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Opti Quad Par
ower Supply:
P
The Elation Opti Quad Par 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 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 Opti Quad Par can be controlled via DMX-512 protocol. The Opti
Quad Par 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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DMX Set Up
REMOTE
INPUT
OUTPUT
SOUND
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
DMX512
DMX+,DMX-,COMMON
1
DMX512 OUT
3
3-PIN XLR
2
Opti Quad Par
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.
DMX512 OUT
XLR Male Socket
1 Ground
2 Cold
REMOTE
INPUT
SOUND
CONTROL
3 Hot
INPUT
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 90-120 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
1
3
3
3-PIN XLR
DMX -
2
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
2
to connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance
120 Ohm 1/4 W) between PIN 2 (DMX-)
and PIN 3 (DMX +) of the last fixture.
DMX Set Up
POWER
Termination red
avoids signal
1
DMX512 IN
and interferenc
3
3-PIN XLR
to connect a DM
2
120 Ohm 1/4 W
Figure 2
and PIN 3 (DM
XLR Pin Configuration
Pin 1 = Ground
Pin 2 = Data Compliment (negative)
REMOTE
INPUT
OUTPUT
CONTROL
INPUT
Pin 3 = Data True (positive)
POWER
Figure 4
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