To ensure optimal performance and prevent signal degradation, proper DMX termination is crucial for your Pathway Wall-mount Installation Repeater. Here's how to do it correctly:
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DMX Termination Switch Configuration: The key is the final opto-splitter card in your setup.
- If nothing is connected to the DMX THRU terminal block of the final opto-splitter card, set the termination switch on this card to the ON position.
- All other cards within the repeater should have their termination switches in the OFF position.
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Adding Cards or Passing the Signal: If you're adding another card or passing the signal along to another device:
- Ensure the termination switch on the final card within the repeater remains in the OFF position.
- Terminate the DMX signal at the new final device in the chain. This can be done using the device's internal switch or jumper, or, if necessary, by using a 120 Ω resistor connected between pins 2 and 3 of the DMX connector.
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Final Device Termination: Always prioritize proper termination at the end of any output or branch line:
- The final receiving device connected to any output or branch line must be correctly terminated.
- Use the final device's internal switch or jumper for termination. If these options aren't available, use a 120 Ω resistor connected between pins 2 and 3 of the DMX connector.
By carefully following these steps, you can ensure a robust and reliable DMX signal for your Pathway Wall-mount Installation Repeater, leading to optimal performance of all connected lighting and control devices.
