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Power and data cabling requirements, Power, Data – PRG Best Boy 4000 User Manual User Manual

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BEST BOY 4000

®

SPOT LUMINAIRE USER MANUAL

POWER AND DATA CABLING REQUIREMENTS

Power

The Best Boy 4000 Spot Luminaire requires standard AC power distribution from 100-240 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 4000 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:

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Suitable for use with EIA485 (RS485) operation at 250k baud.

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Characteristic impedance 85-150 ohms, nominally 120 ohms.

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Low capacitance.

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Two twisted pairs.

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Foil and braid shielded.

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24 AWG minimum gauge for runs up to 1000 feet (300m).

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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.

100 -240 VAC

12A Max

50 / 60 Hz

IN

DMX

THRU

ETHERNET

AC IN

COMM

WAKE

Neutrik® PowerCon

DMX512 Input

DMX512 Thru

AC Power Connector