LED fixtures might have different operation modes sometimes also called “scenario”.
See example Skypanel DMX map

Don´t be scared. Here we explain the “modes” of LED fixtures.

The reason why manufacturers provide different operation modes

Every mode provides certain fixture features. Each channel stands for a single function of an LED fixture.
E.g. first DMX channel for dim control, second channel for color temperature, third channel for green/magenta correction, … in the DMX-512 network.

The pattern of used DMX channels is termed “DMX Map”.

If you need to add a “virtual” gel you need at least one more channel for gel selection > good for fire effects.

For RGB(W) control it´s completely different, perfect for TV effects. You need to have one channel for each color red, green and blue.
Thus the set-up differs depending on the type of effect you would like to create.

Each lamp mode has a different DMX map, two examples are shown below.

Depending on the desired lighting effect the suitable lamp mode needs to be selected. The LFX Master DMX has a device library for Arri, Kinoflo and some others – all the preprogrammed DMX channels are set-up with just one click.

The LFX Master DMX builder not only helps you to choose the perfect mode for your selected lighting effect, the device preset replaces the DMX numbers with the values shown in table column “Function”!

DMX map Skypanel-C, GEL (Mode 16, 8 bit)

With just one click all DMX channels/functions shown below are set-up in the LFX Master DMX.
Device preset name: Skypanel > GEL

DMX channel	Value	Function
001	0-255	Master intensity 0% > 100%
002	0-128 129-255	Gel 1, CCT Selection 3200 K 5600K
003	0-128 129-170 171-255	Gel 1, Color matching Best color Brightest No color gel
004	0-128 129-255	Gel 1 brand Rosco Lee Fillters
005	0-50 51-101 102-152 153-203 204-255	Gel 1, category Category 1: Rosco: Color Correction LEE: Color Correction Category 2: Rosco: CalColor LEE: Color Filters Category 3: Rosco: Storaro Selection LEE: 600 Series Category 4: Rosco: Cinelux LEE: Cosmetic Filters Category 5: LEE: 700 Series
006	0-255	Gel 1 LFX Master DMX: gels are shown by name
007	0-255	Xfade to Gel Gel 1 > gel 2
008	0-128 129-255	Gel 2, CCT Selection 3200 K 5600K
009	0-128 129-170 171-255	Gel 2, Color matching Best color Brightest No color gel
010	0-128 129-255	Gel 2 brand Rosco Lee Fillters
011	0-50 51-101 102-152 153-203 204-255	Gel 2 category Category 1: Rosco: Color Correction LEE: Color Correction Category 2: Rosco: CalColor LEE: Color Filters Category 3: Rosco: Storaro Selection LEE: 600 Series Category 4: Rosco: Cinelux LEE: Cosmetic Filters Category 5: LEE: 700 Series
012	0-255	Gel 2 LFX Master DMX: gels are shown by name
013	0-9 10-60 61-120 121-180 181-250 251-255	Fan no function low variable high max. speed off
014	0-255	Preset
015-017		Reserved