7. Start-up
7.2 DMX connection
You can operate a maximum of 32 devices in a DMX chain. Operating more that 32 devices will
overload the controller.
The total length of the DMX chain should not exceed 500m.
The use of XLR microphone cables can cause interferences in the DMX signal transmission. In
this case, please use special DMX high-frequency cables.
Connection of a DMX Controller
Only connect the device to a DMX controller with a DMX-512 protocol.
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Connect the port DMX IN (2) with the output of the DMX controller.
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The controller must have at least 10 free control channels.
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Connect DMX OUT (4) with the DMX input of the subsequent device. If the effect light is the last or the only device
in the DMX chain, insert an XLR plug with a 120 ohm/0.25 W terminating resistor here (between Pin2 and Pin3).
Pin assignment of the DMX connection: Pin1 = ground / Pin2 = (-) / Pin3 = (+)
Never connect the ground pin (GND) to the casing of the effect light, which might result in interference
in signal transmission caused by ground loops.
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