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Best Boy® HP Spot Luminaire User Manual
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BEST BOY®HP SPOT LUMINAIRE USER MANUAL I
FOREWORD
Compliance Notice
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and 2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Conforms to:
UL STD 1573
Certified to:
CAN/CSA STD E598-1
CAN/CSA STD E598-2-17
Safety Notice
It is extremely important to read ALL safety information and instructions provided in this manual and any
accompanying documentation before installing and operating the products described herein. Heed all cautions and
warnings during installation and use of this product.
Safety symbols used throughout this manual are as follows:
GENERAL INFORMATION PERTAINING TO PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK, FIRE, EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE UV RADIATION, AND INJURY TO PERSONS CAN BE FOUND BELOW.
WARNING: INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE
1) PRG luminaires have been designed for use only with specific lamps. Note lamp type before replacing. Installing
another type of lamp may be hazardous.
2) PRG luminaires may be mounted on any type of surface as long as mounting instructions are followed. See
instructions detailed in this manual.
3) Replace fuses with same type and rating only.
4) Minimum distance from head to any flammable object is 2m.
WARNING: INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK
1) PRG luminaires are designed for dry locations only. Exposure to rain or moisture may damage luminaire.
2) Disconnect power before servicing any PRG equipment.
3) Servicing to be performed by qualified personnel only.
WARNING: INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION
1) PRG luminaires may use an HID type lamp which produces UV radiation. DO NOT look directly at lamp.
2) It is hazardous to operate luminaires without complete lamp enclosure in place or when lens is damaged.
Lenses or UV shields shall be changed if they have become visibly damaged to such an extent that their
effectiveness is impaired.
CAUTION advising of potential damage to product.
WARNING advising of potential injury or death to persons.

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WARNING: INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROTECTION AGAINST INJURY TO PERSONS
1) Exterior surfaces of the luminaire will be hot during operation. Use appropriate safety equipment (gloves, eye
protection, etc.) when handling and adjusting hot equipment and components. Service and maintenance should
be performed only by qualified personnel as determined by the high pressure lighting fixture manufacturer.
2) Arc lamps generate intense heat. Disconnect power and allow lamp to cool for 5 minutes before relamping.
3) Arc lamps emit ultraviolet radiation which can cause serious skin burn and eye inflammation. Additionally, arc
lamps operate under high pressure at very high temperatures. Should the lamp break, there can exist a danger
of personal injury and/or fire from broken lamp particles being discharged.
4) The lamp shall be changed if it has become damaged or thermally deformed.
5) If lamp is touched with bare hands, clean lamp with denatured alcohol and wipe with lint-free cloth before
installing or powering up the luminaire.
6) Serious injury may result from the generation of ozone by this lamp system. A proper means of venting must be
provided.

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Notes de sécurité
Avant de procéder à l’installation des produits décrits dans ce guide et de les mettre en marche, il est extrêmement
important de lire TOUS les renseignements et TOUTES les directives de sécurité contenues dans ce guide ainsi que
toute documentation jointe. Tenir compte de tous les avertissements et suivre toutes les précautions pendant
l’installation et l’utilisation de cet appareil.
Les symboles de sécurité utilisés dans ce guide sont les suivants :
CETTE SECTION CONTIENT DES INFORMATIONS GÉNÉRALES POUR SE PROTÉGER CONTRE LES DÉCHARGES
ÉLECTRIQUES, LES INCENDIES, L’EXPOSITION EXCESSIVE AUX RAYONS UV ET TOUT AUTRE ACCIDENT
POUVANT ENTRAÎNER DES BLESSURES.
AVERTISSEMENT: RISQUE D’ EXPLOSION.
1) Le service et le maintenance ne devront être assurés que par des personnes qualifiées comme precisé par le
frabricant des lampes à haute pression.
2) Des vêtement de protection et les procédures précisées dans le manuel du frabricant doit être fournies.
AVERTISSEMENT: RÉGLAGE DES LAMPES
1) Chaleur intense. Débrancher le matériel et laisser refroidir pendant 5 minutes avant de rallumer.
2) Risque l’incendie. N’utilise que des Philips MSR Gold™ FastFit Lamp.
AVERTISSEMENT: DIRECTIVES POUR SE PROTÉGER CONTRE UNE EXPOSITION EXCESSIVE AUX RAYONS
UV
1) Risque d’explosion en cas de radiation ultraviolet imprantes.
2) Ne pas intervener en l’absence de confinement de la lampe en place ou quand la lentille est abîmée.
AVERTISSEMENT: DIRECTIVES POUR SE PROTÉGER CONTRE LES ACCIDENTS POUVANT ENTRAÎNER DES
BLESSURES
1) Chaleur intense. Eviter tout contact avec des personnes ou des tissues. Attention, de graves blessures
peuvent résulter de production d’ozone par cette lampe. Un système de ventilation adapté doit être fournies
2) La température de surface = 300.c
La temperature de l’ambiance = 50.c
3) Ne convient pas pour un usage résidential.
4) Utilisable seulement dans les locaux secs.
ATTENTION Ce symbole annonce que l’appareil risque d’être endommagé.
AVERTISSEMENT Ce symbole annonce qu’il y a risque d’accident grave ou même fatal.

