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ArcLamp System Installation Manual
Bridging Output Channels
It is acceptable to bridge multiple output channels together, ganging the maximum output
allowed into a single combined output channel. See
Bridge Output Channels on page 37
for
examples of the configurations made possible by bridging output channels.
For example, bridging all four output channels on an ArcLamp Driver 350 or two channels on an
ArcLamp Driver 700 creates a single bridged output channel that can support 60 ArcLamps. 60
ArcLamps on a bridged channel draw about 8 A, allowing the single bridged channel to support
the large number of ArcLamps.
Note:
This installation technique reduces the number of available output channels.
See
Bridge Output Channels on page 37
.
Note:
A maximum of two output channels can be bridged together on an
ArcLamp Driver 700 (standard or emergency model).
For more information, see
Bridge Output Channels on page 37
DMX In and DMX Thru
DMX In and DMX Thru cables terminate to RJ45 connectors (all models) or to eight-pin
connectors (ArcLamp Driver 350 and 700 standard and emergency models). DMX is installed in
a daisy chain topology and includes one pair of wires (data +, data -) plus an ISO ground
(common).
RJ45 Pinout Information
Pin
Description
1
Data +
2
Data -
7&8
ISO ground
(common)
RJ45 DMX Termination
All models of ArcLamp Driver have RJ45 receptacles for
DMX In and Thru.
ETC recommends Cat5e (or better) minimum 0.2 mm
2
(24 AWG) conductors terminated to T568B standard. The
DMX In and Thru RJ45 connectors on the wall-mount
ArcLamp Driver 350 and 700 are not labeled and are
interchangeable. Their locations are shown below.
