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20 Sensor3 CE Rack (ESR3) Installation Manual
Running DMX Cable to Racks
Step 1: Remove the desired top, bottom or side conduit knockout
from the first rack on the left or right of the group of racks. See
Figure 20:Side data knockouts for knockout locations.
Step 2: Remove the 25mm side data conduit knockouts between the
first rack and the other racks in the group.
Step 3: Attach control cable conduit in the first knockout hole and the
knockouts between the remaining racks.
Step 4: Pull DMX512 cables through the conduit connection on the first rack and through
the connections between racks until the cable reaches the last rack in the group.
Leave 250-300mm of slack at each rack’s backplane.
DMX Termination - Screw Terminals
Step 1: Terminate the cable(s) as shown below
using the termination kit included with
the rack (in the rack door). Refer to the
guide included with the kit for detailed
termination instructions.
Step 2: Connect the DMX header to the
relevant socket on the rear of the
backplane.
DMX Termination - IDC Connection
Step 1: Terminate the cable as shown below
using an IDC termination kit. Note that
an IDC termination kit is not included
Note:
If the system includes a Panic circuit, stations or Remote Tracking Selection, pull
the necessary wires with the data cables to all required racks.
Note:
Using side knockouts for data cable conduit between racks is
recommended because it provides the most direct route
between CEM3 backplanes. You can use the top and bottom
openings if desired.
Note:
If you are installing control cable in racks that are joined
together, install IP20 rated conduit bushing into the knockout
holes between the racks
Note:
Only one screw header is supplied with
the rack. You may use the header to
terminate DMX A and DMX B to “PASS-
THRU” if needed.
Figure 20: Side
data knockouts
1234567812345678
COM
n/c n/c n/c n/c n/c
n/c n/c n/c n/c n/c
Data + (Red) Data - (Black)
From source
DMX A
If daisy-chaining to
another rack or
DMX device...
COM Data + (Red) Data - (Black)
From source
DMX B
If daisy-chaining to
another rack or
DMX device...
Figure 21: Stranded DMX Connection