Data Cables
The luminaire is equipped with two, 5-pin XLR connectors for DATA IN and DATA
THRU (out) applications. DATA IN requires a 5-pin, female XLR connector and
DATA THRU requires a 5-pin, male XLR connector. When purchasing or
constructing data cables, it is important that not only the correct cable type be used,
but also quality cable to ensure a reliable DMX512 system. Your cabling should meet
the following USITT DMX specification requirements:
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Suitable for use with EIA485 (RS485) operation at 250k baud.
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Characteristic impedance 85-150 ohms, nominally 120 ohms.
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Low capacitance.
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Two twisted pairs.
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Foil and braid shielded.
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24 AWG min. gauge for runs up to 1000 feet (300m).
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22 AWG min. gauge for runs up to 1640 feet (500m).
Note: Microphone type cables and other general purpose, two-core audio or signal
cables are not suitable for use with DMX512.
Refer to the USITT Recommended Practice for DMX512 guide for additional
information regarding DMX512 systems. How to obtain a copy is detailed in
"Additional Support and Documentation" on page
The XLR 5-pin connectors should be wired as follows:
Data Thru
Cable Pinout
1
2
Male Conn
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Pin/Wire Code to XLR Connectors
Pin 1
Pin 2
Foil &
Braided
conductor
Shield
of 1st
5
twisted
4
3
Data (-)
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1.
Pin 3
Pin 4
1st
2nd
1st
conductor
conductor
of 1st
of 2nd
twisted
twisted
pair
pair
pair
Data (+)
Data (-)
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Pin 5
Data In
Cable Pinout
2nd
conductor
of 2nd
twisted
5
pair
4
3
Data (+)
Female Conn
2
1
2
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