Power Supply - American DJ Quad Phase Go User Instructions

Quad Phase Go

Power Supply:

The ADJ Quad Phase Go contains a automatic volt-
age switch, which will auto sense the voltage when it is plugged into
the power source. With this switch there is no need to worry about the
correct power voltage, this unit can be plugged in anywhere.
DMX-512:
DMX is short for Digital Multiplex. This is a universal pro-
tocol used by most lighting and controller manufactures as a form of
communication between intelligent fixtures and controllers. A DMX
controller sends DMX data instructions from the controller to the fix-
ture. 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 sin-
gle controller, as long as all fixtures and the controller are DMX com-
pliant. 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 Master/Slave
Operation): The Quad Phase Go can be controlled via DMX-512
protocol. The Quad Phase Go is a four channel DMX unit. The DMX
address is set electronically using the controls on the back 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 (Figure 1). 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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Set Up
REMOTE
INPUT OUTPUT
SOUND CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
DMX512
DMX+,DMX-,COMMON
1
DMX512 OUT
3
3-PIN XLR
2
Figure 1
Quad Phase Go
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 con-
nect 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
2 Cold
REMOTE
INPUT
SOUND CONTROL
INPUT
3 Hot
Figure 3
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
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POWER
DMX512
DMX+,DMX-,COMMON
COMMON
DMX +
1
DMX512 OUT
3 3
3-PIN XLR
DMX -
2
XLR Female Socket
2 Cold
1 Ground
OUTPUT
SOUND
3 Hot
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.
Set Up
POWER
Termination
avoids sign
1 1
DMX512 IN
and interfere
3
3-PIN XLR
2 2 to connect a
120 Ohm 1/4
Figure 2
and PIN 3 (
XLR Pin Configuration
Pin 1 = Ground
REMOTE
INPUT OUTPUT
CONTROL
Pin 2 = Data Compliment (negative)
INPUT
Pin 3 = Data True (positive)
POWER
Figure 4