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Illusion 250™
dipswitch 10 it is usually used for special functions such as sound
activation or in this case pan/tilt inversion.
Each dip switch has a preset value. A specific DMX address is set by
combining the dip switches that sum your desired value. For exam-
ple: To achieve a DMX address of 21, combine dip switches 1, 3, and
5. Sense dip switch 1 has a value of 1, dip switch 3 has a value of 4,
and dip switch 5 has a value of 16, the combination of the create a
DMX value of 21.
Set DMX address 21:
Dip-switches #
1 = 1
3 = 4
5 = 16
= 21
Data Cable (DMX Cable) Requirements (For DMX and Master/Slave
Operation): The Illusion 250™ can be controlled via DMX-512 proto-
col. The Illusion 250™ is a four channel DMX unit. The DMX address is
set on the bottom panel of the Illusion 250. ™ Your
unit and your DMX controller require a standard 3-
pin XLR connector for data input and data output
REMOTE
INPUT
OUTPUT
SOUND
CONTROL
(Figure 1). If you are making your own cables, be
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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
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chained and can not be split.
Notice:
Be sure to follow figures two and three when making your own
DMX512
DMX+,DMX-,COMMON
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.
1
DMX512 OUT
3
3-PIN XLR
2
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REMOTE
INPUT
OUTPUT
SOUND
CONTROL
INPUT
Set DMX address 201:
Dip-switches #
1 = 1
4 = 8
DMX512
DMX+,DMX-,COMMON
7 = 64
8 = 128
= 201
1
DMX512 OUT
3-PIN XLR
2
REMOTE
INPUT
SOUND
CONTROL
INPUT
COMMON
DMX +
1
DMX512 IN
3
3-PIN XLR
DMX -
2
Figure 2
Set Up
Illusion 250™
XLR Male Socket
1 Ground
SOUND
Figure 3
Special Note: Line Termination.
used, you may need to use a terminator on the last unit to avoid erratic
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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.
COMMON
DMX +
1
DMX512 IN
3
3
3-PIN XLR
DMX -
2
OUTPUT
SOUND
5-Pin XLR DMX Connectors.
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
Figure 1
used, these adaptors are readily available at most electric stores. The
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chart below details a proper cable conversion.
Data Compliment (- signal)
Data True (+ signal)
Termination reduces signal errors and
avoids signal transmission problems
1
3
and interference. It is always advisable
to connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance
2
120 Ohm 1/4 W) between PIN 2 (DMX-)
and PIN 3 (DMX +) of the last fixture.
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XLR Female Socket
2 Cold
2 Cold
1 Ground
REMOTE
INPUT
OUTPUT
CONTROL
SOUND
INPUT
3 Hot
3 Hot
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Termination reduces signal errors and
avoids signal transmission problems
1
and interference. It is always advisable
3
2
to connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance
120 Ohm 1/4 W) between PIN 2 (DMX-)
and PIN 3 (DMX +) of the last fixture.
REMOTE
INPUT
OUTPUT
CONTROL
INPUT
Some manufactures use 5-pin XLR
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3-Pin XLR to 5-Pin XLR Conversion
Conductor
3-Pin XLR Female (Out)
Ground/Shield
Pin 1
Pin 2
Pin 3
Not Used
Not Used
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Set Up
XLR Pin Configuration
Pin 1 = Ground
REMOTE
INPUT
OUTPUT
Pin 2 = Data Compliment (negative)
CONTROL
INPUT
Pin 3 = Data True (positive)
When longer runs of cable are
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Figure 4
5-Pin XLR Male (In)
Pin 1
Pin 2
Pin 3
Pin 4 - Do Not Use
Pin 5 - Do Not Use
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