Strobe IP
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3.3 DMX 512 connection
The fixture is equipped with 5-pin XLR connectors for DMX input/output. Only use a shielded twisted-pair cable
designed for RS-485 and 5-pin XLR connectors in order to connect the controller with the fixture or one fixture
with another.
Wiring of the XLR connectors:
XLR socket:
XLR plug:
To build a DMX chain
1.
Connect the DMX output of the controller directly with the DMX input of the first fixture in the DMX chain.
2.
Connect the DMX output of the first fixture in the DMX chain with the DMX input of the next fixture.
3.
Always connect the DMX output with the input of the next fixture until all fixtures are connected.
Do not overload the link. Max. 32 fixtures may be connected on a DMX link.
Caution: Terminate the link by installing a termination plug in the output of the last fixture. The termination plug is
a male 5-pin XLR plug (IP 66 rating) with a 120 Ohm resistor soldered between Signal (–) and Signal (+).
Warning:
Fixture´s XLR connectors are dust and water protected according to IP 67 by mating with related XLR cable
connectors.
They cannot stay disconnected outdoor. DMX output connector (XLR female) at the last fixture in a DMX line
has to be covered with the rubber cap before inserting a terminator. The rubber cap does not supply the
terminator.
The XLR terminator (male) has to be dust and water protected.
If the fixture is to be outdoor without connecting to DMX line, always interconnect its DMX input with DMX output
to keep declared IP rating of XLR connectors.
1
– Shield
2
- Signal (-)
3
- Signal (+)
4
– Not connected
5
– Not connected
