Tagged With "DMX"
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Design TriBrick 36 LED/ Stage Setter 24 Troubleshooting
I am setting up a row of Tribrick 36 LED with a Stage Setter 24 console. All of the fixtures are set to 4 channel mode, Address 008. No matter what I do I cannot get the bricks to see the DMX from the console, the display continues to flash. All the other fixtures in my rig are responding to the data from the console. We have tried home running to every fixture in the row and they all flash, no DMX. What could this be?
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eNode 4 Configuration - DMX Port "NET" setting
I'm new to setting up the eNode 4 ethernet node. I have a network setup with 12 - eNode 4 units, each of them needs to to be configured for all 4 DMX ports set to output. I need 4 ports to be assigned to 2 universes, 2 ports for universe "x" and the other 2 ports to universe "x+1". When I go to the DMX port option on the menu, there is a "NET" setting and I'm not sure what number to use on all the ports for the 12 units? Can anyone help me with this? Thanks in advance, Perry Beatty
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Choosing DMX for Musical water fountain
Hello guys I want to make a simple musical water fountain for my garden. I aim to use around 40 LED s , each 6 watt (the ones that for swimming pools that contain 6 of one watt led s ) , and 40 water fountain nozzles (electrical valves) . Should I use DMX for such a project ? Should I buy only dmx-compatible LED s ? Can DMX also control nozzles ? I would appreciate your help , Thanks in advance.
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RE: Cyber Pack Help
Help! I just purchased four Cyber Pack 20a dimmers and can't understand the user manual at all! (what is a "note number"?) I am familiar with DMX and have used many different types of dimmers, but the documentation for this product leaves much to be desired. I'm wondering if anyone has seen more thorough documentation online that I can access. I'm trying to configure the units to work sequentially so the first pack is DMX 1-4, the next is 5-8, etc. What is the correct menu/button sequence to...
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Setup Help
Recently received the Gobar Plus IR and trying to hook it up to a Stage Setter 8 Console and can’t seem to get any results. Could be an issue with basic setup that I’m not aware of, as I’m incredibly new. DMX our from console to DMX in on gobar. Can’t figure anything else out from there. Thank you.
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Re: eNode 4 Configuration - DMX Port "NET" setting
To set the universe of a DMX port, go to "Set DMX Port" menu, then select the DMX port you want to change. After selecting your desired port, go to "Principal". "Principal" is where you select the universe you want to be outputted by the DMX port. Also, the IP address of your enodes will be set to 2.10.10.2 by default. The IP address must be set to something unique on each enode in your network.
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Re: Design TriBrick 36 LED/ Stage Setter 24 Troubleshooting
if the display is flashing then there is no DMX. this can be caused by a faulty cable or a bad DMX driver in the unit(s)
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Re: Design TriBrick 36 LED/ Stage Setter 24 Troubleshooting
The board is outputting DMX, other fixtures on the same universe are seeing it. I know that the Stage setter only outputs DMX channels 1-24, (If I set a unit to an address above 24 using this console, I get a no DMX error). Could that be messing with the DMX inputs on the tri bricks? Are they looking for 1-512?
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Permanent Dmx Ghosting Issues
Hi everybody! I am currently renovating a permanent install which was a mess. I have found two unknown Dmx 5 pin leads that look like they are home runs from the dimmers in the back to the console. I am having ghosting issues with these two Dmx lines they look like two separate lines. There is no problem with the console because there is only one dmx line that runs to the dimmers and they work perfectly. Do not know the brand of the dimmers. I am wondering what my next troubleshooting steps...
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Martin M1 DMX info
Can the Martin M1 light controller be converted from 5 pin to 3 pin dmx? Can this be done at the output of the board or does each individual light need an adapter?
