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Description

The DMX-TR-5 is a professional-grade DMX terminator resistor pack engineered to maintain total data integrity across architectural, task, and under-cabinet lighting control networks. In long cable runs or complex multi-fixture daisy chains, digital control signals can bounce off the end of the line, creating signal echoes that lead to destructive data collisions. This high-performance hardware solution absorbs those signals at the end of the run, mimicking an infinitely long cable and stabilizing the entire universe. By suppressing electrical noise, it prevents erratic fixture behaviors such as random strobing, flickering, ghosting, or lost communication packets.

Built to strict commercial standards, each resistor features a 120-Ohm resistance value to precisely match the characteristic impedance of standard DMX512 cabling. The 1/4-Watt power rating ensures safe, reliable operation within low-voltage data lines. Featuring durable axial leads, these resistors are ideal for soldering directly across Pin 2 (Data -) and Pin 3 (Data +) inside standard 3-pin or 5-pin XLR connectors, or for securing directly into architectural terminal blocks. The five-piece configuration provides electrical contractors and system integrators with an essential stock of components for multi-run commercial layouts, balancing high-end data stability with efficient field installation.

Specifications

Dimensions

Length/Depth
0.24 in
Width/Diameter
0.1 in
Height
0.5 in
Weight
0.2 lb

Style & Materials

Finish
Black

Item Details

MPN
DMX-TR-5
Brand
GM Lighting
UPC
849951021104

Warranty & Certifications

Product Warranty
3 Years

Shipping & Returns

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does a DMX-TR-5 terminator pack require a 120-Ohm resistance rating?

The 120-Ohm resistance value is specifically engineered to match the characteristic impedance of standard DMX512 data cables. This precise matching prevents digital signals from bouncing back up the control line, ensuring total data integrity across the network.

How do you install the DMX-TR-5 resistor in a standard 3-pin or 5-pin XLR connector?

To install the terminator, solder the two axial leads of a single resistor directly across Pin 2 (Data -) and Pin 3 (Data +) inside the male XLR connector, then plug that connector into the DMX output port of the final fixture in the daisy chain.

Can I use a 1/4-Watt resistor for high-voltage architectural power lines?

No. The 1/4-Watt (0.25W) power rating is strictly designed to handle low-voltage, low-current digital data signals running through DMX512 control lines. It must never be connected to line-voltage power source wires.

What are the common symptoms of a DMX control line missing a terminator?

Without a terminator, data reflections can cause random fixture flickering, intermittent strobing, delayed response times to controller commands, or complete communication dropouts, especially on linear runs exceeding 100 feet.

Do I need to install a DMX-TR-5 resistor at the end of every fixture run?

You only need to install one resistor at the absolute end of each independent DMX daisy chain or universe. It must be placed in the open DMX output port of the very last fixture or decoder in that specific serial run.

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