CABLE CONNECTORS
Cabling must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the other end.
DMX connector configuration
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| COMMON | |
| 1 | DMX + | |
INPUT | 3 | ||
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| 2 | DMX - | |
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1 | Resistance 120 | ||
3 | ohm 1/4w between | ||
pin 2 | (DMX | ||
2 | |||
pin 3 | (DMX +) of | ||
| the last fixture. |
1 | OUTPUT |
3 | |
2 | Termination reduces signal errors and |
| to avoid signal transmission problems |
and interference, it is always advisable to connect a DMX signal terminator.
CAUTION | Do not allow contact between the common and the fixture’s chassis ground. Grounding the common |
| can cause a ground loop, and your fixture may perform erratically. Test cables with an ohm meter to |
| verify correct polarity and to make sure the pins are not grounded or shorted to the shield or each other. |
3-PIN TO 5-PIN CONVERSION CHART
Note! If you use a controller with a 5 pin DMX output connector, you will need to use a 5 pin to 3 pin adapter. CHAUVET Model No: DMX5M, or DMX5F.
The chart below details a proper cable conversion:
3PIN TO 5 PIN CONVERSION CHART
Conductor | 3 Pin Female (output) | 5 Pin Male (Input) |
Ground/Shield | Pin 1 | Pin 1 |
Data ( - ) signal | Pin 2 | Pin 2 |
Data ( + ) signal | Pin 3 | Pin 3 |
Do not use |
| Do not use |
Do not use |
| Do not use |
Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link
1.Connect the (male) 3 pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output (female) 3 pin connector of the controller.
2.Connect the end of the cable coming from the controller which will have a (female) 3 pin connector to the input connector of the next fixture consisting of a (male) 3 pin connector.
3.Then, proceed to connect from the output as stated above to the input of the following fixture and so on.
CHAUVET Certified DMX Data Cables
Order Code | Description |
DMX1.5 | DMX Cable 1.5m/4.9ft |
DMX4.5 | DMX Cable 4.5m/14.8ft |
DMX10 | DMX Cable 10m/32.8ft |
Universal DMX Controller
This drawing provides a general illustration of the DMX Input/Output panel of a lighting fixture.
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