ADJ micro wash wwcw User Instructions

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Power Supply: The American DJ Micro Wash WWCW contains aautomatic voltage switch, which will auto sense the voltage when itis plugged into the power source. With this switch there is no needto worry about the correct power voltage, this unit can be plugged inanywhere.DMX-512: DMX is short for Digital Multiplex. This is a universal pro-tocol used as a form of communication between intelligent fixturesand controllers. A DMX controller sends DMX data instructions fromthe controller to the fixture. DMX data is sent as serial data that trav-els from fixture to fixture via the DATA “IN” and DATA “OUT” XLR ter-minals located on all DMX fixtures (most controllers only have a DATA“OUT” terminal).DMX Linking: DMX is a language allowing all makes and models ofdifferent manufactures to be linked together and operate from a singlecontroller, as long as all fixtures and the controller are DMX compli-ant. To ensure proper DMX data transmission, when using severalDMX fixtures try to use the shortest cable path possible. The orderin which fixtures are connected in a DMX line does not influence theDMX addressing. For example; a fixture assigned a DMX address of 1may be placed anywhere in a DMX line, at the beginning, at the end,or anywhere in the middle. When a fixture is assigned a DMX addressof 1, the DMX controller knows to send DATA assigned to address 1to that unit, no matter where it is located in the DMX chain.Data Cable (DMX Cable) Requirements (For DMX Operation):The Micro Wash WWCW can be controlled via DMX-512 protocol. TheMicro Wash WWCW has 2 DMX channel modes; a 3 channel modeand 5 channel mode. The DMX address is set onthe back panel of the Micro Wash WWCW. Yourunit and your DMX controller require a standard3-pin XLR connector for data input and dataoutput (Figure 1). We recommend Accu-CableDMX cables. If you are making your own cables,be sure to use standard 110-120 Ohm shieldedcable (This cable may be purchased at almost allpro lighting stores). Your cables should be madewith a male and female XLR connector on eitherend of the cable. Also remember that DMX cable must be daisy chainedand cannot be split.©American DJ® - www.Americandj.com - Micro Wash WWCW User Manual Page 5Micro Wash WWCW Set Up©American DJ® - www.Americandj.com - Micro Wash WWCW User Manual Page 6Figure 1Notice: Be sure to follow figures two and three when making your owncables. Do not use the ground lug on the XLR connector. Do not con-nect the cable’s shield conductor to the ground lug or allow the shieldconductor to come in contact with the XLR’s outer casing. Groundingthe shield could cause a short circuit and erratic behavior.Micro Wash WWCW Set UpDMX512 IN3-PIN XLRPOWER POWERDMX512DMX+,DMX-,COMMON123Termination reduavoids signal traand interference.to connect a DMX120 Ohm 1/4 W)and PIN 3 (DMX123123DMX +DMX -COMMONDMX512 OUT3-PIN XLRFigure 2Figure 31 Ground 1 GroundXLR Male Socket XLR Pin Configuration3 Hot2 Cold 2 Cold3 HotXLR Female SocketPin 3 = Data True (positive)Pin 2 = Data Compliment (negative)Pin 1 = GroundSpecial Note: Line Termination. When longer runs of cable areused, you may need to use a terminator on the last unit to avoid erraticbehavior. A terminator is a 110-120 ohm 1/4 watt resistor which is con-nected between pins 2 and 3 of a male XLR connector (DATA + andDATA -). This unit is inserted in the female XLR connector of the lastunit in your daisy chain to terminate the line. Using a cable terminator(ADJ part number Z-DMX/T) will decrease the possibilities of erraticbehavior.DMX512 IN3-PIN XLRSOUNDREMOTECONTROLINPUTPOWERINPUT OUTPUT SOUNDREMOTECONTROLINPUTPOWERINPUT OUTPUT SOUNDREMOTECONTROLINPUTPOWERINPUT OUTPUTDMX512DMX+,DMX-,COMMON123Termination reduces signal e rrors andavoids signal transmission problemsand interference. It is always advisableto connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance120 Ohm 1/4 W) between PIN 2 (DMX-)and PIN 3 (DMX +) of the last fixture.123123DMX +DMX -COMMONDMX512 OUT3-PIN XLRFigure 45-Pin XLR DMX Connectors. Some manufactures use 5-pin DMX-512 data cables for DATA transmission in place of 3-pin. 5-pin DMXfixtures may be implemented in a 3-pin DMX line. When inserting stan-dard 5-pin data cables in to a 3-pin line a cable adaptor must be used,these adaptors are readily available at most electric stores. The chartbelow details a proper cable conversion.Conductor 5-Pin XLR Male (In)3-Pin XLR Female (Out)Pin 1Do Not UseDo Not UsePin 3Pin 2Pin 1Pin 3Pin 2Not UsedNot UsedData True (+ signal)Data Compliment (- signal)Ground/Shield3-Pin XLR to 5-Pin XLR Conversion