piece but it still cost $$$ and should work out of the box. Do I have a defective unit? My DMX tester says that signal is getting to my dimmers, also the dimmers led is showing that a DMX signal is presant? yet nothing. Is there a preferd address? because the dimmers came out of the box with a sticker that says "tested" and gives an address of 1-4? or 4-8? as far as I know these are NOT DMX address's what test did you do? I appologize for rambling but I'm very frustrated by this and I know the system worked because I as all others, set it up in my basement and after some trial and alot of geuss work/error got the thing working and programed. Took it to use at a show I was paid for and "DEAD" nothing came up at all! exept when you set the dimmer pack address's to 1 and even then the only thing that worked was the "all on" button? Has anyone ells had this problem addressing and programing this device? And lastly, The manual that came with the system is very vauge and does not go into any specific details of how to use this device. Most people who would by this system are not rocket scientists, nor are they veterans of the theater guild/Union. Please Please help! I'm ready to collect all my elation gear and open an e-bay account...NSI who?
You should contact ADJ service, who support the stage setter and walk though the issues with them. They will certainly help you find the issue or give you your options if you do have a defective unit. 323.582.2650
Michael Giardina Elation Lighting
Posts: 86 | Location: Los Angeles, CA | Registered: 06 January 2007
Hi, Now I'm realy confused. The stage setter 8 is an Elation product at least thats the logo on the controler? also my dimmer packs are Elation as well? Help???
ADJ is the parent company to Elation. About 5 years ago, Elation took over the stage lighting division. You can get someone at either company through that number.
The Stage Setter 8 ONLY sends 8 channels of DMX so you must have your dimmer set on DMX values that will max out at 8, otherwise, you will not be able to control them (turn them on). The stickers that were on your dimmer are indeed DMX values. The first dimmer is 1-4, that means the number in the window should read 1. The second, 5-8, should read 5. That will give you 8 individual channels of control. If you want to turn on 2 lights at the same time, simply address both packs with starting address - 1. That will "stack" your dimmers and turn on both corresponding dimmer channels 1-4 at the same time. (There will be nothing in 5-8.)
One last thing, you have to make sure your dimmers are in DMX mode. I think there are three modes on those packs, but not sure.
I have had dozens of those boards and packs over the years and NEVER had a DMX problem control problem. Fuses and Triacs, yes, but not DMX control.
