ADJ Par ZP100 3K, User Manual

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Par ZP100 3K DMX Set Up
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Power Supply: The ADJ Par ZP100 3K contains an automatic voltage switch, which will auto sense
the voltage when it is plugged into the power source. With this switch there is no need to worry
about the correct power voltage, this unit can be plugged in anywhere.
DMX-512: DMX is short for Digital Multiplex. This is a universal protocol used by most lighting and
controller manufacturers as a form of communication between intelligent fixtures and controllers. A
DMX controller sends DMX data instructions from the controller to the fixture. DMX data is sent as
serial data that travels from fixture to fixture via the DATA “IN” and DATA “OUT” XLR terminals locat-
ed 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. 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: The Par ZP100 3K can be controlled via DMX-512 pro-
tocol. The Par ZP100 3K has four DMX channel modes; 1 channel mode, 2 channel mode, 3 chan-
nel mode, & 4 channel mode. The DMX address is set electronically using the controls on the rear
panel of the unit. Your unit and your DMX controller require an 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 DMX cable must be
daisy chained and cannot be split.