3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart

If you use a controller with a 5-pin DMX output connector, you will need to use a 5- pin to 3-pin adapter. The chart below details a proper cable conversion:

3-PIN 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

Not used

 

Pin 4

Not used

 

Pin 5

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

Universal DMX Controller

This drawing provides a general illustration of the DMX input/output panel of a lighting fixture.

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Chauvet LEDrain 38c user manual Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart, Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link