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 WiFly QA5 IP Safety Precautions
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•   To reduce the risk of electrical shock or re, do not expose this unit  
   rain or moisture
•   Do not spill water or other liquids into or on to your unit.
•   Do not attempt to operate this unit if the power cord has been   
   frayed or broken. Do not attempt to remove or break o the ground 
   prong from the electrical cord. This prong is used to reduce the risk  
   of electrical shock and re in case of an internal short.
•   Disconnect from main power before making any type of connection.
•   Do not remove the cover under any conditions. There are no user  
   serviceable parts inside.
•   Never operate this unit when it’s cover is removed.
•   Never plug this unit in to a dimmer pack
•   Always be sure to mount this unit in an area that will allow proper  
   ventilation. Allow about 6” (15cm) between this device and a wall.
•   Do not attempt to operate this unit, if it becomes damaged.
•   This unit is intended for indoor use only, use of this product out`  
   doors voids all warranties.
•   During long periods of non-use, disconnect the unit’s main power.
•   Always mount this unit in safe and stable matter.
•   Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to  
   be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them,  
   paying particular attention to the point they exit from the unit. 
• Cleaning -The fixture should be cleaned only as recommended by  
  t he manufacturer. See page 25 for cleaning details.
•   Heat -The appliance should be situated away from heat sources  
   such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (inclu-
   d ing amplifiers) that produce heat.
•   The fixture should  be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
    A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged.
    B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance.
    C. The appliance has been exposed to rain or water.
    D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a  
   marked change in performance.
CAUTION: This unit like any wireless device is highly susceptible 
to static electricity. Static electricity can severly damage the unit. 
Power Supply: The ADJ WiFly QA5 IP contains a automatic voltage 
switch, which will auto sense the voltage when it is plugged into the 
power source. With this switch there is no need to worry about the cor-
rect power voltage, this unit can be plugged in anywhere.  
DMX-512: DMX is short for Digital Multiplex. This is a universal proto-
col used as a form of communication between intelligent fixtures and 
controllers. A  DMX  controller  sends  DMX  data  instructions  from  the 
controller to  the  fixture.  DMX  data  is  sent  as  serial  data  that  travels 
from fixture to fixture via the DATA “IN” and DATA “OUT” XLR termi-
nals  located  on  all  DMX  fixtures  (most  controllers  only have  a  DATA 
“OUT” terminal). 
DMX Linking: DMX is a  language allowing all makes  and models of 
dierent manufactures to be linked together and operate from a single 
controller,  as  long  as  all xtures  and the  controller are  DMX  compli-
ant. To  ensure  proper  DMX  data  transmission,  when  using  several 
DMX  fixtures  try  to  use  the  shortest  cable  path  possible.  The  order 
in which fixtures are connected in a DMX line does not influence the 
DMX addressing. For example; a fixture assigned a DMX address of 1 
may be placed anywhere in a DMX line, at the beginning, at the end, 
or anywhere in the middle. When a fixture is assigned a DMX address 
of 1, the DMX controller knows to send DATA assigned to address 1 
to that unit, no matter where it is located in the DMX chain.
Data Cable (DMX Cable) Requirements (For DMX Operation):  The 
WiFly QA5 IP can be controlled via DMX-512 protocol. The WiFly QA5 
IP has 8 DMX channel modes, please see pages 9-10 for the dierent 
modes. The DMX address is set on the back panel of the WiFly QA5 IP. 
Your unit and your DMX controller require a standard 3-pin XLR connec-
tor for data input and data output (Figure 1). We 
recommend Accu-Cable  DMX  cables.  If  you are 
making your own cables, be sure to use standard 
110-120 Ohm shielded cable (This cable may be 
purchased at almost all pro lighting stores). Your 
cables should be made with a male and female 
XLR connector on  either end of the cable.  Also 
remember that DMX cable must be daisy chained 
and cannot be split.
 WiFly QA5 IP Set Up
Figure 1