Viking VK10 Vortex Moving Head User Manual page 6

Before taking into operation for the first time, the installation has to be approved by
Power supply connection
The equipment can be used on a wide voltage input from 100 to 240v AC. Please make sure the
voltage is in this scale when connecting the power.
Mains input is via industry standard Powercon (Blue) Connectors. You can daisy chain a maximum
of 6 units using Powercon link cables (Blue & white connectors) for ease of rigging.
This unit's mains supply must NOT be connected to a Dimmer
The unit is externally fused with a 3.15a 20mm ceramic fuse located on the Input/Output panel and
must be replaced with the same rating in the case of failure.
DMX Signal Connection
1. Use standard 3 pin DMX cable to plug into the 1
Required. The DMX signal conforms to industry standard protocol as per the picture below;
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2. Although not always necessary we would always recommend the use of a DMX signal
Terminator on the last light in the chain to prevent stray signals causing interference. This is
particularly important on a long run of DMX.
A DMX terminator can be made by soldering a 120Ω resistor between DMX- (pin2) & DMX+
3.
(pin3) of a 3 pin XLR male Connector
When installing fixtures side-by-side,
avoid illuminating one fixture with another!
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light (male) and daisy chain further lights as