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Product Type LED Work Light
Model XMT-120A
Brand Swisson
Light Source LED
Power Source AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz
Power Consumption 20W
Luminous Flux 1800 lumens
Color Temperature 4000K (Cool White)
Dimensions (L x W x H) 25 x 15 x 10 cm
Weight 0.9 kg
IP Rating IP20 (Indoor use only)
Mounting Type Tabletop / Clamp
Adjustable Head Yes, 180° tilt
Dimmable No
Certifications CE, RoHS
Cleaning Wipe with a dry cloth; do not use abrasive cleaners
Safety Features Overheating protection, stable base
Spare Parts Availability LED module and power cord available
Repairability Replaceable LED module

Frequently Asked Questions - XMT-120A Swisson

How do I clean the Swisson XMT-120A light?
Unplug the light and wipe it with a dry, soft cloth. Avoid using water or chemical cleaners to prevent damage.
Can I use the XMT-120A outdoors?
No, this model is rated IP20 and is designed for indoor use only. Exposure to moisture may cause electrical hazards.
What is the color temperature of the light?
The Swisson XMT-120A emits a cool white light at 4000K, suitable for task lighting.
Is the light dimmable?
No, the XMT-120A does not support dimming. It operates at full brightness only.
What power source does it require?
It operates on standard household AC power: 100-240V, 50/60Hz. Use the included power cord.
How do I replace the LED module?
The LED module is replaceable. Unplug the light, open the housing, disconnect the old module, and install a new one. Consult the manual for detailed instructions.
Does the light have overheat protection?
Yes, the XMT-120A includes overheating protection that automatically shuts off the light if internal temperature exceeds safe limits.
Can I mount the light on a wall?
No, the XMT-120A is designed for tabletop or clamp mounting. It is not wall-mountable.
What is the included warranty?
Swisson offers a 2-year limited warranty against manufacturing defects. Retain your proof of purchase.
What is the luminous flux of this light?
The XMT-120A produces 1800 lumens, providing bright illumination for workshops or desks.

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USER MANUAL XMT-120A Swisson

3 Typical Application....4

4 Unpacking....4

5 Overview....5

6 Battery....6

7 USB Port....6

8 Backlight....6

9 Choose Operating Modes....6

10 RECEIVE DMX....7

11 Receiver Options....8

11.1 STORE SCENE....8

11.3 DISPLAY MODE....8

11.4 ADDRESSES....9

12 SEND DMX....9

12.1 Set Level of all Channels....9

12.2 Set Level of Group of Channels (LED)....10

13 Send Options....10

13.1 CLEAR ALL CHANNELS....10

13.2 STORE SCENE....10

13.3 LOAD SCENE....12

13.4 SHOW LEVEL AS....12

13.5 EDIT MODE....12

13.6 REFRESH RATE....13

14 CABLE TESTER....13

15 CHANNEL TRACER....13

16 TIMINGS....15

17 SEQUENCE....15

17.1 EDIT SEQUENCE....16

17.2 PLAY SEQUENCE....16

17.3 DELETE SEQUENCE....16

18 FIXTURES....16

18.1 PATCH FIXTURES....16

18.2 EDIT FIXTURES....17

19 Connect to PC....18

20 OPTIONS....18

20.1 ENTER NAME....18

20.2 LOAD DEFAULT OPTIONS....18

20.3 SHOW BINARY ADDRESS....18

20.4 Show Min and Max Values....19

20.5 CONTRAST....19

20.6 POWER SETTINGS....19

20.7 FIRMWARE UPDATE....20

21 RDM Controller (XMT-350 Only)....20

21.1 RDM Discovery....20

21.2 RDM Main Screen....20

21.3 RDM Device Details....21

21.4 RDM Patch DMX Addresses....21

21.5 RDM Options....22

22 Additional Technical Information....23

22.1 Block Diagram XMT Interfaces....23

22.2 Ground Topologies....23 23 Safety Information....24 24 Technical Data....24

1 Introduction

The XMT-120A and XMT-350 are the new generation of powerful DMX-512 measurement and test equipment for architecture, entertainment, film and TV lighting and installations using DMX512. The versatile functions of the XMT-120A simplify the debugging of lighting and installations, or any application where DMX is used to control lighting. The unit can monitor DMX-512 signals as well as analyze and display them. The device can also generate DMX-512 signal and supports the control of more complex DMX-512 fixtures such as moving lights. The testing of RGB LED lighting with many channels is easy to do with the XMT-120A or with the XMT-350. With additional features such as cable tester, timing analysis, sequence editor, channel "tracer", dip-switch display and Min / Max display this device is ideal for troubleshooting and resolving DMX-512 signal challenges and yet remains very simple to operate. The XMT can be connected via USB to a PC. The Windows software allows managing the fixture library for intelligent devices and updating the device's firmware.

