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Set Up:
Power Supply:
Before plugging your unit in be sure the source volt-
age in your area matches the required voltage for your American DJ
Rampage.™ The Rampage™ is available in a 115v and 230v version.
Because line voltage may vary from venue to venue, you should be sure
to plug your power supply into a matching wall outlet before attempting
to operate you controller.
Data Cable (DMX Cable) Requirements:
Your fixture and your controller require a
standard 3-pin XLR connector for data
input and data output (Figure 1). If you
are making your own cables be sure
to use standard two conductor shielded
cable (This cable may be purchased at
almost all pro 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 can
not be "Y"ed or split.
REMOTE
INPUT
OUTPUT
SOUND
CONTROL
Notice:
INPUT
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.
POWER
XLR MALE SOCKET
XLR FEMALE SOCKET
1 EARTH
2 COLD
COLD 2
DMX512
2 HOT
DMX+,DMX-,COMMON
DMX512 OUT
1
CONTROLLER
3
CONNECTOR
2
3 PIN
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DMX512
DMX+,DMX-,COMMON
DMX512 OUT
CONTROLLER
CONNECTOR
3 PIN
REMOTE
INPUT
SOUND
CONTROL
INPUT
XLR Pin Configuration:
1 EARTH
Pin 1 = Shield
Pin 2 = Data Compliment (negative)
3 HOT
Pin 3 = Data True (positive)
COMMON
DMX512 IN
DMX +
1
(X-CALIBUR)
3
CONNECTOR
DMX -
2
3 PIN
POWER
Special Note: Line Termination.
are 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
®
connected 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
COMMON
DMX512 IN
DMX +
1
1
(X-CALIBUR)
3
3
CONNECTOR
DMX -
2
2
3 PIN
Linking:
Your Rampage comes with several built in programs. These programs
will automatically run to the beat of music. For a more dramatic effect
link several Rampage units together. Each Rampage can act a "Master
Unit" that can control up to 15 more units. Link the units together using
standard DMX cable. Follow the Master/Slave Dip Switch Chart on page
7 for proper dip switch settings. The built programs are optimized for a
Figure 1
four unit chase.
OUTPUT
SOUND
SOUND
POWER
Figure 2
Termination reduces signal errors and
avoids signal transmission problems
1
and interference. It is always advisable
3
2
to connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance
120 Ohm 1/4 W) between PIN 2 (DMX-)
and PIN 3 (DMX +) of the last fixture.
Figure 3
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POWER
Termination reduces signal errors and
avoids signal transmission problems
1
3
and interference. It is always advisable
to connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance
2
120 Ohm 1/4 W) between PIN 2 (DMX-)
and PIN 3 (DMX +) of the last fixture.
REMOTE
INPUT
OUTPUT
CONTROL
INPUT
REMOTE
REMOTE
INPUT
OUTPUT
INPUT
SOUND
CONTROL
CONTROL
INPUT
INPUT
POWER
POWER
DMX512
DMX+,DMX-,COMMON
COMMON
DMX512 OUT
DMX512 IN
DMX +
CONTROLLER
1
1
(X-CALIBUR)
3
3
CONNECTOR
CONNECTOR
DMX -
2
2
3 PIN
3 PIN
POWER
When longer runs of cable
REMOTE
OUTPUT
INPUT
OUTPUT
SOUND
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
POWER
Termination reduces signal errors and
avoids signal transmission problems
1
3
and interference. It is always advisable
to connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance
2
120 Ohm 1/4 W) between PIN 2 (DMX-)
and PIN 3 (DMX +) of the last fixture.
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