RADD™ Set Up
Unpacking:
Every Radd has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped in perfect operat-
ing order. Carefully check the shipping carton for damage that may have occurred
during shipping. If the carton appears to be damaged, carefully inspect your fix-
ture for any damage. In the case damage has been found please contact our toll
free customer support number for further instructions.
Power Supply:
Before plugging your unit in be sure the source voltage in your area matches
the required voltage for your American DJ
®
Radd.™ The American DJ
®
Radd is
available in a 115v and 230v version. Because line voltage may vary from venue to
venue, you should be sure to plug your power supply into a matching wall outlet
before attempting to operate you controller.
Data Cable (DMX Cable) Requirements:
Your fixture and your controller require a standard 3-pin
XLR connector for data input and data output (Figure
1). If you are making your own cables be sure to
use standard two conductor shielded cable (This cable
may be purchased at almost all pro 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
can not be “Y”ed or split.
Notice:
Do not use the ground lug on the XLR connector. Do not connect 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.
Notice:
Be sure to follow figures two and three when making your own cables.
Do not use the ground lug on the XLR connector. Do not connect the cable’s
Figure 1
1
2
3
1
2
3
DMX +
DMX -
COMMON
DMX512 IN
(X-CALIBUR)
CONNECTOR
3 PIN
DMX512 OUT
CONTROLLER
CONNECTOR
3 PIN
1
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.
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT
OUTPUT
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT
OUTPUT
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT
OUTPUT
DMX512
DMX+,DMX-,COMMON
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Figure 3
shield conductor to the ground lug or allow the shield conductor to come in con-
tact with the XLR’s outer casing. Grounding the shield could cause a short circuit
and erratic behavior.
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 connected 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 will decrease the
possibilities of erratic behavior.
Linking:
The Radd is a DMX intelligent scanner and must follow standard DMX protocol.
A DMX signal cannot be split or “Y-ed” unless you are using an approved DMX
splitter such as the American DJ
®
DMX Branch 4.
™
Link your scanners together
using standard DMX cable as described on page 5 of this manual. Be sure that
each fixture follows an “IN”/”OUT” pattern starting from you DMX controller.
Your controller will always be the first output in a DMX chain. Link all your DMX
devices together regardless of their brand or type.
Figure 5 on page 7 details the proper linking procedure.
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1
2
3
1
2
3
DMX +
DMX -
COMMON
DMX512 IN
(X-CALIBUR)
CONNECTOR
3 PIN
DMX512 OUT
CONTROLLER
CONNECTOR
3 PIN
1
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.
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT
OUTPUT
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT
OUTPUT
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT
OUTPUT
DMX512
DMX+,DMX-,COMMON
Figure 4
XLR MALE SOCKET
1 EARTH
2 COLD
3 HOT
XLR FEMALE SOCKET
1 EARTH
COLD 2
3 HOT
XLR Pin Configuration:
Pin 1 = Shield
Pin 2 = Data Compliment (negative)
Pin 3 = Data True (positive)
Figure 2
RADD™ Set Up Cont.
