
REMOTE DEVICE MANAGEMENT
NOTE: In order for RDM to work properly, RDM
enabled equipment must be used throughout
the entire system, including DMX data splitters and
wireless systems.
Remote Device Management (RDM) is a protocol that
sits on top of the DMX512 data standard for lighting, and
allows the DMX systems of the fixtures to be modified
and monitored remotely. This protocol is ideal for
instances in which a unit is installed in a location that is
not easily accessible.
With RDM, the DMX512 system becomes bi-directional,
allowing a compatible RDM enabled controller to send
out a signal to devices on the wire, as well as allowing
the fixture to respond (known as a GET command).
The controller can then use its SET command to modify
settings that would typically have to be changed or
viewed directly via the unit’s display screen, including the
DMX Address, DMX Channel Mode, and Temperature
Sensors.
Please be aware that not all RDM devices support all
RDM features, and therefore it is important to check
beforehand to ensure that the equipment that you are
considering includes all of the features that you require.
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