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VC-Grid Safety and Installation Guide
Installing a DMX system using a generic 48 VDC external PSU
DMX/RDM Controller
48 VDC power
DMX link (DMX cable)
Hybrid (DC power and data) link
Figure 8: DMX system layout using generic external PSU
DMX/RDM Splitter (if used)
Hybrid DC
Hybrid-to-PCB
adapter cable
lead-in cable
Hybrid extension
cable
(if needed)
Hybrid PCB-
to-PCB cable
Hybrid PCB-
to-PCB cable
Hybrid-to-PCB
adapter cable
Hybrid extension
cable
(if needed)
Hybrid PCB-
to-PCB cable
External PSU
Inline fuse
required if PSU
does not have
8 A overcurrent
protection
External PSU
Inline fuse
required if PSU
does not have
8 A overcurrent
protection
Hybrid DC
lead-in cable
Max. per chain depends on PSU
rating but must not be more than 12
VC-Grid 8x8 25s
Hybrid PCB-
to-PCB cable
Max. per chain depends on PSU
rating but must not be more than 12
VC-Grid 8x8 25s
