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6. DMX Data Cable
Only use a cable, which is conform to the RS-485 standard. Standard microphone cable cannot
transfer DMX signal correct over long distances. The cable should fulfill following requirements:
2 conductors + ground (3-pole)
Maximum capacity between conductors 30pF/ft.
Maximum capacity between conductor and ground 55pF
Maximum electric resistance 20 Ohm/1000ft
nominal impedance 100 – 140 Ohm
6.1. Cable-connectors
The cables must have a male DMX connector on one side, and a female on the other side.
Pin-assignment:
Attention:
Avoid contact between “common” and the ground of the device. This could produce a
ground loop and your device could react irrationally. Test the function of the cables
with a cable-tester before usage.
6.2. 3-pole to 5-pole adapter
If you use a controller with 5-pole output, you need a 3-pole to 5-pole adapter. The list below shows a
possible configuration.
Conductor
3-pole female (output)
5-pole male (Input)
ground
Pin 1
Pin 1
Data (-)
Pin 2
Pin 2
Data (+)
Pin 3
Pin 3
Do not use
Pin 4
Do not use
Pin 5