Chauvet MiN Spot RGBW User manual

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Use on Dimmer
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Sound Activated
DMX
Master/Slave
115 V / 230 V Switchable
Replaceable Fuse
User Serviceable
Duty Cycle

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN....................................................................................................................................................... 3
WHAT IS INCLUDED................................................................................................................................................................................3
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS....................................................................................................................................................................3
MANUAL CONVENTIONS.........................................................................................................................................................................3
ICONS ..................................................................................................................................................................................................3
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..........................................................................................................................................................................4
2. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................................... 5
FEATURES............................................................................................................................................................................................5
PRODUCT OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................................................................6
3. SETUP............................................................................................................................................................................... 7
ACPOWER...........................................................................................................................................................................................7
FUSE REPLACEMENT.............................................................................................................................................................................7
MOUNTING ...........................................................................................................................................................................................8
Orientation .................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Rigging.......................................................................................................................................................................... 8
4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.......................................................................................................................................... 9
CONFIGURING THE STARTING ADDRESS..................................................................................................................................................9
CONTROL PANEL FUNCTIONS.................................................................................................................................................................9
MENU MAP.........................................................................................................................................................................................10
DMXOPERATION ...............................................................................................................................................................................11
MASTER/SLAVE ..................................................................................................................................................................................11
STANDALONE OPERATION....................................................................................................................................................................12
Master-Slow................................................................................................................................................................ 12
Master-Fast................................................................................................................................................................. 12
Master-Sound ............................................................................................................................................................. 12
EASY CONTROLLER (CA-9).................................................................................................................................................................13
Fixture Settings........................................................................................................................................................... 13
Operation.................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Fixture Linking............................................................................................................................................................. 14
MANUAL FOCUS ADJUSTMENT..............................................................................................................................................................15
DMXCHANNEL VALUES ......................................................................................................................................................................16
5. APPENDIX....................................................................................................................................................................... 18
DMXPRIMER .....................................................................................................................................................................................18
GENERAL MAINTENANCE .....................................................................................................................................................................18
DATA CABLING....................................................................................................................................................................................19
DMX Data Cable......................................................................................................................................................... 19
Cable Connectors....................................................................................................................................................... 19
FIXTURE LINKING ................................................................................................................................................................................19
3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart................................................................................................................................. 20
Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link ............................................................................................................................. 20
SETTING THE STARTING ADDRESS........................................................................................................................................................21
GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING..............................................................................................................................................................21
CONTACT US......................................................................................................................................................................................21
RETURNS PROCEDURE........................................................................................................................................................................22
CLAIMS ..............................................................................................................................................................................................22
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................................................23

1. Before You Begin 3 6/14/2010 4:13 PM
1.BEFORE YOU BEGIN
What is included
¾1 x MiNSpot™ RGBW
¾1 x Mounting kit (safety attachment eyebolt, 2pcs bolts, 1pc bracket)
¾1 x Power Cable
¾1 x Warranty Card
¾1 x User Manual
Unpacking Instructions
Immediately upon receiving a fixture, carefully unpack the carton, check the contents to ensure that
all parts are present, and have been received in good condition. Notify the shipper immediately and
retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the carton itself
shows signs of mishandling. Save the carton and all packing materials. In the event that a fixture
must be returned to the factory, it is important that the fixture be returned in the original factory box
and packing.
Manual Conventions
CHAUVET® manuals use the following conventions to differentiate certain types of information from
the regular text.
C
ONVENTION M
EANING
[10] A DIP switch to be configured
<Menu> A key to be pressed on the fixture’s control panel
1~512 A range of values
50/60 A set of values of which only one can be chosen
Settings A menu option not to be modified (for example, showing the operating
mode/current status)
MENU > Settings A sequence of menu options to be followed
ON A value to be entered or selected
Icons
This manual uses the following icons to indicate information that requires special attention on the part
of the user.
I
CONS M
EANING
This paragraph contains critical installation, configuration or operation
information. Failure to comply with this information may render the fixture
partially or completely inoperative, cause damage to the fixture or cause
harm to the user.
This paragraph contains important installation or configuration information.
Failure to comply with this information may prevent the fixture from
functioning correctly.
This paragraph reminds you of useful, although not critical, information.

