Master / Slave Operational Mode - Elation ProTron LED User Manual

6. Master / Slave Operational Mode

The Master / Slave Operational Mode allows one ProTron
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:
Step 1. Set the first device in the DMX512 chain to
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 ProTron LED Luminaire DMX Mapping, refer to
DMX512
(from console or
control device)
DMX512
Figure 10: ProTron LED Luminaire - Master / Slave Configuration
Slave Mode
Master Unit
(out from first
to second luminaire)
LED Luminaire to act as the "Master" unit
Master Mode
through the unit's menu system.
.
"DMX CONTROL" on page 14.
Slave Unit
DMX512
(out to the next
luminaire or DMX512
controlled device)
ProTron LED
and all other
Slave Unit
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