PD-Connex CX111-B - 5-Pin XLR IP65 Professional Conversion Kit
The PD-Connex CX111-B is a professional conversion kit designed to upgrade or repair audio and lighting equipment connections, allowing you to replace 3-pin chassis connectors with the professional 5-pin DMX standard. This set includes one male and one female XLR chassis-mount connector, both manufactured for maximum durability and superior protection in any working environment.
Built with a robust die-cast zinc alloy housing and a sleek black finish, these connectors are designed to withstand heavy use and impacts. Inside, gold-plated contacts ensure flawless, interference-free signal transmission with optimal conductivity—a crucial factor for precise DMX lighting control and high-fidelity audio applications. The standout feature is their IP65 rating, guaranteeing complete protection against dust ingress and low-pressure water jets when paired with a compatible connector. This makes them ideal for outdoor events, tours, festivals, and permanent installations where equipment is exposed to the elements.
Main Features
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Complete conversion kit: Includes a 5-pin male XLR chassis connector and a 5-pin female connector, ready to install.
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IP65 protection: Thanks to the included rubber gaskets and sealing caps, the kit offers airtight protection against dust and moisture, ensuring reliable operation outdoors and in harsh environments.
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High durability construction: The die-cast zinc alloy housing provides excellent resistance to shock and mechanical wear.
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Gold-plated contacts: Minimize resistance and prevent corrosion, resulting in superior signal quality and a reliable long-term connection.
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Secure locking mechanism: The push-lock system prevents accidental disconnections during live performances or in critical installations.
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Professional DMX Standard: Allows equipment to be adapted to the 5-pin DMX512 standard, avoiding confusion with 3-pin XLR audio cables and ensuring compatibility with high-end equipment.
Product Benefits
This conversion kit is the perfect choice for technicians, installers, and rental companies looking to standardize and protect their equipment. By upgrading your devices to 5-pin connectors with IP65 protection, you not only increase equipment reliability and lifespan but also ensure consistent, trouble-free performance, even in rain, dust, or high-humidity environments. The robust materials and high-quality components guarantee a lasting investment, eliminating connectivity issues and enhancing the professionalism of any installation.
Use Cases
The PD-Connex CX111-B kit is ideal for a wide range of professional applications. It's perfect for modifying and upgrading moving heads, LED PAR lights, strobes, and other DMX lighting equipment that come standard with 3-pin connectors. It's also an excellent solution for stage boxes, patch panels, and amplifier racks used on tours and at outdoor events, where protection from the elements is essential. Its robust design makes it suitable for permanent installations in theaters, nightclubs, exhibition halls, and on architectural facades.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the IP65 rating mean?
The IP (Ingress Protection) rating indicates the level of protection an enclosure offers against solids and liquids. The first digit, '6', means the enclosure is completely dustproof. The second digit, '5', indicates it is protected against low-pressure water jets from any direction, such as rain or splashes.
Why should I use 5-pin connectors instead of 3-pin connectors for DMX?
The official DMX512 standard specifies the use of 5-pin connectors to avoid confusion with 3-pin XLR audio cables and prevent damage to equipment from connecting incorrect signals. Although most DMX lights only use 3 pins for data, using the 5-pin connector is a professional practice that ensures compatibility and reserves the extra pins for future applications or protocols.
Is this kit difficult to install?
Installation requires basic soldering and electronics skills to desolder the old connector and solder the new one to the device's circuit board. The chassis mounting format is standard, so it should fit most existing cutouts for Type D XLR connectors.
Are the mounting screws included?
The kit includes the connectors and rubber gaskets. Mounting screws are not usually included, as they depend on the thickness and material of the chassis where they will be installed.
Project description
Chassis-mount conversion kit consisting of one male XLR connector and one 5-pin female XLR connector. It features a die-cast zinc alloy housing with a black finish and gold-plated internal contacts for optimal conductivity. Rubber gaskets and sealing caps are included to provide IP65 protection against dust and low-pressure water jets. A safety locking mechanism is also incorporated. Total weight: 0.09 kg.
