ADJ PAR Z120 RGBW User Instructions page 8

PAR Z120/ZP120 RGBW DMX Set Up
Power Supply: The PAR Z120/ZP120 RGBW 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 Z120/ZP120 RGBW can be controlled via DMX-512
protocol. The PAR Z120/ZP120 RGBW three DMX channel modes; 1 channel
mode, 2 channel mode, & 3 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 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
Figure 1
cable must be daisy chained and cannot be split.
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