What is the Pinout for an RJ45 to DMX Adapter?
Question
I have an RJ45 to DMX (5-pin XLR) adapater cable, and want to know what the pinout is between the two.
Answer
The pinout for the adapter is as follows:
| XLR Pin | RJ45 Pin | DMX Function |
|---|---|---|
|
1 |
7 (Red) 8 (Black) |
Data Common |
| 2 | 2 (White) | Data 1 Minus |
| 3 | 1 (Green) | Data 1 Plus |
| 4 | 6 (Yellow) | Data 2 Minus |
| 5 | 3 (Orange) | Data 2 Plus |
(RJ45 Pins 4 and 5 are unused.)
Note that this is a different style of connection than DMX over CAT5 cable.
