Magic Box PS12 User Manual 4
V1.4
December
2006
Installation
Unique Magic Box interlocking enclosure facilitates easy rack mounting when used in pairs and
easy truss mounting via captive nut insert. Rack mounting brackets are available in single unit
and dual unit versions.
Note:
for truss mounting, we recommend the use of a ½"-13UNC x ¾" long bolt to avoid
damage.
Compatibility
The Chroma-Q PS12 is compatible with all Chroma-Q Colour Changers - Chroma-Q Plus,
Original, Broadway, Universal, Cascade, M5, M8, Moving Mirror, Twin Gobo Rotator, Twin
Effects Gobo Rotator and Twin DMX Gobo Rotator.
Control and Power Cables
The Chroma-Q utilises an XLR-4 pin cable system. This is used to supply power and data
transfer. Pins 1 and 4 supply 24VDC power and pins 2 and 3 supply ANSI E1.11 USITT
DMX512-A control protocol with a ground drain wire to the connector shell.
Only genuine Tourflex Datasafe Cable is recommended for use of the Chroma-Q colour
changing system.
Damage will occur if the power connections short circuit to the data or ground/shield
connections. When assembling XLR4-pin cables, heat shrink sleeves should be used on each
individual data pin and the drain wire to prevent short circuits.
The XLR-4 cable is wired pin to pin, in the following format:
Pin #
Function
1 0V
DC
2
Control data minus
3
Control data plus
4 +24V
DC
Chassis Ground
bonding
The XLR-5 cable is wired pin to pin, in the following format:
Pin #
Function
1 Ground
(screen)
2 Data
minus
3 Data
plus
4
Spare data minus
5
Spare data plus
Accessories
Chroma-Q Magic Box pair of rack ears - Single CHRM1
Chroma-Q Magic Box pair of rack ears - Dual CHRM2
Chroma-Q Magic Box 8>4 DMX A/B Switch - MBDMXAB
Chroma-Q Magic Box 8 way DMX Buffer - MBDMX8
