(DMX Connectivity cont.)
3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart
DMX Connection
Test all DMX cables with an ohmmeter to verify their correct polarity and to make sure that there are no
If the common wire (shield) touches the chassis ground, a ground loop could form, which may cause the fixture to perform erratically.
If you use a DMX controller or fixture with a
Conductor | ||
Ground/Shield | Pin 1 | Pin 1 |
Negative | Pin 2 | Pin 2 |
Positive (+) signal | Pin 3 | Pin 3 |
Not Used |
| Pin 4 |
Not Used |
| Pin 5 |
Make sure that the fixtures with which you are working can operate in DMX mode, not in a proprietary connection mode. Refer to the fixtures’ manual to learn how to enable their respective DMX modes.
The procedure below illustrates a possible DMX connection method.
1.Connect the
2.Connect the
3.Connect the
4.Connect the
5.Continue linking the other DMX fixtures in the same way.
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