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Notes:
1.
If the daisy chain is longer than 60 meters or if it contains 20
or more light fixtures, a DMX signal amplifier should be used
to ensure that all devices get valid instruction signals.
2.
The last device in any DMX chain must be terminated using a
DMX Terminator. You can make a DMX terminator by
soldering a 120-ohm (1/4 watt) resistor between pins 2 and 3
of a standard XLR male plug or can purchase a terminator,
such as the Monoprice 601600 3-Pin DMX Terminator.
3-PIN XLR to 5-PIN DMX Conversion
While most DMX compatible equipment uses 3-pin XLR
connectors, some devices use the official 5-pin DMX connector. To
make a 3-pin to 5-pin converter simply make a cable with a 3-pin
XLR connector on one end and a 5-pin DMX connector on the
other. Connect the pins as follows:
3-pin XLR to 5-pin DMX Adapter
Signal
3-pin XLR
5-pin DMX
Ground/Shield
1
1
Data Complement (- signal)
2
2
Data True (+ signal)
3
3
Do Not Use
4
Do Not Use
5
Note: Rather than go to the trouble of making a conversion cable,
you can use the Monoprice 601604 3-pin Male to 5-pin Female or
601605 5-pin Male to 3-pin Female DMX Converters.
