ETC Express 48/96 DMX Universe 2

I am wondering how the second universe of the express works. Usually the DMX values of U1 are 001-512 and U2 as 513-1024. It looks like in the setup page (option 2) you can change the starting dimmer # for the universes. Does this mean DMX Value? I am wondering if I can run Intelligent fixtures that only go up to 512 on the second universe by putting the U2 number at say 300. Is there anything else I have to do with patching ir setup, or will this even work at all?

mmeskill over 11 years ago

I will not go into a long mail on DMX universes or patching but just give you the basics of your question.

U2 output 513-1024 will drive moving lights addressed at 1-512.

513 = 1; 514 = 2; 515 = 3

Even if you have 6 DMX outputs (6 universes) on the back of a board, the actual values moving down the line are always 1-512.

So you will keep U2 at 513-1024

You will 'Patch' 513-1024 to whatever 'channels' you want to use on the board

You will set your 1^st intelligent fixtures at DMX address to 1 (often 001)

If your intelligent fixture has 9 total channels, then you set the address of your 2^nd fixture to 10 (which would be U2 value 522)

Feel free to shoot me an email at mmeskill@etcconnect.com with your number and I'd be happy to give you a little more detail or walk you though this.
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