Operation - ADJ MB DMX II User Instructions

REMOTE
INPUT OUTPUT
SOUND CONTROL
INPUT
MB DMX II
Notice:
Be sure to follow figure 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 conduc-
tor to come in contact with the XLR's outer casing. Grounding the
shield could cause a short circuit and erratic behavior.
DMX512
XLR Male Socket XLR Female Socket
DMX+,DMX-,COMMON
1 Ground
2 Cold 2 Cold
REMOTE
INPUT OUTPUT
CONTROL
INPUT
3 Hot
Figure 2
1
DMX512 OUT
3
3-PIN XLR
2
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 ZDMX/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
3-PIN XLR
2 2 to connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance
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 stan-
dard 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 3-Pin XLR Female (Out)
Ground/Shield
Data Compliment (- signal)
Data True (+ signal)
Not Used
Not Used
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REMOTE
SOUND CONTROL
INPUT
DMX Set Up
POWER
XLR Pin Configuration
1 Ground
Pin 1 = Ground
Pin 2 = Data Compliment (negative)
REMOTE
INPUT OUTPUT
SOUND CONTROL
INPUT
3 Hot
Pin 3 = Data True (positive)
COMMON
DMX +
1
DMX512 IN
3
3-PIN XLR
DMX -
2
Figure 3
When longer runs of cable are
Figure 4
Some manufactures use 5-pin XLR
5-Pin XLR Male (In)
Pin 1 Pin 1
Pin 2 Pin 2
Pin 3 Pin 3
Do Not Use
Do Not Use
INPUT OUTPUT
SOUND
MB DMX II™
Operating Modes:
ferent modes. Always be sure to disconnect the power supply after
changing the operating mode, this allows the unit to reset to the new
operating mode. Failure to disconnect the power supply after chang-
POWER
ing the operating mode may cause the unit to function improperly.
• Stand alone mode - The unit will rotate to the pre-defined speed
set with the dip switches. You can also use the optional UC IR
remote (sold separately) to control various functions.
• Master/Slave mode - You can daisy chain up to 16 units together
to get synchronized motor rotation. You can also use the optional UC
IR remote to control various functions.
Termination reduces signal errors and
avoids signal transmission problems
1
• DMX control mode - This function will allow you to control each
and interference. It is always advisable
3
to connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance
2
120 Ohm 1/4 W) between PIN 2 (DMX-)
unit's individual traits with a standard DMX 512 controller.
and PIN 3 (DMX +) of the last fixture.
POWER
Stand-Alone Mode:
to any of the presets using the dipswitches. Only use this function
when running a single unit, or when running several units as individu-
als. Please note this function does not allow individual control of the
DMX traits.
1. To activate the Stand-Alone mode, locate the dipswitches on the
side of the unit and flip dipswitch 10 to the "on" position.
2. Follow the dipswitch chart on page 14 to select a preset speed
and to control mirror ball rotation direction.
3. Attach the mirror ball to the motor and connect main power.
4. The optional UC IR remote (sold separately) may also be used to
control the motor. Please see page 10 for UC IR controls.
Master/Slave Mode:
units together without the use of an external controller. In a Master/
Slave set up one unit will act as the controlling unit and the others will
react to the controlling units presets. Any unit can act as a Master or
as a Slave. Please note this function does not allow individual control
of the DMX traits and will only run to the units built-in programs.
1. Using standard XLR microphone cables, as described on pages
six and seven, daisy chain your units together via the XLR connec-
tors on the rear of the units. Remember the Male XLR connector
is the input and the Female XLR connector is the output. The first
unit in the chain (master) will use the female XLR connector only.
REMOTE
INPUT OUTPUT
CONTROL
INPUT
The MB DMX II may be operated in three dif-
POWER
This function allows a single unit to operate
This function will allow you to link up to 16
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