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1. 2 The LCD display will show the voltage strength of the DMX512 signal It will display the voltage level in volts and if the signal is Good or not Data Level Volt Good gt BENHBNEBBHB Level 4 44V 3 For further information select The LCD display will show Data level Reception may still be possible with lower levels 4 To return to the previous menu use DMX Data Received This function allows you to analyze the incoming data stream Select it by clicking on the symbol next to DMX data RX on the main menu screen DMX data RX 1 Barchart display gt 2 Value display gt 3 Min max display gt There are three options for displaying the information Barchart display displays a signal strength meter Value display displays all received values Min max display maximum and minimum DMX512 values received There are two display modes Normal and Hold The default setting can be changed in the System Setup menus See System Set Up on page 8 Normal Mode displays the current values as received in real time Hold Mode only displays the maximum level or value of the channel when tested PHILIPS 10 OPERATION Strand Lighting DIMFix Tester Installation amp User s Manual Barchart Display 1 Rotate thumb wheel until Bar Chart mode appears Press thumb wheel to select Barchart Display mode If DMX512 signals are not present the LCD display will show Total of
2. 7 Use the gt on the third line to choose and set each of the available parameters for the device Note There are a maximum of 28 parameters Refer to Table 1 RDM Categories Parameter ID Definitions on page 16 for further information NOTES For COMMAND GET when the UID Unique ID was chosen the PID parameter ID can only be selected in the range which the device supports COMMAND SET and PID can only be selected in the range which the device supports Manufacturer specific PIDs are displayed in hex format and are excluded from the above 45 or 28 PIDs Youcanonly execute GET DMX PERSONALITY DESCRIPTION GET SENSOR DEFINITION and GET SENSOR VALUE if you performed GET DEVICE INFO first Youcan GET or SET the relevant PID only if you perform GET PARAMETER DESCRIPTION first Note PARAMETER DESCRIPTION is a description for the relevant manufacturer specific PID Youcan only execute GET STATUS ID MESSAGES only if you perform GET STATUS MESSAGES first PHILIPS LLL Strand Lighting Menu System 15 Installation amp User s Manual DIMFix Tester RDM Control Categories Parameter Tables Table 1 RDM Categories Parameter ID Definitions M ae i RDM Parameter ID slot 21 22 Value Comments Required Category Network Management 0X00XX DISC_
3. DIMFix Tester Installation amp User s Manual IMPORTANT INFORMATION Warnings and Notices When using electrical equipment basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following a READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AN For indoor dry locations use only Do not use outdoors Do not mount near gas or electric heaters epos Equipment should be mounted in locations and at heights where it will not readily be subjected to tampering by unauthorized personnel e The use of accessory equipment not recommended by the manufacturer may cause an unsafe condition f Not for residential use Do not use this equipment for other than intended use g Refer service to qualified personnel SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING You must have access to a main circuit breaker or other power disconnect device A before installing any wiring Be sure that power is disconnected by removing fuses or turning the main circuit breaker off before installation Installing the device with power on may expose you to dangerous voltages and damage the device A qualified electrician must perform this installation WARNING Refer to National Electrical Code and local codes for cable specifications Failure to use proper cable can result in damage to equipment or danger to personnel WARNING This equipment is intended for installation in accordance with the National Electric Code and local regulations It is also intended for ins
4. Category Power Lamp Hours 0X04XX Yes Yes DEVICE HOURS 0X0400 Yes Yes LAMP HOURS 0X0401 Yes Yes LAMP STRIKES 0X0402 Yes Yes LAMP STATE 0X0403 Refer to Table 4 on page 17 Yes Yes LAMP ON MODE 0X0404 Refer to Table 5 on page 18 Yes Yes DEVICE POWER CYCLES 0X0405 Category Display Settings 0X05XX Yes Yes DISPLAY INVERT 0X0500 Yes Yes DISPLAY LEVEL 0X0501 Category Configuration 0X06XX PHILIPS 16 OPERATION Strand Lighting DIMFix Tester Installation amp User s Manual Table 1 RDM Categories Parameter ID Definitions mud i ue p RDM Parameter ID slot 21 22 Value Comments Required Yes Yes PAN_INVERT 0X0600 Yes Yes TILT_INVERT 0X0601 Yes Yes PAN_TILT_SWAP 0X0602 Yes Yes REAL_TIME_CLOCK 0X0603 Category Control 0X10XX Yes Yes IDENTIFY_DEVICE 0X1000 Yes RESET_DEVICE 0X1001 Yes Yes POWER_STATE 0X1010 Yes Yes PERFORM_SELFTEST 0X1020 Refer to Table 7 on page 18 Yes SELF_TEST_DESCRIPTION 0X1021 Refer to Table 6 on page 18 Yes CAPTURE_PRESET 0X1030 Yes Yes PRESET_PLAYBACK 0X1031 Refer to Table 3 on page 17 Category Reserved by ESTA for Future RDM Development OX7EFO OX7FFF Category Manufacturer Specific PIDs 0X8000 OXFFDF Category Reserved by ESTA for Future RDM Development OXFFEO OXFFFF Table 2 Status Type Definitions Status Type Definitions Value Comments STATUS NONE 0X00 MEAE use w
