PRG Best Boy Wash User Manual - Manual (Page 18)

10 BEST BOY ® WASH LUMINAIRE USER MANUAL
POWER AND DATA CABLING REQUIREMENTS
Power
The Best Boy Wash Luminaire requires standard AC power distribution from 200-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 12A maximum.
The upper enclosure provides a Neutrik® PowerCon connector for power input. Use the provided AC Line Cord Cable
Assembly (25.9812.0902.5) to connect power.
Figure 2-1: Power Input and DMX512 Connections
Data
DMX512 Cables
The Best Boy Wash Luminaire is equipped with two, 5-pin XLR connectors for DMX IN and DMX THRU (out)
applications. DMX IN requires a 5-pin, female XLR connector and DMX THRU requires a 5-pin, male XLR connector.
When purchasing or constructing data cables, it is important that not only the correct cable type be used, but also
quality cable to ensure a reliable DMX512 system. Your cabling should meet the following USITT DMX specification
requirements:
+ Suitable for use with EIA485 (RS485) operation at 250k baud.
+ Characteristic impedance 85-150 ohms, nominally 120 ohms.
+ Low capacitance.
+ Two twisted pairs.
+ Foil and braid shielded.
+ 24 AWG minimum gauge for runs up to 1000 feet (300m).
+ 22 AWG minimum gauge for runs up to 1640 feet (500m).
Note: Microphone type cables and other general purpose, two-core audio or signal cables are not suitable for use
with DMX512.
200 -240 VAC
12A Max
50 / 60 Hz IN
DMX
THRU
ETHERNET
AC IN
COMM
WAKE
Neutrik® PowerCon
DMX512 Input
DMX512 Thru
AC Power Connector