PD-Connex CX109-20 - Professional IP65 DMX Cable, 5 Pins, 20 Meters
The PD-Connex CX109-20 is a high-quality, professional DMX cable specifically designed to deliver flawless and reliable signal transmission under the most demanding conditions. Measuring 20 meters in length and featuring a robust IP65-rated construction, this cable is the ultimate solution for outdoor lighting productions, festivals, tours, and any installation where resistance to the elements is crucial. Its flexible design and premium components ensure superior performance and exceptional durability, completely eliminating the risk of interference and signal loss.
Main Features
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IP65 Ingress Rating: This cable is fully protected against dust ingress and low-pressure water jets. Its sealed design makes it ideal for outdoor use, ensuring continuous operation in rain, humidity, or dusty environments.
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5-Pin Metal XLR Connectors: Equipped with high-quality 5-pin XLR connectors (male and female), made of metal for maximum durability. These connectors ensure a secure and stable physical connection, essential for the professional DMX512 standard.
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Superior and Flexible Construction: The cable features a 6.5 mm outer diameter, a 20x0.12 mm conductor structure, and a dense 64x0.12 mm shield. This composition not only makes it resistant to physical wear but also provides exceptional isolation against electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI), ensuring a pure DMX signal.
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Professional Length of 20 Meters: Its considerable length of 20 meters offers great flexibility to connect lighting equipment over long distances, such as consoles, moving heads, PAR lights and other DMX devices, without signal degradation.
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Easy Management: To facilitate storage and keep the workspace tidy, a practical cable management system is included that allows you to quickly and efficiently wind and secure the cable.
Product Benefits
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Absolute Reliability in Any Environment: Work with the peace of mind that your lighting system won't fail due to weather conditions. IP65 certification lets you focus on your event, not the equipment.
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Pure, Error-Free Signal Transmission: The quality of your light show depends on a precise DMX signal. Thanks to its excellent shielding and high-quality conductors, the CX109-20 ensures that every command is transmitted without noise or data loss.
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Durable Investment: Built to withstand heavy use on tours and frequent setups, this cable resists stomping, pulling, and everyday wear and tear, making it a reliable and long-lasting addition to your technical inventory.
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Maximum Professional Compatibility: The use of 5-pin XLR connectors makes it compatible with a wide range of high-end professional lighting equipment, ensuring seamless integration into any advanced setup.
Use Cases
The PD-Connex CX109-20 is the perfect choice for a variety of professional applications, including:
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Outdoor Events and Festivals: Securely connect lighting systems on stages, tents, and structures exposed to the elements.
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Touring Productions: Ideal for the constant assembly and disassembly required by musical and theatrical tours, where durability is key.
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Architectural Lighting: Perfect for permanent or semi-permanent installations on building facades, gardens and public spaces.
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Film and Television Studios: Ensure a reliable data connection for the complex lighting systems used in filming, both in the studio and outdoors.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What exactly does the IP65 rating mean?
- The IP65 rating indicates that the product has the highest level of protection against dust (the '6') and is protected against low-pressure water jets from any direction (the '5'). This makes it rain-resistant, but not submersible.
- Can I use this 5-pin DMX cable with equipment that only has 3-pin connectors?
- Yes, it's possible to use it with 5-pin to 3-pin adapters. However, 5-pin cables are designed for the full DMX512 standard, which may include a second data pair for advanced functions or feedback (RDM). For simple DMX transmission, an adapter will work without issue.
- Is a signal amplifier necessary for these 20 meters of cable?
- No. The standard DMX512 protocol supports cable lengths of up to several hundred meters without amplification, provided a quality cable like this one is used. The CX109-20's 20 meters is well below that limit, so the signal will be strong and clear.
- Is the cable's outer sheath resistant to rough use on stage?
- Yes, the cable is designed to be flexible yet very durable. Its protective sheath is designed to withstand the typical conditions of a production environment, such as being stepped on, dragged, and contact with stage structures.
Project description
Professional 20-meter DMX cable, equipped with 5-pin XLR connectors (male to female) with an IP65 rating for outdoor use. The cable has an outer diameter of 6.5 mm, a 20x0.12 mm conductor, and 64x0.12 mm shielding to ensure stable and interference-free DMX512 signal transmission.
