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PAR-5-18W-IP65 User manual
It is also possible that you need extension cables to connect this PAR to to any other
DMX units. Extensions of 3m each are available on
.
Model Name
Description
SKU Code
WEC-17DMX-03
3m Ext. Waterproof DMX Cable, 17mm Female Connector
L757L
4.1. DMX Terminator
DMX is a resilient communication protocol, however errors still occasionally occur.
In order to prevent electrical noise from disturbing and corrupting the DMX control
signals, a good habit is to connect DMX output of last fixture in the chain to a DMX
terminator, especially over long signal cable runs.
120ohm, 1/4 W
Resistor
DMX Terminator
The DMX terminator is simply an XLR connector with a
120Ω (ohm), 1/4 Watt resistor connected across Signal
(-) and Signal (+), respectively, pins 2 and 3, which is
then plugged into the output socket on last projector
in the chain. The connections are illustrated below.
Complimentary signal cable can transmits signals to 20 unit fixtures at most.
Signal amplifier is a must to connect more fixtures.
4.2. 3-Pin vs 5-Pin DMX cables
DMX connection protocols used by controllers and fixtures manufacturers are not stan
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dardized around the world. However, two are the most common standards: 5-Pin XLR
and 3-Pin XLR system. If you wish to connect your fixture to a 5-Pin XLR input fixture,
you need to use an adapter-cable or make it by yourself.
Following the wiring correspondence between 3-Pin and 5-Pin plug and socket stan
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dards
5-Pins XLR (plug)
Pin 1: GND (Screen)
Pin 2: Signal (-)
Pin 3: Signal (+)
Pin 4: N/C
Pin 5: N/C
3-Pins XLR (socket)
Pin 1: GND (Screen)
Pin 2: Signal (-)
Pin 3: Signal (+)
5-Pins XLR (socket)
Pin 1: GND (Screen)
Pin 2: Signal (-)
Pin 3: Signal (+)
Pin 4: N/C
Pin 5: N/C
3-Pins XLR (plug)
Pin 1: GND (Screen)
Pin 2: Signal (-)
Pin 3: Signal (+)
5. INSTALLATION
Pay attention to safety! Please respectively consider the EN 60598-2-17 and
