American DJ Centurion User Instructions page 5

Centurion™
Power Supply:
Before plugging your unit in, be sure the source volt-
age in your area matches the required voltage for your American DJ
Centurion.™ The American DJ
220v version. Because line voltage may vary from venue to venue, you
should be sure your unit voltages matches the wall outlet voltage before
attempting to operate you fi xture.
DMX-512:
DMX is short for Digital Multiplex. This is a universal
protocol 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
travels from fixture to fixture via the DATA "IN" and DATA "OUT" XLR
terminals 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 fi xtures and the controller are DMX compliant.
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.
Dip-switches in DMX mode: This unit uses dip switches to assign a
DMX address. Each dip switch represents a binary value.
Dip Switch 1 address equals 1
Dip Switch 2 address equals 2
Dip Switch 3 address equals 4
Dip Switch 4 address equals 8
Dip Switch 5 address equals 16
Dip Switch 6 address equals 32
Dip Switch 7 address equals 64
Dip Switch 8 address equals 128
Dip Switch 9 address equals 256
Dip Switch 10 - Some unit omit dip switch 10. When a unit does included
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Centurion ™ is available in a 120v and
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DMX CHANNEL
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dip switch 10 it is used for special functions such as sound activation.
Each dip switch has a preset value. A specific DMX address is set by
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combining the dip switches that sum your desired value. For example:
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 switch # 1 = 1
Dip switch # 3 = 4
Dip switch # 5 = 16
Data Cable (DMX Cable) Requirements (For DMX and Master/
Slave Operation):
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DMX address is set on the front panel of the Centurion™. 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.
Notice:
Be sure to follow fi gures two and three when making your own
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cables. Do not use the ground lug on the XLR connector. Do not con-
nect the cableʼs shield conductor to the ground lug or allow the shield
conductor to come in contact with the XLRʼs outer casing. Grounding
the shield could cause a short circuit and erratic behavior.
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Set DMX address 201:
Dip switch # 1 = 1
Dip switch # 4 = 8
Dip switch # 7 = 64
= 21 Dip switch # 8 = 128
The Centurion™ can be controlled via DMX-512
Centurion™ is a four channel DMX unit. The
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COMMON
DMX +
1
DMX512 OUT
3 3
3-PIN XLR
DMX -
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DMX512 IN
3-PIN XLR
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