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ower Supply:

Before plugging your unit in, be sure the source volt-

age in your area matches the required voltage for your Elation ELED
Strip RGBW. The Elation ELED Strip RGBW is a 100v ~ 220v unit.
Because of voltage setup of the unit you do not have to worry about
wall output voltage. This unit is compatiable with all wall outputs.atches
the wall outlet voltage before attempting to operate you fixture.

DMX-512:

DMX is short for Digital Multiplex. This is a universal pro-

tocol used as a form of communication between intelligent fixtures
and controllers. A DMX controller sends DMX data instructions from
the controller to the fixture. DMX data is sent as serial data that trav-
els from fixture to fixture via the DATA “IN” and DATA “OUT” XLR ter-
minals located on all DMX fixtures (most controllers only have a DATA
“OUT” terminal).
DMX Linking: DMX is a language allowing all makes and models of

different manufactures to be linked together and operate from a single
controller, as long as all fixtures and the controller are DMX compli-
ant. To ensure proper DMX data transmission, when using several
DMX fixtures try to use the shortest cable path possible. The order
in which fixtures are connected in a DMX line does not influence the
DMX addressing. For example; a fixture assigned a DMX address of 1
may be placed anywhere in a DMX line, at the beginning, at the end,
or anywhere in the middle. When a fixture is assigned a DMX address
of 1, the DMX controller knows to send DATA assigned to address 1
to that unit, no matter where it is located in the DMX chain.

Data Cable (DMX Cable) Requirements (For DMX Operation):

The ELED Strip RGBW can be controlled via DMX-512 protocol. The
ELED Strip RGBW has 6 DMX modes, please see pages 10-12 for the
different modes. The DMX address is set on the back panel of the ELED
Strip RGBW. Your unit and your DMX controller require a standard 3-
pin XLR connector for data input and data output
(Figure 1). If you are making your own cables, be sure
to use standard two conductor shielded cable (This
cable may be purchased at almost all pro sound and
lighting stores). Your cables should be made with a
male and female XLR connector on either end of the
cable. Also remember that DMX cable must be daisy
chained and can not be split.

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Notice:

Be sure to follow figures two and three when making your own

cables. Do not use the ground lug on the XLR connector. Do not con-
nect the cable’s shield conductor to the ground lug or allow the shield
conductor to come in contact with the XLR’s outer casing. Grounding
the shield could cause a short circuit and erratic behavior.

ELED Strip RGBW

Set Up

DMX512 IN

3-PIN XLR

SOUND

REMOTE

CONTROL

INPUT

POWER

INPUT OUTPUT

SOUND

REMOTE

CONTROL

INPUT

POWER

INPUT OUTPUT

SOUND

REMOTE

CONTROL

INPUT

POWER

INPUT OUTPUT

DMX512

DMX+,DMX-,COMMON

1

2

3

Termination reduces signal errors and

avoids signal transmission problems

and interference. It is always advisable

to connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance

120 Ohm 1/4 W) between PIN 2 (DMX-)

and PIN 3 (DMX +) of the last fixture.

1

2

3

1

2

3

DMX +

DMX -

COMMON

DMX512 OUT

3-PIN XLR

Figure 2

Figure 3

1 Ground

1 Ground

XLR Male Socket

XLR Pin Configuration

3 Hot

2 Cold

2 Cold

3 Hot

XLR Female Socket

Pin 3 = Data True (positive)

Pin 2 = Data Compliment (negative)

Pin 1 = Ground

Special Note: Line Termination.

When longer runs of cable are

used, you may need to use a terminator on the last unit to avoid erratic
behavior. A terminator is a 90-120 ohm 1/4 watt resistor which is con-
nected between pins 2 and 3 of a male XLR connector (DATA + and
DATA -). This unit is inserted in the female XLR connector of the last
unit in your daisy chain to terminate the line. Using a cable terminator
(ADJ part number Z-DMX/T) will decrease the possibilities of erratic
behavior.

DMX512 IN

3-PIN XLR

SOUND

REMOTE

CONTROL

INPUT

POWER

INPUT OUTPUT

SOUND

REMOTE

CONTROL

INPUT

POWER

INPUT OUTPUT

SOUND

REMOTE

CONTROL

INPUT

POWER

INPUT OUTPUT

DMX512

DMX+,DMX-,COMMON

1

2

3

Termination reduces signal errors and

avoids signal transmission problems

and interference. It is always advisable

to connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance

120 Ohm 1/4 W) between PIN 2 (DMX-)

and PIN 3 (DMX +) of the last fixture.

1

2

3

1

2

3

DMX +

DMX -

COMMON

DMX512 OUT

3-PIN XLR

Figure 4

5-Pin XLR DMX Connectors.

Some manufactures use 5-pin XLR

connectors for DATA transmission in place of 3-pin. 5-pin XLR fixtures
may be implemented in a 3-pin XLR DMX line. When inserting stan-
dard 5-pin XLR connectors in to a 3-pin line a cable adaptor must be
used, these adaptors are readily available at most electric stores. The
chart below details a proper cable conversion.

Conductor

5-Pin XLR Male (In)

3-Pin XLR Female (Out)

Pin 1

Do Not Use

Do Not Use

Pin 3

Pin 2

Pin 1

Pin 3

Pin 2

Not Used

Not Used

Data True (+ signal)

Data Compliment (- signal)

Ground/Shield

3-Pin XLR to 5-Pin XLR Conversion

Figure 1