2. How to set up a Zero Wire DMX system - Page 7
web server is kept enabled.
Universe
This is a number set by the user to distinguish one DMX universe from another when running
multiple universes of DMX over the same wireless network. This parameter can be set from
one to ten.
DMX Mode
This parameter specifies whether the box is to work as an encoder or decoder.
Encoders accept DMX data from a console via the male 5 pin XLR connector and encode the
data onto the wireless network.
Decoders will decode data from the wireless network and output DMX from the female 5 pin
XLR. The green LED under the female 5 pin will be lit if the box is set to decoder mode.
DMX Target
This is the target address of the decoder to which the encoder will send its data. The default
target address is 192.168.1.255. The usage of an address ending with 255 dictates that the
encoder will send the DMX data out to every decoder on the same network. If you only
wanted the encoder to send the DMX data to one specific decoder then you would enter the
IP address of that specific decoder. Unless there are special circumstances you should leave
the last number at 255.
DMX Refresh Rate
If the box is acting as an encoder then it is possible to reduce the network traffic by reducing
the refresh rate that the encoder accepts data from the console. The default setting is 40,
which represents frames per second. It is possible to reduce this down to 10 when working
with moving head fixtures without any noticeable degradation in the performance. However
the usage of faster, more responsive DMX devices such as LED lights requires a refresh rate
of 40 frames.
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This is a Zero Wire specific message parameter and as such should not be changed.
Each of the above settings can be changed using the utility, and once the required settings
have been achieved, the “Write Config” button can be pressed to send the new settings to the
box.
At any time the box can be rebooted by using the “Reset Device” box.
