Data Enabler Pro Product Guide
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Prepare for Cable Connections
1. Using the included 3 mm hex wrench, loosen the
housing cover’s six captive screws to open the Data
Enabler Pro housing.
2. Identify which openings to use for power and data
cables, and remove the seal plugs from the openings.
• For installations using metric size conduit, the larger
openings accommodate PG21 cable connectors
for power, and the smaller openings accommodate
PG13.5 cable connectors for data.
• For installations using US trade size conduit, the
larger openings accommodate 3/4 in NPT cable
connectors for power, and the smaller openings
accommodate 1/2 in NPT cable connectors for data.
3. Install and tighten cable connectors to
manufacturer’s specs. Do not overtighten.
4. Torque remaining seal plugs to approximately 2.2 Nm
(19 in-lb).
8 mm hex or
5/16 in hex
RTV Silicone
RTV Silicone
In wet or damp locations, use electronics-grade RTV silicone to
seal all points of entry in all Data Enabler Pro devices and all
connected junction boxes to prevent water infiltration.
Make Data Input Connections
Data Enabler Pro has different connectors for DMX
and Ethernet data inputs. Instead of RJ45 connectors,
Data Enabler Pro uses double-pair, double-entry
IDC connectors, which accept unstripped cable wire
strands.
Color Kinetics uses a DMX scheme that differs slightly
from the popular DMX scheme maintained by the
Entertainment Services and Technology Association
(ESTA). You use the CK DMX scheme with Color Kinetics
DMX controllers, and the ESTA DMX scheme with many
common third-party DMX controllers.
1. Run CAT 5e or better cable from the data output port
of a Color Kinetics DMX controller, such as iPlayer 3.
2. If necessary, cut the cable jacket to expose the wire
pairs. Do not strip the wire pairs.
3. Locate the DMX input pivot connectors inside
the Data Enabler Pro housing. Open both pivot
connectors.
DMX
DMX
L N
L N
DMX input
CK RJ45 Pinouts
RJ45 Pin #
CK DMX Signal
Wire Color
1
DMX_DATAto
Orange/White
2
D
Orange
3
GND
Green/White
6
GND
Green
ESTA RJ45 Pinouts
RJ45 Pin #
DMX512-A Signal
Wire Color
1
D
Orange/White
2
DMX_DATAto
Orange
7
GND
Brown/White
8
GND
Brown
1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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