5. P 1 Additional Resources for DMX5 12 0 eecesseceseesseeeeceeseeecsecescecsaeeeneecsecesaeceneecneecsaeeeneeseeersaeseateseeeeaeceneees 1 Philips Strand Lighting Limited Two Year Warranty sess eene 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE Abo t t s Mantal EET 3 Getinge Started ereina a o ee e EA EEE a E A EE E E EE A E E 3 Unpack the DMXFiXx Testet porisee iissa a AE n a A E A EEEE RE ES 3 DIM1 PORTABLE DIMMER OVERVIEW DIMFIX Tester Description Er 4 PRODUCE FO AtUtes V 4 DMXPIx Tester Components eet eter ee tetti te n Rp bere aet SEE eye Pe coe epe ER RR EE ebd eek ee RR Ee ER 5 Front View Menu and Control eese eese eee eene enne tenete nenne nennt etes een EE KEE reete nee tenerte sete pE i 5 End View Connections ecrire ote eena e PEE n e eire eue ee E ON PES VERS DER RERE FEE R tin RP FER ERES dS SERRE PERRA RR ERES 5 INSTALLATION AND SET UP POWer REGUIFEMEDIS qm ERRE EES 6 DMX51Z Connections 5 2 S tet rer er e EO t TREE HE tiere eed eee te RE E ERES ON 6 OPERATION OVET Weise i Beceem ahd eae ORE DH eee ae eee 7 Menu System OPU ONS sarrera aa ERE EE RE aera EEEa esed ue see us HEU E EEE A geeecnunstseeeeateotants 7 En jJ 7 Suid DUE 8 DMX Packet Tests e 8 DMX Data recuset 10 DMX Data M CH
6. SET COMMAND mode The LCD window usually shows as follows Disc Command Discover Command Disc Command is used to discover any RDM devices on the network 1 Select Disc Command by rotating the thumb wheel pe PHILIPS 14 OPERATION Strand Lighting DIMFix Tester Installation amp User s Manual 2 If any RDM devices are discovered the information will be shown on the LCD display as follows 1 DISC COMMAND DISCOVER 002 Total discovered devices RDM device online Get or Set Command 1 Select Get or Set Command by rotating the thumb wheel 2 If there are RDM devices the following information will be shown on the LCD display lt COMMAND GET gt UID XXXXXXXXX gt DEVICE INFO gt 3 Select the UID line by clicking on the gt You can scroll through all the discovered devices and select the one you wish to view 4 Select the Device Info line to view all the parameters for the selected device Note There are up to 45 parameters for each device in Command Get Refer to Table 1 RDM Categories Parameter ID Definitions on page 16 for further information 5 To change the function to the Command SET function select the gt on the first line and using the thumb wheel toggle between GET and SET lt COMMAND SET gt UID XXXXXXXXX gt DMX START ADDRESS gt 6 Select the UID line by clicking on the gt You can scroll through all the discovered devices and select the one you wish to view
7. You can select which 10 channels you wish to view and adjust You can scroll to any of those ten channels and adjust the levels TX Single Channel This allows you to select a single channel and adjust it lt Auto Speed 01 gt Chan 0003 gt Mode Fader Only gt Level 000 000 gt This mode functions in the same way as the Single Channel TX mode DMX DATA TX Auto Speed used to set the speed when using the ramp function 1 being slowest 10 being fastest Chan used to set the channel number to be changed Mode there are several modes allowing you to raise or lower the channel a Fader only when selected the thumb wheel is used to raise and lower the channel s intensity b Fader Fine when selected the thumb wheel is used to raise and lower the channel s intensity in a higher resolution more turns to change percentage c Auto On Off will flash the channel between 0 and 10096 continuously until stopped d Ramping will fade the intensity up and down until stopped note Auto Speed sets the time rate of the ramping until stopped e Stop selecting Stop will halt Auto On Off or ramping actions Note When Auto On Off or ramping is selected it is possible to change the channel number and the function will be applied to them Level shows the DMX512 channel and it current level in percentage Moving Light Mode Rotate the thumb wheel to select Moving Light mode To access the mode press thumb whe
8. channels received RX Channel 0007 001 XXXXX XXXXX No DMX received 011 XXXXX XXXXX for first 10 channels 021 XXXXX XXXXX 2 Ifthe DMX signal is present you will be able to see the channel levels for each channel represented as a bar graph 3 Each line can indicate the values of 10 channels To select channels not displayed on the first page rotate the thumb wheel to select gt then press wheel At this time you can rotate the thumb wheel forwards or backwards to change which banks of DMX512 channels are displayed 4 Selecting provides further information The LCD display will show 1 Barchart display L vitii x no signal no data 5 To return to the menu click the thumb wheel 6 To return to the main DMX Data RX menu select lt and click it Value Display This option can display the value of signal input by the means of DMX values 0 255 hexadecimal and percentage Rotate the thumb wheel forward to enter the Value display option If there is no information being received the LCD will show RX Channel 000 Start Channel 001 Se ics gt 1 The default total channels is set to be 000 and the start channel is always automatically preset to be 001 2 If you would like to change the start channel rotate thumb wheel to select gt at the right side of the LCD display You can scroll to the desired channel number and then press the thumb wheel again to confirm PHILIPS LLL Stran
