City Theatrical DMXcat Multi-Function Test Tool Device

The City Theatrical DMXcat Multi-Function Test Tool Device is designed for use by the lighting professional who is involved with the planning, installation, operation, or maintenance of theatrical and studio lighting equipment. DMXcat combines a small, hardware interface with the DMXcat software and its suite of mobile applications to bring Bluetooth wireless DMX/RDM control, plus several other useful functions to the user's iOS/Android smartphone and Amazon Fire.

Compact and lightweight, DMXcat is a battery-powered unit that fits easily in a pocket or tool pouch, or may be worn on a belt. The interface features a built-in LED flashlight, LED Status indicator, and an audible alarm (for locating a misplaced unit).

The built-in rechargeable battery provides up to 20 hours of operation on a full charge. The battery is charged using the included USB to micro-USB cable. Also included is an XLR5M to XLR5M turnaround and a removable belt clip.

• The unit uses Bluetooth LE technology for communication with the smartphone/applications (up to 50’ range). Without being physically connected, the user can move about the workspace and operate the various apps while still using the phone for on-the-job communication.

• The device’s 5-pin XLRF connector/cable assembly allows it to be connected to any point in a DMX data chain to test and or control the various DMX/ RDM slot functions.

• The DMX Controller app offers flexible and feature-rich means for controlling 512 channels of DMX data.
• Two different user interfaces are included. The first emulates a conventional slider-control arrangement such as is found on many, simple manual lighting controllers. Touch and swipe gestures control the various level adjustments. Users can work with and easily switch between screens displaying 8, 64, or 512 (Live View) channels of information.
• For those who prefer a numeric based interface similar to what is found on a full-sized lighting console, command line instructions can be input using familiar keypad and thumbwheel controls. An active 16-channel display provides current channel status.
• With either interface, users can adjust/work with individual or ranges of channels, record and play presets, customize names, and display levels as %, decimal, or hex values.

• The Fixture Controller app has been designed to serve as a setup and test tool for the vast selection of lighting fixtures in use today.
• Using an extensive built-in database of manufacturers, fixtures, and operational profiles, users can easily select and assign the fixture’s attributes and starting address, and a control interface specific to the fixture is displayed for testing its features.
• The various fixtures/personalities may be saved as “favorites” for future reference.
• This app also offers a Multi Fixture feature, with which users can group and control multiple lighting fixtures at once to save time and improve workflows.

• Connect the DMXcat to a point in a DMX data chain and view DMX information and levels.
• Parameters of the controller’s transmitted DMX signals may be adjusted and parameters of received DMX signals may be analyzed including: Break Time, Mark After Break, Inter-slot, Mark Before Break, Number Of Slots, and Refresh Rates.
• A Flicker-Finder function is included for identifying intermittent problems within the data network.
• The View Level function shows real-time DMX levels sent from a console.

The RDM Controller is an application designed to control RDM-enabled fixtures.

• Control & monitoring of RDM devices.
• Full discovery: detects and generates a list of all RDM devices.
• Detects all sub devices for a selected device.
• Shows all supported parameters.
• Shows descriptions for all PIDs.
• GET and SET for all PIDs (even user-defined).
• Monitors fixtures for any sensors with easy-to-view info.
• When connected to an RDM-enabled fixture, DMXcat identifies the fixture’s address and attributes, and loads its control interface automatically.

• The DIP Switch Calculator app is an indispensable tool used in the conversion of numeric values to their binary equivalents.
• Used when configuring DIP switches for setting DMX channels and other fixture parameters, users simply enter a three-digit numeric value and its corresponding DIP setting is displayed.
• Both the numbering order and reading direction can be reversed to match the switch orientation as needed.

• This app is shown only when connected to Multiverse Transmitter for wireless DMX/RDM.

• Useful for studio work, this app offers basic reflected light measurements to help in light-level adjustment for film and video production. Light levels are displayed in LUX.

• Identify potential communication problems before they happen.
• The RF Spectrum Analyzer enables the user to visualize existing Wi-Fi networks operating within a venue.
• Each wireless network is labeled and shown graphically within an overall schematic representation of the 2.4GHz RF channel spectrum.
• Armed with this information, wireless DMX operation can be optimized by adjusting the type of transmission (hopping patterns) and/or locating the control network in uncrowded or unused areas of the RF Spectrum.