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Old Style Versus New Style DMX Chips

Symptoms/Issue

Which DMX chip do I need to replace for my ETC product?

Old Style ETC PN# Z423-F New Style ETC PN#Z1458-F
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Description/Explanation of Issue

The old style chips were used in legacy product that predates CEM+ and Net2. So, Unison Legacy, Express, and CEM Classic are examples of products where you could use the old style chips as a replacement. They are not tested to work with newer product

The new style chips are used from CEM+ and on. They are also backwards compatible and can be installed in legacy product.

Fix/Solution

If you are not sure, ETC recommends ordering new style chips PN# Z1458-F

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