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DMX-512 CONNECTION WITH DMX TERMINATOR
A DMX terminator should be used in all DMX lines especially in longer runs. The use of
a terminator may avoid erratic behavior in your DMX line. A terminator is a 120 ohm
1/4 watt resistor that is connected between pins 2 and 3 of a male XLR connector
(DATA + and DATA -). This fixture is inserted in the female XLR connector of the last
fixture in your daisy chain to terminate the line. Using a line terminator will decrease
the possibilities of erratic behavior .
5pin XLR DMX CONNECTORS
Some manufactures use 5pin XLR connectors for DATA transmission in place of 3pin.
5pin XLR fixtures may be implemented in a 3pin XLR DMX line. When inserting
standard 5pin XLR connectors in to a 3pin line a cable adaptor must be used, these
adaptors are readily available at most electric stores. The following chart details a
proper cable conversion.
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