What is the Pinout for a 5 Pin XLR to RJ45 DMX Adapter?
Question
I have a 5-pin XLR to RJ45 DMX adapter cable, and want to know what the pinout is between the two.
This cable is not Cat5e or Cat6.
Answer
The pinout for the adapter is as follows:
| XLR Pin | Cable Color | RJ45 Pin | DMX Function |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Red Black |
7 8 |
Data Common |
| 2 | White | 2 | Data 1 Minus |
| 3 | Green | 1 | Data 1 Plus |
| 4 | Yellow | 6 | Data 2 Minus |
| 5 | Orange | 3 | Data 2 Plus |
(RJ45 Pins 4 and 5 are unused.)
Note that this is a different style of connection than DMX over CAT5 cable.
