User manual AMX AXB-DMX512 DMX512 INTERFACE

[. . . ] instruction manual AXB-DMX512 DMX512 Interface AXlink Bus Controllers AMX Limited Warranty and Disclaimer AMX Corporation warrants its products to be free of defects in material and workmanship under normal use for three (3) years from the date of purchase from AMX Corporation, with the following exceptions: · · · · · Electroluminescent and LCD Control Panels are warranted for three (3) years, except for the display and touch overlay components that are warranted for a period of one (1) year. Disk drive mechanisms, pan/tilt heads, power supplies, MX Series products, and KC Series products are warranted for a period of one (1) year. Unless otherwise specified, OEM and custom products are warranted for a period of one (1) year. Batteries and incandescent lamps are not covered under the warranty. This warranty extends only to products purchased directly from AMX Corporation or an Authorized AMX Dealer. [. . . ] The direct ramp command (`GR') and Axcess channels still work but now controls all groups connected to this Axcess level, as well as the Axcess level itself. Example: SEND_COMMAND DMX, 'GC1, 2L3' Connects Groups 1 and 2 to Axcess level 3. Connecting a single group to a DMX level: The group level changes immediately to reflect the current DMX input level. Example: SEND_COMMAND DMX, 'GC4D5' Connects Group 4 to DMX input 5. Connecting multiple groups to a DMX level: The group levels change immediately to reflect the current DMX input level and behave the same as connecting a single group to the DMX input. Example: SEND_COMMAND DMX, 'GC1-3, 5D8' Connects Groups 1 through 3 and 5 to DMX input 8. 14 AXB-DMX512 DMX512 Interface Programming Group Buffer Commands (Cont. ) Command GD Ramps down one or more groups at the current ramp rate set by the `GT' command. Description The group stop (`GS'), group ramp down (`GD'), or group direct ramp command (`GR') will interrupt this command. It is not possible to use this command on groups that are connected to an Axcess level or to a DMX input. Syntax: "'GD<list of groups>'" The list can be single groups and/or ranges of groups separated by commas. If this command is sent for multiple groups, only those that are connected to an Axcess level or DMX input will ramp. Example: SEND_COMMAND DMX, 'GD1, 3-4' Starts a ramp down on groups 1, 3, and 4. These outputs go immediately to 0% in the Group buffer and do not disconnect an Axcess level or DMX input from the group, if it is currently connected. If a programmer later adds channels back to the groups, they will be immediately be connected to the Axcess level or the DMX input. The list can be single groups and/or ranges of groups separated by commas. Syntax: "'GE<list of groups>'" Removes all DMX outputs from the groups. Example: SEND_COMMAND DMX, 'GE1' Removes all output channels from Group 1. SEND_COMMAND DMX, 'GE5, 8-10' Removes all output channels from Groups 5 and 8 through 10. GF This is useful for creating "blind" presets, meaning that its not necessary to drive the actual DMX outputs to these levels in order to store Functions like the `GP' command, except the Max value for each output is the preset. All other rules for use are identical to those of the `GP' command. Syntax: "'GF<group>D<special list of DMX outputs with maximum value>'" Variables: group = 1-96 special list of DMX outputs with maximum value = 1-512 Example: SEND_COMMAND DMX, 'GF1D1@100%, 2@50%, 8@75%' Adds channels 1, 2, and 8 to Group 1 at levels of 100%, 50%, and 75% respectively. SEND_COMMAND DMX, 'GF10D5-10@255, 20@50%' Adds channels 5 through 10 at 100% (255) and channel 20 at 50% to Group 10. After the output there is an ampersand (@), then the maximum value for that output. That means the highest the DMX output can ever be is the value given at the time of the add. Ranges are allowed but can only have one maximum value for whole range. AXB-DMX512 DMX512 Interface 15 Programming Group Buffer Commands (Cont. ) Command GL Deletes DMX outputs from any group. [. . . ] Description The minimum value must be specified, but the maximum value is optional. When the DMX input is equal to low, then the Axcess channel will turn on. If a Level High is given, then the Axcess channel will go high if DMX Input is >= Low and DMX Input <= High. The Axcess channel will stay on as long as the DMX input is the right value or in the range of values. [. . . ]