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Cabling must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the
other end.
CO
MM
O
N
DMX
+
DMX
-
INPUT OUTPUT
1
3
2
1
Termination reduces signal errors. To
avoid signal transmission problems
and interference, it is always
advisable to connect a DMX signal
terminator.
1
3
2
Resistance 120
ohm 1/4w
between pin 2
(DMX -) and pin
3(DMX+)ofthe
3
2
DMX connector
configuration
CAUTION Do not allow contact between the common and the fixture’s chassis
ground. Grounding the common can cause a ground loop, and your
fixture may perform erratically. Test cables with an ohm meter to
verify correct polarity and to make sure the pins are not grounded or
shorted to the shield or each other.
3-PIN TO 5-PIN CONVERSION CHART
Note! If you use a controller with a 5 pin DMX output connector, you will
need to use a 5 pin to 3 pin adapter. CHAUVET Model No: DMX5M, or
DMX5F.
The chart below details a proper cable conversion:
3 PIN TO 5 PIN CONVERSION CHART
Conductor 3 Pin Female (output) 5 Pin Male (Input)
Ground/Shield Pin 1 Pin 1
Data ( - ) signal Pin 2 Pin 2
Data ( + ) signal Pin 3 Pin 3
Do not use Do not use
Do not use Do not use
Derby X™ User Manual 7 7/14/2008 1:27 PM
This drawing provides
a general illustration
of the DMX
Input/Output panel of
a lighting fixture.
Universal DMX Controller
Setting up a DMX Serial Data Link
1. Connect the (male) 3 pin connector side of the
DMX cable to the output (female) 3 pin connector
of the controller.
2. Connect the end of the cable coming from the
controller which will have a (female) 3 pin
connector to the input connector of the next fixture
consisting of a (male) 3 pin connector.
3. Then, proceed to connect from the output as
stated above to the input of the following fixture
and so on.
CHAUVET Certified DMX Data Cables
Order Code Description
DMX1.5 DMX Cable 1.5m/4.9ft
DMX4.5 DMX Cable 4.5m/14.8ft
DMX10 DMX Cable 10m/32.8ft
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