2 Applications

•Concert Lighting •Live Events •Multimedia Shows •Theater

•TV Sets - Theme Parks •Architectural Lighting •Installation

3 Typical Application

Swisson XMT-120A - Typical Application - 1

graph LR A["Device Interface"] --> B["Digital Display Panel"]

Illustration of a handheld electronic device connected to a cable, showing input and output arrows (no text or symbols)

4 Unpacking

XMT-120A: The following items are included: •The device •This user manual XMT-120A-SET: The following items are included: •The device •Nylon case •1 adapter XLR 3-pin to XLR 5-pin •1 adapter XLR 5-pin to XLR 3-pin •This user manual

XMT-350: The following items are included:

•The device •This user manual XMT-350-SET: The following items are included: •The device •Nylon case •1 adapter XLR 3-pin to XLR 5-pin •1 adapter XLR 5-pin to XLR 3-pin •This user manual

5 Overview

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Swisson XMT-120A - Overview - 1

BACKLIGHT

With this button the backlight can be switched on or off

2

Swisson XMT-120A - BACKLIGHT - 1

POWER

With this button the device can be switched on or off

3

Swisson XMT-120A - POWER - 1

OK [OK]

Choose a menu point with this button Enter special settings Enter the special settings menu

4

Swisson XMT-120A - OK [OK] - 1

Cancel [CANCEL]

Escape from a menu point with this button

Toggle

Toggle values in send mode

5

Swisson XMT-120A - Toggle - 1

CHANNEL + [RIGHT]

Increase the DMX channel (address) NAVIGATE

Use to navigate to the right in the user menu

6

Swisson XMT-120A - CHANNEL + [RIGHT] - 1

CHANNEL - [LEFT]

Decrease the DMX channel (address) NAVIGATE

Use to navigate to the left in the user menu

7

Swisson XMT-120A - CHANNEL - [LEFT] - 1

VALUE + [UP]

Increase DMX value

Use to navigate up in the user menu

8

Swisson XMT-120A - NAVIGATE - 1

VALUE - [DOWN]

Decrease DMX value

Use to navigate down in the user menu

9

Swisson XMT-120A - NAVIGATE - 1

CHANNEL to 0%

Set the DMX value to 0% (Fast Access Button)

10

Swisson XMT-120A - CHANNEL to 0% - 1

CHANNEL to 50%

Set the DMX value to 50% (Fast Access Button)

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Swisson XMT-120A - CHANNEL to 50% - 1

CHANNEL at 100%

Set the DMX value at 100% (Fast Access Button)

Labeled diagram of a device with numbered components and function buttons

12

Swisson XMT-120A - CHANNEL at 100% - 2

MODE

The operating mode can be selected by pressing the mode button

13

DISPLAY

LCD display with LED backlight

14

MICRO-USB SOCKET

Micro-USB socket for power-supply, PC connection and firmware-update

15

DMX IN

Connector to receive DMX

16

DMX OUT

Connector to send DMX

17

BATTERY

Battery compartment for 9V block battery

6 Battery

The XMT uses a 9 volt alkaline battery.

Line drawing of a rectangular electronic device with control panel and indicator lights (no text or symbols)

Lift to open the battery compartment.

Technical line drawing of a mechanical component with no visible text or symbols

Pull to remove the battery compartment.

Check battery pole positions. Push the battery on the spring down into the compartment.Swisson XMT-120A - Battery - 3

Technical line drawing of a mechanical component with no visible text or symbols

Push the battery compartment to the touch.

If power is supplied to the XMT via the USB port, the battery is disconnected. As soon as the USB power supply is removed, the XMT will automatically switch to battery operation. It's also possible to use a rechargeable 9 volt battery.

The battery is not charged by the XMT.

The battery status of the XMT is displayed graphically in the upper right corner of the display. When USB power is available, the battery symbol disappears and is replaced with a power connection symbol.

USB powered Battery poweredSwisson XMT-120A - The battery is not charged by the XMT. - 1

Swisson XMT-120A - The battery is not charged by the XMT. - 2

In order to increase the battery life time, the XMT will by default automatically turn off after not being used for a few minutes. Please refer to the Power Settings chapter on how to change this behavior.

7 USB Port

The USB port is used to power the XMT and to connect it to a PC. Any 5V USB adapter, which is capable to supply 150mA can be used to power the XMT as well. The USB socket type is: Micro-USB B. The USB cable is not supplied with the XMT.

Simple line drawing of a power plug connected to a digital display unit (no text or symbols)

USB Adapter

Line drawing of a laptop connected to a digital device (no text or symbols present)

8 Backlight

Swisson XMT-120A - Backlight - 1

Press the [Backlight] button to turn the backlight on and off.

The backlight consumes a significant amount of energy. Excessive use of the backlight may drastically reduce battery life.

9 Choose Operating Modes

When the [MODE] button is pressed while the device is in one of the basic operation modes, a menu will appear on the display.

RECEIVE DMX Mode: to receive and display DMX values.

SEND DMX Mode: to edit levels and send DMX.

RDM CONTROLLER Mode: to operate RDM (available only on the XMT-350).

CABLE TESTER: cable test mode.

CHANNEL TRACER Mode: to receive a DMX channel and trace the level frame by frame.

TIMINGS Mode: to analyze DMX timings.

SEQUENCE: sequence editor and player.

FIXTURE: configure fixtures and patch them.

OPTIONS: options of the XMT.

CONNECT TO PC Mode: to connect the XMT to the PC software.

On the XMT-120A:

Select the desired mode by using the navigation buttons [CH+] and [CH-].

Press [OK] to confirm the selection or [CANCEL] to return to the previous mode.

On the XMT-350:

Select the desired mode by using the navigation buttons [CH+], [CH-], [+], and [-].

Press [OK] to confirm the selection.

10 RECEIVE DMX

Press the [MODE] button and choose RECEIVE DMX. Now, press the [OK] button to enter the receive mode.