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Safety Instructions
•Please keep this User Manual for future consultation. If you sell the unit to another user, be sure that
they also receive this instruction booklet.
•Always make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage, and that the line voltage you are
connecting to is not higher than that stated on the decal or rear panel of the fixture.
•This product is intended for indoor use only! To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose fixture to
rain or moisture.
•Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the unit while operating.
•The unit must be installed in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20 in (50 cm) from adjacent
surfaces. Be sure that no ventilation slots are blocked.
•Always disconnect from power source before servicing or replacing fuse and be sure to replace with
same fuse source.
•Secure fixture to fastening device using a safety chain.
•Maximum ambient temperature (Ta) is 104° F (40° C). Do not operate fixture at temperatures higher
than this.
•In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the unit immediately. Never try to repair the
unit by yourself. Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to damage or malfunction. Please
contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center.
•Never connect the device to a dimmer pack.
•Make sure the power cord is never crimped or damaged.
•Never disconnect the power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.
•Never carry the fixture directly from the cord. Always use the hanging/mounting bracket.
•Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while it is on.
Please read these instructions carefully. It includes important information
about the installation, usage and maintenance of this product.

2. Introduction 5 6/14/2010 4:13 PM
2.INTRODUCTION
Features
•6 or 14-channel DMX LED moving yoke
•Pan: 540o/ tilt: 270o
•RGBW color mixing
•Gobo wheel
9 gobos + open
Gobo wheel spin effect
•Variable electronic strobe
•Variable electronic dimmer (0 – 100%)
•Vector speed channel for pan/tilt, RGBW color mixing and color macros
•Built-in movement macros via DMX
•Built-in automated programs via master/slave or DMX
•Built-in sound activated programs via master/slave or DMX
Additional Features
•Quad-color LED for superior color mixing (3,600 mA total)
•Linkable with Min™ Wash RGBW in stand-alone
•User-selectable basic or advanced operating modes
•User-selectable pan/tilt ranges
Pan: 540°, 360°, 180°
Tilt: 270°, 180°, 90°
•Reset to factory settings option
•Pan/tilt invert option
Options
Easy Controller (CA-9)

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Product Overview
Control Panel
Light Output
Fuseholde
r
115 V / 230 V
switch
Remote control in
(Easy Controller)
DMX in
DMX out
Rubber Feet
Focus Adjustment
Back Panel
Power in

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The fuse is located
inside this
compartment.
Remove using a flat
head screwdriver.
3.SETUP
AC Power
This fixture runs on 115 VAC, 60 Hz or 230 VAC, 50 Hz. Before powering on the unit, make sure the
line voltage to which you are connecting it is within the range of accepted voltages. It may be
necessary to change the switch position before plugging in power.
Always connect the fixture to a switched circuit. Never connect the fixture to a rheostat
(variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer channel is used only as a 0
to 100% switch.
To determine the power requirements for a particular fixture, see the label affixed to the back plate of
the fixture or refer to the fixture’s specifications chart. A fixture’s listed current rating indicates its
average current draw under normal conditions.
Always connect the fixture to a circuit with a suitable electrical ground.
Fuse Replacement
1. With a flat head screwdriver wedge the
fuse holder out of its housing.
2. Remove the damaged fuse from its
holder and replace with exact same type
fuse.
3. Insert the fuse holder back in its place
and reconnect power.
Disconnect the power cord before replacing a fuse and always
replace with the same type fuse.

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Microphone
Safety
attachment
point
Bracket attachment
points
Hanging/Mounting
Bracket
Double, outer
mounting
locations
(
2
)
Base of Fixture
Mounting
Orientation
The MiNSpot™ RGBW may be mounted in a hanging or sitting position. There must be adequate
room for ventilation. The structure to which the fixture is mounted must be a level surface, at 180°.
This instruction must be followed in order to prevent damage to the fixture.
Do not mount the fixture sideways!
Rigging
Be sure that the structure can support the weight of the fixture. Please see the “Technical
Specifications” section of this manual for a detailed weight listing. When rigging, consider routine
maintenance and control panel access. Please see the following steps for installation.
1. There are (2) screws that are used to attach the hanging bracket to the base of the fixture. Use a
5 mm Allen wrench to install. These should be hand-tightened and installed at the bracket
attachment points (2).
2. Install the safety attachment bolt to the base of the fixture, in the location shown below. This
should be hand-tightened.
3. Mount the fixture securely. This may be done with a screw, nut and bolt, or a hanging/rigging
clamp. The hole in each bracket is 13 mm in diameter.
•There are 2 different methods of mounting this fixture. There is a single bracket which may
be used for hanging the fixture. There are also 4 rubber feet, which are used for floor
standing purposes (uplighting). The hanging/mounting bracket should NOT be used for
floor standing operation.
•Safety cables must always be used.
•2 clamps, one on either end of the bracket, may be used if using two mounting positions,
such as two (2) clamps.

