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DMX-512 CONNECTION WITH DMX TERMINATOR
A DMX terminator should be used in all DMX lines especially in longer runs. The use of a
terminator may avoid erratic behavior in your DMX line. A terminator is a 120 ohm 1/4 watt
resistor that is connected between pins 2 and 3 of a male XLR connector (DATA + and
DATA -). This fixture is inserted in the female XLR connector of the last fixture in your daisy
chain to terminate the line. Using a line terminator will decrease the possibilities of erratic
behavior.
5Pin XLR DMX CONNECTORS
Some manufactures use 5pin XLR connectors for DATA transmission in place of 3pin. 5pin
XLR fixtures may be implemented in a 3pin XLR DMX line. When inserting standard 5pin
XLR connectors in to a 3pin line a cable adaptor must be used, these adaptors are readily
available at most electric stores. The following chart details a proper cable conversion.