Diagram showing a control panel connected to a digital display unit with labeled buttons and ports

RECEIVE DMX ADDRESS 512 LEVEL 100%

Connect a DMX source to the XMT's DMX in port.

If a DMX signal is received without any errors, the data of the DMX signal will be displayed.

Choose the DMX address with [CH+] and [CH-] buttons. The corresponding level will be shown in real time.

RECEIVE DMX ADDRESS 512 100% LEVEL

If the DMX signal is good enough to be decoded, but some errors are detected, the received data will be displayed while an error sign will appear.

RECEIVE DMX ADDRESS 512 LEVEL ! BAD SIGNAL %

If the incoming DMX signal can't be decoded by the XMT, BAD SIGNAL will be shown instead of the value.

RECEIVE DMX ADDRESS 512 LEVEL NO SIGNAL

If no signal is detected, NO SIGNAL will be shown instead of the value.

RECEIVE DMX ADDRESS 512 LEVEL -- %

If a DMX signal is received, but the selected channel is not available, "--" will be shown instead of the value.

Note: DMX-512 can transmit up to 512 channels but it's possible that a controller sends less than 512 channels.

In receive mode, the received signal will be amplified and sent to the DMX out port. This allows you to connect the XMT in the middle of the DMX line and the signal will be terminated at the DMX in port of the XMT.

graph LR A["Control Panel"] --> B["Module 1"] A --> C["Module 2"] A --> D["Module 3"] A --> E["Module 4"] A --> F["Module 5"]

11 Receiver Options

When the XMT is in receive mode, press the [OK] button to enter the special settings menu.

STORE SCENE Create a snapshot of the incoming DMX data and store the values to a scene.

SHOW LEVEL AS Choose whether the level is displayed in percents, decimal or hexadecimal.

DISPLAY MODE Select one of the following view types: Normal view, Table view or Graphical view.

ADDRESSES Navigate through all channels or only through channels receiving a non-zero DMX value.

11.1 STORE SCENE

In receive DMX mode:

- Press [OK] to access receiver options.

- Press [OK] again to access the list of scenes.

- Choose a scene with [UP] and [DOWN] buttons.

- Press [OK] to confirm.

- Press [CANCEL] twice to exit the receiver options.

There are 32 scenes which are accessible from the receive DMX mode, as well as from the send DMX mode. Storing the received signal to a scene overwrites all 512 channels of that scene with the currently received values. The scenes can be combined to a sequence by using the sequence editor. See chapter SEQUENCE.

11.2 SHOW LEVEL AS

In receive DMX mode:

- Press [OK] to access the receiver options.

- Choose the SHOW LEVEL AS item with [UP] or [DOWN] buttons.

- Press [OK] to change the level display format.

- Press [Cancel] to exit the receiver options.

The levels can be displayed in percent, decimal or hexadecimal.

In the Table view, the levels are always displayed in percents and 100% is shown as "FL".

11.3 DISPLAY MODE

In receive DMX mode:

- Press [OK] to access the receiver options.

- Choose the DISPLAY MODE item using the [UP] and [DOWN] buttons.

- Press [OK] to change the display mode.

- Press [Cancel] to exit the receiver options.

RECEIVE DMX ADDRESS 512 LEVEL 100%

Display Mode: Normal

RECEIVE DMX 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 300 34 34 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 310 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 320 00 11 FF 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 330 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 340 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 350 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00

Display Mode: Table

RECEIVE DMX ADDRESS 200 LEVEL 34% 0 100 200 300 400 500

Display Mode: Graph

11.4 ADDRESSES

In receive DMX mode:

  • Press [OK] to access the receiver options.
  • Choose the ADDRESSES item with the [UP] and the [DOWN] buttons.
  • Press [OK] to change the address access mode.
  • Press [Cancel] to exit the receiver options.

ADDRESSES = ALL

ADDRESS 12 3 45 6 7 89 1011 1213 1415 16
25 36 5 58 0 0 0 080 7812 00 77LEVELL 0 1

Swisson XMT-120A - ADDRESSES - 1

ADDRESSES = OPEN

ADDRESS 12 3 45 6 7 89 1011 1213 1415 16
25 36 558 0 00 080 7812 00 77LEVELL 0 1

Swisson XMT-120A - ADDRESSES - 2

When ADDRESSES is set to ALL you can iterate through all channels using the [CH+] and the [CH-] buttons. When ADDRESSES is set to OPEN, pressing the [CH+] button will cause the XMT to jump to the next higher address receiving a non-zero DMX value. Similarly, pressing the [CH-] button will cause the XMT to jump straight to the next lower address receiving a non-zero value.

Note: This option only applies to the Normal display mode.

12 SEND DMX

Press the [MODE] button and choose SEND DMX. Now, press the [OK] button to enter the send mode.

Diagram showing a digital payment terminal connected to two identical microphones, likely representing a smart meter or sensor.

Connect your DMX fixtures to the DMX out port of the XMT.

SEND DMX ADDRESS LEVEL 512 100%

Use [CH+] and [CH-] buttons to select the address.

Use [+] and [-] buttons to set the level for the current channel.

Use [0%], [50%] and [100%] to set level to 0, 50% and 100%.

12.1 Set Level of all Channels

SEND DMX GROUP LEVEL 100% ALL CHANNELS HOLD UP

Use [CH-] button to select address 1.

Use [CH-] button again to access the group of all channels.

Use the [+] , [-] , [0%] , [50%] and the [100%] button to set the level of all channels.

