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# DMX

> A standard control protocol for lighting, used to set the intensity and colour of lights remotely.

Also known as: DMX512, DMX control. Category: Lighting and optics.

DMX (DMX512) is a standard digital protocol for controlling lighting equipment from one controller. Each light listens on its own address and receives values for intensity and, where supported, colour temperature or effects.

## How PhotoRobot uses it

PhotoRobot uses DMX to control continuous LED lights, so a preset can set lighting automatically for each product category. DMX control is integrated directly into PhotoRobot control units, which PhotoRobot states reduces failure points compared with USB converters on a PC; the PINK system also sets its LED intensity over DMX.

## See on photorobot.com

- [FOMEI LED DMX 300B manual](https://www.photorobot.com/manuals/fomei-led-dmx-300b)
- [Control units: DMX](https://www.photorobot.com/controller)

## Related terms

- [Continuous light](https://www.photorobot.com/glossary/continuous-light): Lighting that stays on constantly, typically LED, so the effect is visible before shooting.
- [Control unit](https://www.photorobot.com/glossary/control-unit): The computer inside or beside every PhotoRobot that drives its motors, triggers cameras and connects it to the network.
- [Preset](https://www.photorobot.com/glossary/preset): Saved PhotoRobot Controls settings for capture and editing, applied automatically to similar products.
- [Strobe](https://www.photorobot.com/glossary/strobe): A studio flash that emits a very short, powerful burst of light, freezing motion.

## Where this term appears on photorobot.com

Mentioned on 33 pages. Most relevant:

- [FOMEI LED DMX 600B Studio Light - PhotoRobot User Guide](https://www.photorobot.com/manuals/fomei-led-dmx-600b): The FOMEI LED DMX 600B - PhotoRobot User Guide aims to support PhotoRobot customers in the operation of their light with PhotoRobot.
- [FOMEI LED DMX 300B Studio Light - PhotoRobot User Guide](https://www.photorobot.com/manuals/fomei-led-dmx-300b): …manual for PhotoRobot customers provides instructions for the operation of the FOMEI LED DMX 300B studio light.
- [FOMEI LED DMX 150B Studio Light - PhotoRobot User Guide](https://www.photorobot.com/manuals/fomei-led-dmx-150b): …user manual provides an overview and instructions for operation of the FOMEI LED DMX 150B studio light with PhotoRobot.
- [FOMEI LED ROLL - PhotoRobot User and Controls Guide](https://www.photorobot.com/manuals/fomei-led-roll): Find documentation on the LED ROLL 62 DMX, LED ROLL 100 DMX, LED ROLL 250 DMX, and LED ROLL RGB 100 DMX.
- [Studio Lighting Overview for PhotoRobot Systems](https://www.photorobot.com/manuals/studio-lighting-overview): Find the choices for continuous, strobe, and DMX-controlled lighting from Broncolor, FOMEI, and Profoto.
- [PhotoRobot Control Units - Technical Documentation](https://www.photorobot.com/controller): …(SLAVE module) N/A YES N/A Digital inputs 4 2 4 Digital outputs 2 Laser out N/A YES DMX N/A YES N/A USB output N/A YES CAN bus (for expansion boards) N/A YES N/A RS485 (on SLAVE modules) N/A YES N/A…
- [Setting up a PhotoRobot Workspace - Support Manual](https://www.photorobot.com/manuals/setting-up-workspace): Light systems compatible with PhotoRobot include two types of lights: strobe lights from FOMEI and Broncolor, or any LED lights with DMX support.
- [PhotoRobot PINK User Guide & Instructions for Operation](https://www.photorobot.com/manuals/photorobot-medical-pink): At the same time, the intensity of all lights is DMX-controlled by the system, allowing for the creation of various presets (if required) that may vary depending on the color of the skin, for example.
- [PhotoRobot PWS](https://www.photorobot.com/pws): …or a recommended next step — even when the fault lies in a Canon body, a firewall, a DMX box or the customer’s local IT.
- [About PhotoRobot - Company History & Documentation](https://www.photorobot.com/manuals/about-photorobot-company-history-documentation): FOMEI: Stobes, LED (2004 - Present) Broncolor Siros: Strobes (2004 - Present) RotoLight: LED (2004 - Present) DMX Standard Compatible Lights: LED (2016 - Present) Profoto D2: Strobes (2016 - Present)…