DMX Linking, DMX Connectors Diagram

Setup

DMX Linking

DMX Connection

DMX Connectors Diagram

If you are using the Followspot 1200 with a DMX controller, you can link them using a regular DMX serial connection. Be aware that the Followspot 1200 uses 5-pin XLR connectors and that you will need a 5-pin to 3-pin adapter in most cases.

If you are not familiar with the DMX standard, please refer to the DMX Primer and DMX Connectivity sections in the Appendix chapter of this manual.

The Followspot 1200 does not support the Master/Slave mode.

The Followspot 1200 uses the regular DMX data connection for its only 6-channel DMX mode. Refer to the Introduction chapter for a brief description of this mode and the Operation chapter to learn how to configure the Followspot 1200 to work in this mode.

The diagram below shows the Followspot 1200 DMX connectors.

DMX Output

DMX Input

External Console Only

Pins 4 and 5 of the External Console Only socket carry power for the external console. Therefore, DO NOT connect the DMX cable to this socket. Otherwise, you could damage the DMX controller or the fixtures connected to the DMX link.

1)Connect the DMX cable that comes from the DMX controller or from the other DMX fixtures to the DMX Input socket.

2)Connect the DMX cable that goes to the other DMX fixtures to the DMX Output socket.

When using the Followspot 1200’s external console, DO NOT connect the Followspot 1200 to the DMX link.

The diagram below illustrates a typical DMX link connection.

DMX Link Diagram

Followspot 1200 User Manual Rev. 5

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1200 specifications

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