Introduction; Connections; Electrical Connections; Dmx Connections - Varytec Strobe Xenon 3000DMX Manual

2. Introduction

Thank you for buying the Strobe Xenon 3000DMX.
For a successful installation and operation, please read this manual carefully.

3. Connections

3.1. Electrical connections

If you wish to change the power supply settings, see the chapter Appendix. Connect the fixture to the
mains with the enclosed power cable and plug. The earth has to be connected.
Cable (EU)
Brown
Light blue
Yellow/Green

3.2. DMX connections

To make a DMX512 connection go ahead like it is described in the picture. Make sure that you
use shielded cable. 3pole or 5pole XLR cables are suitable.

3.3. DMX connection with terminator

Where the DMX cable has to run a long distance or the equipment is operated in an electrically noisy
environment like a disco for installations, we recommend using a DMX terminator. This prevents
corruption of the digital control signal by electrical noise. The DMX terminator is simply an XLR
connector with a 120 Ω resistor between pins 2 and 3, which is then plugged into the XLR output
socket of the last device in the series. Please look to the bottom drawings.
If you using a controller with 5 pins DMX output, you need to use a 5 to 3 pin adapter-cable.
Cable (US)
Black
White
Green
120Ω
2
3
1
It is a powerful device.
Pin
Live
Neutral
Earth
PIN 3
PIN 2
7 / 16
International
L
N