Configuring The Device For Dmx Control; About Dmx; Dmx Start Address; Set/Edit Dmx Address - SGM Q Series User Manual

To connect the Q-10 to a wireless transmitter:
• Log off the currently paired wireless transmitter - see below "Disconnecting a wireless transmitter".
• Press the connect button on the wireless transmitter.
• Confirm that the fixture has paired with the wireless transmitter.
Note: for POI versions, refer to "Connecting a wireless transmitter in POI" on page 18.
Disconnecting a wireless transmitter
To disconnect the fixture from the currently paired wireless transmitter, go to SETTINGS → WIRELESS DMX → LOG OFF in the menu.
Note: for POI versions, refer to "Connecting a wireless transmitter in POI" on page 18.
Signal priority
The Q-10 can be paired to an active wireless transmitter simultaneously, when connected to a cabled DMX. The fixture will prioritize
cabled DMX over wireless DMX.
The active input type is displayed under the wireless signal strength indicator. The signal strength can be also checked via RDM data
by using an external RDM device (e.g. the SGM A-4).
NOTE: In POI version with wireless, the DMX signal strength can only be checked through RDM.

Configuring the device for DMX control

About DMX

The Q-10 Series can be controlled using signals sent by a DMX controller on a number of DMX channels.
DMX is the USITT DMX512-A standard, based on the RS-485 standard. The signal is sent as DMX data from a console (or a
controller) to the fixtures via a shielded twisted pair cable designed for RS-485 devices.
The cables can be daisy chained between the fixtures, and up to 32 fixtures can be connected to the same DMX link. Up to 300
meters (1000ft.) of cable is achievable with high quality DMX cables. In installations with standard fixtures, remember that all DMX
links must be terminated in the last fixture by connecting a DMX termination plug to the last fixture´s 5 pin DMX out connector.
PLEASE NOTE:
• Standard microphone cable is not suitable for transmitting DMX.
• Up to 32 fixtures can be linked to the same DMX chain. Additional fixtures will overload the link.
• The last fixture must always be fitted with a DMX termination plug to the fixture's DMX out.

DMX Start address

The Q-10 Series can be operated in different DMX modes. For any of the modes, the first channel used to receive data from a DMX
control device is known as the DMX start address.
For independent control, each Q-10 must be assigned its own DMX start address. For example, if the first Q-10 is set to 6ch CTC DMX
mode with a start DMX address of 113, the following Q-10 in the DMX chain should then be set to a DMX address of 119. As the first
fixture uses all the first 6 DMX channels, including channel 113, the next available channel is 119 (113+6=119 >> 119).
If two or more fixtures of the same type have the same DMX address, they will behave identically. Incorrect settings will result in
unpredictable responses from the lighting controller. Address sharing can be useful for diagnostic purposes and symmetrical control.

Set/edit DMX address

The DMX address is shown on the OLED display in the control panel. To change the address
setting, press the up and down arrows. When the desired address is displayed, press ENTER to
save the setting. For your convenience, the next available DMX address is displayed to the right.
Note that channel spacing is determined by the number of channels of the DMX mode.
See instructions on how to use the display panel in "Configuring the device" on page 10.
The Q-10 Series also offers the option to set the DMX address through RDM.
NOTE: the POI versions are only addressable via RDM. See "Configuration" on page 16.

DMX modes

The Q-10 Series operates in different modes.
All DMX charts are available at www.sgmlight.com under the respective products, or upon request via support@sgmlight.com.
DMX address
8
DMX
6CH MODE
(14)
Figure 11: Set/edit DMX address
Next
available
DMX
11