User Guide

2. How to set up an eDMX system from out of the box. - Page 12
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DMX Target
This is the target address of the decoder to which the encoder will send its
data across the network to. The default target address is 192.168.1.255.
The usage of the address ending with 255 dictates that the encoder will
send the dmx data out to every decoder on the same network. If you only
wanted the encoder to send the dmx data out to one specific decoder then
you would enter the IP address of the decoder that is to receive the data
here. Unless there are special circumstances you should leave the last
number at 255.
DMX RefreshRate
If the Tube is acting as an encoder then it is possible to reduce the
network traffic by reducing the refresh rate that the encoder accepts data
from the console. The default setting is 40, which represents frames per
second. It is possible to reduce this down to 10 when working with moving
head fixtures without any noticeable degradation in the performance.
However the usage of faster, more responsive DMX devices such as LED
lights requires a refresh rate of 40 frames.
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This is a WENDI specific message parameter and as such should not be
changed.
1.5 Configuring the Tubes
To configure the Tube having connected to it via the RS232 port it is
simply a case of using the command syntax.
If you type help ?
The Hyperterminal screen should detail the available commands, which are
listed below:
Disable – Disables a parameter
Enable – Enables a parameter
Load – Loads a flash ROM file into the web browser
Save – saves the configuration to non volatile memory
Set – Sets the respective parameter
Show – details the relevant parameter
Reboot – restarts the system