Connection Test

[Varsang]

I have a SLESA-U8 and am using ESA Pro to program. How can I test to see if the software is connecting with the hardware? I did a test through "Tools for USB-DMX interfaces" and it works. I have RGB lights and the first three channels work on the Tools software. When testing, I see PC on the hardware. Am I supposed to see PC on the hardware while setting up the program?

[simonB]

Hi, PC means that the interface is being used by a DMX software program on the computer. ESAPro will also display your interface serial number in the bottom left

[Varsang]

I think I figured the problem. See image. I can not work the software through the DMX controller. It only works from Demo mode.

How can I get the software to work in DMX mode? I know that the computer detects the hardware through the "Tools" test.

[simonB]

Firstly, make sure you are using the latest software and firmware and make sure you have your interface connected before you start ESAPro

[Varsang]

I updated the firmware and is 1.07. The software shows ESA Pro Dec 13 2010. I connected the usb cables before launching the software. I also tried using a different computer. Both computers have the same problem. I can not choose the USB-DMX interface as the operating mode. Its greyed out.

[Varsang]

Hey Simon,

It works with Easy Stand Alone (ESA) but not with the pro version. Is there a way to make it work with it?

Thanks

[simonB]

Sorry I should have noticed this from your first post. The SLESA-U8 does not support ESAPro!