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) |
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Ground/Shield | Pin 1 | Pin 1 |
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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 |
Master/Slave Fixture Linking
Universal DMX Controller
This drawing provides a general illustration of the DMX Input/Output panel of a lighting fixture.
Continue the link
1.Connect the (male) 3 pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output (female) 3 pin connector of the first fixture.
2.Connect the end of the cable coming from the first fixture which will have a (female) 3 pin connector to the input connector of the next fixture consisting of a (male) 3 pin connector. Then, proceed to connect from the output as stated above to the input of the following fixture and so on.
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for this type of setup and configuration.
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Slave |
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