Dmx Setup - ADJ FOCUS BEAM LED User Instructions

D M X S E T U P
DMX-512:
DMX is short for Digital Multiplex. This is a universal protocol 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 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. 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 PRIMARY/SECONDARY
OPERATION):
The Focus Beam LED can be controlled via DMX-512 protocol. Your unit and your DMX controller
requires a 5-pin XLR connector 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 pro 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.
TO MAINTAIN IP65 RATING INTEGRITY AND PREVENT WATER FROM ENTERING THE FIXTURE,
ALL UNUSED CONNECTION RUBBER CAPS MUST BE SEALED AND ONLY IP65 RATED POWER
AND DATE CABLES MUST BE USED.
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.
XLR Male Socket
1 Ground
1
DMX512 OäT
3
3-PIN XLR
2
XLR Female Socket
2 Cold 2 Cold
3 Hot
COMMON
DMX +
1
DMX512 IN
3
3-PIN XLR
DMX -
2
XLR Pin Configuration
1 Ground
Pin 1 = Ground
Pin 2 = Data Compliment (negative)
3 Hot
Pin 3 = Data True (positive)
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