Introduction
SparkliteLED™ User Manual - Rev. 02c
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April 8, 2010
Connectivity
The user can link two or more SparkliteLED™ controllers using one of two
connection methods, standard DMX connection or proprietary serial link. However,
choosing the connection method depends on the DMX mode selected.
DMX 12 Channel
Mode
The DMX 12-Channel mode allows each SparkliteLED™ controller to make their
respective SparkliteLED™ drapes to show various preconfigured combinations
sparking modes, colors and intensities as well as specific automatic programs.
When using multiple SparkliteLED™ controllers, the DMX 12 Channel mode can
only run if the SparkliteLED™ controllers use the proprietary serial link connection
(see the
Setup
chapter for more information on this type of connection).
Select the DMX 12-channel mode for applications in which the SparkliteLED™
will run automatically. In this mode, you will be able to select any of the LED
sparking modes and color combinations from a DMX controller.
However, keep in mind that the changes you make from the DMX controller
will become active once the current sequence ends, which may take a few
seconds.
DMX 24 Channel
Mode
The DMX 24-Channel mode allows each SparkliteLED™ controller to determine the
RGB color for each of the eight LED groups on the drapes.
When using multiple SparkliteLED™ controllers, the DMX 24 Channel mode can
run on any of the two connection modes, standard DMX or proprietary serial link
(see the Setup chapter for more information on these types of connections).
If using the standard DMX connection, each SparkliteLED™ controller can have its
own starting address for a more detailed control of the show (see the
Appendix
chapter for more information on DMX starting address). Alternatively, all the
SparkliteLED™ controllers can share the same starting address to provide a
synchronized show, which would also require less channels on the DMX controller.
However, for synchronized shows, the proprietary serial link provides a faster
alternative.
Select the DMX 24-channel mode for applications in which the SparkliteLED™
will run manually from a DMX controller. In this mode, you will be able to
select manually each color combination from a DMX controller. These
changes will be effective immediately because there is no program running in
the background.
However, keep in mind that you will not have access to any preprogrammed
function on the SparkliteLED™ when in the 24-channel mode.
SparkliteLED™
Serial Link
The SparkliteLED™ proprietary serial link connection method uses a Master/Slave
configuration and a separate signal output (Link Out) on each controller. The first
SparkliteLED™ controller in the serial link is the only one seen by the DMX
controller. Therefore, this one is the only SparkliteLED™ controller in the group
requiring a DMX starting address (see the Appendix chapter for more information on
DMX starting address). The other SparkliteLED™ controllers are slaves of the first
SparkliteLED™ controller (see the
Setup
chapter for more information on this type
of connection).
The proprietary serial link is the connection method used with the DMX 12-Channel
and Master/Slave modes.
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