9. male and female DMX connectors on DIMFix Tester 2 Once connected using the thumb wheel select Cable Test function Activate test by pressing thumb wheel 3 If the cable is correctly wired the screen will display Cable Test Result Cable Pass 4 If the cable is incorrectly wired the screen will show Cable Test Result Cable Fail Note For proper DMX cable wiring refer to Additional Resources for DM X512 on page 1 MIDI Data RX MIDI Data RX tests transmitted MIDI signals for any errors To run MIDI Data RX to test MIDI signals 1 Connect cable DIMFix Tester 2 Once connected using the thumb wheel select MIDI Data RX function Activate test by pressing thumb wheel 3 If the cable is not connected wired correctly or it a MIDI signal is not present you will see lt MIDIdata RX 4 If the MIDI signal is present you will see a screen similar to lt MIDIdata RX FE FE FE FE FE FE FE means NULL signal FE 43 00 45 00 FE 90 43 00 FE FE FE PHILIPS NEN Strand Lighting Menu System 21 Installation amp User s Manual DIMFix Tester CLEANING AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS 22 1 A DMXFix Tester Care WARNING All cleaning should be performed with power completely removed from the unit Never attempt to open unit There are no user serviceable parts Under no circumstances should ammonia based cleaners acetone or other harsh solvents be used
10. on or near the DIMFix Tester These types of cleaners or solvents can permanently damage the unit Being a solid state device the DIMFix Tester requires very little routine maintenance by the user See Warnings and Notices on page 1 for additional information and warnings Each time before using check the condition of all connectors If any connectors or the unit shows signs of dam age do not use Connect DIMFix Tester to charger when battery power is depleted and the unit is not in use To prolong life of the rechargeable batteries after unit is fully charged disconnect from the charger Also it is a good practice to allow batteries to fully discharge between charges WARNING Only use the AC to DC power supply provided with the DIMFix Tester to recharge the batteries If the unit becomes damaged or inoperable contact Strand Lighting or your Authorized Strand Lighting dealer to purchase a replacement unit Use of another power supply or source to recharge the batteries or operate the unit will void the warranty damage the unit or could cause the batteries to short circuit and explode resulting in personal injury Should the unit become dirty unplug from power supply and clean unit using a lint free cleaning cloth If you have any questions regarding the use or care of your DIMFix Tester please contact Philips Strand Lighting technical support or your local Authorized Dealer WARNING This unit con
11. the channel levels set on the DIM Fix Tester will be transmitted broadcasted While in DMX Data TX mode you can output any scenes stored in the DIMFix Tester These stored scenes will take priority over any incoming DMX512 data stream Accessing DMX Data TX 1 From the main menu using the thumb wheel find and select DMX Data TX 2 The LCD will show the four options available 1 512 Channel 2 Single Channel 3 Cue Memory gt 4 Run Cues scenes gt 512 Channels 1 This mode allows the user to go through and view all 512 channels and the levels set for them The LCD display will show 1 512 Channel Mode Modify mode Chan 001 gt Select to change Channel number 8 Data 000 000 gt Select to change Intensity DMX 96 Value Value 2 If you scroll down again the screen will show 10 channels and you can then adjust any of these 10 channels 8 Channel 001 010 007 255 255 255 255 187 000 000 000 000 Clear All gt Single Channel This mode allows the user to select individual channels and raise and lower the intensity as desired Auto Speed 01 gt Chan 007 gt Mode Fader Only gt Level 000 000 gt PHILIPS Strand Lighting Menu System 13 Installation amp User s Manual DIMFix Tester Auto Speed used to set the speed when using the ramp function 1 being slowest 10 being fastest Chan used to set the channel number to be changed Mode there are several mode