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Revision History
This manual has been revised as follows:
Version Release Date Notes
BASIC March 25, 2015 Initial release.

BEST BOY®HP SPOT LUMINAIRE USER MANUAL V
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
About This Manual........................................................................................................................................................................ 1
Additional Documentation ............................................................................................................................................................ 1
Training Videos ............................................................................................................................................................................. 1
Customer Service ......................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Gobo Art Submission Guidelines ................................................................................................................................................. 2
Chapter 1. Description
Features
Overview....................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Components
Included Items .............................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Replacement Items and Accessories ........................................................................................................................................... 5
Major Components and Controls ................................................................................................................................................. 6
Designer Color Wheel Standard Configuration ............................................................................................................................ 7
Effect Wheel Standard Configuration ........................................................................................................................................... 7
Gobo Wheel Standard Configurations ......................................................................................................................................... 8
About Moiré Gobos............................................................................................................................................................... 8
Chapter 2. Installation
Power and Data Cabling Requirements
Power ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Data ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 10
DMX512 Cables .................................................................................................................................................................. 10
DMX512 Male Termination Connector ................................................................................................................................ 12
Ethernet Cables................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Ethernet Bypass .................................................................................................................................................................. 12
Installation Procedures
Unpacking and Attaching Hanging Brackets ............................................................................................................................. 13
Standard Hang ........................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Vertical "Yoke Out" Hang............................................................................................................................................................ 17
Standing Position ....................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Light Shield................................................................................................................................................................................. 20
Connecting Power and Data ...................................................................................................................................................... 21
Power Up and Basic Setup Procedures
Powering Up the Luminaire ........................................................................................................................................................ 23
Comm LED Operation ......................................................................................................................................................... 24
Bypassing Calibration................................................................................................................................................................. 24
Setting a Starting Address.......................................................................................................................................................... 25
DMX Comm......................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Ethernet Comm ................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Starting the Lamp ....................................................................................................................................................................... 27
Configuring Comm Loss Setting ................................................................................................................................................ 28
Configuring Universe, Comm, and Other Options ..................................................................................................................... 28
Chapter 3. Operation
Menu System
Using the Menu Touchscreen ..................................................................................................................................................... 30
Wake Switch............................................................................................................................................................................... 30
Menu System Overview.............................................................................................................................................................. 31
Home Screen.............................................................................................................................................................................. 32
Lamp Screen .............................................................................................................................................................................. 33

