Operation; Stand Alone; Universal Dmx Control - Elation Waterfall 250 User Instructions

Waterfall 250™
Notice:
Be sure to follow figures two and three when making your own DMX512
DMX+,DMX-,COMMON
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.
1
DMX512 OUT
3
3-PIN XLR
2
REMOTE
INPUT OUTPUT
CONTROL
INPUT
XLR Male Socket
1 Ground
2 Cold
2 Cold
3 Hot
Figure 3
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Special Note: Line Termination.
you should use a terminator pin on the last unit to avoid erratic behav-
ior. 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 pin 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.
Termination reduces signal errors and
avoids signal transmission problems
1 1
DMX512 IN
and interference. It is always advisable
3 3
3-PIN XLR
to connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance
2 2
120 Ohm 1/4 W) between PIN 2 (DMX-)
and PIN 3 (DMX +) of the last fixture.
5-Pin XLR DMX Connectors.
connectors for DATA transmission in place of 3-pin. 5-pin XLR fixtures
may be implemented in a 3-pin XLR DMX line. When inserting standard
5-pin XLR connectors in to a 3-pin line, a cable adaptor must be used,
these adaptors are readily available at most professional sound and
lighting stores. The chart below details a proper cable conversion.
3-Pin XLR to 5-Pin XLR Conversion
Conductor
Ground/Shield
Data Compliment (- signal)
Data True (+ signal)
Not Used
Not Used
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COMMON
DMX +
1
DMX512 IN
3
3-PIN XLR
DMX -
2
REMOTE
INPUT OUTPUT Figure 2
SOUND
CONTROL
INPUT
XLR Female Socket
XLR Pin Configuration
1 Ground
Pin 1 = Ground
Pin 2 = Data Compliment (negative)
3 Hot
Pin 3 = Data True (positive)
When longer cable runs are used,
Figure 4
Some manufactures use 5-pin XLR
3-Pin XLR Female (Out) 5-Pin XLR Male (In)
Pin 1 Pin 1
Pin 2 Pin 2
Pin 3 Pin 3
Pin 4 - Do Not Use
Pin 5 - Do Not Use
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Set Up Waterfall 250™

Stand Alone:

This function is used when using only one unit or running more
than one unit as individual fixtures. See page 10 for detailed info of
dipswitch traits.
A. Set dipswitch 10 to the "On" position.
B. Plug the unit in, the unit will react to sound via an internal
Termination reduces signal errors and
avoids signal transmission problems
1 microphone.
3 and interference. It is always advisable
2 to connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance
C. Use the audio sensitivity knob on the rear of the unit to make the
120 Ohm 1/4 W) between PIN 2 (DMX-)
and PIN 3 (DMX +) of the last fixture.
unit more or less sensitive to sound. Turning the knob in a clock-
wise direction will make the unit more sensitive to sound.
Master / Slave Operation:
This function will allow you to link up to 4 units together. In this mode,
the units will react to sound via the master units' internal microphone.
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The units will run to the built in programs of the unit functioning as
the master.
A. Use XLR cables to daisy chain the fixtures together. Remembering
the female XLR is the output, and the male XLR is the input.
B. Be sure to follow the dipswitch chart on page 9.
C. For longer cable runs, we suggest a terminator at the last fixture in
the cable run (see terminator on page 7).

Universal DMX Control:

This function allows you to use a universal DMX controller such as
the LSC
you to customize the operation of the fixture allowing you to have
independent control of the color wheel and the ability to black out the
lamp. This will allow you to create your own programs or use your fix-
tures as textured color changers.
A. The Waterfall 250™ is a three channel DMX fixture.
B. When using a DMX controller and setting up for DMX operation
follow the standard DMX Binary Code for a three (3) channel unit.
Channel 1 is color, channel 2 is glass wheel 1, and channel 3 is
glass wheel 2.
C. For help running in DMX mode consult the manual that came
with your DMX controller.
D. For longer cable runs we suggest a terminator at the last fixture
(see terminator on page 7).
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Show Designer 2.™ The use of a DMX controller will allow
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