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  • Page 1 PM-DMX1 User Manual...
  • Page 2 ©2022 MAGMATIC EFFECTS all rights reserved. Information, specifications, diagrams, im- ages, and instructions herein are subject to change without notice. MAGMATIC EFFECTS logo and identifying product names and numbers herein are trademarks of MAGMATIC EFFECTS. Copyright protection claimed includes all forms and matters of copyrightable materials and information now allowed by statutory or judicial law or hereinafter grant- ed.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS General Information Limited Warranty (USA Only) Warranty Returns (USA Only) Safety Guidelines Maintenance Guidelines Overview Installation Instructions Operation System menu DMX Setup DMX Traits Dimensional Drawings Specifications...
  • Page 4: General Information

    Power Cord (x1) • Nozzle Bracket (x1) CUSTOMER SUPPORT Contact MAGMATIC customer service for any product related service and support needs. Also visit forums.elationlighting.com with questions, comments, or suggestions. ELATION SERVICE USA - Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm PST 323-582-3322 | Fax 323-832-9142 | sales@magmaticeffects.com...
  • Page 5: Limited Warranty (Usa Only)

    If the requested repairs or service (including parts replacement) are within the terms of this warranty, Magmatic Effects will pay return shipping charges only to a designated point within the United States. If any product is sent, it must be shipped in its original package and packaging material.
  • Page 6: Warranty Returns (Usa Only)

    MAGMATIC in Los Angeles, CA or a MAGMATIC Authorized Service Center. The RMA number must be clearly written on the outside of the return box, and a brief description of the problem and the RMA number must be documented and included in the box.
  • Page 7: Safety Guidelines

    This fixture is a sophisticated piece of electronic equipment. To guarantee smooth oper- ation, it is important to follow all instructions and guidelines in this manual. Magmatic Effects is not responsible for injury and/or damages resulting from the misuse of this fix- ture due to the disregard of the information printed in this manual.
  • Page 8 • DO NOT operate if the device malfunctions, or if the device has been dropped or dam- aged in any way. Contact Magmatic service to arrange examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical adjustment. DO NOT ATTEMPT REPAIRS YOURSELF.
  • Page 9: Maintenance Guidelines

    Regular inspections are recommended to ensure proper function and extended life. There are no user serviceable parts inside this fixture. Please refer all other service issues to an authorized MAGMATIC service technician. Should you need any spare parts, please order genuine parts from your local MAGMATIC dealer.
  • Page 10: Overview

    OVERVIEW Please Note: The snow nozzle is not includ- ed and is only shown here for reference.
  • Page 11: Installation Instructions

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FLAMMABLE MATERIAL WARNING Keep fixture a minimum of 8” (20 cm) away from flammable materials and/or pyrotechnics. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS A qualified electrician should be used for all electrical connections and/or installations. DO NOT INSTALL THE FIXTURE IF YOU ARE NOT QUALIFIED TO DO SO! Fixture MUST be installed following all local, national, and country commercial electrical and construction codes and regulations.
  • Page 12 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current in order to reduce the risk of elec- tric shock. This appliance is equipped with a cord that includes an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug.
  • Page 13 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CLAMP INSTALLATION This fixture features mounting points on the under side for an Omega bracket, which can then be attached to a mounting clamp. This fixture also features a safety cable loop lo- cated on the under side. (see the illustration below). When mounting this fixture to truss, be sure to secure appropriately rated clamps (not included) to the mounting brackets, and attach separate SAFETY CABLES of the appropriate rating to the safety cable loop.
  • Page 14 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS STAND MOUNTING This unit can also be installed atop a tripod stand. Simply secure the Omega bracket to the bottom face of the device, then insert the threaded bolt on the top of the tripod stand through the hole in the Omega bracket. Tighten the nut onto the threaded bolt to secure the mounted device in place.
  • Page 15 In order to install the snow nozzle bracket, align the four (4) small holes on the bottom of the bracket with the four (4) matching holes on the snow nozzle bracket base located on the PM-DMX1. Insert a fastener into each hole, and tighten to secure the snow nozzle bracket in place.
  • Page 16: Operation

    OPERATION Any adjustments to the operation of this device can be made using the 4-button control panel and display screen located on the front of the device. Generally, the buttons func- tions are as follows: • MENU is used to cycle through the main menu options. •...
  • Page 17: System Menu

    SYSTEM MENU MENU UP/DOWN DESCRIPTION Addr 001 - 512 Set DMX address 1 Ch Chnd Select DMX channel mode 2 Ch Show mode, 60 degree Shnd Show mode, 90 degree Show mode, 120 degree SP 1 SP 2 SP 3 SPnd Speed setting adjustment SP 4...
  • Page 18: Dmx Setup

    1, the DMX controller knows to send DATA assigned to address 1 to that unit, no matter where it is located in the DMX chain. Data Cable (DMX Cable) Requirements (For DMX Operation): The PM-DMX1 can be controlled via DMX-512 protocol. The DMX address is set on the front panel of the fixture.
  • Page 19 DMX SETUP DMX ADDRESSING All fixtures should be given a DMX starting address when operating with a DMX control- ler, in order to ensure that the correct fixture responds to the correct control signal. This digital starting address is the channel number from which the fixture starts to “listen” to the digital control signal sent out from the DMX controller.
  • Page 20: Dmx Traits

    DMX TRAITS CHANNEL DMX VALUES FUNCTION 1 CH 2 CH 000 - 255 Pan, 0° to 120° Auto Chase 000 - 015 No function 016 - 031 Pan 60° movement, speed 1 032 - 047 Pan 60° movement, speed 2 048 - 063 Pan 60°...
  • Page 21: Dimensional Drawings

    DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS NO BRACKET BRACKET INSTALLED...
  • Page 22: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS CONTROL / CONNECTIONS Manual and DMX-512 (2 channel modes) 0-120° Pan Movement Pan Inversion Mode Primary/Secondary Mode Auto-Pan Programs and Varying Speeds 4-Button Control Panel LED System Menu Display 5pin DMX In/Out AC Power Plug SIZE / WEIGHT (BRACKET INSTALLED) Length: 5.8”...

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