12.2 Set Level of Group of Channels (LED)

SEND DMX GROUP EVERY 3RD ←2 LEVEL 100%

Use [CH+] and [CH-] buttons to select a group of channels. All groups are located below the channel 1.

Use the [+] , [-] , [0%] , [50%] and the [100%] buttons to set the level of a group of channels.

The available groups are shown below.

3RD R G B R G B R G B R G B R G B

4TH D R G B D R G B D R G B D R G B

3RD +1 R G B R G B R G B R G B R G B

4TH +1 D R G B D R G B D R G B D R G B

3RD +2 R G B R G B R G B R G B R G B

4TH +2 D R G B D R G B D R G B D R G B

4TH +2 D R G B D R G B D R G B D R G B

13 Send Options

When the XMT is in send mode, press the [OK] button to enter the special settings menu.

CLEAR ALL CHANNELS Set all channels to zero.

STORE SCENE Store the edited values to a scene.

LOAD SCENE Load a scene.

SHOW LEVEL AS Choose whether the level is displayed in percents, decimal or hexadecimal.

EDIT MODE Choose edit mode. Normal or direct.

REFRESH RATE Set the DMX refresh rate for the DMX transmitter.

13.1 CLEAR ALL CHANNELS

In send DMX Mode:

- Press [OK] to access the send options.

- Choose CLEAR ALL CHANNELS with the [UP] and the [DOWN] button.

- Press [OK] to confirm.

- Press [CANCEL] to exit the send options.

Because the CLEAR ALL CHANNELS item is at the top of the send options menu, pressing the [OK] button twice will clear all channels.

13.2 STORE SCENE

In send DMX mode:

- Press [OK] to access the send options.

- Choose STORE SCENE with the [UP] and the [DOWN] button.

- Press [OK] to access the list of scenes.

- Choose a scene with [UP] and [DOWN] buttons.

- Press [OK] to confirm.

- Press [CANCEL] twice to exit the send options.

Note: The scenes in receive DMX mode and in send DMX mode are shared. All 512 channels are stored into a scene. Storing to a scene overwrites the scene's previous content. The scenes can be combined to a sequence by using the sequence editor. See chapter SEQUENCE.

13.3 LOAD SCENE

In send DMX mode:

- Press [OK] to access the send options.

- Choose LOAD SCENE with [UP] and [DOWN] buttons.

- Press [OK] to access the list of scenes.

- Choose the scene with [UP] and [DOWN] buttons.

- Press [OK] to confirm.

- Press [CANCEL] twice to exit the send options.

All 512 channels of the scene are loaded.

13.4 SHOW LEVEL AS

In send DMX mode:

- Press [OK] to access the send options.

- Choose the SHOW LEVEL AS item with the [UP] or with the [DOWN] button.

- Press [OK] to change the level display format.

- Press [Cancel] to exit the send options.

The levels can be displayed in percents, in decimal or in hexadecimal.

13.5 EDIT MODE

In send DMX mode:

- Press [OK] to access the send options.

- Choose the EDIT MODE item with the [UP] / [DOWN] buttons.

- Press [OK] to change the edit mode. The edit mode can be NORMAL or DIRECT.

- Press [Cancel] to exit the send options.

Note: The edit mode setting does not affect groups of channels.

Normal Mode

In normal mode, the level of the current channel may be edited using the keypad. The adjusted level stays stored when the current channel is changed using the [CH+] and [CH-] keys.

Direct Mode

When changing the address in direct mode, the level of the previous address is cleared and the currently set level is assigned to the new address automatically.

To keep the level of an address when changing the current channel, it's possible to store its level using the [CANCEL] key. When the level of the current channel has been stored to a value that will stay when changing to another channel, "STORED" will be shown on the display.

DIRECT MODEgraph TD A["NORMAL MODE"] --> B["Ch+"] B --> C["+"] C --> D["CH+"] D --> E["+"] E --> F["CH+"] F --> G["+"]

SEND DMX ADDRESS 512 LEVEL 100% STORED

graph TD A["+"] --> B["CH+"] B --> C["CH+"] C --> D["(toggle)"] D --> E["CH+"] E --> F["CH+"] F --> G["CH+"] G --> H["S"] style A fill:#fff,stroke:#000 style B fill:#fff,stroke:#000 style C fill:#fff,stroke:#000 style D fill:#fff,stroke:#000 style E fill:#fff,stroke:#000 style F fill:#fff,stroke:#00…

13.6 REFRESH RATE

In send DMX mode:

- Press [OK] to access the send options.

- Choose the REFRESH RATE item with the [UP]/[DOWN] buttons.

- Press [OK] to change the refresh rate.

- Press [Cancel] to exit the send options.

Available refresh rates are: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 44 Hz (frames/sec).

14 CABLE TESTER

Press the [MODE] button and choose CABLE TESTER. Now, press the [OK] button to enter the cable tester mode.

Illustration of a handheld electronic device connected to a control panel (no text or symbols visible)

Connect the cable to test to the DMX in and to the DMX out port. The XMT scans all pin connections automatically.

CABLE TESTER OUT 1 2 3 4 5 IN 1 2 3 4 5

CABLE TESTER OUT IN 1 2 3 4 5 Y-1 Y-2 Y-3 Y-4 Y-5

CABLE TESTER OUT 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 IN YY 1 YY 2 YY 3 YY 4 YY 5

If the connection between a pair of pins is OK, it's indicated by a straight line connecting the pins.

