M8 Plus User Manual
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V1.3 September 2012
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Note:
Full menu description on page 8.
The M8 Plus is supplied power and control signals by means of two 4-pin XLR style connectors on the rear panel, allowing
multiple units to be ‘daisy-chained’ into the same line of cabling. Patching the output from the last unit back into the power
supply will terminate the DMX for each chain line and ensure even power voltage across all colour changers in that chain.
Note:
The quantity of M8 Plus colour changers, and maximum cable length per power supply output is dependant upon the
size of PSU / Splitterbox used. (See later in this manual for details.)
The rear of the Chroma-Q M8 Plus is designed to accept eight point standard mounting bracket for 8 light blinder fixtures.
2.
Operation
2.1
Unpacking the unit
2.2
Control and power cables
2.3
Mounting the unit
2.4
Operating the unit
2.5
Modes of operation
2.6
Troubleshooting
2.7
Technical overview
2.8
Technical specifications
2.1
Unpacking the unit
The M8 Plus package includes 1 unit M8 Plus with safety chain.
2.2
Control and power cables
The M8 Plus utilises an XLR 4-pin cable system. This is used for power and data transfer. Pins 2 and 3 are for ANSI E1.11
USITT DMX 512-A data. Pins 1(-) and 4(+) are for 24VDC power.
Damage will occur if power connections short to data or ground/shield connections. When assembling XLR 4-pin cables,
heat shrink should be used on each individual pin to prevent short circuits (Tourflex Ultra Datasafe P&D cable
recommended). See diagram below.
Note:
It is very important to ensure that the drain wire from the cable shield is connected to both XLR connector cases.
Detail of connector wiring
