DMX OPERATOR PRO
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• MOLDED ENDS:
All surrounding plastic moulds can be removed if you desire to install the controller into a rack.
Simply remove the ten screws that secure the ends to the chassis.
7.1 Connections
It is strongly recommended that you use shielded twisted-pair cable for your data runs.
Microphone cable cannot transmit DMX data reliably over long runs. Never use a “Y” connector or
any other means to split the link. If you need to branch out in different directions, use a dedicated
Opto-isolated splitter such as the Elation Opto Branch-4 or DMX Branch-4. It is also important to
not overload a link. For best results, it is suggested that you run up to 32 fixtures on a single link.
Always, terminate the link by installing a termination plug into the output socket of the last fixture
in line. In most cases, a terminator consist of a male 3 pin XLR connector with a quarter watt 120
ohm resistor soldered across pins 2 & 3. Ask your local Elation dealer for DMX compliant cables,
branches and terminators designed for lighting control.
(1) With an XLR male to female cable, connect the XLR male end into the DMX Operator
Pros output socket.
(2) With the opposite end of the same cable, connect the female XLR end into the input of
your first moving light fixture or dimmer pack in the link.
(3) With another XLR cable, connect the male XLR end into the output of your first moving
light or dimmer pack and the female XLR end into the input of your second moving light or
dimmer pack in the link.
(4) In a daisy chain manner, continue to connect the remainder of your moving lights and
dimmer packs and install a terminator into the output of the last fixture in the link.