Power Supply - Elation ELAR TRI PAR IP User Instructions

ELAR TRI PAR IP
ower Supply:
P The Elation ELAR TRI PAR IP contains an electronic
ballast, which will auto sense the voltage when it is plugged into the
power source. With the electronic power supply unit you do not need
to worry about wall voltage, this unit can be plugged in anywhere.
DMX-512:
DMX is short for Digital Multiplex. This is a universal pro-
tocol used 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 trav-
els from fixture to fixture via the DATA "IN" and DATA "OUT" XLR ter-
minals 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 compli-
ant. 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. 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 Operation):
The ELAR TRI PAR IP can be controlled via DMX-512 protocol. The ELAR
TRI PAR IP has 6 DMX Modes. The DMX address is set electronically
using the controls on the rear panel of the unit. Your unit and your DMX
controller require a approved DMX-512 110 Ohm Data cable for data
input and data output. 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.
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REMOTE
INPUT OUTPUT
SOUND
CONTROL
INPUT
Set Up
POWER
DMX512
DMX+,DMX-,COMMON
1
DMX512 OUT
3
3-PIN XLR
2
REMOTE
INPUT
SOUND
CONTROL
INPUT
ELAR TRI PAR IP
Special Note: Line Termination.
used, you may need to use a terminator on the last unit to avoid erratic
behavior. A terminator is a 110-120 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 Z-DMX/T) will decrease the possibilities of erratic
behavior.
COMMON
DMX +
1
DMX512 IN
3
3-PIN XLR
DMX -
2
5-Pin XLR DMX Connectors.
512 data cables for DATA transmission in place of 3-pin. 5-pin DMX
fixtures may be implemented in a 3-pin DMX line. When inserting
standard 5-pin data cables 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.
Conductor
Ground/Shield
Data Compliment (- signal)
Data True (+ signal)
Not Used
Not Used
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OUTPUT
SOUND
When longer runs of cable are
POWER
Termination reduces signal errors and
avoids signal transmission problems
1
and interference. It is always advisable
3
to connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance
2
120 Ohm 1/4 W) between PIN 2 (DMX-)
and PIN 3 (DMX +) of the last fixture.
Some manufactures use 5-pin DMX-
3-Pin XLR to 5-Pin XLR Conversion
3-Pin XLR Female (Out) 5-Pin XLR Male (In)
Pin 1
Pin 2
Pin 3
Do Not Use
Do Not Use
REMOTE
INPUT OUTPUT
CONTROL
INPUT
Set Up
POWER
Pin 1
Pin 2
Pin 3