Master / Slave Operational Mode - Philips SL WASH 180 RGBW LED Luminaire Installation & User Manual

SL WASH 180 RGBW LED Luminaire
Installation & User's Manual

6. Master / Slave Operational Mode

The Master / Slave Operational Mode allows one SL WASH 180 RGBW LED Luminaire to act as the "Master" unit
and all other connected units are controlled by this unit. When a unit is set to "Slave" mode, it will only listen to and
follow any commands sent from a "Master" unit. Only one "Master" unit is allowed in this type of operation.
To setup a master / slave network:
Master Mode
Step 1. Set the first device in the DMX512 chain to through the unit's menu system.
Slave Mode
Step 2. Set all other connected units to .
Step 3. The master unit can be controlled via DMX512, RDM or through standalone operation (self-contained
network utilizing on-board effects). The slave units will mimic the master unit's operation in all cases.
Note: For more information on DMX512 networking and systems, refer to "Additional Resources for DMX512" on
page 1. For SL WASH 180 RGBW LED Luminaire DMX Mapping, refer to "DMX CONTROL" on page 19.
Slave Unit
Slave Unit
Master Unit
Optional:
DMX512
(in - from a
DMX controller)
DMX512 DMX512
(out from first (out from
to second luminaire) second to next luminaire)
Figure 9: SL WASH 180 RGBW LED Luminaire - Master / Slave Configuration
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