Pin 2 is connected to pin 3. This is usually an error with DMX cables.

Pin 2 is shorted with pin 3. This is usually an error with DMX cables.

Pin 2 is not connected (broken circuit).

This is usually an error with DMX cables.

The speed of the scanning can be modified with the [0%], [50%], [100%] buttons.

15 CHANNEL TRACER

Press the [MODE] button and choose CHANNEL TRACER. Now, press the [OK] button to enter the channel tracer mode.

Diagram showing two electronic devices: one with a control panel and function buttons, and another with a payment terminal interface.

Connect a DMX source to the XMT's DMX in port.

CHANNEL TRACER CH 002

The level of one channel is traced. The address of the current channel is displayed on the bottom left of the screen.

Use [CH+] and [CH-] buttons to change that address.

Use the [Cancel] button to stop and resume the tracing.

When stopped, a small cursor appears. The position of the cursor is displayed on the bottom right of the screen. The first value shows the DMX level and the second value shows the time at which this channel was received relative to the time at which the tracing was stopped.

Use [CH+] and [CH-] buttons to move the cursor.

Use [0], [50%] and [100%] buttons to zoom in and out.

Scroll up and down with [+] and [-] when zoomed in.

| CH 002 | Value | | ------ | ----- | | 1287-2.65 | 1.0 |

16 TIMINGS

Press the [MODE] button and choose TIMINGS. Now, press the [OK] button to enter the timings mode.

Diagram showing two electronic devices connected by a signal interface, one displaying control panels and the other displaying a display.

Connect a DMX source to the XMT's DMX in port.

TIMINGS DMX IN
DMX SIGNALOR
REFRESH RATE32 Hz
BREAK LENGTH192 US
MARK AFTER BREAK16 US
CHANNEL RECEIVED512

The XMT shows basic DMX-512 timings.

DMX SIGNAL

Shows if a DMX signal is OK or faulty.

REFRESH RATE

Shows the numbers of frames received per second.

BREAK LENGTH

Shows the length of the break in microseconds.

MARK AFTER BREAK

Shows the mark after break time in microseconds.

CHANNELS RECEIVED

Shows the number of channels received.

graph LR A["CHANNEL 511"] --> B["BREAK"] C["CHANNEL 512"] --> B B --> D["MARK AFTER BREAK"] D --> E["STARTCODE"] E --> F["CHANNEL 1"] E --> G["CHANNEL 2"] E --> H["CHANNEL 3"] E --> I["CHANNEL 4"]

BREAK LENGTH MAB LENGTH

USITT DMX-512/1986
USITT DMX-512/1990
ANSI E1.11-2004
≥88us≥4 us
≥88us≥8 us
≥92us≥12us

Refresh Rates (indicative only)

<1 frames per second notcompliant to standard
1-10 frames per second very slow, compliant to standard but may cause problems with some equipment.
10-25 frames per second slow
25-44 frames per second typical for most equipment
44 frames per second maximum speed when sending all 512 channel.
>44 frames per second only possible when sending less than 512 channel. Compliant to standard but may cause problems with some equipment.

Refer to ANSI E1.11 for more detailed information on DMX-512 timings. The accuracy of the XMT's timing measurement is approximately 1.5 microseconds.

17 SEQUENCE

Press the [MODE] button and choose SEQUENCE. Now, press the [OK] button to enter the sequence menu.

The sequence menu has three items.

EDIT SEQUENCE Create and edit the sequence.

PLAY SEQUENCE Play and stop the sequence, edit speed and fade time.

DELETE SEQUENCE Delete the sequence.

17.1 EDIT SEQUENCE

- Choose the EDIT SEQUENCE item with [UP]/[DOWN] buttons.

- Press [OK] to enter the sequence editor.

The sequence can be created with up to 100 steps using 32 scenes. The scenes can be recorded in receive and send mode.

Choose a step with the [CH+] and [CH-] buttons.

For each step, choose a scene with the [+] and [-] buttons.

Set the end of the sequence by choosing scene 0 (will be displayed as "end").

EDIT SEQUENCE STEP 001 SCENE 001

Step 1 Scene 1 Step 2 Scene 2 Step 3 Scene 15 Step 4 Scene 16 Step 5 Scene 16 Step 6 Scene 8 Step 7 Scene 9 Step 8 END

17.2 PLAY SEQUENCE

- Choose the PLAY SEQUENCE item with [UP]/[DOWN] buttons.

- Press [OK] to enter the replay mode.

PLAY SEQUENCE ACTUAL STEP: 23 PLAY ▲▼ SPEED 100 FADE + 0 FADE - ✓ PLAY STOP ✗ EXIT

  • Use the [OK] button to play and stop the sequence.
  • Use the [+] button to increase and the [-] button to decrease the replay speed.
  • Use [0] and [100%] to increase/decrease the fade time.

graph LR A["Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7"] --> B["←"] B --> C["←"] C --> D["→"]

Speed Fade Time

17.3 DELETE SEQUENCE

  • Choose the DELETE SEQUENCE item with [UP] / [DOWN] buttons and press [OK].
  • Press [OK] again to confirm.

18 FIXTURES

Press the [MODE] button and choose FIXTURES. Now, press the [OK] button to enter the fixtures menu.

The fixtures menu has three items.

PATCH FIXTURES Patch fixtures to DMX addresses.

