On this screen you define a DMX network that uses a USB adapter.
Name
Use the name field as you see fit. Listing some of the key props on this network makes for a good name.
Universe
Set the universe that will be assigned to this adapter. When you create props in your preview that represent fixtures attached to this adapter, the universe assigned to those preview props must match the one you assign here.
DMX Adapter ("Adapter")
Select the adapter from the drop-down list of adapters available on the system. Note that the program cannot detect adapters that are currently in use. For example, if you have an LOR USB485 adapter that is currently assigned to an LOR network, and you wish to assign it to a DMX universe instead, you will first need to unassign it from the LOR network before it can be reassigned to the DMX universe. Furthermore, you may need to stop and restart the Hardware Utility before the device will be shown in the Adapter drop-down box.
Note that there are different types of DMX protocols that can be used. Please be sure to select the correct protocol for your adapter.
DMX Protocol ("Protocol")
Different DMX adapters use different protocols. You must specify the correct protocol for the DMX adapter you wish to use:
Adapter Type |
Protocol |
|---|---|
DMXKing UltraDMX Micro |
ENTTEC DMX Pro (or compatible) |
DMXKing UltraDMX RDM Pro |
ENTTEC DMX Pro (or compatible) |
ENTTEC DMX USB Pro |
ENTTEC DMX Pro (or compatible) |
ENTTEC Open DMX USB* *: Some old ENTTEC Open devices, built in approximately 2008 or earlier, may not be supported |
Open DMX (Raw) |
LOR USB485 |
Open DMX (Raw) |
LOR USB485B |
Open DMX (Raw) |
LOR USB485-ISO |
Open DMX (Raw) |
Lynx (DIY) |
ENTTEC DMX Pro (or compatible) |
Other types of adapters may or may not work with LOR software. If they do, you may need to experiment to find the correct protocol to use.