U
Usseerr G
Guuiid
dee -- D
DM
MX
X C
Co
onnnneecctto
orr W
Wiirriinng
g
D
DM
MX
X C
Co
onnnneecctto
orr W
Wiirriinng
g
ColourStyle is intended for use in fixed installations, and therefore has rising-clamp
screw-terminal connections for the DMX.
The following is a summary of common DMX pin-outs on other connectors:
D
DM
MX
X W
Wiirriinng
g -- C
Co
onnttiinnuueed
d
ColourStyle should be connected at one end of the daisy-chain, and not in the
middle. However, the default outputs created by the
Q
Quuiicckk SSeettuupp A
Assssiissttaanntt
are
transmitted from both universes, and therefore it would be possible to have one
chain of DMX fixtures connected to output A, and another connected to output B.
Avoid long runs with power or high-voltage cables, as noise pickup can interfere
with the signal that reaches the DMX fixtures.
5
5
Mode Lighting - ColourStyle User Guide
C
Co
onnnneecctto
orr
D
DM
MX
X
+
D
DM
MX
X --
SSccrreeeenn // 0
0vv
3
2
1
3
2
1
1 White/
Orange
2 Orange
7
+
8 Brown
+
Brown/White
DMX Standard
5-pin XLR
(male, pins view)
3-pin XLR
(male, pins view)
Standard RJ-45
U
Usseerr G
Guuiid
dee -- RReea
arr TTeerrm
miinna
all C
Co
onnnneeccttiio
onnss
RReea
arr TTeerrm
miinna
all C
Co
onnnneeccttiio
onnss
On the back of the Box are terminals for DC power, two DMX universes, and three
pairs of configurable terminals that may be used as analogue outputs or trigger
inputs..
D
DM
MX
X W
Wiirriinng
g
There are two separate, fully independent, DMX “Universes” on a ColourStyle. Each
has DMX
+
, DMX – and Screen connections via screw-terminals, as shown above.
DMX fixtures are usually wired together using a daisy-chain. The furthest device in
the chain needs to be terminated with a 120
Ω
resistor between DMX
+
and DMX-.
For a trouble-free installation it is recommended that you use good quality shielded
cable with a twisted pair for the data, with a minimum size of 24AWG.
The DMX standard suggests a maximum length of cable of 300m, before signal
repeaters are used.
DMX wiring should not be T’d off, or star-wired. ‘Y’ connections should not be used,
as they will cause degradation in the signal quality.
4
4
Mode Lighting - ColourStyle User Guide
DC Power supply input
A and B are
independent 512-channel universes of DMX
Audio input
DMX Universe
Outputs
0-10V output, or
contact closure input
Ethernet Socket
3 pairs of config-
urable terminals