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==Current supported devices== | ==Current supported devices== | ||
* | *All dimmers in current use | ||
* | *[[Strand 200 plus]] | ||
==Infrastructure== | ==Infrastructure== | ||
YSTV runs 2 lines (one each way)down a single Cat5e cable, from the control room's Master patch panel, to the LX patch panel in the studio. | YSTV runs 2 lines (one each way)down a single Cat5e cable, from the control room's Master patch panel, to the LX patch panel in the studio. Currently unused. | ||
==Connections== | ==Connections== | ||
These are on 3 or 5 pin XLR. | These are on 3 or 5 pin XLR. | ||
'''DO NOT plug dmx into any sound gear or use audio cables as a substitute, something be unhappy!''' | '''DO NOT plug dmx into any sound gear or use audio cables as a substitute, something be unhappy!''' | ||
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==Technical== | ==Technical== | ||
* DMX requires a cable impedance of 120ohms. | * DMX requires a cable impedance of 120ohms. | ||
** try not to use mic cable | ** try not to use mic cable, however it will suffice for short runs (<40m) | ||
* Equipment is "daisy chained" together, using each device's input and an output ports. | * Equipment is "daisy chained" together, using each device's input and an output ports. | ||
* Data+ and Data- must be a twisted pair. | * Data+ and Data- must be a twisted pair. | ||