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Standard DMX-512 Dipswitch Setting Codes
Follow the procedure below to set dipswitches to certain channels.
Dip switch 1 adds 1 to the channel number when turned 'on'
Dip switch 2 adds 2 channels
Dip switch 3 adds 4 channels
Dip switch 4 adds 8 channels
Dip switch 5 adds 16 channels
Dip switch 6 adds 32 channels
Dip switch 7 adds 64 channels
Dip switch 8 adds 128 channels
Dip switch 9 adds 256 channels
For example, If the user desired to use a channel number not in the diagram above, such as 28, turn 'on' dip
switchs 5, 4, and 3: ie(16 channels +8 channels + 4 channels = 28 channels )
Here are some other examples,
• to set a channel of 9, turn 'on' switches 4 and 1: (8 + 1 = 9)
• for a channel of 50, turn 'on' 6,5, and 2: (32 + 16 + 2 = 50)
Important Note about Controlling Units via DMX
When using the StarTec™ Arcbeam 150, StarTec™ H150, or StrobeTec with American made (US) DMX controllers
other than the American DJ® SAB/19C™ (ie. N.S.I., Omni, Leprecon etc.), the user must change XLR cable output
pins 2 & 3. These two pins must be switched only on the male XLR plug that will input into DMX controller
(see diagram below). If there are any questions about this procedure, contact your local American DJ® dealer.
There is no need to change wiring when units are being used with their own pre-programs ( ie. linked without
controller).
With ADJ SAB/19C™
XLR MALE SOCKET
HOT 2
© American DJ® Los Angeles, CA 90058 - Startec™ Arcbeam 150 User Manual page 8
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1 EARTH
3 COLD
DATA IN
User
Instructions
other US DMX controllers
XLR MALE SOCKET
COLD 3
DATA IN
1 EARTH
2 HOT
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