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Change starting address Pixel Net 4
I am wondering if someone could help me figure out a problem. I have a pixel net 4, which I know is older, that I would like to use. The 4 ports use Uni 0 - 3. I would like to change the starting address for each port starting with Universe 5. I have done it a while ago with DMX Workshop, but I cannot seem to catch lightning in a bottle twice. Does anyone have a solution for this issue? FWIW - I am connecting the Pixel Net through a switcher to a Gio@5. Thank you for your time. J
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Re: Change starting address Pixel Net 4
In DMX Workshop, Go to Node List, and under the Node Status tab, the Pixel Net 4 should appear with its IP address listed Right-click and expand all menu for the Pixel Net 4 Under Output menu, right-click and select Configure on the output you want to change. Under the Port tab, input the desired universe.
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Wireless DMX not working! Help Please
I recently bought Elation Event Cylinders with built in Wireless DMX. Everything seems to work fine with this exception: I cannot connect my DMX transmitter to the units. I've tried every mode and variation I can find. Elation support was unable to help. Does anyone have knowledge of these units? I appreciate any assistance. Thank you!
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Re: Wireless DMX not working! Help Please
It's not elation. It is Haotao. Pic attached shows specs.
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Re: Wireless DMX not working! Help Please
If it’s not using a “wireless solutions” card then it’s not compatible.
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Elation LED Spot II Locking up
Hey everyone, I am working with six different LED Spot II moving head fixtures, and they are all having the same issue. They will randomly lock up and not respond to any DMX control signals. The only way to fix it is with either a power cycle, or to wait until the fixture automatically does a fixture reset. After which, everything is back to normal until it locks up again. It only seems to effect the LED II fixtures, and not our LED III fixtures. Is this a common issue? Is there a way to fix...
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Re: Elation LED Spot II Locking up
Greetings, can you please email me at gines dot gines at elationlighting dot com. please confirm the model as well as currently serial number they are on.
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ADJ DP-415R blown fuse behavior?
Hello - fairly new to lighting; have been using a variety of DMX-controlled LED fixtures for a while and recently bought this dimmer pack to control some standard lamps as part of a stage setup. Problems straight out of the box - anything plugged into channels 1, 2 or 4 turned on immediately, regardless of whether unit was powered on via switch. Anything plugged into channel 3 was off. LED panel appears to work as designed (able to switch modes, set channel behaviors, etc.). Completely...
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Re: ADJ DP-415R blown fuse behavior?
Hi for something like this, this is supported by ADJ team and this is the Elation forums you are on, but best way to get a quick response is to email Service@adj.com and someone will help you or give the ADJ support line a call during the day mon-fri. Hope this helps.
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KL6 Flashing
Greetings all, I have been struggling with trouble shooting an issue. The system is made up of Enodes, optos, multiple runs and universes, with moving head fixtures and static lighting. 98% sure this all boils down to the KL6's on this system. the issue is flashing(loss of DMX) happens about every 45 minutes and all the fixture on the chain would either flash or react. The chain in question(originally) is a Downstage bar made up of 10 KL6's, 10 WW profile's, and 2 Satura Profiles. Using a...
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Re: KL6 Flashing
Greetings, we will have to look into this one, would you please email firmware@ elation lighting.com and forward details, please note this may take a couple of days to diagnose.
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Adding EP4 nodes and need to move fixtures to new universe
Hello all! I am adding 4 EP4 nodes into my venue's lighting system. we are using ONYX w/ a NX Touch controller. we are running out of DMX channels in our Universe 1. is there a way to move a group of fixtures in the patch section of ONYX to a 2nd Universe without having to individually re-patch every fixture into the new universe? thanks for any advice!
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Re: Adding EP4 nodes and need to move fixtures to new universe
Hi, you can do this via the command line in the patch window, or drag to select the fixtures but by the universe column and once all are selected just type in the new universe number and it should move them all.
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Screen not stable
Hey, does anyone have an idea for what the problem might be ?, I tried to use different type of dc adaptores.
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Re: Screen not stable
Hello, I know this thread is more of a general area, but we can't offer advice for gear that is not Elation or ADJ branded equipment, and this unit doesn't look to be one of our old SS 24s. I would find the manufacturer and email or call them.