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Configuration Screen.................................................................................................................................................................. 33
Pan/Tilt Screen .................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Communication Screen .............................................................................................................................................................. 34
Status Screen ............................................................................................................................................................................. 35
Information Screen ..................................................................................................................................................................... 35
Test Screen ................................................................................................................................................................................. 35
Test Sub-Menu Screens...................................................................................................................................................... 36
Followspot Control ..................................................................................................................................................................... 37
DMX512 Operation
DMX Channel Mapping............................................................................................................................................................... 39
Special Notes.............................................................................................................................................................................. 47
Timing Channels ......................................................................................................................................................................... 48
Channel Functions............................................................................................................................................................... 48
Timing Channel Mapping .................................................................................................................................................... 48
Gobo Set Zero Position .............................................................................................................................................................. 52
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Guide................................................................................................................................................................ 54
Errors .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 55
Status Indications ................................................................................................................................................................ 55
Comm LED .......................................................................................................................................................................... 55
Te s t i ng
Test Screen ................................................................................................................................................................................. 58
Mechanical Tests ........................................................................................................................................................................ 60
Group Tests ................................................................................................................................................................................ 61
Software Update
Software Update Using LumLoader Application ........................................................................................................................ 62
Software Crossload .................................................................................................................................................................... 63
Equipment Handling
Proper Lamp Servicing and Operation ....................................................................................................................................... 64
Routine Maintenance
Replacing the Lamp.................................................................................................................................................................... 65
Adjusting Lamp........................................................................................................................................................................... 67
Removing Head Covers.............................................................................................................................................................. 69
Cleaning the Luminaire Exterior.................................................................................................................................................. 70
Cleaning the Lenses ................................................................................................................................................................... 71
Cleaning Gobo, Color, and Effect Wheels .................................................................................................................................. 74
Replacing a Gobo in Gobo Wheel 1 ........................................................................................................................................... 75
Replacing a Gobo in Gobo Wheel 2 ........................................................................................................................................... 77
Replacing a Designer Color Filter ............................................................................................................................................... 79
Appendix A. Technical Specifications
Best Boy HP Spot Luminaire ...................................................................................................................................................... 82
Best Boy Road Case .................................................................................................................................................................. 84
Appendix B. Glossary
Glossary of Terms ....................................................................................................................................................................... 86

BEST BOY®HP SPOT LUMINAIRE USER MANUAL 1
INTRODUCTION
About This Manual
This manual provides necessary information regarding product safety, installation, and operation for the following
equipment:
+ Best Boy® HP Spot Luminaire
Familiarizing yourself with this information will help you get the most out of your lighting system.
WARNING: It is important to read ALL accompanying safety and installation instructions to avoid damage to
the product and potential injury to yourself or others.
Additional Documentation
For more information about DMX512 and sACN protocols, refer to the following documents available from the
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) at www.ansi.org:
+ ANSI E1.11 - 2008 (R2013)
Entertainment Technology - USITT DMX512-A, Asynchronous Serial Digital Data Transmission Standard for
Controlling Lighting Equipment and Accessories
+ ANSI E1.31 - 2009
Entertainment Technology – Lightweight streaming protocol for transport of DMX512 using ACN
+ ANSI E1.20 - 2010
Entertainment Technology-RDM-Remote Device Management over USITT DMX512 Networks
The above documents are also available for free in electronic format at tsp.plasa.org
For more information about Art-Net, refer to the following document available from Artistic Licence Engineering at
www.artisticlicence.com:
+ Specification for the Art-Net Ethernet Protocol
Training Videos
Best Boy Training Videos are available on the PRG website. For a list of videos, refer to the following webpage:
+ http://www.prg.com/best-boy-training-videos/

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Customer Service
For technical assistance, contact the PRG International Service Center or contact your nearest PRG office. Contact
information for all PRG office locations can be found on our website at: www.prg.com
PRG Dallas (International Service)
8617 Ambassador Row, Suite 120
Dallas, Texas 75247 USA
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Service Fax: [phone]
Service Email: [e-mail]
For Best Boy support, please contact: [e-mail]
For additional resources and documentation, please visit our website at: www.prg.com
Gobo Art Submission Guidelines
1) Each black and white image should be submitted with artwork oriented as intended for viewing when projected
from the luminaire onto a flat surface such as a white wall.
2) Highest resolution and cleanest available image or sketch should be submitted - preferably in vector format
(Adobe Illustrator, AutoCad .dxf or .dwg, etc.) or, alternately, a raster image (.tiff, .jpeg, .bmp or .gif) may be used.
3) Areas of the image that are to be left open or clear should be shown in the artwork as white, while areas of the
image that are to be occluded or opaque should be shown in the artwork as black.
4) Orient image so that the intended top of the image is pointing straight up.
5) Colored images should be submitted in CMYK color space to accommodate the color separation process.
6) Artwork files should be emailed to: [e-mail]

