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On-Line Diagnostics
DMX Channel Tests
The DMX Diagnostics available in the DMX Setup window can be used to
troubleshoot DMX patch problems. The diagnostic function allows you to send values
directly to a specific DMX channel, bypassing all other console controls.
Perform DMX Diagnostics:
Step 1. At Patch or Setup menu, select DMX Setup. DMX Setup
window will open.
Step 2. To see channel assignment for a DMX universe, use cursor
to select universe
(A thru Z). Channel assignments associated with that
universe will appear in DMX Channel Assignment grid.
Step 3. To test a specific channel, at DMX Diagnostics section of window, enter
channel number in Channel field and a value (for example, 100) in Value
field. Click Send to send value directly to channel. Watch for appropriate
response in fixture.
Step 4. To step through channels, enter starting channel in Channel field and a
value. Click Dimmer Check and verify response in fixture. Click Dimmer
Check again to check next channel (channel number in Channel field will
increment by one each time).
Step 5. Click Clear Diagnostics to set all channels back to 0 value.
Select DMX universe
DMX channel assignments
for selected universe
Enter specific channel
or starting channel
Enter value
Sends value to
specified channel
Sets all channels to 0
Steps through channels