Remote Device Management (Rdm) - ADJ FOCUS SPOT 4Z User Manual

R E M O T E D E V I C E M A N A G E M E N T ( R D M )
NOTE: In order for RDM to work properly, RDM enabled equipment must be used throughout the
entire system, including DMX data splitters and wireless systems.
Remote Device Management (RDM) is a protocol that sits on top of the DMX512 data standard for
lighting, allowing the DMX systems of the fixtures to be modified and monitored remotely. This protocol
is ideal for instances in which a unit is installed in a location that is not easily accessible.
With RDM, the DMX512 system becomes bi-directional, allowing a compatible RDM enabled controller
to send out a signal to devices on the wire, as well as allowing the fixture to respond (known as a GET
command). The controller can then use its SET command to modify settings that would typically have to
be changed or viewed directly via the unit's display screen, including the DMX Address, DMX Channel
Mode, and Temperature Sensors.
Please be aware that not all RDM devices support all RDM features, and therefore it is important
to check beforehand to ensure that the equipment that you are considering includes all of the features
that you require.
The following parameters are accessible in RDM on this device:
Sensor Definition
Sensor Value
Device Model Description
Manufacturer Label
Device Label
DMX Personality
DMX Personality Description
Device Hours
Comms Status
Status ID Description
Clear Status ID
Lamp Hours
Lamp Strikes
Lamp State
Lamp Mode
Device Power Cycles
Pan Invert
Tilt Invert
Pan Tilt Swap
Display Invert
Display Level
Realtime Clock
Power State
Preset Playback
Slot Information
Slot Description
Default Slot Value
Language
Language Capabilities
Boot Software Version Label
Boot Software Version ID
Product Detail ID List
Status Messages
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