Power Supply - Elation TVL4000 User Instructions

TVL4000

Power Supply:

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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 TVL4000 has 3 DMX Channel Modes; Mode 1 has 2
Channels, Mode 2 has 2 Channels, and Mode 3 has 3 Channels. 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
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Set Up
TVL4000 contains an
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REMOTE
INPUT OUTPUT
SOUND CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
DMX512
DMX+,DMX-,COMMON
1
DMX512 OUT
3
3-PIN XLR
2
Figure 1
SOUND
TVL4000
that DMX cable must be daisy chained and cannot be split.
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.
DMX512 OUT
3-PIN XLR
XLR Male Socket
1 Ground
2 Cold
3 Hot
REMOTE
INPUT
SOUND CONTROL
Figure 3
INPUT
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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REMOTE
INPUT OUTPUT
CONTROL SOUND
INPUT
POWER
DMX512
DMX+,DMX-,COMMON
COMMON
DMX +
1 1
3 3
DMX -
2
2
XLR Female Socket
2 Cold
1 Ground
3 Hot
OUTPUT
SOUND
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.
REMOTE
INPUT OUTPUT
CONTROL
INPUT
Set Up
POWER
Termination red
avoids signal t
1
DMX512 IN
and interference
3
3-PIN XLR
to connect a DM
2
120 Ohm 1/4 W)
Figure 2
and PIN 3 (DMX
XLR Pin Configuration
Pin 1 = Ground
Pin 2 = Data Compliment (negative)
Pin 3 = Data True (positive)
REMOTE
INPUT OUTPUT
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
Figure 4
SOUND