RIO G4 provides 4 additional outputs of DMX/RDM over a single PoE connection. It can easily be configured within Express and is supported in software versions 1.2.0 and later. This article covers everything you need to know about using RIO G4 with Express Control.
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Add RIO G4 to your project
RIO G4 must be added to your project before fixtures can be patched.
- Click ⊕ Add at the top of the canvas
- Select Devices
- Choose RIO G4
💡 Tip: It’s possible to set up your project without RIO G4 online. Lighting data output will commence when Express Control finds a RIO G4 with the correct number on the network.
Configure RIO G4
Once added to the project, RIO G4 can be selected in the Network tab of the Tools menu.
- Click Network in the Tools menu
- Click Remote DMX to select your RIO G4
With a RIO G4 selected, the following options are available in the property editor:
 | Beacon – use to verify and identify a connected device. |
 | Reload Firmware – allows you to reload the firmware matching the software you are using to the selected hardware device. |
 | Configure – a window opens with the settings available for the RIO G4, including network and IP settings. |
| Name | A custom name helps identify RIO G4 and is particularly useful when using multiple RIO G4s in the same project. |
| Number | RIO G4 is identified by number. Important: This must match the number set on RIO G4’s rotary dial. |
Patch Fixtures to RIO G4
Fixtures can be patched to the outputs of a RIO G4.
- Click Patch in the Tools menu
- Select the correct Device / Port / Protocol from the dropdown
- Drag fixtures from the canvas or the browser to the patch sheet
💡 Tip: Multiple instances of the same fixture can be patched to different universes or even different devices.
For more information, see Working with Patch in our dedicated online help pages.
