Connect esd ground, Dmx 512, Connect dmx – ETC SmartPack CE Wall Mount User Manual
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SmartPack Wall Mount Installation Manual
Connect ESD Ground
For installations with SmartLink data runs (Belden 8471) installed in grounded metal
conduit there is no need to run or terminate an additional ESD drain wire. For installations
not installed in grounded metal conduit follow the instructions below for ESD
termination.
Step 1:
Locate the grounding lug on the tray of the I/O panel, just to the right of the I/O
termination board.
Step 2:
Loosen, but do not remove, the set screw on the grounding lug.
Step 3:
Strip 6.35mm (1/4”) of insulation from the end of the 2.5mm
2
ESD drain wire(s)
and twist together.
Step 4:
Insert the bare end into the grounding lug and secure with the set screw.
DMX 512
Two 8 position receptacles are provided on the I/O termination board, one for DMX In and
the other for DMX-Thru. Prior to connecting DMX, follow the instructions for Belden 9729
cable preparation as defined on the single sheet instructions packaged with the 8 position
pluggable screw connector. A cable preparation kit for installation of CAT 5 cable (ETC part
number 4100A1013) is available for purchase, contact ETC for details.
Connect DMX
Step 1:
For DMX In and DMX Pass-Thru using Belden 9729 as recommended, prepare
the Belden cable as described in the DMX Cable Preparation kit instructions.
Step 2:
Using the 8 position pluggable screw connector provided in the cable preparation
kit, connect Shield (Com), DMX- and DMX+ as indicated in the graphic above.
Step 3:
DMX Pass-Thru using Belden 9729 can utilize the same pluggable screw
connector as DMX In. Connect Shield (Com), DMX - and DMX + as indicated in
the graphic above.
(J4) DMX IN
(J5) DMX
PASS-THRU
COM
DMX-
DMX+
DA
T
A
-
DA
T
A
+
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8
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DMX-
DMX+
DA
T
A
-
DA
T
A
+
6
7
8
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As shown with Belden 9729 color code
Pin 1 - Com
Pin 2 - DMX - (Black)
Pin 3 - DMX + (Red)
DMX In and Pass-Thru on the same pluggable
screw connector as shown.
For use with CAT 5 cable, contact ETC for a
CAT 5 termination and IDC connector kit (ETC
part number 4100A1013), sold separately.