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4.OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Configuring the Starting Address
Each fixture requires a starting address from 1~512. A fixture requiring one or more channels for
control begins to read the data on the channel indicated by the starting address. For example, a
fixture that uses seven DMX channels and is addressed to start on DMX channel 100, will read data
from channels: 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105 and 106. Choose the starting addresses for each fixture
so that the channels used do not overlap. In addition, you should note the starting address selected
for future reference.
The MiNSpot™ RGBW fixture uses up to 14 DMX channels. If this is your first time using DMX, we
recommend reading the “DMX Primer” section in the “Appendix”.
Control Panel Functions
Access control panel functions using the four buttons located directly underneath the LED display on
the control panel.
The Control Panel shows the current state of the unit. It is used to select the operating mode, as well
as the sub-features. For a detailed layout of the control panel functions, please see the “menu map”
section on the following page.
BUTTON FUNCTION
<MODE/ESC>
Used to scroll through the
current operating mode,
as well as back out of the
current menu option
<UP> Used to select increasing
advancement in the value
<DOWN> Used to select decreasing
advancement in the value
<ENTER> Used to select a value and
store it to memory

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Menu Map
M
AIN F UNCTION D ISPLAYED D ISPLAYED M ODE S UB -S ELECTION I NSTRUCTION
DMX Address
D001 ~ 512 -
- Sets the DMX starting address
Operating Mode
NASL sLoU - Master-Slow
NAFA
F
ASt - Master-Fast
NStS SrUn - Master-Sound
NSt
c
c
rUn - Master-Easy Controller (Remote Control)
SLAv Son - Slave/DMX
Pan Invert
PAn -
-
-
-
Non-inverted (normal)
rPAn
Inverted (for mirrored movements with other
fixtures)
Tilt Invert
t
iL -
- Non-inverted (normal)
rtiL
Inverted (for mirrored movements with other
fixtures)
Display Invert
diS -
- Non-inverted (upright operation)
rdiS
This option will invert the display for hanging the
fixture (upside down)
Channel
Configuration
14CH -
-
14-channel DMX operating mode with 16-bit
pan/tilt, master dimmer, preset color macros, and
RGBW color mixing
6CH
6-channel DMX operating mode with 8-bit
pan/tilt, master dimmer, and preset color macros
Pan Range
PA54 -
- Select the maximum range of movement for the
pan; 540/360/180 degrees
PA36
PA18
Tilt Range
t
i27 -
- Select the maximum range of movement for the
tilt; 270/180/90 degrees
t
i 18
T
i 9
System Reset
rESt - - Performs a system reset, useful if the motors
(pan/tilt/gobo) have become misaligned
Load Default
Settings
LoAd - - Resets all fixture settings to the factory defaults,
simultaneously performing a system reset
The Operating Modes have a mode that is used to select it, and another mode that is used to indicate
which mode the fixture is currently operating in. For this reason, both references have been provided
above.

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DMX Operation
This is the operating mode which will allow for control with an external DMX controller. You must set the starting
address for this mode. If this is your first time using DMX, then it is recommended that you refer to the “DMX
Primer” section in the “Appendix” of this manual.
1. Press <MENU> until “DMX Address” appears on the LED screen.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Using <UP> and <DOWN>, select the desired DMX address (
d 1 ~ d512 ).
4. Press <ENTER>.
The LED indicated on the LED screen will flash rapidly when the fixture is detecting DMX
signal.
Master/Slave
This is the operating mode which will allow 1 fixture to act as the “master” and control all of the other “slave”
fixtures. You must set both the master and the slave(s) fixtures to the correct mode for this operation.
Master Settings:
1. Connect the fixtures with DMX cables, as shown in the “Fixture Linking” section.
2. Use any one of the standalone modes for the master unit. This includes:
NASL , NAFA , and NSTS .
Slave Settings:
1. Press <MENU> until
d 1 appears on the LED screen.
2. Using <UP> and <DOWN>, set the DMX address to
d 1 .
3. Press <MENU> until one of the “Operating Modes” appears on the screen.
4. Using <UP> and <DOWN>, set the mode to
SLAv on the LED screen.
5. Press <ENTER>.
6. The mode will display as
Son after 5 seconds of inactivity.
Only 1 fixture may be set to master. All others must be set to slave.
Do not connect a DMX controller to the daisy chain for this operating mode.