CLEAR PATCH: Clears the entire patch.

EDIT FIXTURES: Edit fixture definitions.

18.1 PATCH FIXTURES

  • Choose the PATCH FIXTURES item using the [UP] / [DOWN] buttons.
  • Press [OK] to enter the fixture patch editor. A list containing the defined fixture types appears.
  • Select a fixture type with the [+] and [-] buttons, and press [OK].

PATCH FIXTURE ID: 23 FIXTURE : ROBE SPOT STSAT ADDRESS: 123 SELECT ADDRESS ✓ PATCH X EXIT

ID: The fixture ID. It will be incremented automatically.

FIXTURE: Name of the fixture type.

ADDRESS: The patch address for the fixture.

The XMT proposes the next free DMX address as the patch address. This address can be changed with the [CH+] and [CH-] buttons.

Press [OK] to patch the device.

RECEIVE DMX ADDRESS LEVEL 022 100% 25 MARTIN MAC 101 TILT FINE If a fixture is patched, the information about the c Parameter Description Fixture Name Fixture ID

If a fixture is patched, the receive DMX mode and the send DMX mode will show information about the current channel on the bottom of the screen.

18.2 EDIT FIXTURES

The fixture types can be created and modified on the XMT itself or more conveniently with the XMT Fixture Library Editor on a computer.

  • Choose the EDIT FIXTURES item with [UP] or [DOWN] button.
  • Press [OK] to enter the fixture type editor. The entire patch will be cleared.
  • Press [OK] to confirm.
  • Use [+] and [-] buttons to edit a fixture or CREATE NEW FIXTURE to create a new one.

NAME Name of the fixture.

NUMBER OF CH Number of DMX channels used by this fixture.

CHANNEL DEF Definition of the channel description.

DELETE FIXTURE Delete the fixture definition.

Name

  • Use [+] and [-] buttons to select NAME.
  • Select the cursor position by pressing [CH +] or [CH-] and change the character at the cursor position with [+] and [-].
  • Pressing [0] will set the character to a blank space.
  • When done press [OK] and the name will be saved. Press [CANCEL] keep the old name.

Number of channels

  • Use [+] and [-] buttons to select NUMBER OF CHANNELS.
  • Use [+] and [-] to set the number of channels for the fixture

Channel definition

  • Use the [+] and [-] buttons to select CHANNEL DEF. A list with all channels of the fixture appears.
  • Use the [+] and [-] buttons to select the channel.
  • Press [OK] to edit the channel description.
  • Select the cursor position by pressing [CH+] or [CH-] and change the character at the cursor position with [+] and [-].
  • Pressing [0] will set the character to a blank space.
  • When done press [OK] and the name will be saved. Press [CANCEL] to keep the old name.

19 Connect to PC

The XMT PC Software can be downloaded from the Swisson website. www.swisson.com

• Install the XMT PC Software before connecting the XMT to the PC.

- Connect the XMT to the PC with a USB cable.

- Press the [MODE] button and choose PC Connection. Press now the [OK] button to enter the PC connection mode.

Line drawing of a laptop connected to a digital display unit (no text or symbols)

PC XMT-120A / XMT-350

20 OPTIONS

Press the [MODE] button and choose OPTIONS. Now, press the [OK] button to enter the options menu.

The options menu has the following items.

ENTER NAME: Personalize your XMT.

LOAD DEFAULT OPTIONS: Load the factory defaults.

SHOW BINARY ADDRESS: Show a binary representation of the address in DMX receive mode and DMX send mode.

SHOW MIN MAX: Show minimum and maximum values in DMX receive mode.

CONTRAST: Contrast setting for the LCD display.

POWER SETTINGS: Configure power settings of the XMT.

FIRMWARE UPDATE: Mode to perform firmware update of the XMT.

20.1 ENTER NAME

Choose the ENTER NAME item with the [UP] or [DOWN] button.

Press [OK] to enter the name dialog.

Select the cursor position by pressing [CH+] or [CH-] and change the character at the cursor position using [+] and [-].

Pressing [0] will set the character to a blank space.

When done, press [OK] and the name will be saved. Press [CANCEL] to keep the old name.

Swisson XMT-120A - ENTER NAME - 1

The name is displayed on the boot screen every time the XMT is turned on.

20.2 LOAD DEFAULT OPTIONS

- Choose the LOAD DEFAULT OPTIONS item with [UP]/[DOWN] buttons.

- Press [OK] to load the factory defaults.

20.3 SHOW BINARY ADDRESS

- Choose the SHOW BINARY ADDRESS item with [UP] or [DOWN] buttons.

- Press [OK] to select between NO, YES 0 and YES 1.

NO: Binary address display is disabled.

YES 0: Binary address display is enabled. Address is displayed as 0-based binary.

Address 1 to 512 are mapped to the range of 0 to 511 for binary display. This is useful for 9-bit dip switches on DMX fixtures.

YES 1: Binary address display is enabled. The range of the binary addresses is 1 to 512.

ADDRESS 512 100% Binary Addr

If enabled, the binary representation of the address is displayed below the address in receive DMX mode and in send DMX mode.

20.4 SHOW MIN AND MAX VALUES

  • Choose the SHOW MIN-MAX item with [UP] or [DOWN] buttons.
  • Press [OK] to toggle between YES and NO.

RECEIVE DMX ADDRESS 512 LEVEL 100% 11111111 68-1# Min Level Max Level

If enabled, the min and max values of a level are displayed below the level in receive DMX mode.

