American DJ Tri Image User Instructions page 5

Tri Image™
Power Supply:
Before plugging your unit in, be sure the source volt-
age in your area matches the required voltage for your American DJ
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voltage may vary from venue to venue, you should be sure your unit
voltages matches the wall outlet voltage before attempting to operate
you fixture.
DMX-512:
DMX is short for Digital Multiplex. This is a universal pro-
tocol used as a form of communication between intelligent fixtures
and controllers. A DMX controller sends DMX data instructions from
the controller to the fixture. DMX data is sent as serial data that trav-
els from fixture to fixture via the DATA "IN" and DATA "OUT" XLR ter-
minals located on all DMX fixtures (most controllers only have a DATA
"OUT" terminal).
DMX Linking: DMX is a language allowing all makes and models of
different manufactures to be linked together and operate from a sin-
gle controller, as long as all fixtures and the controller are DMX com-
pliant. To ensure proper DMX data transmission, when using several
DMX fixtures try to use the shortest cable path possible. The order
in which fixtures are connected in a DMX line does not influence the
DMX addressing. For example; a fixture assigned a DMX address of 1
may be placed anywhere in a DMX line, at the beginning, at the end,
or anywhere in the middle. When a fixture is assigned a DMX address
of 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.
Dipswitches in DMX mode: This unit uses dipswitches to assign a
DMX address. Each dipswitch represents a binary value.
Dipswitch 1 address equals 1
Dipswitch 2 address equals 2
Dipswitch 3 address equals 4
Dipswitch 4 address equals 8
Dipswitch 5 address equals 16
Dipswitch 6 address equals 32
Dipswitch 7 address equals 64
Dipswitch 8 address equals 128
Dipswitch 9 address equals 256
Dipswitch 10 - Some units omit dipswitch 10. When a unit does
include dipswitch #10, it is usually used for special functions such as
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® Assigning DMX Address: Each dipswitch has a preset value. A spe-
cific DMX address is set by combining the dipswitches that sum your
desired value. For example: To achieve a DMX address of 7, combine
dipswitches 1, 2, and 3. Since dipswitch 1 has a value of 1, dipswitch
2 has a value of 2, and dipswitch 3 has a value of 4, the combination
of the three create a DMX value of 7. (See example below).
Set DMX address 1:
Dip-switches #
Data Cable (DMX Cable) Requirements (For DMX and Master/Slave
Operation): The Tri Image™ can be controlled via DMX-512 protocol.
The Tri Image™ is a two channel DMX unit. The DMX address is set
on the side panel of the Tri Image. ™ Your unit and your DMX controller
require a standard 3-pin XLR connector for data input and data output.
If you are making your own cables, be sure to use standard two con-
ductor shielded cable (This cable may be purchased at almost all pro
SOUND
sound and lighting stores). Your cables should be made with a male
and female XLR connector on either end of the cable. Also remember
that DMX cable must be daisy chained and can not be split.
Notice:
Be sure to follow figures one and two when making your own
cables. Do not use the ground lug on the XLR connector. Do not con-
DMX+,DMX-,COMMON
nect the cable's shield conductor to the ground lug or allow the shield
conductor to come in contact with the XLR's outer casing. Grounding
the shield could cause a short circuit and erratic behavior.
DMX512 OUT
3-PIN XLR
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Set DMX address 7:
1 = 1 Dip-switches #
REMOTE
INPUT OUTPUT
CONTROL SOUND
INPUT
POWER
DMX512
COMMON
DMX +
1 1
3 3
DMX -
2 2
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1 = 1
2 = 2
3 = 4
= 7
REMOTE
INPUT OUTPUT
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
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