1.
DESCRIPTION
This chapter contains an overview of luminaire features and components.
+FEATURES
+COMPONENTS

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FEATURES
Overview
The Best Boy HP Spot Luminaire is a precision-engineered, automated fixture
with optics optimized for 20,000 lumens.
Features
+ SOURCE: HTI 1500W/D7/60 Lamp
+ OUTPUT: 31,000 lumens
+ POWER DRAW: Max. 10.5A at 208V, 8.75A at 240V. Auto-sensing voltage
input range is 200-240V, 50/60HZ
+ REFLECTOR: Precision glass reflector with cold mirror coating.
+ ZOOM RANGE: 8:1 from a tight spot of 8° to a very wide flood of 64°
maintaining focus throughout.
+ BEAM SIZE CONTROL: In addition to the zoom optics, a mechanical iris
provides continuous beam size control for both rapid changes and
smooth, timed beam angle changes.
+ FRAMING: Four-blade framing system featuring four independent blades
mounted in two planes. Each blade can be tilted +/- 30° and the entire
frame system can be rotated +/- 60° for a total travel of 120°.
+ DIMMING: Gray-scale glass dimmer for full-field dimming from 0% to 100% with accurate slow-speed control
and fast bumps.
+ STROBE: Servo-powered, lightning fast strobe wheel.
+ EFFECTS: One (1) multiplying four-facet prism, two (2) glass effects, and variable frost.
+ COLOR: CMY color system featuring three (3) crossfading color wheels of Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow, plus one
(1) designer wheel with seven (7) user-changeable color filters.
+ COLOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL: Adjustable color temperature wheel, range from 3,000K all the way up to
7,500K. Includes an integrated minus green filter.
+ ROTATING GOBOS: Two (2) indexable, rotating gobo wheels with six (6) gobos per wheel. Gobos are individually
calibrated so the unit will automatically index the orientation of each gobo regardless of initial placement. Both
gobo wheels accept PRG Moiré Gobos™ for advanced gobo rotator effects.
+ OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -20° to 120°F (-29° to 49°C)
+ CONTROL: Compatible with all PRG consoles and a wide variety of DMX512 and Art-Net consoles.
+ DMX CHANNELS: 45 DMX512 channels required per unit.
+ ETHERNET BYPASS: A relay allows Ethernet signals to pass through daisy-chained luminaires even if power is
removed.
+ ON-BOARD CONTROL: Built-in LCD touchscreen display allows for on-board fixture control and feedback. On-
board battery power allows for the fixture address and configurations to be set without having to apply AC power
to the luminaire.
+ PAN & TILT: Three-phase, high-speed servomotors. Brakes are applied when off.
+ RANGE: Pan - 615°, Tilt - 260°
+ POSITIONING: Can be mounted in any orientation.
+ SPACING: Hangs on 33 inch (838 mm) centers when Light Shield is extended. Hangs on 28 inch (711 mm) centers
when Light Shield is not extended.
+ WEIGHT: 106 lbs (48.08 kg) without hooks.

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COMPONENTS
Included Items
The following illustration shows all items included with the luminaire:
Figure 1-1: Best Boy HP Luminaire Included Items
Replacement Items and Accessories
The following items can be ordered from PRG.
PRG P/N TEAM Ecode Accessory
21.9816.0863 - Hanging Bracket Assembly
22.9816.0033 2.3749A-75 Heavy Duty Safety Cable
23.9623.0177 - DMX Termination Connector
25.9812.0902.5 - AC Line Cord 2.5' 14/3 L6-20 Cable Assembly
71.2550.1500.0 2.3749D-11 HTI 1500W/D7/60 Lamp
(2) Hanging Bracket Assemblies
(2) Safety Cables
AC Line Cord
-- with Mega-Claw Truss Hook
Power Cable
21.9816.0863
25.9812.0902.5
22.9816.0033
Best Boy HP Luminaire
20.9817.0001
2.3749D
2.3749A-75

