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ower Supply:
The Sailwin Hex Lion V18 Profile contains a switching(Dual Voltage) voltage switch,
which will auto sense the voltage when it is plugged into the power source. With this switch there
is no need to worry about the correct power voltage; this unit can be plugged in anywhere. Light
can recharge and use at same time.
DMX-512:
DMX is short for Digital Multiplex. This is a universal proprotocol used as a form of
communication between intelligent fixtures and controllers. A wireless transmitter/ DMX controller
sends DMX data instructions from the controller to the fixture. DMX data is sent as serial data that
travels from fixture to fixture via the DATA
“
IN
”
and DATA
“
OUT
”
XLR terminals located on all DMX
fixtures (most controllers only have a DATA
“
OUT
”
terminal).
DMX Linking:
DMX is a language allowing all makes and models of different manufactures to be
linked together and operate from a single controller, as long as all fixtures and the controller are
DMX compliantant. To ensure proper DMX data transmission, when using several DMX fixtures try
to use the shortest cable path possible or connect wireless transmission. The order in which fixtures
are connected in a DMX line does not influence the DMX addressing. For example; a fixture
assigned a DMX address of Addr-A001 may be placed anywhere in a DMX line, at the beginning, at
the end, or anywhere in the middle. When a fixture is assigned a DMX address of A0011, the DMX
controller knows to send DATA assigned to address A001 to that unit, no matter where it is located
in the DMX chain/Controller.
Data Cable (DMX Cable) Requirements (For DMX Operation):
The Hex Lion Par V18 Profile can be
controlled via DMX-512 protocol/Wireless DMX(sell separately). The Hex Lion V18 Profile has 7/12
DMX channel modes,. The DMX address is set on the back panel of the Hex Lion V18 Profile. Your
unit and your DMX controller require a standard 3-pin XLR connector/wireless DMX Transmitter for
data input and data output. We recommend Sailwin-Cable DMX cables/Wireless Transmitter. If you
are making your own cables, be sure to use standard 110-120 Ohm shielded cable (This cable may
be purchased at almost all pro lighting stores) or 2.4Mhz Wireless Transmitter/Receiver. Your cables
should be made with a male and female XLR connector on either end of the cable. Also, remember
that DMX cable must be daisy chained and cannot be split.
Notice:
Be sure to follow figures two and three when making your own cables. Do not use the
ground lug on the XLR connector. Do not connect the cable
’
s shield conductor to the ground lug
or allow the shield conductor to come in contact with the XLR
’
s outer casing. Grounding the shield
could cause a short circuit and erratic behavior.
Special Note: Line Termination.
When longer runs of cable are used, you may need to
use a terminator on the last unit to avoid erratic behavior. A terminator is a 110-120 ohm 1/4 watt
resistor which is connected between pins 2 and 3 of a male XLR connector (DATA + and DATA -).
