Designing a DMX Control System Specifying Successful Projects
1 AIA LU/ HSW Credit Available
Cost: $25.00
10:00am-11:00am
Intermediate/Advanced
SPEAKER
Daniel Weiss, Acuity Brands
DMX lighting fixtures in architecture can provide functional lighting, splashes of color, or be the defining element of the project.
In this presentation we will review the details that need to be gathered in the specification stage including how to plan a DMX network backbone and how to structure a sequence of operation in a way that sets you up for success during commissioning. We will discuss the hardware and software features that will drive the selection of the right control system and to make it an integral part of the building.
Why this topic is of interest
DMX is becoming more prevalent in architectural projects. It is important to have a good plan from the specification stage to be successful during project commissioning. This presentation discusses the emerging trend to integrate better with the building control system(s) rather than treat DMX as a stand-alone system. Why is there never a complete sequence of operations for DMX control systems? Now is the time to try to make that problem go away.
Key Takeaways
- Considerations when planning to use DMX within a larger job
- Structure a sequence of operation in a way that sets you up for success during commissioning
- What to look for in a DMX controller based on the project’s needs
SPEAKER
Daniel Weiss
Director of Product Management and Sales for Pathway Connectivity Solutions® at Acuity Brands
Daniel is responsible for Acuity’s architectural and architainment controls strategy. He is passionate about the intersection of engineering and creativity and uses his background in theatrical lighting design, electrical engineering, and color science to combine those. Throughout his 13 years at Acuity, he has held roles in optical engineering, dynamic lighting, architectural lighting, and various lighting control systems.