DJ Scan 250 Not Responding Correctly

jamieaMember

Just got Emulation software a week ago and hooked it into my lighting system.

Works fine with all of my Par LEDs but when I hooked it into my DJ Scan 250 (scanner) they acted like they were jumping inside of each of the 4 channels.

I checked them by hooking them into a regular board and they performed correctly (same cable).

I checked the DMX values inside of Emulation to see what values it was sending on each channel and they were not jumping.

I checked the DMX chart of the DJ Scan 250 and it was put into the builder correctly.

I tried building my own using custom DMX values and the same thing happened.

The DJ Scan 250s are an older light so my question is: has DMX protocol changed in the last several years?

Software is up to date.

Jamie

3/10/116:15 AM

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Jingles8302Admin

Try it without the pars in the line. What are the other fixtures? are you using actual dmx cable? Or mic cable? Do you have a terminator plugged in?
Sincerely,

3/10/1110:17 AM

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jamieaMember

I didn't have the Pars in line.

Just a 15' dmx cable straight to the DJ Scan 250.

I didn't put a terminator on it. I will try that tonight. Guess it didn't click to do so because of such a short run.

Thanks,

Jamie

3/10/1111:16 AM

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Jingles8302Admin

Well if the terminator doesn't work then we can at least say we eliminated that possibility. Cause I'm running out of ideas lol.
Is this the old grey case ADJ DJ scan 250 halogen bulb one?

3/10/1111:24 AM

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jamieaMember

Yes it is... state of the art!

I need to upgrade, but I certainly don't want to upgrade to several $1K moving heads that have the same problem.

I'm thinking it might just be USB powered signal that is giving the problem (guess). I am going to also put a wireless device between the two tonight and that might give a different "level" of signal that could correct the problem as well.

Jamie

3/10/1111:36 AM

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Jingles8302Admin

Or if you can try something like our opto branch 4 that would boost the signal and strengthen your signal.

3/10/1111:44 AM

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jamieaMember

Didn't get a chance to troubleshoot last night as I had to load up for a show. Obviously these lights will not be making the trip. If I can sort it out, maybe the next one.

There is another post of light working on their own that is similar to mine. This may remain a mystery but I can't say I'm disappointed in any way with this software.

Jamie

3/11/1111:17 AM

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