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Flat Par TW5
Notice:
Be sure to follow figures two and three when making your own
DMX512
cables. Do not use the ground lug on the XLR connector. Do not con-
DMX+,DMX-,COMMON
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
3 Hot
Figure 3
POWER
Special Note: Line Termination.
used, you may need to use a terminator on the last unit to avoid erratic
behavior. A terminator is a 110-120 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.
Termination reduces signal errors and
avoids signal transmission problems
1
1
DMX512 IN
and interference. It is always advisable
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.
512 data cables for DATA transmission in place of 3-pin. 5-pin DMX
fixtures may be implemented in a 3-pin DMX line. When inserting stan-
dard 5-pin data cables in to a 3-pin line a cable adaptor must be used,
these adaptors are readily available at most electric 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
Figure 2
REMOTE
INPUT
OUTPUT
SOUND
CONTROL
INPUT
XLR Female Socket
XLR Pin Configuration
2 Cold
1 Ground
Pin 1 = Ground
Pin 2 = Data Compliment (negative)
3 Hot
Pin 3 = Data True (positive)
When longer runs of cable are
Figure 4
Some manufactures use 5-pin DMX-
3-Pin XLR Female (Out)
5-Pin XLR Male (In)
Pin 1
Pin 1
Pin 2
Pin 2
Pin 3
Pin 3
Do Not Use
Do Not Use
Set Up
Flat Par TW5
POWER
The display will lock after 30 seconds, press the MENU
button for 3 seconds to unlock.
LED Display On/Off:
To set the LED display to turn off after 10 seconds, press the MODE but-
ton until "don" is displayed, press the UP button to display "doff". Now
the display will disappear after 10s. Press any button to turn the display
Termination reduces signal errors and
on again. Be advised though that the display will turn off automatically
avoids signal transmission problems
1
and interference. It is always advisable
3
after 10 seconds.
2
to connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance
120 Ohm 1/4 W) between PIN 2 (DMX-)
To set the display press the MODE button until "dXX" is displayed. "XX"
and PIN 3 (DMX +) of the last fixture.
represents either "on" or "oFF" Use the UP or DOWN buttons to select
either:
"don" = LED display on at all times.
"doFF" = LED display shuts off after 10 seconds.
LED Display Inversion:
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Follow these instructions to flip the display 180° so that the display can
be read upside down.
1. Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until "dXX" is dis-
played. "XX" represents either "on" or "oFF".
2. Press the SET UP button until "Stnd" is displayed.
3. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to reverse the display 180°.
Operating Modes:
The Flat Par TW5 has five operating modes:
• Sound-Active mode - The unit will react to sound, chasing through the
built in programs.
• Static Color Mode - There are 32 colors to choose from.
• Auto Run Mode - There are 3 Auto Modes to choose from.
• WW/CW/A Dimmer Mode - Choose one of the three colors to remain
static or adjust the intensity of each color to make your desired
color.
• DMX control mode - This function will allow you to control each
individual fixtures traits with a standard DMX 512 controller.
DMX Mode:
Operating through a DMX controller gives the user the freedom to create
their own programs tailored to their own individual needs. The Flat Par
TW5 has 6 DMX modes: 2 Channel mode, 3 Channel mode, 4 Channel
mode, 5 Channel mode, 8 Channel mode, and a 9 Channel mode.
POWER
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Operating Instructions
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