ACME ColorTec 250 LED-CC60, User Manual

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5.5 DMX512 Connection   

The DMX 512 is widely used in intelligent lighting control, with a maximum of 512 channels. 

1.

If you using a controller with 5 pins DMX output, you need to use a 5 to 3 pin adapter-cable. 

2.

At last unit, the DMX cable has to be terminated with a terminator. Solder a 120 ohm 1/4W 

resistor between pin 2(DMX-) and pin 3(DMX+) into a 3-pin XLR-plug and plug it in the 

DMX-output of the last unit. 

3.

Connect the unit together in a `daisy chain` by XLR plug from the output of the unit to the 

input of the next unit. The cable can not branched or split to a `Y` cable. DMX 512 is a very 

high-speed signal. Inadequate or damaged cables, soldered joints or corroded connectors can 

easily distort the signal and shut down the system. 

4.

The DMX output and input connectors are pass-through to maintain the DMX circuit, when 

power is disconnected to the unit. 

5.

Each lighting unit needs to have an address set to receive the data sent by the controller. The 

address number is between 0-511 (usually 0 & 1 are equal to 1). 

6.

The end of the DMX 512 system should be terminated to reduce signal errors. 

7.

3 pin XLR connectors are more popular than 5 pin XLR.