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Scorpion™ Storm RGX User Manual 17 8/18/2011

5. APPENDIX

DMX Primer

There are 512 channels in a DMX-512 connection. Channels may be assigned in any manner. A

product capable of receiving DMX 512 will require one or a number of sequential channels. The

user must assign a starting address on the product that indicates the first channel reserved in the

controller. There are many different types of DMX controllable products and they all may vary in the

total number of channels required. Choosing a start address should be planned in advance.

Channels should never overlap. If they do, this will result in erratic operation of the products whose

starting address is set incorrectly. You can however, control multiple products of the same type

using the same starting address as long as the intended result is that of unison movement or

operation. In other words, the products will be slaved together and all respond exactly the same.

DMX products are designed to receive data through a serial Daisy Chain. A Daisy Chain

connection is where the DATA OUT of one product connects to the DATA IN of the next product.

The order in which the products are connected is not important and has no effect on how a

controller communicates to each product. Use an order that provides for the easiest and most

direct cabling. Connect products using shielded two conductor twisted pair cable with three pin XLR

male to female connectors. The shield connection is pin 1, while pin 2 is Data Negative (S-) and pin

3 is Data positive (S+). CHAUVET carries 3-pin XLR DMX compliant cables, DMX-10 (33’), DMX-

4.5 (15’) and DMX-1.5 (5’)

Returns Procedure

Returned merchandise must be sent prepaid and in the original packing, call tags will not be

issued. Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Merchandise Authorization Number (RMA

#). Products returned without an RMA # will be refused. Call CHAUVET and request RMA # prior to

shipping the product. Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number and a brief

description of the cause for the return. Be sure to properly pack product, any shipping damage

resulting from inadequate packaging is the customer’s responsibility. CHAUVET reserves the right

to use its own discretion to repair or replace product(s). As a suggestion, proper UPS packing or

double-boxing is always a safe method to use.

If you are given an RMA #, please include the following information on a piece of paper

inside the box:

 Your name

 Your address

 Your phone number

 The RMA #

 A brief description of the symptoms

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