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Hydra Series AIP-200 LED Luminaires
Installation & Users Manual
Daisy-Chaining Units
When daisy-chaining units, do not exceed the number of units as shown in the table below. Also, please
make sure to read and understood the warnings contained in this section of the manual (“Power
Connection Warnings”.)
AC Power Input
AC Power Output
VOLTAGE
Max Qty. / Circuit
120VAC
8
230VAC
15
Connecting DMX
The AIP-200 Luminaire offers two DMX512 connections. One for DMX Input (from a DMX
source) and one DMX throughput (out). Basic DMX512 installation consists of connecting multiple DMX
controlled AIP-200 Luminaire together (up to 32 Total devices per DMX string) in “daisy-chain” fashion. A
cable runs from the DMX512 control source to the DMX INPUT connection on the first luminaire. From the
DMX OUTPUT of the luminaire another cable runs to the DMX IN connector on the next luminaire (or DMX512
device to be controlled).
At the end of each DMX Daisy chain, it is highly recommended that a DMX TERMINATOR (Altman
Lighting part number DMX-5-TERM) is installed on the last luminaire (or device) in the chain.
For more information on installing DMX512 control systems, the following publication is available for pur-
chase from the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT), “Recommended Practice for DMX512:
A Guide for Users and Installers, 2nd edition” (ISBN: 9780955703522).
USITT Contact Information: www.usitt.org
DMX - XLR Connectors
The table to the right shows the pin-out and
corresponding DMX signals for a 5-pin XLR
connector.
Common (Drain)
Pin 1
DMX -
Pin 2
DMX +
Pin 3
Not Used
Pin 4
Not Used
Pin 5
DMX Input
DMX Output
Please ensure that all water tight
caps for power and data are
installed when not in use.