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13. MANUAL USER S oO Cx TALLATION INS Strand Lighting DIMFix Tester Handheld DMX512 RDM MIDI Signal Tester Philips Strand Lighting Dallas Philips Strand Lighting Auckland 10911 Petal Street 19 21 Kawana Street Dallas TX 75238 Northcote Auckland 0627 Tel 214 647 7880 New Zealand Fax 214 647 8030 Tel 64 9 481 0100 Fax 64 9 481 0101 Philips Strand Lighting New York Philips Strand Lighting Europe 267 5th Ave 4th Floor Marssteden 152 New York NY 10016 Enschede 7547 TD Tel 212 213 8219 The Netherlands Fax 212 532 2593 Tel 31 53 4500424 Fax 31 53 4500425 Philips Strand Lighting Asia Limited Room 6 10 20 F Delta House 3 On Yiu Street Shatin N T Hong Kong Tel 4 852 2757 3033 Fax 852 2757 1767 Website www strandlighting com The material in this manual is for information purposes only and is subject to change without notice Philips Strand Lighting assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions which may appear in this manual For comments and suggestions regarding corrections and or updates to this manual please visit the Philips Strand Lighting web site at www seleconlight com or contact your nearest Philips Strand Lighting office El contenido de este manual es solamente para informaci n y est sujeto a cambios sin previo aviso Philips Strand Lighting no asume responsabilidad por errores o omisiones que puedan aparecer Cualquier comentario sugerencia o correcci
14. ORTABLE DIMMER OVERVIEW Strand Lighting DIMFix Tester Installation amp User s Manual 2 DMXfFix Tester Components Front View Menu and Control Four Line by Twenty Character LCD Display Menu for more information see Menu System on page 7 Rotary Thumb Wheel for menu scrolling and selections for more information see Menu System on page 7 Wrist Strap End View Connections 5 Pin DMX512 Input Connector 5 Pin DMX512 Output Connector 40 E LED Power Indicator MIDI IN T DC INPUT u omx OUT 2 Ground 2 Dete 1 Deig 40m HMC 9VDC Input Connector for Battery Recharging AC to DC power supply provided For more information see DMX512 Connections on page 6 PHILIPS Strand Lighting DMXFix Tester Components Installation amp User s Manual DIMFix Tester INSTALLATION AND SET UP 1 Power Requirements The DIMFix Tester operates on 9 volts DC through its on board rechargeable battery The unit is supplied with an AC to DC power supply charger The unit can operate either via battery or will connected to it AC to DC power supply To decrease battery charging time do not use the DIMFix Tester while it is charging It will take approximately three to five hours to fully charge the battery When the battery is fully charged the DIMFix Tester can operate for approximately six to eight hours on the battery 2 DMX512 Connections The DIMFix
15. Tester connects and tests DMX512 signal communications in networks devices etc Below illustrates basic DMX512 connection requirements Note For more information on DMX512 networking and systems refer to Additional Resources for DMX512 on page 1 For DIMFix Tester DMX512 menu operation refer to OPERATION on page 7 DMIX512 Output DMIX512 Input MIDI IN It o DC INPUT X DMX512 Connections DMX512 Signal XLR Pin Common Drain 1 DMX512 2 DMX512 3 Note Remaining pins on connector are not used 6 INSTALLATION AND SET UP PHILIPS Strand Lighting DIMFix Tester Installation amp User s Manual OPERATION 1 Overview The Strand Lighting DIMFix Tester is a professional DMX RDM and MIDI handheld tester The unit contains a simple to use rotary thumb wheel with an easy to read four line by twenty character LCD display These features allow users easily and quickly navigate the menus and select functions intuitively 2 Menu System Options The DIMFix Tester offers the following menu options DMX packet test DMX data RX DMX data TX RDM Control DMX 1000K Mode Moving light Save Cue Cable test MIDI data RX System setup Note Each menu option is outlined in this section of the manual 3 Menu System Please familiarize yourself with the on board LCD display menu components and conventi
16. UNIQUE_BRANCH 0X0001 Yes DISC_MUTE 0X0002 Yes DISC UN MUTE 0X0003 Yes Yes PROXIED_DEVICES 0X0010 Yes PROXIED_DEVICES_COUNT 0X0011 Yes Yes COMMS_STATUS 0X0015 Category Status Collection 0X00XX Yes QUEUED_MESSAGES 0X0020 Refer to Table 2 on page 17 Yes STATUS_MESSAGES 0X0030 Refer to Table 2 on page 17 Yes STATUS_ID_DESCRIPTION 0X0031 Yes CLEAR_STATUS_ID 0X0032 Yes Yes SUB_DEVICE_STATUS_REPORT_THRESHOLD 0X0033 Refer to Table 2 on page 17 Category RDM Information 0X005X Support required only if Yes SUPPORTED_PARAMETERS 0X0050 supporting parameters beyond Yes the minimum require set Support required for Yes PARAMETER_DESCRIPTION 0X0051 a ERORE Yes PARAMETERS message Category Product Information 0X00XX Yes DEVICE INFO 0X0060 Yes Yes PRODUCT DETAIL ID LIST 0X0070 Yes DEVICE MODEL DESCRIPTION 0X0080 Yes MANUFACTURER LABEL 0X0081 Yes DEVICE LABEL 0X0082 Yes FACTORY DEFAULTS 0X0090 Yes LANGUAGE CAPABILITIES 0X00A0 Yes Yes LANGUAGE 0X00BO Yes SOFTWARE VERSION LABEL 0X00CO Yes Yes BOOT SOFTWARE VERSION ID 0X00C1 Yes BOOT SOFTWARE VERSION LABEL 0X00C2 Category Yes Yes DMX_PERSONALITY 0X00E0 Yes DMX_PERSONALITY_DESCRIPTION 0X00E1 Yes Yes DMX_STAR_ADDRESS oxogFo Support required i device Yes Yes SLOT INFO 0X0120 Yes SLOT DESCRIPTION 0X0121 Yes Yes DEFAULT SLOT VALUE 0X0122 Category Sensors 0X02XX Yes SENSOR DEFINITION 0X0200 Yes Yes SENSOR VALUE 0X0201 Yes RECORD SENSORS 0X0202 Category Dimmer Settings 0X03XX For Future Use