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Standalone Operation
Master-Slow
This fixture has a preprogrammed, slow chase. This is accessed via the control panel. Please see the
instructions below for further explanation.
1. Press <MENU> until one of the “Operating Modes” appears on the LED screen.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Using <UP> and <DOWN>, select NASL.
4. Press <ENTER> to confirm settings.
5. The mode will display as SLoU after 5 seconds of inactivity.
Master-Fast
This fixture has a preprogrammed, fast chase. This is accessed via the control panel. Please see the
instructions below for further explanation.
1. Press <MENU> until one of the “Operating Modes” appears on the LED screen.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Using <UP> and <DOWN>, select NAFA.
4. Press <ENTER> to confirm settings.
5. The mode will display as FASt after 5 seconds of inactivity.
Master-Sound
This fixture has a preprogrammed, sound-activated chase. This is accessed via the control panel. Please
see the instructions below for further explanation.
1. Press <MENU> until one of the “Operating Modes” appears on the LED screen.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Using <UP> and <DOWN>, select NStS.
4. Press <ENTER> to confirm settings.
5. The mode will display as SrUn after 5 seconds of inactivity.

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Standby
button
Function
button
Mode
button
Standby LED
indicato
r
Mode LED
indicator
Easy Controller (CA-9)
This fixture is compatible to receive control from the Chauvet® CA-9 easy controller (remote control). Please
see the instructions below for details on this operation.
Fixture Settings
In order for the fixture to respond to the easy controller, there are certain settings which must be
modified. Please see the instructions below for details on this operation.
Master Fixture settings:
1. Press <MENU> until one of the “Operating Modes” appears on the LED screen.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Using <UP> and <DOWN>, select NStc.
4. Press <ENTER>.
5. Plug the Easy controller into the fixture’s “Remote Control” connection, shown on the back panel
drawing on the Product Overview section of this user manual.
Slave Fixture settings:
1. Press <MENU> until d 1 appears on the LED screen.
2. Using <UP> and <DOWN>, set the DMX address to d 1.
3. Press <MENU> until one of the “Operating Modes” appears on the screen.
4. Using <UP> and <DOWN>, set the mode to SLAv on the LED screen.
5. Press <ENTER>.
Operation
There are multiple functions that the CA-9 may control. Please see the following details on how to
operate these.
•Standby button: activates/deactivates the BLACKOUT function
-when the LED is ON, BLACKOUT is activated
•Function button: activates/deactivates the strobe function; the strobing rate is fixed
-there is no LED indicator for this function; strobe will be either ON or OFF
•Mode button: switches between automatic and sound-activated chase modes.
-when the LED is ON, the fixture is in sound-active mode
-the sound-activated mode uses the microphone on the fixture, NOT on the
controller

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Fixture Linking
In order to use this fixture in a DMX or master/slave operation, you must daisy chain using DMX cables to link
from one fixture to another. In a master/slave operation, the DMX controller is not connected.
Additional signal
link out
DMX controller
(only in DMX operation) Fixture #1
Fixture #2
Fixture #3
Back Panel

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Manual Focus
Manual Focus Adjustment
This fixture has a manual focus adjustment. Please see the instructions below for location of this adjustment on
the fixture, as well as details on its use.
1. Locate the manual focus adjustment, using the drawings below.
2. The control must first be pressed, and then moved in one direction of the other, using the bare hand.
Tools must not be used for this adjustment.