20.5 CONTRAST

  • Choose the CONTRAST item with the [UP]/[DOWN] buttons.
  • Press [OK] to enter the contrast editor.
  • Use the [+] and [-] buttons to modify the contrast.

20.6 POWER SETTINGS

  • Choose the POWER SETTINGS item using the [UP]/[DOWN] buttons.
  • Press [OK] to enter the power settings menu.

The power settings menu has three items:

BACKLIGHT BRIGHTNESS: Set the brightness of the backlight.

BACKLIGHT DURATION: Set the duration of the backlight.

TURN OFF IF IDLE: Automatic turn-off time for the XMT when battery operated.

  • Choose the BACKLIGHT BRIGHTNESS item with the [UP] or [DOWN] buttons.
  • Press [OK] to change the backlight brightness from 10% to 100% in steps of 10%.

BACKLIGHT DURATION

  • Choose the BACKLIGHT DURATION item with the [UP] or [DOWN] buttons.
  • Press [OK] to change the backlight duration from 10 seconds to 2 minutes.

The LED backlight of the LCD screen uses a lot of energy. Try to set the backlight as low as possible and the duration of the backlight as short as necessary to save battery life.

TURN OFF IF IDLE

- Choose the TURN OFF IF IDLE item with the [UP] or [DOWN] buttons.

- Press [OK] to change the time after which the XMT will turn off automatically when battery operated.

Possible values are: NO = stays on, 1min, 2min, 3min, 5min, 10min. The time is reset to zero whenever a button on the keypad is pressed.

The XMT will not turn off automatically when it is USB powered.

20.7 FIRMWARE UPDATE

- Choose the FIRMWARE UPDATE item with the [UP]/[DOWN] buttons.

- Press [OK] to enter the firmware update mode.

This feature does the same as PC CONNECTION. See section PC CONNECTION.

21 RDM Controller (XMT-350 Only)

Press the [MODE] button and choose RDM. Now, press the [OK] button to start the RDM controller.

21.1 RDM Discovery

The XMT performs a full discovery when starting the RDM controller. During discovery, the XMT searches for connected RDM devices. The discovery can be aborted using the [CANCEL] button.

REMOTE DEVICE MANAGEMENT DEVICES FOUND: 34 DISCOVERING...

21.2 RDM Main Screen

After the full discovery, the main screen of the RDM controller is displayed. An incremental discovery is running in the background to detect RDM fixtures connected once the full discovery is completed.

The main screen shows a list of the RDM devices discovered.

MAIN PATCH OPTIONS 44/44 MAC 101 O 1/3 MAC 101 222 MAC 101 446 MAC 101 329 MAC 101 57 DMX/RDM SPLITTER N/A

The device description and the DMX address are displayed for all found RDM devices:

MAC 101 329

The currently selected device is inverted:

MAC 101 329

A small rotating animation appears when the connection to an RDM device is lost:

MAC 101

N/A is displayed instead of the DMX address when the RDM device does not have a DMX address. Typically, devices such as DMX splitters have no DMX address:

DMX/RDM SPLITTER H/A

Each RDM device has an identify mode. A blinking dot shows which device is currently in this mode. By default, the XMT-350 puts the currently highlighted device into identify mode. This behavior can be disabled. See section 21.5 RDM Options on page 22.

MAC 101 329

When an RDM responder is found, the UID is shown until more detailed information is available.

(4567AC5CD32B)

On the upper right corner, the number of currently connected devices and the total number of detected devices.

42,44

21.3 RDM Device Details

Use the [+]/[-] buttons to select an RDM device. Press OK to enter the details screen of the RDM device.

Parameters with a small arrow on the left can be edited by pressing [OK].

The following parameters are currently supported by the XMT-350:

LABEL: Editing is currently not supported by the XMT-350.

MODEL: Model is a fixed name set by manufacturer.

MAN.: Manufacturer of the RDM device.

DMX START ADDRESS: Current DMX address of the RDM device.

DMX PERSONALITY: Current personality (mode). Press [OK] to change the personality.

DMX SLOTS: Number of slots used by the RDM responder in the current DMX personality. (Number of DMX channels)

MOVING LIGHT MENU:

PAN INVERT: Pan invert mode of the RDM device. Toggle on or off with [OK].

TILT INVERT: Tilt invert mode of the RDM device. Toggle on or off with [OK].

PAN TILT SWAP: Pan/tilt swap mode of the RDM device. Toggle on or off with [OK].

DEVICE DETAILS:

RESET:

WARM RESET: Press [OK] to start a warm reset of the RDM device.

COLD RESET: Press [OK] to start a cold reset of the RDM device.

DEVICE HOURS: Operating hours of the RDM device.

LAMP MENU:

LAMP ON MODE: Press [OK] to change the lamp on mode.

OFF: Lamp stays off until directly instructed to strike.

DMX: Lamp strikes upon receiving a DMX512 signal.

ON: Lamp strikes automatically at power-up.

AFTER CALIBRATION: Lamp strikes after calibration or homing procedure.

LAMP STATE: Status of the lamp. OFF, ON, STRIKE, STANDBY, NOT PRESENT, ERROR.

LAMP HOURS: Operating hours of the lamp.

LAMP STRIKES: Number of strikes of the lamp.

SENSOR MENU: The sensor menu lists the sensors and their values reported by the RDM device.

