PD-Connex CX09-10 - Hybrid IEC Power and DMX Signal Cable 10m
The PD-Connex CX09-10 is a high-quality combination cable designed to revolutionize the way you connect your professional lighting equipment. Measuring 10 meters in length, this hybrid cable integrates both the power and DMX signal lines into a single cable, eliminating the need for separate cables. This all-in-one solution is ideal for professionals looking to streamline their setups, reduce clutter, and ensure quick, clean, and reliable installations in any environment, from live stages to permanent installations.
Built to withstand the demands of professional use, the CX09-10 combines a robust power cable with three 1.50mm² conductors and IEC connectors with a balanced DMX signal cable featuring 3-pin XLR connectors. Its intelligent design facilitates daisy-chaining multiple devices such as moving heads, LED PAR lights, light bars, and other lighting effects, allowing both power and DMX control to flow from one device to the next with a single cable per device.
Main Features
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2-in-1 Hybrid Design: Integrates a power cable and a DMX signal cable into a single outer casing, drastically simplifying wiring and cable management.
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Professional Connectivity: Equipped on one end with IEC male and 3-pin XLR male connectors, and on the other with IEC female and 3-pin XLR female connectors, perfect for interconnecting equipment.
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Reliable Power Supply: The power cable has a cross-section of 3x 1.50mm², capable of supporting a maximum current of up to 16 amps, guaranteeing a safe and stable power delivery for your devices.
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Stable DMX Signal: The signal line is properly isolated and shielded to protect DMX data transmission from electromagnetic interference, ensuring precise and error-free control of your lights.
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Versatile Length: Its 10-meter length offers great flexibility for connecting equipment in truss structures, medium-sized stages, or installations where power and control sources are spaced apart.
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Durable Construction: The robust outer casing protects the internal conductors from wear, pulling and trampling, ensuring a long service life even on tours and events.
Benefits for Lighting Professionals
Using the PD-Connex CX09-10 cable translates into direct benefits for technicians and companies in the audiovisual sector. The main advantage is the optimization of setup and teardown time , reducing the number of cables to manage by half. This not only speeds up the work but also creates a safer and tidier environment with less risk of tripping hazards. The ability to daisy-chain easily and efficiently allows for the intuitive construction of complex lighting systems, maintaining a clean and professional appearance that is highly valued in corporate events, theaters, and television studios.
Use Cases
This combination cable is the perfect tool for a wide variety of applications, including:
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Live Events and Concerts: For quickly connecting moving head arrays, spotlights and visual effects to truss structures.
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Fixed Installations: Ideal for theaters, nightclubs, event venues and TV studios where a permanent, clean and low-maintenance lighting installation is required.
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AV Rental Companies: An essential component in the inventory of any rental company, as it simplifies logistics and work for both its technicians and its customers.
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Mobile DJs and Traveling Artists: Allows for the assembly and disassembly of your lighting set in record time, maintaining a tidy and professional workspace.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this cable compatible with any DMX lighting equipment?
Yes, it is compatible with the vast majority of professional lighting equipment that uses 3-pin XLR connectors for DMX signal and standard IEC power connectors for electrical current.
Can I use the XLR line for audio signal instead of DMX?
Although 3-pin XLR connectors are physically identical to microphone connectors, they are not recommended for critical audio applications. DMX cables are designed with an impedance of 110-120 ohms, specifically for digital signals, while audio cables have a lower impedance. For short distances or non-critical uses, they might work, but to ensure the best sound quality, a dedicated audio cable should be used.
What is the maximum current that the power cable can handle?
The power cord is designed to handle a maximum current of 16 amps (16A), which is sufficient to daisy-chain several moderate-consumption LED lighting fixtures.
What is a daisy chain?
This is the method of connecting multiple devices in series. With this cable, you can carry power and the DMX signal to the first device. Then, from the output of that device (female connectors), you connect another identical cable to the input of the next device, and so on, greatly simplifying the wiring.
Project description
This 10-meter combination cable integrates a power line and a DMX signal line. The power cable features three 1.50mm² conductors, male and female IEC connectors, and supports a maximum current of 16A. The balanced signal line uses 3-pin male and female XLR connectors. The signal conductor is 8 x 0.2mm² and has 64 x 0.08mm² shielding to ensure transmission integrity. The overall outer diameter of the cable is 10.8mm.
