12B
6. DMX512 Connections
The DMX512 is widely used in intelligent lighting control, with a maximum of 512 channels.
1. Connect the fixture together in a “daisy chain” by XLR plug cable from the output of the
fixture to the input of the next fixture. The cable cannot be branched or split to a “Y”
cable. Inadequate or damaged cables, soldered joints or corroded connectors can
easily distort the signal and shut down the system.
2. The DMX output and input connectors are pass-through to maintain the DMX circuit
when one of the units’ power is disconnected.
3. At last fixture, the DMX cable has to be terminated with a terminator to reduce signal
errors. Solder a 120-ohm 1/4W resistor between pin 2(DMX-) and pin 3(DMX+) into a
3-pin XLR-plug and plug it in the DMX-output of the last fixture.
4. Each lighting fixture needs to have an address set to receive the data sent by the
controller. The address number is between 0-511 (usually 0 & 1 are equal to 1).
5. 3 pin XLR connectors are more popular than 5 pins XLR.
3 pin XLR: Pin 1: GND, Pin 2: Negative signal (-), Pin 3: Positive signal (+)
5 pin XLR: Pin 1: GND, Pin 2: Negative signal (-), Pin 3: Positive signal (+),
Pin4/5: not used
5B
10
Only for remote control:
By connect to the 1/4’’ microphone jack to control the unit for
Stand by, Function and Mode function.
11
DMX output:
For DMX512 link, use 3-pin XLR plug cable to link the next unit.
12
DMX input:
For DMX512 link, use 3/5-pin XLR plug cable to input DMX signal
13
Mains output:
Connect to supply mains power for the next unit.
14
Mains input:
Connect to supply mains power.
3.2 Main Function
To select any functions, press
MENU
button until the required one is shown on the display.
Select the function by
ENTER
button and the display will blink. Use
DOWN
and
UP
button to
change the mode. Once the required mode has been selected, press
ENTER
button to
setup or it will automatically return to the main functions without any change after idling 10
seconds. Back to the functions without any change press
MENU
button. The main functions
are shown below:
