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Vortex 1200
DMX512
Notice:
Be sure to follow figures two and three when making your own
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
REMOTE
INPUT
OUTPUT
CONTROL
XLR Male Socket
INPUT
1 Ground
2 Cold
3 Hot
Figure 3
POWER
Special Note: Line Termination.
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.
Termination reduces signal errors and
avoids signal transmission problems
1
1
DMX512 IN
and interference. It is always advisable
3
3-PIN XLR
to connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance
2
2
120 Ohm 1/4 W) between PIN 2 (DMX-)
and PIN 3 (DMX +) of the last fixture.
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 standard
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.
3-Pin XLR to 5-Pin XLR Conversion
Conductor
Ground/Shield
Data Compliment (- signal)
Data True (+ signal)
Not Used
Not Used
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POWER
COMMON
DMX +
1
DMX512 IN
3
3-PIN XLR
DMX -
2
Figure 2
REMOTE
INPUT
OUTPUT
SOUND
CONTROL
XLR Female Socket
XLR Pin Configuration
INPUT
2 Cold
1 Ground
Pin 1 = Ground
Pin 2 = Data Compliment (negative)
3 Hot
Pin 3 = Data True (positive)
When longer runs of cable are
Figure 4
Some manufactures use 5-pin XLR
3-Pin XLR Female (Out)
5-Pin XLR Male (In)
Pin 1
Pin 1
Pin 2
Pin 2
Pin 3
Pin 3
Do Not Use
Do Not Use
POWER
Set Up
Vortex 1200
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.
POWER
POWER
DMX Address
Channel Mode
Show Mode
Dimmer Curve
Slave Mode
No DMX
Sound State
Sound Sense
Pan Invert
MENU
Tilt Invert
Back Light
White Balance
Manual Test
Auto Test
Fixture Temp.
Fan Mode
Fixture Time
Firmware Version
PRO defaults
Reset
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System Menu
001
512
15Chan
17Chan
29Chan
Show 1
Show 2
Show 3
Show 4
Standard
Stage
TV
Architec
Theatre
Slave 1
Slave 2
Blackout
Show
On
Off
0
100
Yes
No
Yes
No
On
Off
Red
125
Green
255
Blue
Pan
Tilt
Red1~4
Green1~4
0
Blue1~4
255
White1~4
Rotation
Dimmer
Strobe
Auto
Low
High
Yes
No
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