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Introduction

The Remote Device Management Protocol (RDM) permits intelligent bi-directional communication between devices from multiple manufacturers utilizing a modified DMX512 data link. RDM is an EF 1.0 implementation of ANSI E1.11.

RDM permits a console or other controlling device to discover and then configure, monitor, and manage intermediate and end-devices connected through a DMX512 network. RDM provides for intelligent control of devices on a DMX512 network, which has not been previously available outside of proprietary networks.

This standard specifies: the physical layer and timings, device discovery process and algorithms, message structure and communication.