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XStatic Pro Lighting Tornado LED Fog Machine Manual
DMX-512 Control:
DMX-512 is a universal protocol used as a form of communication between
intelligent lighting fixtures, devices and controllers. A DMX controller (either physical or computerized)
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.
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
compliant. To ensure proper DMX data transmission, when using several DMX fixtures try to use the
shortest cable path possible. 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 1 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 1, the DMX controller knows to send DATA assigned to address 1 to that unit, no matter where
it is located in the DMX chain.
Data Cable Requirements:
The Xstatic Tornado Fog Machine can be controlled via DMX-512
protocol. The Xstatic Tornado Fog Machine has 5 DMX channel modes. The DMX address is set on the
back panel. Your DMX controller may have a standard 5-pin (or 3-pin) XLR connector for data output and
the Xstatic Tornado Fog Machine has both 5 pin and 3 pin DMX connections for compatibility across
platforms.
NEVER USE MICROPHONE CABLES!
We recommend ProX DMX
cables. If you are making your own cables, be sure to use standard 110-120 Ohm
shielded DATA cable. Your cables should be made with a male and female XLR
connector on either end of the cable (3 or 5 pin). Also remember that DMX cable
must be daisy chained and cannot be split except with an optical coupling device.
Note
:
Be sure to follow figures one and two 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 120 ohm 1/2 watt resistor which is connected between
pins 2 and 3 of a male XLR connector (DATA + and DATA -). This unit is inserted in the female XLR
connector of the last unit in your daisy chain to terminate the line. Using a cable terminator will
decrease the possibilities of erratic behavior.
Termination reduces signal errors and avoids
signal
transmission
problems
and
interference. It is always advisable to connect
a DMX terminator (resistance 120 Ohm1/2
Watt) between Pin 2 and Pin 3 of the last
fixture.
XLR Male Socket
3 Hot
XLR Female Socket
3 Hot
XLR Pin Configuration
Pin 1 = Ground
Pin 2 = Data Compliment
(negative)
Pin 3 = Data True (positive)
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