Terminating DMX Over Cat5 Wiring with IDC
For information on why DMX Over Cat5 is handled this way, and detailed pinouts, please see DMX Over Cat5
Preparation:
The Weidmuller (orange) DMX IDC Termination kit is part number 4100A1013.
The following instructions apply to Weidmuller IDC connectors only. For CUI (blue) DMX connectors, use prep kit part numbers 4100A1022 (8-pin) or 4100A1023 (3-pin). These prep kits are used for both Belden 9729 and its equivalents and Category-type cable. See here for instructions on CUI connectors (Category cable instructions begin at 11:15)
Required Tools:
- Flush-Cutting Diagonal Cutters
- Cat 5/6 Cable Jacket Wire Strippers
Topology:
- Less than 500M (1640 feet) of Category 5E per DMX Line.
- Daisy chain/linear topology
- Less than 32 devices per DMX line including the controller
- Notes as "D" or "X" cable type on ETC Submittal drawings.
The IDC kit will include 6 -4" wire ties and 2 IDC terminal headers.
How to:
