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4. Electrical Connections
The Colour Combat MP comes with 2 cables, one of which is a power cable and
the other a DMX cable to allow for intelligent control of the fixture (the length of
both the power and DMX cables are as standard 3 metres in length or they can be
supplied with custom lengths for custom orders).
The power cable is a 1mm 3 core cable, which should be adequately protected
using electrical protection devices according to local regulations.
Certain countries permit the landing of power and data cables into the same
enclosure, for tidiness of installation. Care should be taken to ensure power and
data cables are separated inside the enclosure, with barriers in place. This method
of installation should be done in accordance with local regulations. If in doubt,
please consult Elumeros support or a suitably qualified and experienced electrician.
Elumeros recommends the use of “snap down” type splicing connectors, such
as the those available from Wago (221 series). The appropriate type should be
selected in accordance with the electrical characteristics of the circuit.
All cables should be landed in appropriate enclosures and junction boxes using
suitable glands to ensure adequate IP ratings in accordance with local regulations.
The IP rating should be equal to or higher than the IP rating of this product. Note
that water can be sucked through the cables, this happens when the fixture warms
creating a pressure difference between the inside of the fixture and the enclosure
or junction box, therefore it is also recommended to fill enclosures and junction
boxes with potting compounds in and around cable entries.
DMX cabling between fixtures should be in accordance with the relevant DMX
standards that incorporate RDM (remote device management). It is important
to note that all DMX equipment, including DMX splitters, controllers, buffers,
repeaters, etc. MUST support bi-directional RDM. If in doubt, please contact
Elumeros support for design assistance.
Basic DMX Guidelines:
- DMX cabling should not exceed 300 metres in length in total without the use
of a DMX repeater/buffer or splitter and when such devices are used, instructions
should be followed to ensure cable lengths are within the remit of these devices
- No more than 32 devices should be connected onto the same DMX bus. If more
devices are required, the main DMX signal can be sent through an appropriate
splitter, which can deliver several outputs each with a capacity of 32 devices
(check specifics of product for the exact number of devices that can be
supported per output)
- DMX cables should be terminated with a 120Ω resistor at both ends and note
that most DMX controllers and splitters have their output ports terminated
already. Please check user manuals for these products for more information.
- DMX cables MUST be in compliance with the relevant DMX standards that include
RDM (remote device management).
- The correct polarity of cores must always be maintained.
CONTACT ELUMEROS SUPPORT FOR ASSISTANCE
Elumeros also has a range of Hybrid power and data cables, which can be used on
fixed installations to dramatically reduce installation time. These cables have power
and data within the same physical cable body. Please contact Elumeros or your
local distributor for more information.
Please note that some products supplied by Elumeros may have custom power and
data feed options, such as IP rated plugs and sockets. Please contact support for
more information surrounding these connectors.
Power cable
E = Green/yellow
N = Blue
L = Brown
DMX cable
Ground = braid of cable
Black = DMX Input –
White – DMX Input +
Green = DMX Output –
Red – DMX
Power cable
DMX cable
