Connecting Dimmers to the Express Console
These instructions explain how to connect DMX512 outputs and provide DMX512 connector pinout specifications. The console provides two DMX512 output ports for a total capacity of 1,024 outputs.
Follow these steps to connect dimmers to your console:
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Verify that your dimmer connector pinout matches the pinout listed below. If your pinout does not match, contact your dealer or ETC.
Caution: Your dimmer control common must be compatible with console control common; they must either be the same level, or the dimmer control common must float. Verify compatibility with your dealer if you are not sure. - Connect up to two DMX512 cables to DMX512 output connectors on the console’s back panel (shown under Console’s back panel).
DMX512 connector
XLR 5-pin female
512 digital multiplex dimmers
DMX512 pinout
- Common
- Data (–)
- Data (+)
- not connected
- not connected