Set Up:
Power Supply:
Before plugging your unit in be sure the source volt-
age in your area matches the required voltage for your American DJ
®
Rampage.™ The Rampage™ is available in a 115v and 230v version.
Because line voltage may vary from venue to venue, you should be sure
to plug your power supply into a matching wall outlet before attempting
to operate you controller.
Data Cable (DMX Cable) Requirements:
Your fixture and your controller require a
standard 3-pin XLR connector for data
input and data output (Figure 1). If you
are making your own cables be sure
to use standard two conductor shielded
cable (This cable may be purchased at
almost all pro sound and lighting stores).
Your cables should be made with a male
and female XLR connector on either end
of the cable. Also, remember that DMX
cable must be daisy chained and can
not be “Y”ed or split.
Notice:
Do not use the ground lug on the XLR connector. Do
not connect the cable’s shield conductor to the ground lug or allow
the shield conductor to come in contact with the XLR’s outer casing.
Grounding the shield could cause a short circuit and erratic behavior.
Figure 1
Figure 2
1
2
3
1
2
3
DMX +
DMX -
COMMON
DMX512 IN
(X-CALIBUR)
CONNECTOR
3 PIN
DMX512 OUT
CONTROLLER
CONNECTOR
3 PIN
1
2
3
Termination reduces signal errors and
avoids signal transmission problems
and interference. It is always advisable
to connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance
120 Ohm 1/4 W) between PIN 2 (DMX-)
and PIN 3 (DMX +) of the last fixture.
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT
OUTPUT
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT
OUTPUT
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT
OUTPUT
DMX512
DMX+,DMX-,COMMON
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XLR MALE SOCKET
1 EARTH
2 COLD
2 HOT
XLR FEMALE SOCKET
1 EARTH
COLD 2
3 HOT
XLR Pin Configuration:
Pin 1 = Shield
Pin 2 = Data Compliment (negative)
Pin 3 = Data True (positive)
Figure 3
Special Note: Line Termination.
When longer runs of cable
are used, you may need to use a terminator on the last unit to avoid
erratic behavior. A terminator is a 90 - 120 ohm 1/4 watt resistor which is
connected between pins 2 and 3 of a male XLR connector (DATA + and
DATA -). This unit is inserted in the female XLR connector of the last
1
2
3
1
2
3
DMX +
DMX -
COMMON
DMX512 IN
(X-CALIBUR)
CONNECTOR
3 PIN
DMX512 OUT
CONTROLLER
CONNECTOR
3 PIN
1
2
3
Termination reduces signal errors and
avoids signal transmission problems
and interference. It is always advisable
to connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance
120 Ohm 1/4 W) between PIN 2 (DMX-)
and PIN 3 (DMX +) of the last fixture.
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT
OUTPUT
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT
OUTPUT
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT
OUTPUT
DMX512
DMX+,DMX-,COMMON
1
2
3
1
2
3
DMX +
DMX -
COMMON
DMX512 IN
(X-CALIBUR)
CONNECTOR
3 PIN
DMX512 OUT
CONTROLLER
CONNECTOR
3 PIN
1
2
3
Termination reduces signal errors and
avoids signal transmission problems
and interference. It is always advisable
to connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance
120 Ohm 1/4 W) between PIN 2 (DMX-)
and PIN 3 (DMX +) of the last fixture.
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT
OUTPUT
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT
OUTPUT
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT
OUTPUT
DMX512
DMX+,DMX-,COMMON
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Linking:
Your Rampage comes with several built in programs. These programs
will automatically run to the beat of music. For a more dramatic effect
link several Rampage units together. Each Rampage can act a “Master
Unit” that can control up to 15 more units. Link the units together using
standard DMX cable. Follow the Master/Slave Dip Switch Chart on page
7 for proper dip switch settings. The built programs are optimized for a
four unit chase.
