OVERVIEW
DMX-512 CONNECTION
If you are using a standard DMX controller, you can connect the DMX output of the controller directly to the DMX input of the
first unit in a DMX chain. Always connect the output of one unit with the input of the next unit until all units are connected.
5-pin XLR DMX Connectors.
Some manufactures use 5-pin DMX-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 standard 5-pin data cables in to a 3-pin line a cable adaptor must be used.
The chart below details a proper cable conversion.
Conductor
Ground/Shield
Data Compliment (- signal)
Data True (+ signal)
Not Used
Not Used
At the last fixture, the DMX cable has to be terminated. Solder a 120 Ohm resistor between signal (-) and signal
(+) into a 3-pin XLR connector and plug this into the DMX output of the last fixture in the chain.
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3-Pin XLR to 5-Pin XLR Conversion
3-Pin XLR Female (Out)
Pin 1
Pin 2
Pin 3
1. Front lens
2. LCD Display
3. Scroll Wheel
4. Connector DMX in/out
5. Power Switch
6. Power connector
7. Lamp
5-Pin XLR Male (In)
Pin 1
Pin 2
Pin 3
Pin 4 – Do Not Use
Pin 5 – Do Not Use