Zylight F8 Fresnel - Manual (Page 14)

DMX cables must be acceptable for DMX data transmission (not
microphone cable) and should follow the standard pin-out. The
maximum DMX data run from any DMX source to the last fixture in a
chain is 1000 feet (300m).
DMX-512 pin-out:
1 Common (Shield)
2 Data –
3 Data +
4 not connected
5 not connected
NOTE: Connecting pin 4 to pin 5 out of the F8 unterminates the
instrument.
To enable DMX mode on the F8, press and hold down the “MODE”
button for 5 seconds. The instrument will enter DMX mode and display
“DMX: ##.” Release the button and turn the “MODE” knob to select a
start address number for the fixture. A start address of 1 to 512 can be
selected for each light. The Dimmer knob will now be disabled while in
DMX mode. All control of the fixture will happen on your DMX console,
including turning the instrument on and off as well as all dimming
control. Plug in a standard 5-pin XLR cable into the DMX Breakout
Jack on the F8 ( if it is the last light in your DMX chain) or into the F8
DMX Interface Box to daisy chain multiple fixtures.
PLEASE NOTE: While in DMX mode all other F8 controls are disabled.
To restore dimming and on/off control to the light, you must take the
unit out of DMX mode. To do this, simply press and hold the “MODE”
button for 5 seconds, and the F8 will go back to manual mode, giving
the user local control of the instrument.
Notice: Do not use the ground lug on the XLR connector. Do not con-
nect the cable's shield conductor to the ground lug or allow the shield
conductor to come in contact with the XLR's outer casing. Grounding
the shield could cause a short circuit and erratic behavior.
DMX Channel Assignments
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Channel Function Values
1
2
Power
Brightness
OFF = 0 - 49%
ON = 50 - 100%
0 - 100%