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First fixture in DMX chain keeps getting fried
We have been experiencing this problem ever since moving into this venue. If anyone has any insight we would greatly appreciate it. We have had an electrician come look and install a UPS in case this was a power surge issue but it is still happening. Our house lights are the color pendant series. We have a second, smaller room for other events that has newly installed sixpar 100's as the house lights. In the main room (with ther color pendants) the first fixture in the DMX chain continually...
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Re: First fixture in DMX chain keeps getting fried
Greetings, for sure you are getting an excess of voltage on the data line. also its not uncommon to have other PCB affected if a voltage related event occurs (collateral damage) long term. you may have to have an electrician use a scope VS just metering voltage, this may reveal some anomalies affecting your lights.
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fuze wash Z120 home position
We have six (6) of these fixtures installed and have recently had to replace one. The "home" position 90 degrees off (the yoke perpendicular to the menu screen). On the old units that were already installed (home is yoke parallel the with the menu screen). I am running Grand MA interface. I know it has to be something on the light as I switch DMX address with the light next to it and it worked as expected. So I am at a loss. Any help would be awesome. I called Elation and the service person...
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Elation DMX Branch 4
I'm using an Elation DMX Branch 4. Each output channel has 2 connectors, a 3 pin and a 5 pin. Can I connect DMX circuits to both connectors on a single output channel, or should I use only one?
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Platinum hfx port workaround
Hey guy, I have a couple of HfXs that have a bad dataline somewhere bEthernet from where it receives DMX and where it plugs into the front control panel. Is it possible to use a dmx to Ethernet adapter to get operations again using the rj45 port that operates with edmx port instead of the standard dmx port?
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Re: Platinum hfx port workaround
Hi, sorry for the delay I just wanted to confirm we saw this and are looking into it.
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Re: fuze wash Z120 home position
Andy, Perhaps a detailed email may be best suited in regards to this issue. The home position can be calibrated but often its best to check the hardware directly first. Try an email in regards. Hope all is well. support@elationlighting.com
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Opto Branch 6 RJ45 (Discontinued) Tech Question
I am having an issue getting a new network (Artnet/sACN/RDM to DMX) ethernet interface ouput to play nicely with our installed Opto Branch 6. DMX signal to the unit is intermittent and sometimes non-existent even though the controller software (Lightkey) and the interface box show consistent and expected DMX output. I am working through verifying the pinouts (3pin to RJ45 on Cat5 adaptor) at the output side of the box but I have also come across the possibility of setting a DMX frame rate...
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Re: Opto Branch 6 RJ45 (Discontinued) Tech Question
Hi, i would try turning the terminate to on or off depending on where it currently is at and also try turning off RDM to see if that helps with these issues before adjusting the framerate of the DMX signal.
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Need Advice with DMX Output on Elation Pro Fixtures After Latest Firmware Update
Hello there, I recently updated my Elation lighting fixtures to the latest firmware version; and I have been encountering some unexpected issues with DMX output since then. Specifically; it seems like the fixtures are not responding to commands from my DMX controller properly. Colors; gobo changes; and intensity adjustments are inconsistent, and there are occasional dropouts in the DMX signal. I have checked all the basic troubleshooting steps ensuring all cables are securely connected;...
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Re: Need Advice with DMX Output on Elation Pro Fixtures After Latest Firmware Update
Hello, can you please tell us which exact Elation fixture(s) is behaving like this? Also what is your DMX controller? Thanks!
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Sixbar 1000 - Won't Recognize DMX Signal
Hello! I have a whole bunch of Elation Seven fixtures, all of which are being controlled by the new MaestroDMX controller. I also have a SixBar 1000, which simply refuses to respond to DMX input. The SixBar powers up, and it even PASSES DMX signal through to other fixtures...but refuses to work with the MDMX controller. All 'internal' programs work...I can set it to the Dream program for a fill-in type of mood lighting, and it works fine. Unlike the Seven series, there doesn't seem to be any...