Flat Par TW12 Set Up
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Power Supply: The ADJ Flat Par TW12 contains an automatic voltage switch, which will automati-
cally sense the voltage when it is plugged into the power source. With this switch there is no need to
worry about the correct power voltage, and this unit can be plugged in anywhere.
DMX-512: DMX is short for Digital Multiplex. This is a universal protocol used as a form of commu-
nication between intelligent xtures and controllers. A DMX controller sends DMX data instructions
from the controller to the xture. DMX data is sent as serial data that travels from xture to xture
via the DATA “IN” and DATA “OUT” XLR terminals located on all DMX xtures (most controllers only
have a DATA “OUT” terminal).
DMX Linking: DMX is a language allowing all makes and models of dierent manufacturers to be
linked together and operate from a single controller, as long as all xtures and the controller are DMX
compliant. To ensure proper DMX data transmission, when using several DMX xtures try to use
the shortest cable path possible. The order in which xtures are connected in a DMX line does not
inuence the DMX addressing. For example: a xture 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 xture 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 Flat Par TW12 can be con-
trolled via DMX-512 protocol. The Flat Par TW12 has 6 DMX channel modes, please see the Operat-
ing Instructions section of this manual for details about DMX modes. The DMX address is set on
the back panel of the Flat Par TW12. Your unit and your DMX controller require a standard 3-pin XLR
connector 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.
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