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Electronic Theatre Controls Inc

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 DMX IDC Termination kit is part number 4100A1013

Required Tools:

  • Flush-Cutting Diagonal Cutters
  • Cat 5/6 Cable Jacket Wire Strippers

Topology:

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  • 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.

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How to:

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