DMX Spy Pro

The ultimate pocket DMX troubleshooter is here, meet the DMX Spy Pro!

Send or receive DMX from this pocket sized handheld device.

Are you rigging a dimming pack? Wiring an LED decoder? Diagnosing a problematic DMX run? The DMX Spy Pro is a flexible tool that can do it all!

Overview

To navigate menus:

Click dial

To edit menu values:

Turn dial

DMX Spy Pro can both Receive - RX and Transmit - TX for ultimate flexibility.

To toggle between these two modes:

Hold dial for 1 second

The current mode is displayed in the top left corner (TX/RX). An arrow is displayed pointing to the active port on the device.

To turn the unit on:

Click dial

To turn the unit off:

Hold dial for 3 seconds

Info

Device will auto sleep after 3 mins when no data is connected/device is not transmitting.

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).

Tip

The input/output connectors of the DMX Spy Pro are connected together. Thus passthrough operation is possible.

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.

DMX will be output on the address(es) determined by your transmit mode, at a level determined by your output pattern and level.

Single
- Output on the selected address only.
- Ex: Target a specific device
All
- Output on all DMX addresses.
- Ex: Test the status of every device
Range
- Output over an address range.
  - START: First output address in your range.
  - END: Last output address in your range.
- Ex: Diagnose a section of newly installed LED decoders
Offset
- Output in multiples of your choosing, starting from a selected address.
  - ADR: Starting address.
  - MLT: Addresses will be selected in multiples of this number.
- Ex: Test a lift rigged with multiple sequential fixtures
Group
- Output in groups and easily shift to the next group in series.
  - ADR: Starting address. Ex: Starting address of pack
  - SIZE: Group size. Ex: SOCA Splay size (6)
  - GROUP: Group to be selected for active output. Ex: SOCA splay number (1-2-etc)
- Ex: Flash through the output splays of a newly installed dimmer pack
Record
- Output saved DMX snapshots.
  - SLOT: Select between 3x storage slots (A, B, C)
  - RECORD: Save incoming data into selected recording slot.
  - CLEAR: Clear data stored in selected recording slot.
- Ex: Transmit work-light levels without a console

Set intensity behaviour for transmitted data.

Solid

Wave

Flash

Sequence

Outputs a solid signal at selected intensity on incrementing addresses.
- Stepping sequence will loop once complete.
- Available in: Range, Offset, and Group modes.

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.