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DMX Primer 

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3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart 

 

 

If you use a controller with a 5-pin DMX output connector, you will need to use a 5-pin to 
3-pin adapter. The chart below details a proper cable conversion: 

 

 

 

3-P

IN TO 

5-P

IN 

C

ONVERSION 

C

HART

 

Conductor 

3-Pin Female (Output) 

5-Pin Male (Input) 

Ground/Shield 

Pin 1 

Pin 1 

Data ( - ) signal 

Pin 2 

Pin 2 

Data ( + ) signal 

Pin 3 

Pin 3 

Not used 

 Pin 

Not used 

 Pin 

 

 

Setting up a DMX Daisy Chain 

 

 

 

1.  Connect the (male) 3-pin connector side of 

the DMX cable to the output (female) 3-pin 
connector of the controller.   

2.  Connect the end of the cable coming from the 

controller which will have a (female)    3-pin 
connector to the input connector of the next 
fixture consisting of a (male) 3-pin connector.  

3.  Then, proceed to connect from the output as 

stated above to the input of the following 
fixture and so on.

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Universal DMX Controller 

Continue the link 

This drawing 
provides a general 
illustration of the 
DMX input/output 
panel of a lighting 
fixture.

Содержание Abyss LED 3.0

Страница 1: ...User Manual ...

Страница 2: ...Y INSTRUCTIONS 4 2 INTRODUCTION 5 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 5 3 SETUP 6 AC POWER 6 Power Linking 6 MOUNTING 7 Orientation 7 Rigging 7 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 8 CONFIGURING THE STARTING ADDRESS 8 DMX Operation 8 Master Slave Mode Standalone 8 Standalone 8 DMX CHANNEL VALUES 8 5 APPENDIX 9 GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING 9 DMX PRIMER 10 FIXTURE LINKING DAISY CHAIN 10 DATA CABLING 10 DMX Data Cable 10 CABLE CONNECTO...

Страница 3: ...nual Conventions CHAUVET manuals use the following conventions to differentiate certain types of information from regular text CONVENTION MEANING 10 A DIP switch to be configured Menu A key to be pressed on the fixture s control panel 1 512 A range of values 50 60 A set of values of which only one can be chosen Settings A menu option not to be modified for example showing the operating mode curren...

Страница 4: ...rce s before servicing or replacing the fuse and be sure to replace with same fuse source Secure fixture to a fastening device using a safety chain Maximum ambient temperature Ta is 104 F 40 C Do not operate this product at temperatures higher than this In the event of a serious operating problem stop using the unit immediately Never try to repair the unit yourself Repairs carried out by unskilled...

Страница 5: ...2 Introduction 5 2 INTRODUCTION Product Overview DMX In DMX Out DIP Switches Bracket Adjustment Knob Safety Bracket Adjustment Knob Power In Mounting Bracket Power Out Fuse holder ...

Страница 6: ...mmer channel is used only as a 0 to 100 switch Always connect the fixture to a circuit with a suitable electrical ground Power Linking This fixture contains power linking via the Edison outlet located in front of the power input cable Please see the diagram below for further explanation The maximum quantity of Abyss LED 3 0 fixtures that may be linked is 24 units at 120 V and 37 units at 230 V The...

Страница 7: ...igging consider routine maintenance and control panel access Please see the following notes on installation If the power link out is intended to be used with multiple fixture take into account the length of each power cable and mount the fixtures close enough to one another to accommodate for this When aiming the fixtures you may use the bracket adjustment knob Loosen the knob adjust to the desire...

Страница 8: ...alone mode Mode DIP switches Slave 1 10 On Standalone This fixture has preprogrammed operating modes These are accessed via the DIP switches on the back of the fixture DIP switch 10 must be OFF in this mode Please see the chart below for further explanation Mode Water effect rotating color rotating Water effect static color rotating Water effect rotating color static Water effect static color stat...

Страница 9: ... DMX cables Check DMX cables Wrong polarity settings on the controller Check polarity switch settings on the controller Loose DMX cables Check cable connections Faulty DMX interface Replace DMX input Faulty Main PCB Replace Main PCB Loss of signal Non DMX cables Use only DMX compatible cables Bouncing signals Install terminator as suggested Long cable Low level signal Install amplifier right after...

Страница 10: ... Data Negative S and pin 3 is Data positive S Fixture Linking Daisy Chain You will need a daisy chain to run light shows of one or more fixtures using a DMX controller or to run synchronized shows on two or more fixtures set to a master slave operating mode The combined number of channels required by all the fixtures on a daisy chain determines the number of fixtures the data link can support To c...

Страница 11: ...e data on the channel indicated by the start address For example a fixture that uses six DMX channels and was addressed to start on DMX channel 100 would read data from channels 100 101 102 103 104 and 105 Choose start addresses so that the channels used do not overlap and note the start address selected for future reference If this is your first time addressing a fixture using the DMX control pro...

Страница 12: ...sed Pin 5 Setting up a DMX Daisy Chain 1 Connect the male 3 pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output female 3 pin connector of the controller 2 Connect the end of the cable coming from the controller which will have a female 3 pin connector to the input connector of the next fixture consisting of a male 3 pin connector 3 Then proceed to connect from the output as stated above to the input...

Страница 13: ...ixture operates Damp smoky or particularly dirty surroundings can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the unit s optics Clean with soft cloth using normal glass cleaning fluid Clean the external optics at least every 20 days Clean the fixture at least every 30 60 days Always dry the parts carefully after cleaning them Never spin a fan using compressed air Returns Procedure Returned merchandise m...

Страница 14: ... units at 120 V 37 units at 230 V LIGHT SOURCE Type high power single source LED Quantity 1 Rating white 15 W 2 8 A 50 000 hrs PHOTO OPTIC Coverage angle 30 INDOOR OUTDOOR Rating For indoor use only THERMAL Maximum ambient temperature 104 F 40 C CONTROL PROGRAMMING Data input locking 3 pin XLR female socket Data output locking 3 pin XLR male socket Data pin configuration pin 1 shield pin 2 pin 3 P...

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