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DMX patch planner

Allocate mixed lighting fixtures across universes without overlapping addresses.

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For lighting technicians: place fixture groups in list order within 512-channel universes; never split a fixture. Enter the actual mode footprint. Address planning only, not cable or power design. Up to 32 groups and 1,000 fixtures.

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How it works

Allocate mixed lighting fixtures across universes without overlapping addresses.

To = From + Channels per fixture − 1 ≤ 512

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About this tool

Allocate mixed lighting fixtures across universes without overlapping addresses.

For lighting technicians: place fixture groups in list order within 512-channel universes; never split a fixture. Enter the actual mode footprint. Address planning only, not cable or power design. Up to 32 groups and 1,000 fixtures.

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How to use it

  1. Enter your values

    Starting universe · Starting address · Fixture

  2. Calculate / generate

    Allocate mixed lighting fixtures across universes without overlapping addresses.

  3. Result

    12 · Fixture

Calculation method

To = From + Channels per fixture − 1 ≤ 512

Example scenario

DMX patch planner

Starting universe
1
Starting address
1
Fixture
RGB · Quantity: 8, Channels per fixture: 3 24 CH · Quantity: 4, Channels per fixture: 24
Result
12 · Fixture

Frequently asked questions

How should I interpret the result?

For lighting technicians: place fixture groups in list order within 512-channel universes; never split a fixture. Enter the actual mode footprint. Address planning only, not cable or power design. Up to 32 groups and 1,000 fixtures.

Where does my data go?

Calculations run on your device. Form inputs are not sent to a server.