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Data Terminator 

A Data Terminator can be connected to the DMX-OUT of the 
last fixture to reduce the effects of signal noise; it is not required 
for all installations. To make a Terminator, connect a 120-ohm 
¼ watt resistor across pin 2, Data Negative (S-) and pin 3, Data 
positive (S+). Whether it is a 5 pin XLR or 3 pin XLR connector 
(shown on right) does not matter, the pin numbers remain the 
same. A qualified technician can determine if a Data Terminator 
is needed. 

 

Adapter

 

5-to-3 pin 

Systems using 5 pin DMX interfaces can be accommodated by purchasing 3-to-5 pin 
adapters or building adapter cables.  Numbers designating each pin can be found on 
connectors.  Converting between the two XLR types is done in a pin-to-pin fashion.   
Connect the shields to pin 1, then connect pin 2 to pin 2 and pin 3 to pin 3, regardless of 
either connector’s gender or pin count.  No connection is made to Pins 4 & 5. 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DMX Start Address 

To place the fixture in DMX mode, press the MODE key, then using the UP/DOWN keys 
get to the Address Menu Option. Press  ENTER and using the UP/DOWN buttons, set 
the start address number for this particular unit in the DMX chain. Once selected, press 
ENTER again to save your selection.  More than one fixture may have the same start 
address, but they will behave the same. Giving a unique start address that does not 
overlap with any other units allows you to individually control that fixture’s features fully. 
Never allow channels to overlap.   You will need to select the number of channels you 
wish the fixture to use first.  Your choices are 3, 5, 8, 14, 24 or 26 channel modes.  This 
will determine the spacing of channels you will need to avoid overlapping of channels 
when selecting your start addresses. 

 

Example

 

Select Start Addresses for 4  fixtures each requiring  5 channels of DMX  (5 

channel mode).

 

For this example, start with the first unit set to the first possible Start Address = 

1

.  This fixture 

occupies DMX channels 1 thru 5.  The next DMX channel available for a Start Address is found 
by adding the previous fixture’s Start Address to its channel requirement: 1+5=

6

.  To maximize 

channel usage, we will leave no empty channels between fixtures so the second Start Address is 
set to DMX channel  6 and that fixture occupies channels  6 thru 10.  The  third  fixture will be 
addressed 6+5=

11

 and occupy channels 11 thru 15.  The last fixture is addressed 11+5=

16

 and 

will occupy channels 16 thru 20.  Thus, 4 fixtures using 5 channels each have Start Addresses of 

1, 6, 11

 and 

16

 and the next free channel in the system is 16+5=21.  

5 Pin 

 XLR (Plug)

Pin 1: GND(Sheild)

Pin 2: Signal(-)
Pin 3: )

Pin 4: N/C

Pin 5: N/C

3 XLR (S

)

Pin 1: GND(Sheild)

Pin 2: Signal(-)

Pin 3: )

Pin ocket

5 Pin XLR (Socket)
Pin 1: GND(Sheild)

Pin 2: Signal(-)
Pin 3: )

Pin 4: N/C

Pin 5: N/C

3  XLR (Plug)

Pin 1: GND(Sheild)
Pin 2: Signal(-)

Pin 3: )

Pin

Summary of Contents for DL-BAR10C5MM

Page 1: ...Information specifically for DL BAR10C5MM v1 0 This manual contains important information Please read before operating fixture...

Page 2: ...2 Copyright 2010 Techni Lux Inc...

Page 3: ...to and shall not exceed the purchase price paid Returning equipment and Repairs All returns must be accompanied by a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number and sent pre paid Contact the dealer o...

Page 4: ...ic Color Operation 9 Slave Operation 9 Sound Active Operation 9 Software Version 9 DMX 512 Control 10 DMX Data Connection 10 Data Terminator 11 Adapter 5 to 3 pin 11 DMX Start Address 11 DMX Channel O...

Page 5: ...r Black Size 41 5 x 2 55 x 3 5 Weight 4 62 lbs 2 1 kgs Environmental Location Indoor Max ambient temperature 105 F 40 C Min distance to flammable surface 3 3ft 1m Min distance to illuminated surface 1...

Page 6: ...th a Return Merchandise Authorization number RMA clearly listed on the shipping label Items sent by Freight Collect or without a RMA number will be refused Call your sales person and request a RMA pri...

Page 7: ...osed to constant water or rain high humidity extreme temperature changes or restricted ventilation Do not obstruct any vents or heat sinking Basic Reference Male 3 pin XLR Female 3 pin XLR Mounting Br...

Page 8: ...8 Control Panel Menu Navigation...

Page 9: ...o create your own color If you selected AtF then you must hit enter again and set the intensity of the RGB values RGB color intensity values are between 0 off to 255 100 maximum By varying the intensi...

Page 10: ...Background Before addressing fixtures consult the manual of the system s DMX controller to select a desirable addressing scheme Valid Start Addresses range from 1 to 512 Fixtures requiring more than o...

Page 11: ...ss that does not overlap with any other units allows you to individually control that fixture s features fully Never allow channels to overlap You will need to select the number of channels you wish t...

Page 12: ...2 3 Ch 1 2 3 Ch 1 2 3 Ch 1 2 3 Ch 1 2 3 5 channels Bar completely operates as 1 complete section with 2 additional control channels Ch 3 4 5 Ch 3 4 5 Ch 3 4 5 Ch 3 4 5 Ch 3 4 5 Ch 3 4 5 Ch 3 4 5 Ch 3...

Page 13: ...annel mode 14 channel mode 24 channel mode 26 channel mode Functions 1 3 3 3 1 3 Red 2 4 4 4 2 4 Green 3 5 5 5 3 5 Blue 6 6 4 6 Red 7 7 5 7 Green 8 8 6 8 Blue 9 7 9 Red 10 8 10 Green 11 9 11 Blue 12 1...

Page 14: ...4 47 Internal Program 13 120 127 47 50 Internal Program 14 128 135 50 53 Internal Program 15 136 143 53 56 Internal Program 16 144 151 56 59 Internal Program 17 152 159 60 62 Internal Program 18 160 1...

Page 15: ...e care to prevent damaging any internal parts or effects 4 Clean all optical elements when the fixture is cold Use a soft lint free cotton cloth or tissue and cleaner safe for plastics 5 Inspect clamp...

Page 16: ...mitted one after another Even if the data on a specific channel has not been changed it must be sent In a packet a start code of all zeros is sent before the data to identify the signal as a Standard...

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