Rdm; Rdm Port; Rdm Id; Rdm Communication - Martin MAC III Profile User Manual

RDM

The MAC III Profile can communicate using RDM (Remote Device Management) in accordance with ESTA's
American National Standard E1.20-2006: Entertainment Technology RDM Remote Device Management
Over DMX512 Networks.
RDM is a bi-directional communications protocol for use in DMX512 control systems, it is the open standard
for DMX512 device configuration and status monitoring.
The RDM protocol allows data packets to be inserted into a DMX512 data stream without adversely
affecting existing non-RDM equipment. The RDM protocol allows a console or dedicated RDM controller to
send commands to and receive messages from specific fixtures.

RDM port

In line with the RDM standard, the MAC III Profile running firmware version 1.5.0 uses Port 1 for both RDM
and DMX signals. We recommend that MAC III Profile users running earlier firmware upgrade to the latest
available version; see "Software installation" on page 37.

RDM ID

Each MAC III Profile has an RDM UID that makes it uniquely
addressable. This can be found in the control panel menus
under FIXTURE INFORMATION. RDM UID shows the fixture's
factory-set unique ID for identification in RDM systems.

RDM communication

The MAC III Profile running firmware version 1.5.0 will respond to:
1. "MAC III Profile supported standard commands"; see page 29.
2. "MAC III Profile supported manufacturer specific commands"; see page 30.
The parameter IDs listed here are described in the Martin RDM User Reference Guide (P/N 35000234),
only available online from the Martin website at http://www.martin.com early 2010.
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