American DJ Aviator-32 Light Controller and PP-DMX20L Power Pack

Got a link to the aviator? i cant seem to find it. sincerely,

here is a link to the aviator 32 controller:

http://www.americandj.com/pdffiles/AVIATOR-32SYS.pdf

here is a link to the powerpack i have:

http://www.elationlighting.com/pdffiles/PP-DMX20L.pdf


Any guidance on simply linking these together and using the controller to turn on and off the outlets on the powerpack would be helpful. I want to use this to turn on/off dj lights.

you really don't need both of these to turn off and on dj effect lights. You can use one or the other but in my opinion I don't see the need for both of these together.
Sincerely,

ok now that i took a closer look you could use both of these together. im sory for saying otherwise in my previous post. but im not sure how to lnk them together. please feel free to give us a call at our support hotline from 9am-5pm California time. well talk you through hooking them up. sincerely,

It's standard DMX.

Just go DMX cable from the controller to the power pack. Make sure the power pack is set up to use channels the Aviator 32 can use and you should be good to go. Since you're using the PP-DMX20L instead of the DP-DMX20L, just ensure you only go FULL on or FULL OFF and you're good. Since you're using effects lights, you've got the right power pack to go with your fixtures.

Have fun.

Thanks chris! jwillis sorry i couldnt be of more help. sincerely,

Thanks for the responses. After setting up both copilot and the powerpack for dmx mode on ch1, I am able to turn on and off all the fixtures connected to the powerpack by pressing the first latch key. However, I am not able to turn the light fixtures on and off individually. Am I able program the copilot to individually turn off specific outlets on the powerpack?

Thanks again for the help,

James

You've mis-understood how the PP-DMX20L is set up and operates.

The PP-DMX20L behaves the same way as a DP-DMX20L:

You have a pre-programmed mode, which is not what you want right now.
There are 3 DMX modes:
1 channel, in which all 4 channels behave as one large bank
2 channel. This time channels 1 and 2 behave as a single channel, while 3 and 4 behave as a second channel.
4 channel mode: Where each channel responds on its own.

Based on your description, you need to go to 4-channel mode. It sounds like you send your starting channel right, so you're in good shape for starting out. Go to 4 channel mode and you'll be all taken care of.

So, you CAN do what you want to do. That's the good news, it's easy to do. The other good news is that you just need a minor reconfiguration to the PP-DMX20L. Easy to do, just hit the mode button I think.

Have fun. Let us know how it goes.

Thanks a bunch Chris:

I changed the total dmx channel to 4 on the powerpack and I was good to go. I am now able to turn on/off my fixtures with the copilot.

Thanks again,

Elation/American DJ should have you on the payroll!

Well, what I have to say is that you were very specific in your descriptions, as well as thorough enough to trip my brain to hit in the right direction.

I'd like to be on their payroll, but I'm a sound guy. I enjoy doing sound. Just glad I could help.

I'd also like to thank ADJ for their well done manuals. It answered questions that helpd me direct proper answers.