Kino Flo ParaZip 400/200 DMX - Manual (Page 10)

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ParaZip fixtures can be jumpered using the IN and OUT ports. As
many as 100 fixtures can be jumpered on one chain as long as the
DMX cable run remains under 1000 feet or 40 x 25ft DMX cables.
Note: When operating fixtures at great distances from the dimmer
board, it is recommended to use Opto-Isolators to provide DMX
signal amplification.
DMX Cables
Cable must comply with EIA-485 (RS485).
The fixture uses five-pin XLR male and female connectors to
receive DMX signals from the Dimmer Board and jumper the
fixtures in a series. DMX pin-out wiring follows the USITT
DMX512 standard:
Pin 1: Shield
Pin 2: Data –
Pin 3: Data +
Pin 4: Spare –
Pin 5: Spare +
Note: Pin four and five in the Fixture are connected internally as
Pin four to four and Pin five to five. Connecting Pin four and five
as the pass-thru allows secondary data to be passed through
other equipment.
Note: If a Fixture loses its DMX signal, it will hold its last DMX command.
For this reason, it is important to turn the Fixture or Ballast off using the DMX commands.
For example, if you try to turn off the lights by turning off the dimmer board, the lights will
remember their last DMX command and stay on. The Fixtures or Ballasts require a DMX
“Off” or “Black-out” command in order to turn off.
Do Not use Microphone Cables and other general purpose, two-core cables designed
for audio or signaling use. They are not suitable for DMX512. Problems due to incorrect
cabling may not be immediately apparent. Microphone cables may appear to work fine,
but systems built with such cables may fail or be prone to random errors. Cable must
comply with EIA-485 (RS485).