Fixture Linking
You will need a serial data link to run light shows of one or more fixtures using a DMX-512 controller or to
run synchronized shows of two or more fixtures set to a master/slave operating mode. The combined
number of channels required by all fixtures on a serial data link determines the number of fixtures the
data link can support.
Fixtures on a serial data link must be daisy-chained in a single line. To comply with the
EIA-485 standard, no more than 30 devices should be connected on one data link.
Connecting more than 30 fixtures on one serial data link without the use of a DMX optically
isolated splitter may result in deterioration of the digital DMX signal.
Data Cabling
To link fixtures together you must obtain data cables. You can purchase DAP Audio certified DMX cables
directly from a dealer/distributor or construct your own cable. If you choose to create your own cable
please use data-grade cables that can carry a high quality signal and are less prone to electromagnetic
interference.
DAP Audio DMX Data Cables
● DAP Audio data cable FL08 DMX/AES-EBU, XLR/M 5-pin > XLR/F 5-pin. Order code FL08150 (1,5 m),
FL083 (3 m), FL086 (6 m), FL0810 (10 m), FL0820 (20 m).
● DAP Audio DMX adapter: 5-pin/3-pin. Order code FLA29.
● DAP Audio DMX adapter: 3-pin/5-pin. Order code FLA30.
● DAP Audio DMX Terminator 3-pin. Order code FLA42.
● DAP Audio DMX Terminator 5-pin. Order code FLA43.
DAP Audio PC Interface Cables
● CAT-5 cable 7,6 mm Matte blue PVC. Order code FL55150 (1,5 m), FL553 (3 m), FL556 (6 m), FL5510
(10 m), FL5515 (15 m), FL5520 (20 m).
● CAT-6 cable (recommended for best data transfer). Order code FL563 (3 m), FL566 (6 m), FL5610
(10 m), FL5615 (15 m), FL5640 (40 m).
Note: Use of 3-pin XLR audio cables for DMX data transmission might lead to signal degradation and
unreliable operation of the DMX network.