Chauvet DMX-250C - Manual (Page 8)

DMX-250C User Manual 8 Revision: 5/17/2005 10:49 PM
Optional Controller
Figure 3 - Daisy Chain
Connection
O
PERATING
I
NSTRUCTIONS
Operating Modes
The Omega
™
250C DMX-250C can be operated in three ways.

A stand-alone mode will listen to sound and run through its diverse range of built in programs.

Master/Slave mode will allow the command of up to as many units you want in a synchronized light
show to the sound.

DMX control mode will provide the greatest flexibility and creativity. Each fixture trait can be controlled
individually using any universal DMX-512 controller.
Stand Alone
The Stand Alone mode is activated automatically when the fixture is absent of DMX signal or a
controller is not connected. The Omega
™
250C will run through its built in programs as it listens to
the sound.
Master/Slave
The Master/Slave mode will allow you to link up to as many units you want in a daisy chain fashion. In
this mode, the first unit in the daisy chain will automatically command all other units following. The
programs are constructed based on the control of four units. Connecting the Omega
™
250Cs for
(Master/Slave) operation does not require any menu or setting selections. Simply connect each
Omega
™
250C in a daisy like fashion using qualified 3 pin DMX cables as described below.
M AS T E R/ S L AV E S E T T I NG S
1) Connect the (male) 3 pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output (female) 3 pin connector
of the first fixture.
2) Connect the end of the cable coming from the first fixture which will have a (female) 3 pin
connector to the input connector of the next fixture consisting of a (male) 3 pin connector. Then,
proceed to connect from the output as stated above to the input of the following fixture and so on
as illustrated below in figure 5.
The built in programs were created using a set of 4 fixtures. When connecting fixtures together,
leaving all dipswitches in the off position, will enable the auto-location function. The auto-location
function will automatically enumerate units in sets of
four and will execute the programs based on a 4 fixture
show.
All dipswitches in the OFF position will enable the auto-
location method.
Note! For additional information on linking fixtures read under section
“
DMX Primer
”