DMX Spy

The DMX Spy is a pocket sized DMX tester and reader used to easily view/validate DMX data in a convenient pocket sized form factor.

Overview

To navigate menus:

Click dial

To edit menu values:

Turn dial

To turn the device on:

Click dial

To turn the device off:

Hold dial for 3 seconds

Info

Device will auto sleep after 3 mins when no data is connected.

Connect any DMX512 device via 5 pin XLR to view the level of your selected address.

The level of selected address will be displayed as a percentage (0-100%) and a decimal (0-255).

Analyse received data like never before, with 5 modes of analysis:

Heat Map
- Get an instant bird’s eye view of received data. Any address with a value above zero will illuminate.
- Ex: Quickly identify an incorrectly patched fixture.
Frequency
- Analyze the frequency of received data.
- Ex: Validate compatibility with a new data source.
Graph
- View how the selected data changes over time.
- Ex: Identify the cause of a stuttering lighting effect.
Monitor
- Detect any changes to the selected address.
- Ex: Check problematic data line for flickers/dropouts.
Status
- Review the health of received data.
- Ex: Ensure a new console is performing as expected.

The device charges via USB-C connector, and is compatible with most USB chargers.

Charging time from depleted is approximately 2hrs.

Tip

Remember to charge your tester before storing it for long periods of time to prevent battery degredation. A 50% charge is ideal for storage.