Pathway DMX Dart Users Manual - Manual (Page 27)

DMXDart Operation
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The ‘Control’ parameter should be left at “on” to allow for the fade time routines,
as well as future real time clock functions to operate correctly.
To exit the RTC Setup press MENU.
Self Test
The Self-Test function runs diagnostic routines on 3 key areas of the DMXDart’s
hardware. Self Test is provided as a troubleshooting tool in the event of
suspected DMXDart malfunction. The areas tested are:
•
Keypad and Joystick
•
Optional encoder panel
•
Printer
The keypad/Joystick, and encoder panel tests give real time feedback as the
hardware is manipulated, pointing out any hardware failures if they have
occurred. The printer test sends a test message to the printer, testing the IR
ports, as well as the printer. If a failure is discovered, please contact Gray
Interfaces technical support.
DMX Receive Functions
The DMXDart contains a complete set of tools for analyzing incoming DMX512
data. These tools can be tailored to suit the needs of a given testing situation by
displaying DMX data, signal characteristics, or IDS talkback information. The
DMXDart will also act as a trigger for an oscilloscope to provide quick viewing of
the signal’s electrical characteristics when an oscilloscope is used.
From Main Menu #2, press 2 - Receive DMX
Receive DMX512 Receive DMX512
No RX! No RX!
001 001 002 002 003 003 004 004 005 005
00% 00% 00% 00% 00% 00% 00% 00% 00% 00%
Once a lighting console, or any DMX 512 transmitting device is connected to the
5 pin XLR male connector on the unit’s top panel, and DMX levels are sent, the
display changes in real time to reflect those levels:
Receive DMX512 Receive DMX512
PS:512 PR:041 SC:000 PS:512 PR:041 SC:000
001 001 002 002 003 003 004 004 005 005
20% 20% 00% 00% 50% 50% 00% 00% 00% 00%