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Major Components and Controls
The following illustration shows the external luminaire components and controls.
Figure 1-2: Best Boy HP Luminaire External Components and Controls
12AMax
50/ 60 Hz
IN
DM X
THRU
ETHERNET
COMM
WAKE
BAD
-015
BST
-011 200-240VAC
ACIN
Neutrik® AC
DMX512 Input
DMX512 Thru
Upper Enclosure Detail
Upper Enclosure -
Houses power supply, ballast, Master Control
Board (MCB), and provides Data In and Thru,
and AC power connections. Also houses the
Menu Touchscreen (see detail below).
Hanging Bracket Assembly (2) -
Allows luminaire to be mounted on truss pipe.
Yoke Assembly - Houses Yoke Driver
Control Board, and Pan & Tilt servos.
FRONT VIEW
Power Connector
Front Lens
Head Assembly -
Houses Color, Gobo, Effect, Zoom, Iris,
Frost, Dimmer, and Strobe mechanisms.
Ethernet Port
Ethernet Port
Menu Touchscreen -
Used to configure luminaire address
and other options. Also, provides
status information and testing.
Comm LED
Battery Wake Switch
Light Shield -
Blocks light spill.

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Designer Color Wheel Standard Configuration
The following drawing shows the standard Designer Color Wheel configuration.
Figure 1-3: Designer Color Wheel Standard Configuration
Effect Wheel Standard Configuration
The following drawing shows the standard Effect Wheel configuration.
Figure 1-4: Effect Wheel Standard Configuration
POSITION #7
UV BLUE
(22.9816.0324.07)
POSITION #6
REAL GREEN
(22.9816.0324.06)
POSITION #5
ORANGE
(22.9816.0324.05)
POSITION #4
ROSY MAGENTA
(22.9816.0324.04)
POSITION #3
FOLLIES PINK
(22.9816.0324.03)
POSITION #2
TURQUOISE
(22.9816.0324.02)
POSITION #1
DEEP RED
(22.9816.0324.01)
OPEN
OPEN
VARIABLE
DIFFUSION
POSITION #1
4-FACET PRISM
(22.9816.8001)
POSITION #2
EXTRUDER
(22.9816.8002)
POSITION #3
OBLONG
(22.9816.8003)

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Gobo Wheel Standard Configurations
The following drawings show the standard Gobo Wheel configurations.
Figure 1-5: Gobo Wheel Standard Configurations
About Moiré Gobos
Moiré gobos contain two pieces of glass: one that is fixed and another that rotates. Since the two pieces of glass are
very close together, it creates an interesting interference effect (which is referred to as the "moiré"). Due to this
construction they do not contain sensors, and therefore cannot be calibrated to a certain orientation at startup as with
standard gobos.
CAUTION: Moiré gobo positions MUST be set using the menu system.
GOBO WHEEL 1
GOBO WHEEL 2
POSITION #1
JUST ROCKS
(17.1131.1007.01)
OPEN
POSITION #2
PIN HOLE BREAKUP
(17.1131.1002.00)
POSITION #3
SLITS
(17.1131.1001.00)
POSITION #4
SLATE WALL 4
(17.1131.1006.01)
POSITION #5
KALEIDOSCOPE MOIRÉ
(17.7101.0400.00)
POSITION #6
CLUBBED SPIRAL
(17.1131.1030.00)
OPEN
POSITION #1
CHICLETS
(17.1131.5000.00)
POSITION #2
OAK FOLIAGE 1
(17.1131.1010.00)
POSITION #3
CRACKLE LINEAR
(17.1131.1013.00)
POSITION #4
GHOST DUST
(17.1131.1022.04)
POSITION #5
FIREWATER ANIMATION
(17.7101.0401.00)
POSITION #6
STRAW 2
(17.1131.1022.03)

2.
INSTALLATION
This chapter contains instructions for installing the luminaire. It includes instructions for connecting
power and data, along with instructions for powering up the luminaire for the first time and addressing
it within your system.
+POWER AND DATA CABLING REQUIREMENTS
+INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
+POWER UP AND BASIC SETUP PROCEDURES

