APPENDIX A
DLHD Specifications
DMX and RS-485 Projector Link
Cables: Belden 9841 or equivalent (meets specifications for EIA RS-485 applications) with the
following characteristics:
•
Two 4-conductor twisted pairs plus a shield
•
Maximum capacitance between conductors: 30 pF/ft
•
Maximum capacitance between conductor and shield: 55 pF/ft
•
Maximum resistance: 20 Ohm/100 ft
•
Nominal impedance: 100–140 Ohm
Connectors: Two 5-pin male and female XLR connectors:
Common
(cable shield)
1
2
negative
3
(data
complement)
positive
(data true)
Male XLR Connector
*This data line is not used by the fixture, but allows data to pass through the fixture.
•
Pin 1 Ground
•
Pin 2 Data–
•
Pin 3 Data+
•
Pin 4 Secondary data–
•
Pin 5 Secondary data+
Terminator: 5-pin male XLR connector with a 120 Ohm terminating resistor fitted between
pins 2 and 3.
288
Grounding lug (inside XLR shell)
5
positive
4
(data true)*
negative
(data complement)*
1
2
3
XLR shell
positive
(data true)*
negative
(data
complement)*
Female XLR Connector
5
4
Common
5
1
(cable shield)
4
2
3
negative
(data
positive
complement)
(data true)
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