Kino Flo Mega 4Bank DMX (BAL-455M) - Manual (Page 10)

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DMX Addressing
Push the tabs above or below the number window to set
the address. (Valid addresses range from 001 to 512.)
The yellow light above the address block will illuminate
if a DMX signal is present.
Each Mega 4Bank DMX ballast operates on
5 addresses. This is useful in achieving light effects like
flickering, chasing or creating light patterns. Individual
lamps or fixtures can be rigged into a set by using a Mega
Single or Mega Double splitter. A Mega Single splitter can
provide 4 individual cable feeds to lamps or fixtures in a set.
(See page 14 for parts.)
After the DMX address is entered, the Mega 4Bank DMX
ballast automatically assigns the first 4 addresses to lamps
1-4 and the 5th address controls the HO/Std setting. The
HO/Std setting is defaulted to HO.
To activate the Std lamp setting on address 5, set the
dimmer slider to full. Setting the dimmer value under 49%
or not programming address 5 will restore the HO setting.
Note: The HO/Std select setting controls all 4 lamps
equally. Individual settings per lamp are not possible.
IMPORTANT!
The dimmer board/
light console should
have its channel
set to LINEAR light
output response.
(LINEAR response
is the default setting
on most dimmer
boards.)
Mega 4Bank DMX Operation
DMX Address Sequence
Lamp # DMX Address
Lamp 1 1
Lamp 2 2
Lamp 3 3
Lamp 4 4
Std Setting 5
Mega 4Bank DMX Lamp Sequence
Red
Yellow
Black
Blue
Note: When operating ballasts at great distances from the dimmer board, it is
recommended to use Opto-Isolators to provide DMX signal amplification.
Note: If a Ballast loses its DMX signal, it will hold its last
DMX command. For this reason, it is important to turn a Ballast off using
the DMX commands. For example, if you try to turn off the lights by turning
off the dimmer board, the lights will remember their last DMX command and
stay on. The Ballasts require a DMX “Off” or “Black-out” command in order
to turn off.