High End Systems studio color, User Manual

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1-6 Studio Color User’s Manual
Terminator Construction
DMX-512 protocol recommends terminating resistors be used on the last
fixture on the link. You will need the following items to construct a
terminator:
• Male three-pin XLR connector
• 120
Ω
resistor (¼ watt minimum)
To construct a terminator, complete the following procedure:
1. Disassemble the male XLR connector.
2. Solder a 120
Ω
resistor, minimum of ¼ watt, between pins 2 and 3.
Figure 1.4. Terminator Construction
3. Reassemble the XLR connector.
Ω
120
1
2
3