Chauvet LEGEND 550 - Manual (Page 13)

Legend™ 550 Spot User Manual 13 1/11/2010 11:36 AM
COMMON
DMX +
DMX -
INPUT OUTPUT
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
Resistance 120 ohm
¼ W between pin 2
(DMX -) and pin 3
(DMX +) on the output
of the last fixture.
To avoid signal transmission
problems and interference, it is
always advisable to connect a DMX
signal terminator.
3-pin DMX connector configuration
Resistance 120 ohm
¼ W between pin 2
(DMX -) and pin 3
(DMX +) on the output
of the last fixture.
5-pin DMX connector configuration
Cable Connectors
Cabling must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the other end.
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 ohmmeter 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-P IN TO 5-P IN C ONVERSION C HART
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
Not used Pin 4
Not used Pin 5