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DMX Switch Pack
S e t u p
The DMX Switch Pack comes with a 5 meter shielded 3-pin XLR cable. In addition, the EU
version includes 6 standard male IEC plugs for connecting fixtures.
The following installation steps are required:
1.
Install a plug on the power cord
2.
Install IEC plugs on the fixtures (EU version only)
3.
Connect the data link
4.
Set the DMX address
I n s t a l l p l u g
The switch pack is delivered with no plug on the power cord. Following the manufacturer’s
instructions, install an approved 3-prong grounding-type plug that fits your supply. Connect
the wires to the pins as listed below. The table shows some possible pin identification
schemes; if the pins are not clearly identified, or if you have any doubts about proper instal-
lation, consult a qualified electrician.
C o n n e c t d a t a l i n k
Connect the data link cable to the “In” jack using a 3-pin female XLR connector. If using 5-
pin cables, a 5-pin male to 3-pin female cable such as Martin P/N 309160 must be used.
(Pins 4 and 5 are not used.)
Continue the data link by connecting the cable to the “Out” jack; use a 3-pin XLR male
connector. Insert a termination plug in the “Out” jack if the switch pack is the last device on
the link. A termination plug is simply a 3-pin male XLR connector with a 120 ohm resistor
soldered between pins 2 and 3.
C o n n e c t f i x t u r e s , E U v e r s i o n
IEC male plugs, included, must be installed on the fixture power cords. Connect the wires
as shown in the above table. Consult a qualified electrician if the power cord for your fix-
tures are colored differently.
Plug the fixtures into the power outputs. Each outlet can deliver up to 350 watts of power.
Do not connect higher wattage devices to the switch pack or connect more than one fixture
Table 1: Plug Wiring
Wire (EU)
Wire (US)
Pin
Marking
Screw (US)
brown
black
live
“L”
yellow or brass
blue
white
neutral
“N”
silver
yellow/green
green
ground green
