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To program the Lynx Controller/Dimmer.

Note: For MR16/DC Controller, where it says turn power on or off, substitute that for connect/remove the negative power lead to/from the MR16

Note2: Dongle DMX & Pixelnet Firmware - Require different software in order to set the start address

Note2: DMX Firmware you can use RJ's Lynx Address Program or DMX Deck

Note2: Pixelnet Firmware you can use Start Channel or xLights or your Sequence software with Pixelnet

Step 1 - Turn off power to controller and move jumper to program mode Leave Power OFF until Step 3

Step 2 - Use appropriate software (see Note2 above) and select address you need. Click on Program button

Step 3 - Turn on controller and count to 5

Step 4 - Turn off controller and move jumper back to operation mode Leave Power OFF until Step 6

Step 5 - Click Stop on the Lynx Address Program

Step 6 - Turn on controller and use your selected program to see if controller is now on the correct start address.

Either exit selected Program or go back to step 1 to program another controller

OPTIONAL Way if the above doesn't work - From RJ

Step 1 - Power up Controller.'

Step 2 - Using selected program start to send the address you want.

Step 3 - With power ON carefully move the jumper to Program.

Step 4 - Count to 3 seconds.

Step 5 - Turn OFF the controller.'

Step 6 - Put the jumper back to operate and power up controller to try/test.