Beamz Magic 1 - DMX 512 Connection

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DISPLAY
The control board offer several features: you can simple set the starting address,
run the pre-programmed program or make a reset. The main menu is accessed
by pressing the Mode-button, browse through the submenu by pressing Up or
Down.
Press the Enter-button in order to select the desired menu.
You can change the selection by pressing Up or Down. Confirm every selection
by pressing the Enter-button.
You can leave every mode by pressing the Mode-button. The functions provided
are described later in this manual.
DMX-512 CONNECTION
If you are using a standard DMX controller, you can connect the DMX output of the controller directly to the DMX input of the
first unit in a DMX chain. Always connect the output of one unit with the input of the next unit until all units are connected.
5-pin XLR DMX Connectors.
Some manufactures use 5-pin DMX-512 data cables for DATA transmission in place of 3-pin. 5-pin DMX fixtures may be
implemented in a 3-pin DMX line. When inserting standard 5-pin data cables in to a 3-pin line a cable adaptor must be used.
The chart below details a proper cable conversion.
3-Pin XLR to 5-Pin XLR Conversion
Conductor
3-Pin XLR Female (Out)
5-Pin XLR Male (In)
Ground/Shield
Pin 1
Pin 1
Data Compliment (- signal)
Pin 2
Pin 2
Data True (+ signal)
Pin 3
Pin 3
Not Used
Pin 4 – Do Not Use
Not Used
Pin 5 – Do Not Use
At the last fixture, the DMX cable has to be terminated. Solder a 120 Ohm resistor between signal (-) and signal (+) into a 3-pin
XLR connector and plug this into the DMX output of the last fixture in the chain.