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XLR to RJ45 adapter wiring
RJ45 Pin
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
ESTA DMX512-A XLR Pin #
3
2
5
N/C
N/C
4
1
1
Purpose
Data 1+
Data 1-
Data 2+ optional
Unused
Unused
Data 2- optional
Data 1 Common
Data 2 Common
Cable Shield is wired to chassis of both connectors if available
 
Color Kinetics XLR Pin #
2
3
1
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
Purpose
Data -
Data +
Common
Unused
Unused
Unused
Unused
Unused
Cable Shield is not wired to either connector
 
Martin XLR Pin #
3
2
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
1
Purpose
Data +
Data -
Unused
Unused
Unused
Unused
Token
Common
Cable Shield is not wired to XLR connectors
 
Animated Lighting XLR Pin #
N/C
N/C
1
3
2
N/C
N/C
N/C
Purpose
Unused
Unused
Common
B+
A-
Unused
Unused
Unused
Cable Shield is not wired to either connector

This data is for reference purposes only. TMB assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy of this data.
 
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