What affects my DMX output?
The following affects the DMX output:
Section titled “The following affects the DMX output:”- A crash or a failure – this discontinues DMX output.
- Show upload – this stops DMX output.
- Changing the value of a fixture – this changes the DMX output.
Important:
In case of a failure or crash, the DMX lines should go off. This is called High-Z.
What happens to the fixtures?
Section titled “What happens to the fixtures?”Fixtures have a function called the DMX hold.
What is a DMX hold?
Section titled “What is a DMX hold?”The end-device physically emits the latest value, e.g., the fixture is on or off.
**Note: **
DMX hold is the function of the end-device only, e.g., a fixture.
How do I set the DMX hold on my end-device?
- Set it either individually on your end-device – on or off.
- The end-device goes back to default automatically **– **off.
- If you have two individual inputs in your end-device, the DMX input automatically chooses the second input in case of a crash or failure.
Note:
If your end-device does not support the feature DMX hold, add a DMX booster or splitter featuring DMX hold.
How does the output behave in case of a single console?
Section titled “How does the output behave in case of a single console?”If a problem occurs, the console´s DMX outputs should go High-Z.
How do I create backup?
Section titled “How do I create backup?”With the grandMA2 system you have a seamless switch between the transmitting console (master) and the back-up console (connected) in case of a failure or crash.
Here are three examples on how to create backup:
- Use the grandMA2 console as master and the grandaMA2 onPC software version as connected, and DMX nodes for emission of the signal.
- Use the grandMA2 console as master with a second grandMA2 console as connected, and DMX nodes for emission of the signal.
- Use the grandMA2 replay unit (RPU) as master together with the grandMA2 onPC software as connected, and DMX nodes for emission of the signal.