Dmx Linking; Dmx Personalities; Master/Slave Connectivity - Chauvet COLORdash Par-H12 IP User Manual

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DMX Linking

You can link the COLORdash Par-H12 IP to a DMX controller using a 5-pin DMX connection. If using other
DMX-compatible products with this product, you can control each individually with a single DMX controller.

DMX Personalities

The COLORdash Par-H12 IP uses a 5-pin DMX data connection for the 6-, 8- and 13-channel DMX
personalities.
• Refer to the Introduction for a brief description of each DMX personality.
• Refer to the Operation chapter to learn how to configure the COLORdash Par-H12 IP to work in
these personalities.
• The DMX Values section provides detailed information regarding the DMX personalities.

Master/Slave Connectivity

The Master/Slave mode allows a COLORdash Par-H12 IP (the master) to control one or more
COLORdash Par-H12 IP products (the slaves) without a DMX controller. One COLORdash Par-H12 IP
becomes the master when running an auto or custom program, or by being in a Static mode.
You must configure each slave's control panel to operate in Slave mode. During Master/Slave operation,
the slaves will operate in unison with the master.
DO NOT connect a DMX controller to products operating in Master/Slave mode. The
DMX controller signals may interfere with the signals from the master.
• The
to configure the master and slaves.
• If you are not familiar with, or need more information about, DMX standards,
or the DMX cables needed to link this product to a DMX controller, download
the DMX Primer from the Chauvet website: www.chauvetprofessional.com.
To preserve the IP65 rating and the warranty of this product, IP65 data cables must
be used.
COLORdash Par-H12 IP User Manual Rev. 1
Operation section of this manual provides detailed instructions on how
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