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Linking the Fixtures
Trackspot User Manual
Linking the Fixtures
The control mode you use (DMX 512 protocol, LWR protocol, standard
analog, or stand alone operation) determines how you will link the
fixtures to a controller with data cabling. If you decided to use stand
alone operation with no controller, the master fixture serves as the
controller for linking purposes. Follow the instructions listed below for
link information corresponding to the control mode you chose.
DMX 512 Protocol
If you chose DMX 512 protocol as your control mode, you must operate
your fixtures either in low resolution or high resolution. Control
options available on your DMX controller will determine whether you
can operate your fixtures in low or high resolution mode. For more
information, see “Start Channels and Construct Parameters” on page
A-1.
To link Trackspot fixtures using a controller with DMX 512 protocol,
follow the steps listed below:
1. On all fixtures, set the address switches to the appropriate DMX
512 start channel and set the personality switches to enable either
low or high resolution mode.
For personality and address switch settings in DMX 512 protocol,
see Table A-1 on page A-2.
2. Link the DMX 512 controller and fixtures together with 3-pin XLR
two-conductor data cables. Plug the male end of a data cable into
the Data Out connector on the rear panel of the controller. Plug
the female end of that data cable into the Data In connector of the
first fixture. Continue using this method to link the remainder of
the fixtures together (see Figure 2-7).
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