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IG040617-5.0
DMX DECODER
INSTALLATION GUIDE
SYSTEM DIAGRAM
V+
V-
V+
CH1 - R
CH2 - G
CH3 - B
CH4 - W
0-5 0-9 0-9
Data IN
Data OUT
V+
V-
V+
CH1 - R
CH2 - G
CH3 - B
CH4 - W
0-5 0-9 0-9
Data IN
Data OUT
G
+
-
DMX Data
Output
Power
Input
AC Power
50/60Hz
L
N
Class 2 Low Voltage Driver**
Installed in Junction Box‡
G*
N
L
Input
Output
V+
V-
DMX Controller
Installed in Wall Box‡
CAT5 / Ethernet Cable (RJ45 Connections)
Power input of DMX controllers may vary.
See DMX controller specifications to ensure
appropriate high or low voltage power input.
DMX Decoder
DMX Decoder
V- V+
V- V+
RGBW Tape Light / Fixture‡‡
RJ45 Coupler
RJ45 Splice Cable
V+ V+
CH1 R
CH2 G
CH3 B
CH4 W
V+ V+
CH1 R
CH2 G
CH3 B
Install applicable wire ga
uge / type
CH4 - W connection only utilized for RGBW / RGB(X) installation.
Wall Washer / DMX-512 Fixture‡‡
AC Power
50/60Hz
RJ45 / XLR-3
Adapter Connector
RGB Tape Light / Fixture‡‡
RJ45 Splice Cable
Wiring Connections
Brown Ground
White/Orange Data +
Orange Data -
White/Brown wire may be used as
an additional ground.
* Driver may not require a fault ground connection. Refer to driver
specifications for additional information.
** Install a compatible Class 2 constant voltage driver. It is recommended
to load the driver no more than 80% its labeled rating for maximum
longevity.
‡ Refer to driver specifications for a compatible junction box.
‡‡ See fixture specifications for maximum series run limits.
The following diagram is provided as an example system design. CAT5 (RJ45 connections) data cables are the most cost-effective solution for
transmitting DMX-512 signals. XLR-3 cables may also be installed but require an additional adapter for connecting to DMX decoders.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom
Common Cause
Fixture responding
incorrectly and/or
flickering
•
Incorrect wiring. Reversing Data + and Data -
will cause lights to flicker.
• Incorrect voltage pairing of driver and
fixture. (12V & 12V, or 24V and 24V)
•
Ensure compatible constant voltage driver is
installed.
•
Check
connections
of
additIonal
components.
Cannot change
DMX address
•
Hold in button ‘0-5’ for 3 seconds until display
flashes continuously, then set address.
MAXIMUM DAISY-CHAIN DMX DECODERS
A maximum of 10x DMX Decoders may be connected together via
RJ45 DMX Connection Ports. DMX signal may be extended further
by installing a DMX 8-Way Splitter (DI-1804) after the 10th DMX
Decoder.