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DMX Channel Values
14-CH Mode CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION
1 000 Ù255 Pan (course): 0~540°
2 000 Ù255 Pan (fine): 0~3°
3 000 Ù255 Tilt (course): 0~270°
4 000 Ù255 Tilt (fine): 0~3°
5 000 Ù255 Pan/Tilt Speed: Fast~slow
6
000 Ù007
008 Ù134
135 Ù239
240 Ù255
Shutter
Closed
Dimmer (100~1%)
Strobe (slow~fast)
Open
7 000 Ù255 Red: Intensity 0%~100%
8 000 Ù255 Green: Intensity 0%~100%
9 000 Ù255 Blue: Intensity 0%~100%
10 000 Ù255 White: Intensity 0%~100%
11
000 Ù007
008 Ù021
022 Ù035
036 Ù049
050 Ù063
064 Ù077
078 Ù091
092 Ù105
106 Ù119
120 Ù133
134 Ù147
148 Ù161
162 Ù175
176 Ù189
190 Ù203
204 Ù217
218 Ù231
232 Ù255
Color Macro
No function
RGBW @ full
Red
Green
Blue
White
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Yellow- Green
Light Blue
Midnight Blue
Purple
Light Purple
Pink
Light Red
Orange
Color Chase (adjust the speed with CH.12)
12 000 Ù255 Color Speed: Fast~slow
13
Auto Program
000 Ù007
008 Ù022
023 Ù037
038 Ù052
053 Ù067
068 Ù082
083 Ù097
098 Ù112
113 Ù135
No function
Auto Program #1
Auto Program #2
Auto Program #3
Auto Program #4
Auto Program #5
Auto Program #6
Auto Program #7
Auto Program #8
136 Ù142
143 Ù157
158 Ù172
173 Ù187
188 Ù202
203 Ù217
218 Ù232
233 Ù255
Sound Program #1
Sound Program #2
Sound Program #3
Sound Program #4
Sound Program #5
Sound Program #6
Sound Program #7
Sound Program #8
14
Gobo
128~191
192~255 CW Gobo wheel rotate (slow~fast) CCW Gobo wheel rotate (slow~fast)
0~12 13~25 26~38 39~51 52~64
65~77 78~90 91~103 104~116 117~127

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6-CH Mode
C
HANNEL V ALUE F UNCTION
1 000 Ù255 Pan (course): 0~540°
2 000 Ù255 Tilt (course): 0~270°
3
000 Ù007
008 Ù134
135 Ù239
240 Ù255
Shutter
Closed
Dimmer (100~1%)
Strobe (slow~fast)
Open
4 000 Ù255 White: Intensity 0%~100%
5
000 Ù007
008 Ù021
022 Ù035
036 Ù049
050 Ù063
064 Ù077
078 Ù091
092 Ù105
106 Ù119
120 Ù133
134 Ù147
148 Ù161
162 Ù175
176 Ù189
190 Ù203
204 Ù217
218 Ù231
232 Ù255
Color Macro
No function
RGBW @ full
Red
Green
Blue
White
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Yellow- Green
Light Blue
Midnight Blue
Purple
Light Purple
Pink
Light Red
Orange
Color Chase
6
Gobo
128~191
192~255 CW Gobo wheel rotate (slow~fast) CCW Gobo wheel rotate (slow~fast)
Channel 4 will only function when channel 5 is set to 000 (off).
0~12 13~25 26~38 39~51 52~64
65~77 78~90 91~103 104~116 117~127

