ECG-D2 Output pinout

[Wolfie]

The ECG-D2 has two RJ-45 connectors for output of the DMX. What is the pinout for these connections to wire to XLR plugs?

Am I correct that DMX has a reasonable limit on distance of cable in excess of 1000m?

Is there a PDF with operation information (yes, I have the P2/D2 Quick Notes PDF).

 

[AAH]

The D2 will be connected in the ESTA format so the info you want is in the wiki at http://auschristmaslighting.com/wiki/DMX_Adapter_Leads#RJ45_.26_XLR_Pin_Chart

 

[Wolfie]

This one?
DMX - XLR to Renard RJ45

View: https://auschristmaslighting.com/wiki/File:DMX_-XLR-_to_Renard_Connection-jpg

 

[AAH]

Nope.
There's no picture as such. You need to work from the table and there's either 3 pin or 5 pin XLR/Canon connectors that are used.
RJ45 & XLR Pin Chart You can use the pin detail below to make adapter between ESTA standard RJ45, LOR RJ45 and XLR connectors.

Signal			RJ45		XLR
ESTA	LOR	Renard	3 Pin	5 Pin
Data +	1	4	5	3	3
Data -	2	5	4	2	2
Data Common	7	6	1+2	1	1

 

[Wolfie]

Nope.
There's no picture as such. You need to work from the table and there's either 3 pin or 5 pin XLR/Canon connectors that are used.
RJ45 & XLR Pin Chart You can use the pin detail below to make adapter between ESTA standard RJ45, LOR RJ45 and XLR connectors.

Signal			RJ45		XLR
ESTA	LOR	Renard	3 Pin	5 Pin
Data +	1	4	5	3	3
Data -	2	5	4	2	2
Data Common	7	6	1+2	1	1

Um... doesn't that match the above diagram image I posted? And yea, I know there are 3 and 5 pin XLR. All mine are 3 pin.

RJ1+2 > XlR1 (common)
RJ4 > XLR2 (D-)
RJ5 > XLR3 (D+)

RJ3, RJ6-8 = NC

 

[AAH]

The diagram isn't even remotely close. It is for connecting an XLR dmx output to a Renard input.

	ESTA (from D2)		3 or 5 Pin XLR
Data +	1			3
Data -	2			2
Data Common	7			1

As the D2 uses ESTA pinout the diagram that you posted has a dead short between the Data + and - wires. If you have wired up like this there is every possibility that you may damage the output drivers in the D2

 

[Wolfie]

The diagram isn't even remotely close. It is for connecting an XLR dmx output to a Renard input.

	ESTA (from D2)		3 or 5 Pin XLR
Data +	1			3
Data -	2			2
Data Common	7			1

As the D2 uses ESTA pinout the diagram that you posted has a dead short between the Data + and - wires. If you have wired up like this there is every possibility that you may damage the output drivers in the D2

No, not wired anything. Still have to get to a store this week and buy some XLR connectors.

Oh! I see now, your table headers were one column off in your first post! Here is how the table should have been...

			RJ45		XLR
Signal	ESTA	LOR	Renard	3 Pin	5 Pin
Data +	1	4	5	3	3
Data -	2	5	4	2	2
Data Common	7	6	1+2	1	1

Thank you very much for clearing it up. I have been working hard on other display elements and have ignored the D2 for now. But I got the mega tree erected today and should finish the eve and window outlines tomorrow. So now time to turn my attention to the floods.

I really appreciate you helping me with the wiring!