17. UTE 13 RDM COnttOl aient et vive eeri rente eto orte eee ae ete oae epe ste eire eb edel dese t tee Retro EE Ge EAE PESEE 14 RDM Control Categories Parameter Tables eene ennt nente eret 16 DMX 1000K Mode Re ertet e i RH CREER ERR REIHE RON ERUEOEEEEE ERES UR ES EE Sons 18 Moyime Light Mode seegi Ee eee ie HS E ER esse cesnsceacentens EEEE EEO PERSE EAR Pe SEE E SERE EUER 19 Save Que seo On Gish diste dba Gear Oa alee ore Gn RE sie tess 20 Cable cD Et 21 MIDI Data RX eene kaa HERREN UREEH GRE UNSER EIE REESE GER Re MUS 21 CLEANING AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS DIMIX Fix Testet Care P Ris 22 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS DIMPix Tester Specifications osten repe rece rere pese E e EE EIE EEOAE EEES EEA EN OE EA Feo rt aee oa REF EEEE oE 23 PHILIPS 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Strand Lighting DIMFix Tester Installation amp User s Manual PREFACE 1 About this Manual The document provides installation and operation instructions for the following products DIMFix Tester catalog number XXXXX Please read all instructions before installing or using this product Retain this manual for future reference Additional product information and descriptions may be downloaded at www strandlighting com 2 Getting Started Unpack the DMXFix Tester Unpack the DIMFix Tester from the packaging and check that the following components are contained within If any parts are missing or damaged please contact t
18. X time running Min is the lowest level the current channel has been at in the current DMX string Typ is the current value of the channel Max is the highest level the current channel has been at in the current DMX string 1 To change the channel currently selected use the thumb wheel to move to on the third line of the display 2 Click the thumb wheel and then use the dial to move through the channels Press the thumb wheel to permanently select a channel 3 Torestart the DMX stream use the wheel to move to the in the fourth line of the menu Note Each time you click the thumb wheel it will reset the DMX string to 00000 4 To return to the main Min Max display menu select the lt on the top line o PHILIPS 12 OPERATION Strand Lighting DIMFix Tester Installation amp User s Manual DMX Data Transmit When you turn on the DIMFix Tester and there is an incoming stream of DMX512 data it will be passed through and transmitted via its DMX output connector If at anytime the incoming DMX512 stream is lost the last values will be stored and retransmitted It is then possible to select a recorded scene on the DIMFix Tester and play it back This makes the DIMFix Tester ideal as a simple back up NOTES Ifyou select the Cable test or MIDI RX functionality on the DIMFix Tester the incoming DMX512 data stream will not be transmitted Similarly if DMX Data TX is selected and active it will take precedence and
19. d Lighting Menu system 11 Installation amp User s Manual DIMFix Tester 3 Ifthe unit is receiving a DMX512 signal the LCD display will show the data The total number of DMX512 channels being received will be displayed as will the value for each channel RX Channel 512 Start Channel 001 255 255 255 128 gt 000 000 000 153 4 To change the display between DMX Percentage and Hexadecimal values use the thumb wheel to select gt on the lower left of the LCD screen You can click the thumb wheel to toggle through the three options The display values will change to show the new settings 5 will display the options available 6 To return to the main DMX Received Menu select the lt by navigating and selecting it with the thumb wheel Min Max Display Minimum Maximum Display This mode allows you to record the Minimum DMX and Maximum DMX values and the current DMX512 signal for any channel The DIMFix Tester will display the results from your selection in Value Display mode DMX Hexadecimal or percentage values will be shown as selected If a DMX512 signal is not present the LCD display will show RX Channel 000 Chan min typ max 2001 00 00 0 0 count at 00000 Sec If DMX is present the LCD will display the information for the selected channel Total DMX channels in this case 6 RX Channel 006 Chan min typ max gt 001 000 128 255 gt count at 00010 Sec Time counter for reference of DM
20. el There are 2 sub menu options Library Setting and Play Mode 2 Play mode FX No 01 NAME 1 gt Start address 001 gt Func Pan 001 Library Setting In Library mode it is possible to create a fixture profile for up to 10 fixtures with each fixture having a maximum of 36 parameters Strand Lighting Menu System 19 Installation amp User s Manual DIMFix Tester Select the Library function by rotating the thumb wheel until Library appear Select it by pressing the thumb wheel lt 1 Library setting gt FX No 01 NAME_1 gt 01 Pan 02 Tilt 03 Focus 04 Frost 1 You can select the fixture and name it Turn and press the thumb wheel to select the characters for the name 2 You can select define each channel s function Turn and press the thumb wheel to select the channel number You can also scroll through the list of attributes and select the one you want to adjust 3 Once you have set up the parameters for the fixture you can store them Click on the gt on the first line and select the store option You will get a message telling you the parameters are stored Play Mode Play mode allows you to use the fixture profiles stored on the DIMFix Tester to test moving fixtures Select Play mode by rotating the thumb wheel Select it by pressing the thumb wheel when the menu option appears The following will be shown on the LCD display lt 2 Play mode FX No 01 NAME_1 gt Start address 001 gt Fu
