4. Connecting DMX 512 signal
manual system 6
generates, via the XLR 5 socket, 6 channels of DMX 512 numbered digitally from 1 to 6; allowing via
the sliders a variation of the signal in the 6 channels of between 0 and 255, as per the international standards governing
DMX 512 signal, described by USITT (U.S Intitute of Theatre Technology)
All fixtures and dimmers compatible with this standard are controllable via the
manual system 6
, as per their particular
functions for signal equal to or below channel 6.
Connection between the
manual system 6
and the DMX 512 controlled fixture is as follows:
Output signal connection from the XLR5 socket on the
manual system 6:
Pin 1= Ground (GND)
Pin 2= DATA -
Pin 3= DATA +
Pin 4= Optional -
Pin 5= Op
The following components are available from
coemar
:
ME 1344
(XLR 3 plug)
ME 1230
(XLR 3 socket)
ME 4966
(XLR 5 plug)
ME 4965
(XLR 5 socket)
CV 4158
(per metre screened cable 2 core Ø 0.5)
Connection must be via 2 core screened cable, adhering strictly to the recognised standards for connection.
The screening should always be connected to pin 1 of the XLR and must be isolated from the metal housing of the plug,
with correct polarity.
The following diagram shows a typical DMX 512 connection between the
manual system 6
and a dimmer.
5 pin XLR 5/F
5 pin XLR 5/M
3
2
1
dmx 512
standard
out
in
out
in
out
to other
power unit