What is DMX512?
The abbreviation DMX stands for Digital Multiplex and denotes a serial signal, which carries a special protocol from a controller
to a DMX receiving device (the laser projector) in order to display pre-set effects. Through solely one cable it is possible to
manage 512 different channels. Every system connected laser system has got a certain start address (within the spectrum 1-512).
Each signal can process 256 single signal steps - i.e. values from 0-256. Normally the value 0 stands for "OFF", the value 255 for
"ON". Depending on the processing control signal, also effects, movements or simple signalings, etc. may be controlled. The DMX512
protocol simply provides the trigger signal - then action to be preformed will be implemented by the control board of the
controlled device, according to the programming.
DMX512 is a standard for digital communication networks that are commonly used to control lighting and effects. It was originally
intended as a standardized method for controlling stage lighting dimmers, which, prior to DMX512, had employed various
incompatible proprietary protocols. It quickly became the primary method for linking controllers (such as a lighting console) to
dimmers and special effects devices such as fog machines and intelligent lights.
Characteristics
A standard protocol for digital communication
• Commonly used to control stage lighting and
theatrical effects (ex: moving lights, color
changing lights, fog machines, etc.)
• Also commonly used for color changing LED
applications
• DMX512 is the current standard and is maintained by
ESTA (Entertainment Services and Technology
Association)
• The DMX 512 signal is a set of 512 separate intensity
levels (channels) that are constantly being updated
• One DMX link of 512 channels is defined as a Universe
– Typical theatrical consoles have multiple Universe outputs
• Each level has 256 steps divided over a range of 0 to
100 percent.
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