Implementing Dmx/Lwr Control; Controlling Multiple High End Systems Fixtures On The Same Link - High End Systems Cyberlight User Manual

Controlling Multiple High End Systems Fixtures on the Same
Link
High End Systems recommends, if possible, that you do not mix Cyberlight fixtures with other
High End Systems equipment on the same link. There are two reasons for making this
recommendation:
• Cyberlight fixtures have the largest number and variety of effects to control; therfore, putting
only Cyberlight fixtures on a link saves you the trouble of having to remember which fixtures
respond to which commands.
• Intellabeam fixtures, Emulator fixtures and AF1000 fixtures will stop software uploads to
Cyberlight fixtures farther down the link. Therefore, if you are going to mix Cyberlight
fixtures with Intellabeam fixtures and AF1000 fixtures on the same link, make sure you put all
of the Intellabeam fixtures and AF1000 fixtures after all of the Cyberlight fixtures.

Implementing DMX/LWR Control

Once you have decided whether to control your Cyberlight fixture using DMX 512 or LWR
protocol, the procedure for connecting the fixtures to a controller is exactly the same. You need to
follow the four basic steps listed below. Each step will be explained in greater detail during the
remainder of this chapter.
Note Please consult the documentation provided with your controller for controller-specific
information not covered in the remainder of this chapter.
• Set the Cyberlight address DIP switches: Select either LWR or DMX protocol and other
options. This is covered in the section titled "Setting the Address DIP Switches" on page 2-4.
• Obtain cabling and terminators: Obtain the right kind of cabling and obtain or build a
terminator for each link. This is covered in the section titled "Obtaining Cabling and
Terminators" on page 2-6.
• Link the fixtures to the controller: Use XLR data-grade cable to link fixtures to the
controller and be sure to terminate the last device in the link. This is covered in the section
titled "Linking the Fixtures to the Controller" on page 2-8.
• Mount the fixture: Plan your installation and mount the fixture. This is covered in the section
titled "Mounting the Fixture" on page 2-9.
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