Chauvet DMX512 - Manual (Page 8)

C A B L E C O N N E C T O R S C A B L E C O N N E C T O R S
Cabling must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the other end. Cabling must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the other end.
2
1
3 OUTPUT
1
3
2
1
3
2
Resistance 120
ohm 1/4w between
pin 2 (DMX -) and
pin 3 (DMX +) of
the last fixture.
Termination reduces signal errors. To
avoid signal transmission problems
and interference, it is always
advisable to connect a DMX signal
terminator.
DMX
-
DMX +
COMMON
DMX connector configuration
INPUT
CAUTION Do not allow contact between the common and the fixture’s chassis ground. Grounding the common
can cause a ground loop, and your fixture may perform erratically. Test cables with an ohm meter to
verify correct polarity and to make sure the pins are not grounded or shorted to the shield or each other. CAUTION Do not allow contact between the common and the fixture’s chassis ground. Grounding the common
can cause a ground loop, and your fixture may perform erratically. Test cables with an ohm meter to
verify correct polarity and to make sure the pins are not grounded or shorted to the shield or each other.
3 - P I N T O 5 - P I N C O N V E R S I O N C H A R T 3 - P I N T O 5 - P I N C O N V E R S I O N C H A R T
Note! If you use a controller with a 5 pin DMX output connector, you will need to use a 5 pin to 3 pin adapter.
CHAUVET Model No: DMX5M, or DMX5F.
The chart below details a proper cable conversion: Note! If you use a controller with a 5 pin DMX output connector, you will need to use a 5 pin to 3 pin adapter.
CHAUVET Model No: DMX5M, or DMX5F.
The chart below details a proper cable conversion:
3 P IN TO 5 P IN C ONVERSION C HART 3 P IN TO 5 P IN C ONVERSION C HART
Conductor Conductor 3 Pin Female (output) 3 Pin Female (output) 5 Pin Male (Input) 5 Pin Male (Input)
Ground/Shield Pin 1 Pin 1
Data ( - ) signal Pin 2 Pin 2
Data ( + ) signal Pin 3 Pin 3
Do not use Do not use
Do not use Do not use
This drawing provides a
general illustration of the
DMX Input/Output panel of
a lighting fixture.
Universal DMX Controller Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link
1. Connect the (male) 3 pin connector side of
the DMX cable to the output (female) 3 pin
connector of the controller.
2. Connect the end of the cable coming from
the controller which will have a (female) 3
pin connector to the input connector of the
next fixture consisting of a (male) 3 pin
connector.
3. Then, proceed to connect from the output
as stated above to the input of the following
fixture and so on.
CHAUVET Certified DMX Data Cables
Order Code Description
DMX1.5 DMX Cable 1.5m/4.9ft
DMX4.5 DMX Cable 4.5m/14.8ft
DMX10 DMX Cable 10m/32.8ft
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