Leprecon Litescape dimmer User Manual
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Overview
Litescape User’s Manual, Page 5
Adding More Dimmers
Non-networked Dimmers
Multiple Lightscape dimmers can be used in a single system in two ways. If the dimmers DO NOT share
wall panel controls, and operate from DMX, they do not need to be networked. If multiple dimmers are
required to respond to a common set of wall panels, then they must be connected in a network
configuration.
To add any number of dimmers that will
not be connected as a networked system (BRDTalk), always set
the Dimmer Number switch to “1” (see INTERNAL SWITCH SETTINGS), then follow the configuration
steps above. The DMX Base Address can be set individually as desired for overlapping or non-
overlapping DMX channels.
Networked Dimmers
To add dimmers that
will be connected via BRDTalk©, always set the Dimmer Number switch to a unique
setting between “1” and “4” (see INTERNAL SWITCH SETTINGS), then follow the configuration steps
above. The DMX Base Address of each unit can be set individually as desired for overlapping or non-
overlapping DMX channels.
The standard LWD-2400 is 12 channels wide. It can be expanded to 24, 36 or 48 channels using the
proprietary BRDTalk
©
networking option. All units are shipped with networking capability, both hardware
and software.
A few simple guidelines should be followed in order to use the networking feature:
•
Maximum of 4 LWD-2400s, each with a unique bank switch setting, 1 through 4.
•
Connect each unit using standard CAT5 cable.
•
Order of attachment is important. Maximum cable length is approximately 1000 feet.
•
Each unit requiring DMX data must be inserted into the DMX chain. DMX is
not broadcast over
BRDTalk
©
.
•
In a networked system, each LWD-2400 can be used to access the programmable features of the
entire networked system. Simply begin pushing user interface buttons on the front panel and that
unit will automatically be recognized and granted control.
•
The dimmer set as Dimmer1 will be the Master dimmer in the system. Scene and preset data are
stored in Dimmer1, and transferred to other dimmers on the network.