Also remember that DMX cable must be daisy chained and can not be
split.
Progressor II™
Set Up
Figure 6
1 Ground
1 Ground
XLR Male Socket
XLR Pin Confi guration
3 Hot
2 Cold
2 Cold
3 Hot
XLR Female Socket
Pin 3 = Data True (positive)
Pin 2 = Data Compliment (negative)
Pin 1 = Ground
Notice:
Be sure to follow fi gures 6 and 7 when making your own
cables. Do not use the ground lug on the XLR connector. Do not con-
nect the cable’s shield conductor to the ground lug or allow the shield
conductor to come in contact with the XLR’s outer casing. Grounding
the shield could cause a short circuit and erratic behavior.
DMX512 IN
3-PIN XLR
1
2
3
1
2
3
DMX +
DMX -
COMMON
DMX512 OUT
3-PIN XLR
Figure 7
Special Note:
Line Termination.
When longer runs of cable are
used, you may need to use a terminator on the last unit to avoid erratic
behavior. A terminator is a 90-120 ohm 1/4 watt resistor which is con-
nected between pins 2 and 3 of a male XLR connector (DATA + and
DATA -). This unit is inserted in the female XLR connector of the last
unit in your daisy chain to terminate the line. Using a cable terminator
(ADJ part number ZDMX/T) will decrease the possibilities of erratic
behavior.
2
3
Termination reduces signal errors and
avoids signal transmission problems
and interference. It is always advisable
to connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance
120 Ohm 1/4 W) between PIN 2 (DMX-)
and PIN 3 (DMX +) of the last fixture.
Figure 8
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5-Pin XLR DMX Connectors.
Some manufactures use 5-pin XLR
connectors for DATA transmission in place of 3-pin. 5-pin XLR fi xtures
may be implemented in a 3-pin XLR DMX line. When inserting stan-
dard 5-pin XLR connectors in to a 3-pin line a cable adaptor must be
used, these adaptors are readily available at most electric stores. The
chart below details a proper cable conversion.
Conductor
5-Pin XLR Male (In)
3-Pin XLR Female (Out)
Pin 1
Do Not Use
Do Not Use
Pin 3
Pin 2
Pin 1
Pin 3
Pin 2
Not Used
Not Used
Data True (+ signal)
Data Compliment (- signal)
Ground/Shield
3-Pin XLR to 5-Pin XLR Conversion
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Progressor II™
Controls and Functions
1. Mic Sensitivity -
This adjust audio sensitivity of the internal mic
(2). Turning the sensitivity knob in the clockwise direction will
increase sound sensitivity. Turning the knob in a counter clockwise
direction will decrease sound sensitivity.
2. Internal Mic -
This microphone receives external low frequencies
to trigger the unit in Sound-Active and Master/Slave mode.
3. Remote Control Input -
Do not attempt to connect an audio
signal to this jack, this will damage the unit! This jack is for use
with the optional Progressor/C controller only. Connecting an
audio signal this jack, this will damage the PC board and void
your manufactures warranty!
4. Dip Switches -
These switches serve two functions. In master
slave mode these switches are used to assign a specifi c head
address. In DMX mode these switches are used to assign a DMX
address to the unit. In DMX mode each switch corresponds to a
specifi c value based on binary code. See page 7 for a detailed
explanation of DMX binary code.
5. Power Indicator -
This LED will fl ash when it receives either an
audio or DMX signal.
6. DMX Output Jack -
This jack is used to send the incoming DMX
or Master/Slave signal to another DMX fi xture.
7. Fan Grill -
Keep this grill clean and clear of obstacles at all times.
8. DMX Input Jack -
This jack is used to accept an incoming DMX
or Master/Slave signal.
9. Power Cord -
Connect only to a matching power outlet. Never use
this fi xture is the ground prong has been removed or broken off.
10. Fuse Holder -
This housing stores the protective fuse. Always
replace with the exact same type fuse, unless otherwise instructed
to do so by an authorized American DJ
®
service technician.
PROGRESSOR II /C ONLY
SENSITIVITY
MICROPHONE
120 V / 10 A
240 V / 5 A
Fuse
Fuse
DMX Indicator
ON
Master
ON
Slave 2
Master/Slave Chart
Master/Slave Chart
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
M / S
256
128
64
32
16
8
4
2
1
Dipswitch
1 = Ground
2 = Data -
3 = Data +
DMX Link
DMX Link
DMX In
DMX Out
Black = Hot
White = Neutral
Green = Earth
Power
Power
1
9
2
10
8
7
3
5
4
6
