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Controller Operation
This section describes how to operate the X-5/XC-5 with a DMX controller.
Data Connection
The X-5/XC-5 provided 5-pin XLR connectors for data connection. The pin-out on all connectors is pin 1 to shield,
pin 2 to cold (-), and pin 3 to hot (+). There is no connection to pins 4 and 5.
To connect the data link
1. Connect the DMX data output from the controller to the ¿[ture 5-pin input (male) socket.
2. Connect up to 31 additional ¿[tures output-to-input.
3. Insert a termination plug in the output of the last ¿[ture on the link.
Data Connection Tips
• Use shielded twisted-pair cable designed for DMX devices: standard microphone cable cannot transmit control
data reliably over long distance. 24 AWG cable is suitable for distances up to 300 meters (1000 ft.). Use heavier
gauge cable and/or a DMX splitter/amp for longer distances.
• Do not overload the link. Up to 32 devices may be connected on a serial link.
• Terminate the link by installing a termination plug in the output socket of the last ¿[ture. The termination plug,
which is a male XLR plug with a 120 ohm, 0.25 watt resistor soldered between pins 2 and 3, absorb the control
signal so it does not reÀect and cause interference.
