
10
DM
U
XLR Connector - Socket
1
2
3
4
5
- Ground
- Signal (-)
-
-
-
S
Unused
ignal
(+)
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
- Ground
- Signal (-)
-
-
-
S
(Unused)
ignal
(+)
XLR Connector - Plug:
1
234
5
Remote Device Management (RDM)
NOTE: only available while the fixture is operating in DMX512 mode. This fixture has
Remote Device Management. RDM is a bidirectional enhancement to DMX512 allowing remote
access to identify, address, configure, and retrieve status information. An RDM enabled
controller or programmer is required to access RDM. While the fixture remains fully backward
compatible with traditional DMX512 systems and can co-exist on a wired or Wi-Fi DMX Universe
with most other non-RDM fixtures, there are some considerations to be aware of to utilize RDM.
Items such as data splitters must be RDM compatible, and there are some logistical
considerations to observe such as other types of fixtures connected and total number of fixtures
on a universe to help aid in discovery and reliable communication between all fixtures. While
every effort is made to ensure compatibility, there may be issues between RDM
controllers/programmers and equipment from different manufactures.
DMX-512 Control
Fixtures require a "Start Address" from 1 to 512, setting the first DMX channel containing data
for the fixture (see DMX Background). Before addressing fixtures, consult the manual of the
system’s DMX controller to select a desirable addressing scheme. Valid Start Addresses range
from 1 to 512. Fixtures requiring more than one channel for control will read subsequent
channels up to the total number of channels required. Since this fixture requires a maximum of
10 channels of DMX, if set to a Start Address of 11 it would use data from channels: 11, 12, 13,
14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, and 20. Choose a Start Address so the channels used do not overlap
with other fixtures. In some cases, it may be desirable to set two or more same type fixtures to
the same Start Address. In this case, the fixtures will be slaved together and respond to the
same data. Because all fixtures see the same data, fixtures may be set to any address without
concern for the order they are connected by the DMX cables.
DMX Data Connection
This fixture uses XLR type connectors. Use shielded twisted pair cable approved for EIA-
422/EIA485 use. Fixtures are connected in Daisy Chain topography: Connection is
made from the controller to the DMX-IN of the first light, then from the DMX-OUT to the
DMX-IN of the next light and so on. Only one data source can be on a chain and no
branching is allowed. The physical order in which the fixtures are connected is not
important, use the most convenient.
Data Terminator
A Data Terminator can be purchased to connect to the DMX-OUT of the last fixture to
reduce the effects of signal noise. To make a Terminator, connect a 120-ohm ¼ watt
resistor across pin 2, Data Negative (S-) and pin 3, Data positive (S+). A qualified
technician can determine if a Data Terminator is required.
DMX-
UT
1
2
3
- Ground
- Signal (-)
- Signal (+)
LR Connector - Socket:
DMX-IN
1
2
3
- Ground
- Signal (-)
- Signal (+)
XLR Connector - Plug