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3-Pin To 5-Pin Conversion Chart
If you use a controller with a 5-pin DMX output connector, you will need to use a 5-pin to
3-pin adapter. The chart below details a proper cable conversion:
Conductor
Ground/Shield
Data ( - ) Signal
Data ( + ) Signal
Not Used
Not Used
Setting Up A DMX Serial Data Link
1. Connect the (male) 3-pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output (female) 3-pin connector
of the controller.
2. Connect the end of the cable coming from the controller which will have a (female) 3-pin connector
to the input connector of the next fixture consisting of a (male) 3-pin connector.
3. Then, proceed to connect from the output as stated above to the input of the following fixture
and so on.
General Maintenance
To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear, fixtures should be cleaned frequently. Usage
and environment are contributing factors in determining frequency. As a general rule, fixtures should
be cleaned at least twice a month. Dust reduces performance and can cause overheating. This can lead
to reduced lamp life and increased mechanical wear. Be sure to power off fixture before conducting
maintenance.
• Unplug fixture from power.
• Use a vacuum or air compressor and a soft brush to remove dust collected on external vents.
• Clean all glass when the fixture is cold with a mild solution of glass cleaner or Isopropyl Alcohol and
a soft lint-free cotton cloth or lens tissue.
• Apply solution to the cloth or tissue and drag dirt and grime to the outside of the lens.
• Gently polish optical surfaces until they are free of haze and lint.
The cleaning of external optical lenses and/or mirrors must be carried out periodically to optimize light
output. Cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which the fixture operates. Damp, smoky or
particularly dirty surroundings can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the unit's optics. Clean with soft
cloth using normal glass cleaning fluid. Clean the external optics at least every 20 days. Clean the fixture at
least every 30/60 days.
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3-PIN TO 5-PIN CONVERSION CHART
3-Pin Female (Output)
Pin 1
Pin 2
Pin 3
5-Pin Male (Input)
Pin 1
Pin 2
Pin 3
Pin 4
Pin 5
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