fixtures on a serial data link determines the number of fixtures the data link can
support.
Maximum recommended serial data link distance:500 meters(1640ft).
Maximum recommended number of fixtures on a serial data link:32 fixtures.
Data ca bling
To link fixtures together you must obtain data cables. If you choose to create your
own cable please use data-grade cables that can carry a high quality signal and are
less prone to electromagnetic interference.
DMX data ca ble
Use a belden 9841 or equivalent cable which meets the specifications for EIA RS-485
applications. Standard microphone cables cannot transmit DMX data reliably over
long distances. The cable will have the following character:
2-conductor twisted pair plus a shield.
maximum capacitance between conductors-30 pF/ft.
maximum capacitance between conductor and shield -55 pF/ft.
maximum resistance of 20 ohms/1000ft.
nominal impedance 100~140 ohms.
3.3 3-Pin to 5 -Pin conve rsion chart
Note! If you use a controller with a 5 pin DMX output connector. you will need to use
a 5pin to 3 pin adapter
CHAUVET Model No:DMX5M. orDMX 5F
The chart below details a proper cable conversion:
3.4 Setting up a DMX serial data link
At first, link the first light and DMX control through XLR-connection signal cable
then devolute the light in series ,as follows:
3.5 Master/Slave fixture linking
1.Connect the (male) 3 pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output
(female)3pin connector of the first fixture.
2.Connect the end of the cable coming from the first fixture which will have a
(female)3 pin connector to the input connector of the next fixture consisting of a (male)
