Chauvet DMX-55 DMX User Manual

DMX-55 User Manual 8 2006-01-11 11:59:07
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Setup
SETTING UP THE SYSTEM
1) Place the DMX-55 on a leveled surface. Note! The DMX-55 can also be rack mounted,
occupying 3U spaces by removing the outer rubber edge guard.
2) Plug the AC to DC power supply to the system back panel and to the mains outlet.
3) Plug in your DMX cable(s) to your intelligent lighting as described in the fixtures respective
manual. For a quick Primer on DMX see the “DMX Primer” section in the Appendix of this
manual.
4) Plug in a compatible Chauvet Fogger to the AC Fog Machine Remote Controller connector.
5) Plug in any Chauvet MONO strobes in a daisy like fashion using a ¼” mono phone cable.
FIXTURE PATCH
The DMX-55 is programmed to control 16 channels of DMX per fixture, therefore the fixtures you wish
to control with the corresponding “SCANNER” buttons on the unit, must be spaced 16 channels apart.
FIXTURE OR
SCANNER #
DEFAULT DMX STARTING
ADDRESS
DIPSWITCH SETTINGS
SWITCH TO THE “ON POSITION”
1
1 1
2
17 1,5
3
33 1,6
4
49 1,5,6
5
65 1,7
6
81 1,5,7
7
97 1,6,7
8
113 1,5,6,7
9
129 1,8
10
145 1,5,8
11
161 1,6,8
12
177 1,5,6,8
Please refer to your individual fixture’s manual for DMX addressing instructions. The table above
refers to a standard 9 dipswitch binary configurable device.

Chauvet DMX-55 DMX Specifications

Power

operating range	DC 9V-12V 500mA min
adapter	Provided

Operating Environment

maximum ambient temperature	45°C (113° F)

Weight and Dimensions

length	514 mm (20.25 in)
width	89 mm (3.5 in)
height	171 mm (6.75 in)
weight	2.7 Kg (6 lbs)