Elation TVL3000WW User Instructions page 3

TVL3000WW/TVL3000CW
Power Supply: The Elation Professionals
TVL3000CW contain an automatic voltage 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. Also be sure to only use the included
I.E.C. power cable supplied with the unit.
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 TVL3000WW & TVL3000CW have 1 DMX channel.
The DMX address is set electronically using the controls on the rear 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 pro-
fessional sound and lighting stores). Your cables
should be made with a male and female XLR con-
nector 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
TVL3000WW &
®
REMOTE
INPUT OUTPUT
SOUND CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
DMX512
DMX+,DMX-,COMMON
1
DMX512 OUT
3
3-PIN XLR
2
Figure 1
TVL3000WW/TVL3000CW
Notice:
Be sure to follow figures two and three when making your
own cables. Do not use the ground post 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.
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 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
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
to connect a
2 2
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