
14 Product Version 1.0 | Revision E | Released 2023-01-10
ABOUT DMX
The fixture can be controlled using signals sent by a DMX controller on a number of DMX channels.
DMX is the USITT DMX512-A standard, based on the RS-485 standard. The signal is sent as DMX data from a console
(or a controller) to the fixtures via a shielded twisted pair cable designed for RS-485 devices.
The cables can be daisy chained between the fixtures, and up to 32 fixtures can be connected on the same DMX link.
Up to 300 m. (~1000ft.) of cable is achievable with high quality DMX cables. All DMX links must be terminated by con-
necting a DMX termination plug to the last fixture´s 5 pin DMX out connector.
PLEASE NOTE! STANDARD MICROPHONE CABLE IS NOT SUITABLE FOR TRANSMITTING DMX.UP TO 32 FIXTURES
CAN BE LINKED TO THE SAME DMX CHAIN. ADDITIONAL FIXTURES WILL OVERLOAD THE LINK.
DMX START ADDRESS
The P-1 can be operated in different DMX modes. For any of the modes, the first channel used to receive data from a
DMX controller is known as the DMX start address. For independent control, each P-1 must be assigned its own ad-
dress. If two fixtures of the same type have the same DMX address, they will behave identically. Address sharing can
be useful for diagnostic purposes and symmetrical control.
For independent control, each P-1 must be assigned its own address to have a DMX start address set. For example, if
the first P-1 is set to 3ch DMX mode with a DMX address of 10, it uses the channels 10, 11 and 12. Then the following P-1
in the DMX chain should be set to a DMX address of 13. As the first fixture uses the prior 3 DMX channels, including
channel 12, the next available channel is 13 (10+3=13 >> 13).
If two or more fixtures of the same type have the same DMX address, they will mimic each other’s behaviour. Incorrect
settings will result in unpredictable responses from the lighting controller. Address sharing can be useful for diagnos-
tic purposes and symmetrical control.
PLEASE NOTE! WHEN USING POWER LINK CONNECTION, MAKE SURE THE MAXIMUM POWER CAPACITY IS NOT
EXCEEDED IN ORDER TO AVOID SHORT-CIRCUIT OR FIXTURE DAMAGE.
SETEDIT DMX ADDRESS
The DMX address is shown on the OLED display in the
control panel. To change the address setting, press the
up and down arrows. When the desired address is dis-
played, press ENTER to save the setting. For your con-
venience, the next available DMX address is displayed
to the right. Note that channel spacing is determined
by the number of channels of the DMX mode.
See "User Interface" on page 12 for instructions on us-
ing the display panel.
The fixture also offers the option to set the DMX ad-
dress through RDM.
SETTING THE DMX MODE
The DMX address is shown on the OLED display in the control panel.
To change the address setting, press the up and down arrows. When the desired address is displayed, press ENTER to
save the setting. For your convenience, the next available DMX address is displayed to the right.
The P-1 also offers the option to set the DMX address through RDM.
DMX CHARTS
The fixture operates in different DMX modes. Each DMX mode has its own DMX chart. All DMX charts are available for
download
at
www
.sgmlight.com
under
the
respective
pr
oduct,
or
upon
request
via
[email protected]CONFIGURING THE DEVICE FOR DMX CONTROL
6CH CTC MODE
101
(107)
DMX
DMX address
Next
available
DMX address
Figure 11: Display