Dmx Set Up - ADJ PAR Z100 5K User Instructions

DMX SET UP

Power Supply: The ADJ Par Z100 5K contains an automatic voltage switch, which will auto sense the voltage
when it is plugged into the power source. With this switch there is no need to worry about the correct power
voltage, this unit can be plugged in anywhere.
DMX-512: DMX is short for Digital Multiplex. This is a universal protocol used by most lighting and controller
manufactures 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 fixtures 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. Therefore, the first fixture controlled by the controller could be the last
fixture in the chain. 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.
Data Cable (DMX Cable) Requirements (For DMX and Master/Slave Operation): The Par Z100 5K can be
controlled via DMX-512 protocol. The Par Z100 5K has four DMX channel modes; 1 channel mode, 2 channel
mode, 3 channel mode, & 4 channel mode. The DMX address is set electronically using
the controls on the rear panel of the unit. Your unit and your DMX controller require an
approved DMX-512 110 Ohm Data cable for data input and data output (Figure 1). We
recommend Accu-Cable DMX cables. If you are making your own cables, be sure to use
standard 110-120 Ohm shielded cable (This cable may be purchased at almost all
professional 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 cannot be split.
Notice: Be sure to follow figures two and three when making your own cables. Do not use the ground lug on
the XLR connector. Do not connect 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.
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Figure 2
XLR Pin Configuration
Pin1 = Ground
Pin2 = Data Compliment (negative)
Pin3 = Data True (positive)
Figure 1