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AB0602D ARCHITECTURAL BALLAST DRIVER
Version 0.10 OWNERS MANUAL 06/25/2012
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DMX CONSOLE CONNECTIONS
DMX console signals to the AB-0602D should be
transmitted over a twisted pair, shielded, low
capacitance cable. A DMX console transmits from
a female, 5 Pin XLR Connector.
See the CONTROL AND ANALOG CONNECTIONS
diagram for specific connection details.
DMX TERMINATION
A DMX bus should be terminated (only) at the last
receiving device on the chain. This is done by
connecting a 120 ohm, 1/4 watt resistor across the
DMX DATA - and DMX DATA + lines.
DMX CONNECTION ARRANGEMENT
A DMX bus should be daisy chained to all its
receiving units. It should NOT be connected in a star
arrangement with multiple "home runs".
SMART REMOTE CONNECTIO NS
There are two types of smart remotes (push button
and fader) which can be used with the AB-0602D.
There are multiple models of each type. They all
connect to a common RS-485 bus which is
controlled by a AB-0602D. Additional AB-0606D
units may also be connected on the same bus. One of
them will be set as the master controller by making
UNIT ID ADDRESS ASSIGNMENTS .
Smart remote signals to the AB-0602D are
transmitted over a two twisted pair, shielded, low
capacitance cable. One pair carries the RS-485
signal and the other provides a low voltage power
and common to the remotes.
A smart remote bus should be daisy chained to all its
receiving units. It should NOT be connected in a star
arrangement with multiple "home runs".
Each smart remote has a 4 pin connector with scr ew
down terminals to connect to the RS-485 bus. You
must get the exact wiring pinout information for the
remote unit from its owners manual.
See the CONTROL AND ANALO G CONNECTIONS
diagram for specific connection details.
CAUTION
REMOVE ALL POWER FROM THE AB-0602D
BEFORE MAKING OR CHANGING DMX
CONSOLE CONNECTIONS.
Common
DMX Data -
DMX Data +
Shield
DMX CABLE
CONDUCTOR ARRANGEMENT FOR
TWISTED PAIR, SHIELDED CABLE
CAUTION
REMOVE ALL POWER FROM THE AB-0602D
BEFORE MAKING OR CHANGING SMART
REMOTE CONNECTIONS.
Common
Voltage +
Data -
Data +
Shield
SMART REMOTES CABLE CONDUCTOR
ARRANGEMENT FOR DUAL TWISTED PAIR,
SHIELDED CABLE
CONTROL AND ANALOG CONNECTIONS