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Element Has No or Bad Local DMX Output - Replacing the DMX Chip

Symptoms/Issue

Element will not output DMX on one or both DMX ports, or the DMX output causes lights to flicker or otherwise misbehave. This can occur after a power event or if the DMX cable is connected to a source of voltage.

Description/Explanation of Issue

The Element uses 2 socketed transciever chips, one per port, to output DMX. If exposed to excess voltage, they can fail, but they can be replaced.

Fix/Solution

  1. Follow the procedure in this document to replace the DMX chip in your Element.

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