21. he carrier and your nearest Philips Strand Lighting office DMXFix Tester DIMFix Tester Components catalog number XXXXX DIMFix Tester AC to DC Power Supply recharging unit for on board 9V battery Wrist Strap Installation amp User s Manual this document PHILIPS CUZ Strand Lighting About this Manual 3 Installation amp User s Manual DIMFix Tester DIM1 PORTABLE DIMMER OVERVIEW 1 DIMFix Tester Description The Strand Lighting DMXFix is a professional DMX RDM and MIDI handheld tester with a rechargeable battery The use of a simple rotary thumb wheel with an easy to read four line by twenty character LCD display provides a simple user interface allowing the user to navigate the on board menus and select functions intuitively Product Features Tests transmission and receiving capabilities of DMX512 RDM and MIDI data systems Compact size light weight and easy to use LCD display with easy to understand menus DMX packet test DMX data RX DMX data TX RDM Control DMX 1000K Mode Moving light Save Cue Cable test MIDI data RX System setup Simple to use rotary thumb wheel control to scroll and select menu options Built in rechargeable batteries and wrist strap CE marked WARNING This unit contains rechargeable batteries and should be properly disposed of according to applicable local and federal disposal regulations PHILIPS 4 DIM1 P
22. is parameter offers no options Display Setting Display Setting offer three options Contrast Level Contrast Level allows the LCD display s contrast brightness to be adjusted for better visi bility in various lighting conditions The contrast can be set between 01 and 10 Note Contrast Level default is 05 Back Light Back Light allows users to either turn ON or OFF the DIMFix Tester LCD display s back light Note turning OFF the back light will extend the unit s battery life Display Display sets the way data is displayed in Decimal Hexadecimal or Percentage formats NOTES When you have made your selections you must select Confirm to store them To exit setup select the on the first line DMX Packet Test In order to initiate and test DMX512 signals you must have a DMX512 source or control system connected to the DIMFix Tester at the DMX Input connection To select and run DMX Packet Test pe PHILIPS 8 OPERATION Strand Lighting DIMFix Tester Installation amp User s Manual 1 Rotate thumb wheel until DMX packet test appears DMX packet test 1 Data format gt 2 Data timing gt 3 Data level volt gt 2 Press the wheel to access DMX packet test menu 3 Ifa DMX512 is not present or connected to DIMFix Tester and you try to access any of the following menu options Data format Data timing Data level Volt the LCD display will show DMX packet test Receive no signal 4 Rota
23. ith GET QUEUED STATUS GET LAST MESSAGE 0X01 STATUS ADVISORY 0X02 STATUS WARNING 0X03 STATUS ERROR 0X04 Table 3 Preset Playback Definitions Preset Playback Definitions Value Comments PRESET PLAYBACK OFF 0X0000 Returns to normal DMX512 input PRESET PLAYBACK ALL OXFFFF Plays scenes in sequence if supported PRESET PLAYBACK SCENE 0X0001 OXFFFE Plays individual scene number Table 4 Lamp State Definitions Lamp State Definitions Value Comments LAMP OFF 0X00 LAMP ON 0X01 LAMP STRIKE 0X02 Arc lamp ignite LAMP_STANDBY 0X03 Arc lamp reduced power mode LAMP_NOT_PRESENT 0X04 Lamp not installed LAMP_ERROR 0X7F MANUFACTURER_SPECIFIC_STATES 0X80 OXDF PHILIPS Strand Lighting Menu System 17 Installation amp User s Manual DIMFix Tester Table 5 Lamp On Mode Definitions Lamp On Mode Definitions Value Comments LAMP ON MODE OFF 0X00 Ed stays off until directly instructed to LAMP ON MODE DMX 0X01 SE strikes upon receiving a DMX512 LAMP ON MODE ON 0X02 via strikes automatically upon power LAMP MODE ON AFTER CAL 0X03 a m after calibration or homing MANUFACTURER SPECIFIC STATES 0X80 OXDF Table 6 Self Test Definitions Self Test Definitions Value Comments SELF TEST OFF 0X00 Turns off self test MANUFACTURER TESTS 0X01 OXOFE Various manufacturer self tests SELF TEST ALL OXFF Self test all if applicable Table 7 Power State Definitions Power State Definitions Value Comments Completel
24. n con respecto a este manual favor de dirijirlo a la oficina de Philips Strand Lighting m s cercana Der Inhalt dieses Handbuches ist nur f r Informationszwecke gedacht Aenderungen sind vorbehalten Philips Strand Lighting uebernimmt keine Verantwortung f r Fehler oder Irrtuemer die in diesem Handbuch auftreten F r Bemerkungen und Verbesserungsvorschlaege oder Vorschlaege in Bezug auf Korrekturen und oder Aktualisierungen in diesem Handbuch moechten wir Sie bitten Kontakt mit der naechsten Philips Strand Lighting Niederlassung aufzunehmen Le mat riel d crit dans ce manuel est pour information seulement et est sujet changements sans pr avis La compagnie Philips Strand Lighting n assume aucune responsibilit sur toute erreur ou ommission inscrite dans ce manuel Pour tous commentaires ou suggestions concernant des corrections et ou les mises jour de ce manuel veuillez s il vous plait contacter le bureau de Philips Strand Lighting le plus proche Note Information contained in this document may not be duplicated in full or in part by any person without prior written approval of Philips Strand Lighting Its sole purpose is to provide the user with conceptual information on the equipment mentioned The use of this document for all other purposes is specifically prohibited Document Number STR XXXXX Version as of 12 November 2010 DIMFix Tester Installation amp User s Manual 2010 Philips Group All rights reserved
