Figure 2
Special Note: Line Termination.
When longer runs of cable are
used, you may need to use a terminator on the last unit to avoid erratic
behavior. A terminator is a 90-120 ohm 1/4 watt resistor which is con-
nected between pins 2 and 3 of a male XLR connector (DATA + and
DATA -). This unit is inserted in the female XLR connector of the last
unit in your daisy chain to terminate the line. Using a cable terminator
will decrease the possibilities of erratic behavior.
Auto-Mate™
DMX Set Up
DMX512 IN
3-PIN XLR
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT
OUTPUT
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT
OUTPUT
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT
OUTPUT
DMX512
DMX+,DMX-,COMMON
1
2
3
Termination reduces signal errors and
avoids signal transmission problems
and interference. It is always advisable
to connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance
120 Ohm 1/4 W) between PIN 2 (DMX-)
and PIN 3 (DMX +) of the last fixture.
1
2
3
1
2
3
DMX +
DMX -
COMMON
DMX512 OUT
3-PIN XLR
Figure 4
Auto-Mate™
DMX Addressing
DMX is short for Digital Multiplex. This is a universal binary language
used as a form of communication between intelligent fixtures. Each dip
switch represents a binary value.
Dip Switch 1 address equals 1
Dip Switch 2 address equals 2
Dip Switch 3 address equals 4
Dip Switch 4 address equals 8
Dip Switch 5 address equals 16
Dip Switch 6 address equals 32
Dip Switch 7 address equals 64
Dip Switch 8 address equals 128
Dip Switch 9 address equals 256
Dip Switch 10 address equals 512 -
This switch is sometimes used to activate a fixtures special functions.
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Power Supply:
Before plugging your unit in, be sure the source volt-
age in your area matches the required voltage for your LSC
®
Auto-Mate/
DMX™ power supply. Connect the Auto-Mate/DMX™ to a main power
supply using the included 12v AC power supply only. The LSC
®
Auto-
Mate/DMX
™
is available in a 120v and 220v version. Due to variations
in line voltage from venue to venue, be sure to plug your power supply
into a wall outlet with matching power before attempting to operate.
Data Cable (DMX Cable) Requirements:
Connect the Auto-Mate/
DMX™ and your fixtures together using standard 3 pin DMX cables
(Figure 1). The Auto-Mate/DMX™ uses DMX-512 protocol to operate
your fixtures. If you are constructing your own data cables, be sure to
use standard two conductor shielded cable (This
cable may be purchased at almost all profes-
sional sound and lighting stores). Your cables
should be made with a 3-pin male and female
XLR connector on either end of the cable. Also
remember that DMX lines must be daisy chained
and can not be split.
Notice:
Be sure to follow figures two and three
when making your own cables. Do not use the ground lug on the XLR
connector. Do not connect the cableʼs shield conductor to the ground
lug or allow the shield conductor to come in contact with the XLRʼs outer
casing. Grounding the shield could cause a short circuit and erratic
behavior.
Figure 1
DMX512 IN
3-PIN XLR
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT
OUTPUT
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT
OUTPUT
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT
OUTPUT
DMX512
DMX+,DMX-,COMMON
1
2
3
Termination reduces signal errors and
avoids signal transmission problems
and interference. It is always advisable
to connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance
120 Ohm 1/4 W) between PIN 2 (DMX-)
and PIN 3 (DMX +) of the last fixture.
1
2
3
1
2
3
DMX +
DMX -
COMMON
DMX512 OUT
3-PIN XLR
Figure 3
Auto-Mate™
DMX Set Up
1 Ground
1 Ground
XLR Male Socket
XLR Pin Configuration
3 Hot
2 Cold
2 Cold
3 Hot
XLR Female Socket
Pin 3 = Data True (positive)
Pin 2 = Data Compliment (negative)
Pin 1 = Ground
ON
1
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
10
128
2
8 32
256
65
16
4
1
SP
DMX CHANNEL
A DMX value (address) is set by combining the different dipswitches
that will add up to the value you wish to achieve, for example:
Setting DMX address for 21.
Set DMX address for 201.
Flip switches 1, 3, & 5 to the
Flip switches 1, 4, 7, & 8 to the
“ON” position
“ON” position
1 =1
1 = 1
3 = 4
4 = 8
5 = 16
7 = 64
= 21
8 = 128
= 201
Dipswitches #
Value
Value
Dipswitches #