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POWER AND DATA CABLING REQUIREMENTS
Power
The Best Boy HP Spot Luminaire requires standard AC power distribution from 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 12A
maximum. The upper enclosure provides a Neutrik® PowerCon connector for power input. Use the provided AC Line
Cord Cable Assembly (25.9812.0902.5) to connect power.
Figure 2-1: Power Input and DMX512 Connections
Data
DMX512 Cables
The Best Boy HP Luminaire is equipped with two, 5-pin XLR connectors for DMX IN and DMX THRU (out)
applications. DMX IN requires a 5-pin, female XLR connector and DMX THRU requires a 5-pin, male XLR connector.
When purchasing or constructing data cables, it is important that not only the correct cable type be used, but also
quality cable to ensure a reliable DMX512 system. Your cabling should meet the following USITT DMX specification
requirements:
+ Suitable for use with EIA485 (RS485) operation at 250k baud.
+ Characteristic impedance 85-150 ohms, nominally 120 ohms.
+ Low capacitance.
+ Two twisted pairs.
+ Foil and braid shielded.
+ 24 AWG minimum gauge for runs up to 1000 feet (300m).
+ 22 AWG minimum gauge for runs up to 1640 feet (500m).
Note: Microphone type cables and other general purpose, two-core audio or signal cables are not suitable for use
with DMX512.
100 -240 VAC
12A Max
50 / 60 Hz
IN
DMX
THRU
ETHERNET
AC IN
COMM
WAKE
Neutrik® PowerCon
DMX512 Input
DMX512 Thru
AC Power Connector

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The XLR 5-pin connectors should be wired as follows:
Note: Refer to the USITT Recommended Practice for DMX512 guide for additional information regarding DMX512
systems. See "Additional Documentation" on page 1.
Recommended Cable Types/Manufacturers
These are only a few of the suitable cable types. Any quality EIA485, twisted pair, 120 ohm, shielded cable will also
work.
* Characteristic Impedance
Pin/Wire Code to XLR Connectors
DMX Thru
Cable Pinout
Male Conn
Pin 1
Foil & Braided
Shield
Pin 2
1st
conductor of
1st twisted
pair
Data (-)
Pin 3
2nd
conductor of
1st twisted
pair
Data (+)
Pin 4
1st
conductor of
2nd twisted
pair
Data (-)
Pin 5
2nd
conductor of
2nd twisted
pair
Data (+)
DMX In
Cable Pinout
Female Conn
Ty p e P a i r s ZJacket AWG Use Temp (F)
Belden Cables
1215A 2 150 PVC 26 IBM Type 6 Office cable 75
1269A 2 100 PTFE 22 (Solid) High Temp, Plenum cable 200
8102 2 100 PVC 24 UL2919 80
8132 2 120 PVC 28 UL2919 80
8162 2 100 PVC 24 UL2493 60
82729 2 100 PTFE 24 High Temp, Plenum cable 200
88102 2 100 PTFE 24 High Temp, Plenum cable 200
89696 2 100 PTFE 22 High Temp, Plenum cable 200
89729 2 100 PTFE 24 High Temp, Plenum cable 200
89855 2 100 PTFE 22 High Temp, Plenum cable 200
9729 2 100 PVC 24 UL2493 60
9804 2 100 PVC 28 UL2960 60
9829 2 100 PVC 24 UL2919 80
9842 2 120 PVC 24 UL2919 80
Proplex Cables
PC224P 2 110 Polyurethane 22 Heavy Duty and Portable 105
PC224T 2 110 PVC 22 UL2464 105
PC226T 3 110 PVC 22 UL2464
1
234
5
1
2
3
4
5

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DMX512 Male Termination Connector
A male XLR DMX512 termination connector is required at the last luminaire (or "far end of
the line") to prevent signal reflections. Signal reflections may cancel out the signal at
certain line lengths, resulting in errors. The terminator is also necessary for software
downloads and running tests on multiple luminaires. To construct your own connector,
you will need the following components:
+ 5-pin, male XLR connector.
+ 120 ohm resistor.
Note: A male termination connector is also available as an accessory from PRG. See "Replacement Items and
Accessories" on page 5.
Ethernet Cables
The Best Boy HP Luminaire is equipped with two RJ-45 type connectors for Ethernet input/output. Ethernet cabling
should follow these guidelines:
+ Ethernet cable assemblies must match the CAT5e specification.
+ Regular or crossover cables are acceptable.
+ Both EtherCon® and RJ-45 connectors are acceptable.
Ethernet Bypass
A relay allows Ethernet signals to pass through daisy-chained luminaires even if power is removed.
Solder resistor
across pins 2 & 3
1
2
3
4
5