ShowPro RDM Xpress Kit User manual
Multi-purpose handheld diagnostic,
addressing, recording and playback tool
INTRODUCTION
RDM Xpress Kit is a multi-purpose handheld diagnostic, addressing, recording and
playback tool.
FEATURES
- Rechargeable handheld multifunction RDM & DMX tool kit
- Works as a portable DMX controller and recorder
- Remote device management of RDM-capable xtures
- Scrolling menu with up-down and left-right navigation buttons
FUNCTIONS & SPECIFICATIONS
RDM: Fixture discovery, addressing, attribute editing
DMX: Send, receive, record, playback
Cable: Built-in cable tester
Adapters: Includes (2) adapters for 3-to-5 pin conversion
Portable: Handy carrying case included
Power: Rechargeable lithium ion battery
Display: FTF display with scrolling menu and navigation
Dimensions: 100 x 70 x 39 mm
Weight: 0.35 kg
PACKAGE CONTENTS
- RDM Xpress Kit
- USB to Micro-USB charging cable
- Carrying case
- Adapter set
- Warranty Card
- User Manual
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CABLE TEST DISPLAY KEY
6
EXAMPLE 1 : GOOD
EXAMPLE 2 : PIN 2 BAD
EXAMPLE 3 : PIN 1 SHORTED TO PIN 3
FUNCTION MENU CHART
3
RDM
No Fixtures Found!
No RDM compatible products
connected to the RDM Xpress Kit
Discovering...
* (choose from list
of products
connected)
* (choose from the
attributes unique to
each product)
Shows information about each
product. Some attributes will allow
changes to be made. See each
individual products User Manual to
determine which attributes are
controllable
Send DMX
T001
–
T512
000
–
255
(000
–
100)
Edit Mode
Normal
Adjust each channel individually
All
Adjust all channels together in
preconfigured increments.
Show Level As
Decimal
Determines how the dimmer
levels are displayed on the
screen
Percent
Clear All Channels
Sets all channels to “0”
Dmx
Sequence
Play
Sequence
Up/
Down:
Speed
0.1”–
60.0”
Uses Up/Down keys to adjust the
Speed of the sequence
Left/
Right:
Fade
Uses Left/Right keys to adjust the
Fade Time of each step in the
sequence
Enter: Play/Stop
Plays the DMX sequence
Edit
Sequence
Step
001
–
100
Scene
End Of
Sequen
ce
–
1 - 32
Set-up and edit the DMX
sequence
Delete
Sequence
No/Yes Deletes/reset the DMX sequence
Store Scene
Scene
1–32
Records current DMX values
Load Scene
Loads a previously recorded
scene
Receive
DMX R001–R512
Show Level As
Decimal
Determines how the dimmer levels
are displayed on the screen
Percent
Store Scene Scene 1–32
Records the current DMX values as a
scene
Load Scene
Playing Scene 1–32
Scene 1–32
Loads a previously recorded scene
Cable Test In –––––– –––––– Out
Tests the cable for any breaks or
shorts in the line
Power
Options
Off
Power saver feature is turned off
1 Minute
Product is powered off after 1 min of
inactivity
5 Minute
Product is powered off after 5 min of
inactivity
10 Minute
Product is powered off after 10 min of
inactivity
version: Vx.x
UID: xxxxxxxxxxxxx Displays version and unit identifier
Info
0.0”–
60.0”
45
CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW
On/O button
MODE button:
Press to exit current
function or menu
ENTER button:
Press to conrm displayed
menu option or to select
currently displayed values
Navigate UP through menu
or increase numeric values
Navigate DOWN through menu
or decrease numeric values
Navigate LEFT
through menu
Navigate RIGHT
through menu
45
CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW
On/O button
MODE button:
Press to exit current
function or menu
ENTER button:
Press to conrm displayed
menu option or to select
currently displayed values
Navigate UP through menu
or increase numeric values
Navigate DOWN through menu
or decrease numeric values
Navigate LEFT
through menu
Navigate RIGHT
through menu
CABLE TEST DISPLAY KEY
6
EXAMPLE 1 : GOOD
EXAMPLE 2 : PIN 2 BAD
EXAMPLE 3 : PIN 1 SHORTED TO PIN 3
FUNCTION MENU CHART
3
RDM
No Fixtures Found!
No RDM compatible products
connected to the RDM Xpress Kit
Discovering...
* (choose from list
of products
connected)
* (choose from the
attributes unique to
each product)
Shows information about each
product. Some attributes will allow
changes to be made. See each
individual products User Manual to
determine which attributes are
controllable
Send DMX
T001
–
T512
000
–
255
(000
–
100)
Edit Mode
Normal
Adjust each channel individually
All
Adjust all channels together in
preconfigured increments.
Show Level As
Decimal
Determines how the dimmer
levels are displayed on the
screen
Percent
Clear All Channels
Sets all channels to “0”
Dmx
Sequence
Play
Sequence
Up/
Down:
Speed
0.1”–
60.0”
Uses Up/Down keys to adjust the
Speed of the sequence
Left/
Right:
Fade
Uses Left/Right keys to adjust the
Fade Time of each step in the
sequence
Enter: Play/Stop
Plays the DMX sequence
Edit
Sequence
Step
001
–
100
Scene
End Of
Sequen
ce
–
1 - 32
Set-up and edit the DMX
sequence
Delete
Sequence
No/Yes Deletes/reset the DMX sequence
Store Scene
Scene
1–32
Records current DMX values
Load Scene
Loads a previously recorded
scene
Receive
DMX R001–R512
Show Level As
Decimal
Determines how the dimmer levels
are displayed on the screen
Percent
Store Scene Scene 1–32
Records the current DMX values as a
scene
Load Scene
Playing Scene 1–32
Scene 1–32
Loads a previously recorded scene
Cable Test In –––––– –––––– Out
Tests the cable for any breaks or
shorts in the line
Power
Options
Off
Power saver feature is turned off
1 Minute
Product is powered off after 1 min of
inactivity
5 Minute
Product is powered off after 5 min of
inactivity
10 Minute
Product is powered off after 10 min of
inactivity
version: Vx.x
UID: xxxxxxxxxxxxx Displays version and unit identifier
Info
0.0”–
60.0”
INTRODUCTION
RDM Xpress Kit is a multi-purpose handheld diagnostic, addressing, recording and
playback tool.
FEATURES
- Rechargeable handheld multifunction RDM & DMX tool kit
- Works as a portable DMX controller and recorder
- Remote device management of RDM-capable xtures
- Scrolling menu with up-down and left-right navigation buttons
FUNCTIONS & SPECIFICATIONS
RDM: Fixture discovery, addressing, attribute editing
DMX: Send, receive, record, playback
Cable: Built-in cable tester
Adapters: Includes (2) adapters for 3-to-5 pin conversion
Portable: Handy carrying case included
Power: Rechargeable lithium ion battery
Display: FTF display with scrolling menu and navigation
Dimensions: 100 x 70 x 39 mm
Weight: 0.35 kg
PACKAGE CONTENTS
- RDM Xpress Kit
- USB to Micro-USB charging cable
- Carrying case
- Adapter set
- Warranty Card
- User Manual
27
Multi-purpose handheld diagnostic,
addressing, recording and playback tool
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