25. nc Pan gt 001 gt 1 Select the fixture type you want to test 2 Set the DMX start address and then you can go through each individual fixture function and then set the level for that parameter 3 You can go through each parameter and adjust the parameters to test their functionality lt 2 Play mode FX No 01 NAME_1 gt Start address 001 gt Func Pan 001 gt Select value for parameter Select to change parameter Save Cue If there is an incoming DMX512 data stream it is possible to capture the DMX512 channel levels and store them as scenes If there is not DMX512 data stream it is possible to use the DMX TX function to set the levels for the channels you will need to set these levels by going to the DMX TX function When selecting this mode the LCD display will appear as lt Save Cue Scene As Cue No 001 gt Confirm gt Select the cue number that you wish to save and then select Confirm to store it gp PHILIPS 20 OPERATION Strand Lighting DIMFix Tester Installation amp User s Manual tis also possible to select delete all cues by selecting the on the second line and then scrolling to this function If you select it you will be asked to confirm that you wish to delete all cues You can select Yes to delete or No to cancel Cable Test This function allows you to test if a DMX cable is correctly wired or not To test DMX cable wiring continuity 1 Connect cable to
26. ons lt Shows this item is currently selected or ready for selection 1 512 Channel 2 Single Channel gt Shows this item has additional sub menus or selections 3 Cue Memory 4 Run Cues scenes Menu option or selection DMXFix LCD Display Example PHILIPS LLL Strand Lighting Overview 7 Installation amp User s Manual DIMFix Tester System Set Up System Set Up allows users to configure the DIMFix Tester as desired There are three Sub menus available under System Set Up System set up 1 DMX setting gt 2 English gt 3 Display setting gt DMX Setting sets the various modes for displaying testing operating etc DMX signals English currently English is the only available language setting Display Setting sets the contrast level of the LCD display and turn the backlight ON or OFF DMX Setting DMX Setting provides the following options 1 DMX Start code TX 000 gt MAX value Normal Confirm gt e Start Code TX Start Code TX allows the setting of the start code for DMX The default value is 000 Under normal use it is not necessary to change this value Max Value maximum value Max Value offers two settings Normal Mode and Hold Mode a Normal Mode shows data in real time and changes as data changes b Hold Mode holds and displays the maximum value detected Language Currently only English is available Th
27. s allowing you to raise or lower the channel a Fader only when selected the thumb wheel is used to raise and lower the channel s intensity b Fader Fine when selected the thumb wheel is used to raise and lower the channel s intensity in a higher resolution more turns to change percentage c Auto On Off will flash the channel between 0 and 10096 continuously until stopped d Ramping will fade the intensity up and down until stopped note Auto Speed sets the time rate of the ramping until stopped e Stop selecting Stop will halt Auto On Off or ramping actions Note When Auto On Off or ramping is selected it is possible to change the channel number and the function will be applied to them Level shows the DMX512 channel and it current level in percentage TX Data as Cue This allows the user to play back any cues that have been recorded to the DIMFix Tester It is possible to store 99 cues Run Cues The sequence will always start with cue 1 It is possible to change the end cue Run Cues Scenes Running cue 007 End cue 99 Speed Rate 01 NOTES The Speed Rate ranges from 1 to 10 1 is the slowest speed and 10 is the fastest Note the cues snap in and out RDM Control Rotate the thumb wheel to select RDM Mode and then press the thumb wheel to select this menu function There are 2 sub menu options RDM Control 1 DISC COMMAND gt 2 GET or SET COMMAND gt DISC COMMAND GET or
