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DMX512 (Digital Multiplex)

DMX512 is a digital communication network standard commonly used to control stage lighting and effects (USITT; EIA/TIA-485 based).

Wrong Baud Rate causes decode failure; use Auto Detect first. For channel-prefix differences, see Settings.

Decode Settings

Decode Settings

DMX512 Decode Settings
  • Channel: Assign the DMX512 data channel on the logic analyzer0.
  • Auto Detect: Auto-detect baud rate. Field enabled (Enable) when checked; manual baud is field disabled (Disable). Default: checked. When cleared, set baud manually; Default manual value: 250000.

Result

Decode results use grayscale; larger values appear lighter.

DMX512 Result

DMX512 decode result (grayscale)