1.) What's Included with the U9 DMX Controller?
Your U9 DMX Controller will include the following pieces:
- U9 DMX Controller - 256 Channel DMX Output by XLR3 connection.
- USB Cable - Used for programming and 5VDC Stand Alone power.
- 5VDC Power Supply - Used for power in Stand Alone Mode.
2.) The Proper XLR3 Cable
In order to output the DMX signal from the U9 controller you will need an XLR3 male type connector to either female XLR3 or RJ45 Ethernet jack. A DMX signal uses 3 wires to operate DMX+, DMX-, and Ground. If you are a more advanced user you can create your own DMX cables or solder directly to the PC board of the U9 controller. If you would like to purchase a cable click the link below to see compatible DMX cables for the U9 DMX controller.
3.) Plug the U9 to a Decoder & Set Address
An LED DMX Decoder is necessary to convert your DMX control signal to a PWM dimming signal for your low voltage LED Lights. Each channel of a DMX decoder will use one DMX address and can control one color of lights. A single color Light only requires one DMX channel to operate, RGB requires 3 channels, and RGBW requires 4 channels. Most of our DMX decoders have a set of 10 dip switches that can be used to set the starting address for your DMX driver.
4.) Wire your LED Lights
You will also need 5-24VDC constant voltage LED lights, a compatible DC power supply as well as 18-22AWG stranded connection wire to complete your DMX system. Use single color lights (1 Channel) for dimming and flashing effects or RGB LEDs (3 Channels) / RGBW LEDs (4 Channels) for color changing effects.
6.) Program your U9 from PC or MAC
A Windows PC or Macintosh Computer is required to run the ESA (Easy Stand Alone) software from the manufacturer, see system requirements below.
- Power your DMX Decoder(s)
- Power your U9 Controller via USB PC Connection
- Start the ESA2 Computer Software
- Create and Save Scences
- Play in Stand Alone Mode
