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Spherion Tri LED

Set Up

5-Pin XLR DMX Connectors.

Some manufactures use 5-pin DMX-

512 data cables for DATA transmission in place of 3-pin. 5-pin DMX
fixtures may be implemented in a 3-pin DMX line. When inserting stan-
dard 5-pin data cables 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

Pin 5 - Do Not Use

Pin 4 - Do Not Use

Pin 3

Pin 2

Pin 1

Pin 3

Pin 2

Not Used

Data True (+ signal)

Data Compliment (- signal)

Ground/Shield

3-Pin XLR to 5-Pin XLR Conversion

Universal DMX Control:

This function allows you to use a Elation

universal  DMX-512  controller  to  control  the  chases  and  patterns,
dimmer  and  strobe.  A  DMX  controller  allows  you  to  create  unique
programs tailored to your individual needs.
1.  The Spherion Tri LED can be either a 1 or 3 DMX channel fixture.

See page 15 for detailed description of the DMX values and

traits.

2. To control your fixture in DMX mode, follow the set-up procedures

on pages 6-8 as well as the set-up specifications that are includ-

ed with your DMX controller.

3.  Use the controller’s faders to control the various DMX fixture traits.
4.  This will allow you to create your own programs.
5.  Follow the instructions on page 9 to set the DMX address.
6.  For longer cable runs (more than a 100 feet) use a terminator on

the last fixture.

7. For help operating in DMX mode consult the manual included

with your DMX controller.

Spherion Tri LED DMX Control

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Master-Slave Operation

This function will allow you to link up to 16

units together and operate without a controller. The units will be sound
activated. In Master-Slave operation one unit will act as the controlling
unit and the others will react to the controlling units programs. Any unit
can act as a Master or as a Slave.
1. Using approved DMX data cables, daisy chain your units togeth-

er via the XLR connector on the rear of the units. Remember the

Male XLR connector is the input and the Female XLR connector

is the output. The first unit in the chain (master) will use the female

XLR connector only - The last unit in the chain will use the male

XLR connector only. For longer cable runs we suggest a termina-

tor at the last fixture.

2. On the Master unit find and run your desired operating mode.

3. On the slave units

tap the MENU button until “

SLND

” is dis-

played, and Press ENTER. See page 9 under “