ProLights DataMaster User Manual
ProLights DataMaster User Manual

ProLights DataMaster User Manual

Rdm/dmx tool, cable tester, 5p xlr connectors, pouch, charging cable, xlr adapters
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RDM/DMX tool, cable tester, 5p XLR connectors,
pouch, charging cable, XLR adapters
USER MANUAL
English version
REV.01-09/23 - PRELIMINARY

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  • Page 1 DataMaster RDM/DMX tool, cable tester, 5p XLR connectors, pouch, charging cable, XLR adapters USER MANUAL English version REV.01-09/23 - PRELIMINARY...
  • Page 2 PROLIGHTS product are trademarks OWNED or licensed by Music & Lights S.r.l., its affiliates, and subsidiaries. PROLIGHTS is a registered trademark by Music & Lights S.r.l. All right reserved. Music & Lights – Via A. Olivetti, snc - 04026 - Minturno (LT) ITALY.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    STAND ALONE MODE ....................15 RECEIVE DMX MODE ................... 16 LOAD SCENE MODE .................... 16 CABLE TEST MODE ....................... 16 21 - MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE THE PRODUCT ..................17 VISUAL CHECK OF PRODUCT HOUSING ..............17 TROUBLESHOOTING ..................... 17 PROLIGHTS - DataMaster...
  • Page 4 Do not recharge the product longer than required, it will affect the battery capacity. • Refer to your product’s user manual and/or online help for detailed information about charging its battery. The latest version of your Prolights product user manual is available at www.prolights.it. PROLIGHTS - DataMaster...
  • Page 5 Make certain that no inflammable liquids, water or metal objects enter the fixture. • Excessive dust, smoke fluid, and particle build up degrades performance, causes overheating and will damage the fixture. • Damages caused by inadequate cleaning or maintenance are not covered by the product war- ranty. PROLIGHTS - DataMaster...
  • Page 6 Maintenance • Only technicians who are authorized by PROLIGHTS or Authorised service partners are permitted to open the fixture. • Users may carry out external cleaning, following the warnings and instructions pro- vided, but any service operation not described in this manual must be referred to a qualified service technician.
  • Page 7: Packaging

    1 - PACKAGING PACKAGE CONTENT • 1 x DATAMASTER • 1 x Nylon bag • 1 x XLR adapter from 3p male to 5p female • 1 x XLR adapter from 3p female to 5p male • 1 x USB cable from type A to type MICRO-B •...
  • Page 8: Product Overview

    4. These connectors are used to receive an incoming; 1 = ground, 2 = DMX-, 3 = DMX+, 4 N/C, 5 N/C 5. DMX OUT (5-pole XLR) 6. These connectors are used for sending an output signal; 1 = ground, 2 = DMX-, 3 = DMX+, 4 N/C, 5 N/C Fig 02 PROLIGHTS - DataMaster...
  • Page 9: Connection To The Power Supply

    4 - CONNECTION TO THE POWER SUPPLY The DATAMASTER has a rechargeable lithium battery inside, which must be charged through the mi- cro-USB B port to a pc or a 5V max 500mA power supply (not supplied). WARNING: Do not leave the device charging unattended and for a long time.
  • Page 10: Construction Of The Dmx Termination

    2. Reach the addressing menu, then select the DMX ADDRESS settings. 3. Select the address from 1 to 512 using the navigation arrows/buttons and confirm by pressing ENTER. 4. Press Menu to exit and return to the Home screen. PROLIGHTS - DataMaster...
  • Page 11: Control Panel

    • ENTER: To enter the next menu or confirm the displayed value or to activate the function displayed. • MODE: To return to the previous menu. • POWER: To turn the device on and off. • ICON BATTERY: Shows the battery charge status of the device. PROLIGHTS - DataMaster...
  • Page 12: Menu Structure

    (Only for ACRPOD96Q) 0-255 Effects9 0-255 Send DMX Edit Mode Edit mode for all the channels (512) Normal Edit mode for single channel Show Level As Decimal (0-255) Choose the display format for the data Percent (0-100) PROLIGHTS - DataMaster...
  • Page 13 ) -3 ) -4 ) -5 Fixtures Patch Fixtures View the patched light library Clear Patch Delete Entire Pacth No delete the patch Delete the patch Edit Fixtures Create New Name:NEW Edit the light library name Fixture Fixture PROLIGHTS - DataMaster...
  • Page 14 Channel Defini- Channel Definitions tions Delete Fixture Delete the library Power When no operation from the Options datamaster, select the time to define when the datama- 1 Minute ster will power off. 5 Minute 10 Minute Informa- Version xx Information...
  • Page 15: Use

    The fixtures' status information such as the burning time of the lamp, can be read directly on the DATAMASTER - the user doesn’t have to go to the fixture. In addition, commands can be sent via DMX channels. Extra features are cable testers and DMX recorder.
  • Page 16 Lamp On Mode Lamp On Mode defines the conditions under which a lamp will be struck. Power Cycles To see the power-up cycles of the machine. Sensor Menu TEMPERATURE: --°C Shows the temperature of all boards: LED, Drivers, etc. PROLIGHTS - DataMaster...
  • Page 17: Auto Address Mode

    In SEND DMX mode you can set the values for each of the 512 channels of the DMX line con- nected to the DATAMASTER, and you can choose to display the values in 0-100 or 0-255 scale. In the same menu you can store the scene with currently set DMX values in different memory locations, reload the stored scenes, and set and play the sequence of stored scenes.
  • Page 18: Receive Dmx Mode

    The CABLE TEST mode allows you to test the continuity of each pole in the XLR cable. Connect the cable to the DATAMASTER unit through the XLR in/out connectors. To enter the CABLE TEST mode, use the UP/DOWN buttons to scroll through the menu, then select CABLE TEST and press ENTER to confirm.
  • Page 19: Maintenance

    WARNING: the use of alcohol or any other detergent could damage the lenses. • All other service operations on the product must be carried out by PROLIGHTS, its approved service agents or trained and qualified personnel.
  • Page 20 Note...
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  • Page 24 PROLIGHTS is a trademark of prolights.it Via A.Olivetti snc MUSIC & LIGHTS S.r.l. support@prolights.it 04026 - Minturno (LT) ITALY musiclights.it Tel: +39 0771 72190...

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