Elation Professional DMX 101 User Manual
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DMX 101: A DMX 512 Handbook
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Understanding how DMX 512 operates is important, but it’s only part of the picture. The physical equipment,
connectors and cabling, play a critical role in the proper functionality of the protocol. The DMX standard
specifies exactly what types of connectors and cable may be used.
It is also important to understand the logic behind the data that is transmitted. Data is sent in a specific manner
so that the receiver can correctly translate it into action.
The topics this section will cover are:
• Connectors
• Cabling
• Data
4. Protocol Specifications
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