Chauvet Intimidator Color DMX-500 - Manual (Page 8)

DMX-500 User Manual 8 Revision: 10/11/2006 1:11 PM
Optional
Daisy Chain Connection
O
PERATING
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NSTRUCTIONS
Operating Modes
The Intimidator Color™ DMX-500 can be operated in three ways.
•
A stand-alone mode will listen to sound and run through its diverse range of built in programs.
• Master/Slave mode will allow the command of up to as many units you want in a synchronized light
show to the sound.
•
DMX control mode will provide the greatest flexibility and creativity. Each fixture trait can be controlled
individually using any universal DMX-512 controller.
Stand Alone
The Stand Alone mode is activated automatically when the fixture is absent of DMX signal or a controller is
not connected. The Intimidator Color(tm) will run through its built in programs as it listens to the sound.
Master/Slave
The Master/Slave mode will allow you to link up to as many units you want in a daisy chain fashion. In this
mode, the first unit in the daisy chain will automatically command all other units following. The programs are
constructed based on the control of four units. Connecting the Intimidator Color(tm)s for (Master/Slave)
operation does not require any menu or setting selections. Simply connect each Intimidator Color(tm) in a
daisy like fashion using qualified 3 pin DMX cables as described below.
M A S T E R / S L A V E S E T T I N G S
1) Connect the (male) 3 pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output (female) 3 pin connector
of the first fixture.
2) Connect the end of the cable coming from the first fixture which will have a (female) 3 pin
connector to the input connector of the next fixture consisting of a (male) 3 pin connector. Then,
proceed to connect from the output as stated above to the input of the following fixture and so on
as illustrated below.
The built in programs were created using a set of 4 fixtures. When connecting fixtures together,
leaving all dipswitches in the off position will enable the
auto-location function. The auto-location function will
automatically enumerate units in sets of four and will
execute the programs based on a 4 fixture show.
All dipswitches in the OFF position will enable the auto-
location method.
Note! For additional information on linking fixtures read under section “DMX Primer”