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Power Supply:
The ADJ 3 Sixty 2R contains a electronic ballast,
which will auto sense the voltage when it is plugged into the power
source. With the electronic ballast you do not need to worry about wall
voltage, this unit can be plugged in anywhere.
DMX-512:
DMX is short for Digital Multiplex. This is a universal pro-
tocol used by most lighting and controller manufactures as a form of
communication between intelligent fixtures and controllers. A DMX
controller sends DMX data instructions from the controller to the fix-
ture. DMX data is sent as serial data that travels from fixture to fixture
via the DATA “IN” and DATA “OUT” XLR terminals located on all DMX
fixtures (most controllers only have a DATA “OUT” terminal).
DMX Linking:
DMX is a language allowing all makes and models
of different manufactures to be linked together and operate from a
single controller, as long as all fixtures and the controller are DMX
compliant. To ensure proper DMX data transmission, when using
several DMX fixtures try to use the shortest cable path possible. The
order in which fixtures are connected in a DMX line does not influence
the DMX addressing. For example; a fixture assigned a DMX address
of 1 may be placed anywhere in a DMX line, at the beginning, at the
end, or anywhere in the middle. Therefore, the first fixture controlled
by the controller could be the last fixture in the chain. When a fixture
is assigned a DMX address of 1, the DMX controller knows to send
DATA assigned to address 1 to that unit, no matter where it is located
in the DMX chain.
Data Cable (DMX Cable) Requirements (For DMX and Master/Slave
Operation):
The 3 Sixty 2R can be controlled via DMX-512 protocol.
The 3 Sixty 2R can be either a 21, 24, or 32 channel DMX unit. The DMX
address is set electronically using the controls on the front panel of the
unit. Your unit and your DMX controller require a
approved DMX-512 110 Ohm Data cable for data
input and data output (Figure 1). We recommend
Accu-Cable DMX cables. If you are making your
own cables, be sure to use standard 110-120 Ohm
shielded cable (This cable may be purchased at
almost all professional sound and lighting stores).
Your cables should be made with a male and
female XLR connector on either end of the cable. Also remember that
3 Sixty 2R Set Up
Figure 1
3 Sixty 2R
Controls and Functions
exposed, this lamp emits strong UV radiation. Please see page 7 for
important information about the Philips® Platinum 5R discharge lamp.
13. Power Cord Inlet - This cord is designed to match the electri-
cal requirements of the unit. Voltage may vary from venue to venue,
when connecting this unit to a power supply be sure to connect to a
matching power outlet. Never use this fixture if the ground prong has
been removed or broken off. The ground prong is designed to reduce
the risk of fire or electrical shock in the event the unit suffers from an
internal short.
14. Fuse Holder - This housing stores a 7 amp protective fuse. Never
defeat the fuse, the fuse is designed to protect the electronics in the
event of severe power fluctuations. Always be sure to replace the fuse
with an exact match as the one being replaced, unless otherwise told
to do so by an authorized ADJ service technician.
15. XLR Input Jack - This jack is used to receive an incoming DMX
signal or Master/Slave signal.
16. XLR Output Jack - This jack is used to transmit the incoming
DMX signal to another DMX fixture, or transmit a Master/Slave signal
to the next 3 Sixty 2R in the chain. For best results in DMX or Master/
Slave mode terminate this jack if it is the last unit in the chain. See
“Line Termination” on page 14.
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