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5.APPENDIX
DMX Primer
There are 512 channels in a DMX connection. Channels may be assigned in any manner. A fixture
capable of receiving DMX will require one or a number of sequential channels. The user must assign
a starting address on the fixture that indicates the first channel reserved in the controller. There are
many different types of DMX controllable fixtures and they all may vary in the total number of
channels required. Choosing a start address should be planned in advance. Channels should never
overlap. If they do, this will result in erratic operation of the fixtures whose starting address is set
incorrectly. You can however, control multiple fixtures of the same type using the same starting
address as long as the intended result is that of unison movement or operation. In other words, the
fixtures will be slaved together and all respond exactly the same.
DMX fixtures are designed to receive data through a serial Daisy Chain. A Daisy Chain connection is
where the DATA OUT of one fixture connects to the DATA IN of the next fixture. The order in which
the fixtures are connected is not important and has no effect on how a controller communicates to
each fixture. Use an order that provides for the easiest and most direct cabling. Connect fixtures
using shielded two conductor twisted pair cable with three pin XLR male to female connectors. The
shield connection is pin 1, while pin 2 is Data Negative (S-) and pin 3 is Data positive (S+).
General Maintenance
To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear, fixtures should be cleaned frequently. Usage
and environment are contributing factors in determining frequency. As a general rule, fixtures should
be cleaned at least twice a month. Dust build up reduces light output performance and can cause
overheating. This can lead to reduced lamp life and increased mechanical wear. Be sure to power off
fixture before conducting maintenance.
•Unplug fixture from power.
•Use a vacuum or air compressor and a soft brush to remove dust collected on external
vents.
•Clean all glass when the fixture is cold with a mild solution of glass cleaner or Isopropyl
Alcohol and a soft lint free cotton cloth or lens tissue.
•Apply solution to the cloth or tissue and drag dirt and grime to the outside of the lens.
•Gently polish optical surfaces until they are free of haze and lint.
The cleaning of external optical lenses and/or mirrors must be carried out periodically to optimize light
output. Cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which the fixture operates. Damp, smoky
or particularly dirty surroundings can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the unit’s optics. Clean
with soft cloth using normal glass cleaning fluid. Clean the external optics at least every 20 days.
Clean the fixture at least every 30/60 days.
Always dry the parts carefully after cleaning them.
Never spin a fan using compressed air.

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Data Cabling
To link fixtures together you must obtain data cables. You can purchase CHAUVET® certified DMX
cables directly from a dealer/distributor or construct your own cable. If you choose to create your own
cable please use data-grade cables that can carry a high quality signal and are less prone to
electromagnetic interference.
DMX Data Cable
Use a Belden© 9841 or equivalent cable which meets the specifications for EIA RS-485 applications.
Standard microphone cables cannot transmit DMX data reliably over long distances. The cable must
have the following characteristics:
Type: shielded, 2-conductor twisted pair
Maximum capacitance between conductors: 30 pF/ft
Maximum capacitance between conductor and shield: 55 pF/ft
Maximum resistance: 20 ohms/1000 ft
Nominal impedance: 100 ~ 140 ohms
Cable Connectors
Cabling must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the other end.
Do not allow contact between the common and the fixture’s chassis ground. Grounding the
common can cause a ground loop, and your fixture may perform erratically. Test cables with
an ohm meter to verify correct polarity and to make sure the pins are not grounded or shorted
to the shield or each other.
Fixture Linking
You will need a serial data link to run light shows of one or more fixtures using a DMX controller or to
run synchronized shows on two or more fixtures set to a master/slave operating mode. The combined
number of channels required by all the fixtures on a serial data link determines the number of fixtures
the data link can support.
Fixtures on a serial data link must be daisy chained in one single line. To comply with the EIA-
485 standard, no more than 32 fixtures should be connected on one data link. Connecting
more than 32 fixtures on one serial data link without the use of a DMX optically-isolated
splitter may result in deterioration of the digital DMX signal.
Maximum recommended serial data link distance: 500 m (1640 ft)
Maximum recommended number of fixtures on a serial data link: 32
COMMON
DMX +
DMX
-
INPUT OUTPUT
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
120 ohm ¼ W
resistor between
pin 2 (DMX -) and
pin 3 (DMX +) on
the output of the
last fixture
To avoid signal transmission problems
and interference, it is always advisable to
connect a DMX signal terminator.
DMX connector configuration

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This drawing
provides a general
illustration of the
DMX input/output
panel of a lighting
fixture.
Universal DMX Controller
Continue the link
3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart
If you use a controller with a 5-pin DMX output connector, you will need to use a 5-
pin to 3-pin adapter. The chart below details a proper cable conversion:
3-P
IN TO 5-P IN C ONVERSION C HART
Conductor 3-Pin Female (Output) 5-Pin Male (Input)
Ground/Shield Pin 1 Pin 1
Data ( - ) signal Pin 2 Pin 2
Data ( + ) signal Pin 3 Pin 3
Not used Pin 4
Not used Pin 5
Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link
1. Connect the (male) 3-pin connector side of
the DMX cable to the output (female) 3-pin
connector of the controller.
2. Connect the end of the cable coming from
the controller which will have a (female)
3-pin connector to the input connector of the
next fixture consisting of a (male) 3-pin
connector.
3. Then, proceed to connect from the output as
stated above to the input of the following
fixture and so