UID: The RDM unique identifier of the RDM device.

Newer firmware versions may support additional undocumented parameters.

Parameters not supported by the RDM responder will be displayed as N/A. Some editable parameters may be “read only” with some RDM responders.

21.4 RDM Patch DMX Addresses

Use [CH+] or [CH-] to enable patch mode.

MAIN PATCH OPTIONS 44/44 PRESTART PATCH MAC 101 (222) MAC 101 (446) MAC 101 (329) MAC 101 (57) DMX/ROM SPLITTER M/A

Select a device with the [+]/[-] buttons and press [OK] to patch / readdress the device. A patch dialog will show up. The XMT-350 proposes a DMX address. This address can be changed manually. Use the [+] and [-] buttons to change the proposed DMX address. Press [OK] to patch the device or [CANCEL] to abort.

MARTIN MAC 101 ACTUAL ADDRESS: 244 PATCH TO ADDRESS 222 ✓ OK X CANCEL

A device which has not been patched yet is displayed with the DMX address in brackets. As soon as the device is patched, the brackets disappear.

MAC 101 (222)

The brackets are a guide for the user to know which devices have already been readdressed (patched).

The first item on the list is ">RESTART PATCH".

Select this item to restart the patch. In this case, all devices will be marked with the brackets.

▶RESTART PATCH

The devices in the list which are marked as "not patched" with the brackets are sorted by UID (unique identifier). All patched devices are sorted by DMX address. The sorting can be disabled. See Chapter 21.5 RDM Options on page 22.

21.5 RDM Options

Use [CH+] or [CH-] to enter the RDM options.

The following options are available:

IDENTIFY: Enable and disable identify mode.

SORT PATCH TAB.: Enable and disable the sorting of the patch table.

22 Additional Technical Information

22.1 Block Diagram XMT Interfaces

graph LR A["PROTECTION"] --> B["CABLE TESTER"] A --> C["RECEIVER"] A --> D["TRANSMITTER"] A --> E["CABLE TESTER/DMX INDMX OUT"] B --> F["2"] C --> G["3"] D --> H["4"] E --> I["5"] F --> J["1"] G --> K["2"] H --> L["3"] I --> M["4"] J --> N["5"] K --> O["6"] L --> P["7"] M --> Q["8"] N --> R["9"] O -…

22.2 Ground Topologies

Swisson XMT-120A - Ground Topologies - 1Is the XMT battery operated, the DMX out port is an isolated transmitter.Swisson XMT-120A - Ground Topologies - 2Is the XMT connected to a PC, the DMX out port might be a ground referenced transmitter when the USB is grounded.
Swisson XMT-120A - Ground Topologies - 3Is the XMT battery operated, the DMX in port is an isolated receiver.Swisson XMT-120A - Ground Topologies - 4Is the XMT connected to a PC, the DMX in port might be a ground referenced receiver when the USB is grounded.
Swisson XMT-120A - Ground Topologies - 5Is the XMT connected to a DMX controller with a ground referenced transmitter, the XMT DMX out port is a ground referenced transmitter.Swisson XMT-120A - Ground Topologies - 6Is the XMT connected to a USB charger, the DMX in port might be an isolated transmitter when the USB is not grounded.

23 Safety Information

Consider the following notes absolutely when you set up, connect and use the XMT.

This product is not for household use. Read this manual before operating the device, follow the safety precautions and observe all warnings in this manual.

Use this device only in accordance with local laws and regulations.

  • Do not expose the device to rain or moisture.
  • Do not operate the device if any cover or component is missing, damaged, or deformed. Refer any service operation not described in this manual to Swisson.
  • Provide unrestricted airflow around the device.
  • Do not operate the device if the ambient temperature exceeds 55°C (131°F).
  • Do not modify the device in any way not described in this manual or install other than genuine Swisson parts.
  • Do not use the device in areas where it is exposed to direct sunlight.
  • Do not use the device in areas that are considered to be 'highly combustible'.

24 Technical Data

Hardware

Display type.....LCD

Display back light......LED green

Display resolution....128x64 pixel

FLASH memory....16MBytes

DMX in port......Neutrik 5-pin male connector

DMX out port......Neutrik 5-pin female connector

DMX ports electrical standard....ANSI E1.11 / ANSI E1.20

USB port....Micro USB B type

Battery....9V block battery

USB Power consumption.....150mA max

Use of rechargeable battery.....Yes

Battery recharge......No

Cable tester....5-pin, open circuit, short circuit, wrong wiring

DMX in termination....120 Ohm, permanent (except cable tester)

DMX out termination....RDM bias network, RC-termination

Operating temperature....0°C to +45°C / 32°F to 113°F

Dimensions....119mm x 71mm x 46mm / 4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8"

Weight....400g / 0.88 lbs

Firmware (XMT-120A Version 1.15, XMT-350 Version 1.02)

Received DMX channels....512

Transmitted DMX channels....512

Refresh rates....5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 44 frames per second

Transmitter break length.....140-150 microseconds / not configurable

Transmitter MAB length....28-32 microseconds / not configurable

Timing measurement.....Frames per second / Break / MAB

Display formats: Percent, Decimal, Hexadecimal

DMX scene storage: 32 scenes, 512 channels each

Number of sequences: 1

Steps in sequence: 99

Number of fixture types: 100

Channels per fixture: 45

RDM controller: XMT-120A: NO / XMT-350: YES

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Model : XMT-120A

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