ETC Source 4WRD II - DMX Dimming

12 Source 4WRD II Installation and User Manual
DMXDimming
When dimming via DMX, consider the following:
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When using DMX over Cat5, use Cat5e or better.
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Cable distance for full DMX daisy chain must not exceed 300m
(1000ft).
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Up to 32 fixtures can be connected together into a daisy chain.
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The fixture cannot be controlled via Ethernet protocols and should
not be directly connected to an Ethernet system.
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When DMX data is lost, the LEDemitters turn off.
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The fixture uses a single DMXchannel for intensity control.
DMXpinout
Pin Description
1 DMX +
2 DMX -
3 Not connected
4 Not connected
Pin Description
5 Not connected
6 Not connected
7 Common (shield)
8 Not connected
Line-dimming
When line-dimming the fixture, set the parameters as shown in the
following tables to ensure that the dimmer is out of regulated mode.
(You may need to adjust dimmer settings for optimal fixture control).
In addition to the recommended settings in the following tables, you may
need to increase the SCR Off Time from the default setting. Contact ETC
for assistance in changing the SCR Off Time, or any other CEM classic,
CEM+, or CEM3 settings. See Help from ETC Technical Services on page2 .
For the most current information on additional dimmer performance
testing for both ETC and non-ETC dimmers, please visit the ETC website:
https://support.etcconnect.com/ETC/Fixtures/Source_Four/Source_
4WRD%2F%2FSource_4WRD_PAR/Dimmer_Settings_for_Use_with_
Source_4WRD