Elation Professional 5R - Manual (Page 36)

Platinum Spot 5R™
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10. DMX ADDRESSING
Setting the DMX address - After the fixture is turned “ON” it will immediately complete a
reset process that test all the fixture’s functions. When the reset process concludes the LCD
will display the fixture’s current DMX. If the fixture is not receiving a DMX signal, the display
will flash continuously. To set or adjust a DMX address, please follow the procedure below:
1. Toggle through the menu by pressing the Up and Down buttons until the display
reads “Address=XXX.” Tap the enter button to make changes to the address.
2. While the display is flashing use the “UP” and “DOWN” buttons to select a new
address. Once the new address has been selected, lock the new address into
the fixture’s memory by pressing the “ENTER” button.
The DMX address is non-volatile and will remain in the fixture’s memory even when the
power to the unit is switched off. Memory is backed-up and retain by an internal power
source that should last about five years
Remote DMX addressing (RDMX) / Address Via DMX- This function allows the DMX
address to be changed remotely from a DMX console. This setting requires special settings
for both the controller and the fixture. RDMX is on by default. This function may be turned on
and off, and is “ON” be default. Follow the procedure listed below to access the RDMX
functions: Fixture Settings:
1. Access the main menu and use the UP or DOWN to get to the “Personality” menu,
then press ENTER
2. Once in the “Personalities” menu, tap the UP or Down to get to the “Status
Settings “ menu, press ENTER.
3. Once in the “Status Settings” tap the UP or Down to get to the “Address via DMX”
function and press ENTER.
4. “Address via DMX” is the menu function that activates the RDMX function.
5. Press the UP button to display “ON” to activate this function, or “OFF” to
deactivate this function.
6. Press ENTER to confirm.
7. Press MODE/ESC to return to the main menu.