VARI-LITE VL6000 Beam - Manual (Page 36)

VARI ❋ LITE - VL6000 B EAM L UMINAIRE U SER ’ S M ANUAL
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Recommended Cable Types/Manufacturers
These are only a few of the suitable cable types. Any quality EIA485, twisted pair, 120 ohm, shielded
cable will also work.
* Characteristic Impedance
Termination Connector
A XLR termination connector is required at the last luminaire (or "far end of
the line") to prevent signal reflections. Signal reflections may cancel out the
signal at certain line lengths, resulting in errors. The terminator is also
necessary for software downloads and running tests on multiple luminaires.
To construct your own connector, you will need the following components:
•
5-pin, male XLR connector.
• Two 1/4W 5% 120 ohm resistors.
Note: A male termination connector is available as an accessory from Vari-Lite . See “Replacement
Items/Accessories” on page 9 .
Type Pairs Z   Jacket AWG Use Temp (F)
Belden Cables
1215A 2 150 PVC 26 IBM Type 6 Office cable 75
1269A 2 100 PTFE 22 (Solid) High Temp, Plenum cable 200
8102 2 100 PVC 24 UL2919 80
8132 2 120 PVC 28 UL2919 80
8162 2 100 PVC 24 UL2493 60
82729 2 100 PTFE 24 High Temp, Plenum cable 200
88102 2 100 PTFE 24 High Temp, Plenum cable 200
89696 2 100 PTFE 22 High Temp, Plenum cable 200
89729 2 100 PTFE 24 High Temp, Plenum cable 200
89855 2 100 PTFE 22 High Temp, Plenum cable 200
9729 2 100 PVC 24 UL2493 60
9804 2 100 PVC 28 UL2960 60
9829 2 100 PVC 24 UL2919 80
9842 2 120 PVC 24 UL2919 80
Proplex Cables
PC224P 2 110 Polyure-
thane
22 Heavy Duty and Portable 105
PC224T 2 110 PVC 22 UL2464 105
PC226T 3 110 PVC 22 UL2464
Solder resistors across
pins 2 & 3, and 4 & 5
1
2
3
4
5