User manual

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RDM
The MAC III Performance can communicate using RDM (Remote Device Management) in accordance with
ESTA’s American National Standard E1.20-2006: Entertainment Technology RDM Remote Device
Management Over DMX512 Networks.
RDM is a bi-directional communications protocol for use in DMX512 control systems, it is the open standard
for DMX512 device configuration and status monitoring.
The RDM protocol allows data packets to be inserted into a DMX512 data stream without adversely
affecting existing non-RDM equipment. The RDM protocol allows a console or dedicated RDM controller to
send commands to and receive messages from specific fixtures.
RDM port
In line with the RDM standard, the MAC III Performance running firmware version 1.6.0 or later uses Port 1
for both RDM and DMX signals. We recommend that MAC III Performance users running earlier firmware
upgrade to the latest available version; see “Software installation” on page 38.
RDM ID
Each MAC III Performance has an RDM UID that makes it
uniquely addressable. This can be found in the control panel
menus under FIXTURE INFORMATION. RDM UID shows the
fixture’s factory-set unique ID for identification in RDM systems.
RDM communication
The MAC III Performance running firmware version 1.6.0 or later will respond to:
1. ”MAC III Performance supported standard commands”; see page 30.
2. ”MAC III Performance supported manufacturer specific commands”; see page 31.
The parameter IDs listed here are described in the Martin RDM User Reference Guide (P/N 35000234),
only available online from the Martin website at http://www.martin.com mid-2010.