Pc Control Operation; Troubleshooting - Nicols X-RAY LASER User Manual

c. UNIVERSAL DMX MODE
This mode allows you to use the DMX 512 console to operate your devices.
1. Install the unit in a suitable and stable position.
2. Use an XLR cable to connect devices together. Taken at the rear of the unit
3. Assign a DMX address for each device using the DIP switch. Please refer to the chart on the last page.
4. Turn on all devices. The units reset, then begin to start working.
5. Use a DMX console to control your devices.
d.

PC CONTROL OPERATION

This mode allows you to use PC software (for example : pangolin, phenix, mamba) to operate. If no ILDA signal to DB25 jack in ILDa
mode, the laser and scanner will close for protection. The scan speed of software control must be less than 15000 PPS, otherwise, the
patterns possible have distortion or the scanner is protected possibly by buit-in circuitry.
NOTE:
1. DMX console can not be operated in Master / Slave (AUTO / SOUND ACTIVE mode)
2. There must be only 1 single master unit in Master / Slave mode
6.

TROUBLESHOOTING

1. If the power indicator does not lit up and the device does not work, please check the power cable is properly connected and if the
input voltage is compatible with that of the device.
2. In Stand alone operation, if the power indicator lights up and sound active indicator does not lit up and the light beam does not
work.
a. The sound is too low. Increase the volume of music or sound sensitivity.
b. Check if the device is in slave mode then set up in master mode.
3. In Master / Slave mode, the slave units does not work
a. Make sure there is only 1 single unit in the master channel and the other units are set as a slave.
b. Make sure you are not using a DMX console
c. Make sure the cables are of good quality and the connections are properly made.
4. In DMX mode, the beam does not work and the DMX signal is off.