28. tains rechargeable batteries and should be properly disposed of according to applicable local and federal disposal regulations PHILIPS CLEANING AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS Strand Lighting DIMFix Tester Installation amp User s Manual TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 1 DIMFix Tester Specifications Operating Voltage 9VDC Rechargeable battery AC to DC recharging power supply provided with unit Current 500 mA Frequency 50 60Hz Signal Generation DMX512 1990 RDM MIDI Data Connections 1 Input 1 Output 5 Pin Connectors Ambient Temperature 0 to 35 degrees C 32 to 95 degrees F Humidity 0 95 Non condensing Weight 1 0 kg 2 2 Ibs Compliance DMXFix Tester CE Marked AC to DC Power Supply cUL listed Note For complete model specifications features etc refer to the product specification sheet or visit the Philips Strand Lighting web site at www strandlighting com for more details CE PHILIPS EM Strand Lighting DIMFix Tester Specifications 23 PHILIPS Strand Lighting Strand Lighting Dallas 10911 Petal Street Dallas TX 75238 Tel 214 647 7880 Fax 214 647 8031 Strand Lighting New York 267 5th Ave 4th Floor New York NY 10016 Tel 212 213 8219 Fax 212 532 2593 Strand Lighting Asia Limited Room 6 10 20 F Delta House 3 On Yiu Street Shatin N T Hong Kong Tel 852 2757 3033 Fax 852 2757 1767 Strand Selecon Auckland 19 21 Kawana Street Northcote Auckland 0
29. tallation in indoor applications only Before any electrical work is performed disconnect power at the circuit breaker or remove the fuse to avoid shock or damage to the control It is recommended that a qualified electrician perform this installation WARNING This unit contains rechargeable batteries and should be properly disposed of according to applicable local and federal disposal regulations Additional Resources for DMX512 For more information on installing DMX512 control systems the following publication is available for purchase from the United States Institute for Theatre Technology USITT Recommended Practice for DMX512 A Guide for Users and Installers 2nd edition ISBN 9780955703522 USITT Contact Information USITT 6443 Ridings Road Syracuse NY 13206 1111 USA 1 800 93USITT www usitt org Philips Strand Lighting Limited Two Year Warranty Philips Strand Lighting offers a two year limited warranty of its products against defects in materials or workmanship from the date of delivery A copy of Philips Strand Lighting two year limited warranty containing specific terms and conditions can be obtained from the Philips Strand Lighting web site at www strandlighting com or by contacting your local Philips Strand Lighting office PHILIPS LM Strand Lighting 1 Installation amp User s Manual DIMFix Tester TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT INFORMATION Warnings and NOUCES e
30. te the thumb wheel to highlight Receive no Press wheel and you will see DMX 512 tester help No signal or signal not complying with USITT DMX 512 1990 5 If DMX512 system is connected be sure it is operating and properly connected 6 If the DMX signal is present the DMX packet will be tested Data Format 1 Selecting Data Format will display the number of DMX channels being received and if the packet is within USITT DMX 512 1990 standards Data Format RX_Channel 512 Break OK Signal present 2 For further information select The LCD display will show 1 Data Format Indication of OK means Received signal is good 3 Toreturn to the previous menu use the thumb wheel to select Selecting this will take you back to the main DMX Packet test menu Data Timing 1 Select Data timing using the thumb wheel You will view all the parameters of the connected DMX512 signal Data timing BK 135 s MaB 016 S StartCode 000 dec Chan Time 053 s PHILIPS BEN Strand Lighting Menu System 9 Installation amp User s Manual DIMFix Tester Note This viewed information is dynamic so it will change as the DMX512 signal parameters change 2 Select to change from Channel Time to Period 3 For further information select The LCD display will show 2 Data timing Break min 88 s MaB min 8 s Chantime min 44 s Data Level Volt 1 Select Data Level Volt using the thumb wheel
31. y disengages power to device device can no longer respond Reduced power mode may require POWER STATE SHUTDOWN 0X01 device reset to return to normal operation device still responds to messages Reduced power mode device can return POWER_STATE_FULL_OFF 0X00 POWER_STATE_STANDBY 0X02 to Normal mode without a reset device still responds to messages POWER_STATE_NORMAL OXFF Normal operating mode DMX 1000K Mode This mode that allows you to transmit or receive up to 2048 channels of DMX if your equipment is able to patch in this way To access DMX 1000K Mode 1 Rotate the thumb wheel to select DMX 1000K 2 Press the wheel to access the menu function The LCD display will show three available menu options DMX 1000K Mode 1 DMX 1000K RX gt 2 DMX 1000K TX 2048 gt 3 TX Single Chanl gt DMX 1000K RX DMX 1000K RX allows you to receive up to 2048 channels of DMX512 The menu appears as lt 1 RX Channel 0000 Star Channel 0001 gt Select the start channel by clicking on gt gp PHILIPS 18 OPERATION Strand Lighting DIMFix Tester Installation amp User s Manual PHILIPS DMX 1000K TX 2048 DMX 1000K TX 2048 allows you to set and transmit up to 2048 channel levels of DMX512 It functions in the same way as the normal DMX TX function Select the mode and the screen will show the following 2 TX 2048 Channel Channel 0001 0010 gt 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000

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