Gantom RJ45 / CAT Cable Ecosystem Wiring Reference

Gantom RJ45 / CAT Cable Ecosystem Wiring Reference

On This Page

  • System Overview
  • Wiring Requirements
  • CAT Cable Pin-Out
  • Recommended Cable Distances
  • GP002 Field-Terminated Installations
  • GC005 Plug-and-Play Installations
  • Related Guides



System Overview

Gantom GC-series fixtures and accessories use CAT5e or higher cable with RJ45 connectors to carry:

  • Low-voltage power
  • DMX control data

Important:

  • Not Ethernet
  • Not PoE
  • Do not connect to network equipment



Wiring Requirements

  • T-568B termination required
  • CAT5e or higher recommended

(NOTE: Improper wiring may cause damage)



CAT Cable Pin-Out

Function

CAT Conductors

V+

Blue, White/Blue, White/Green

GND

Green, Brown, White/Brown

DMX−

Orange

DMX+

White/Orange

(see attached pin-out guide)



Recommended Cable Distances

Supply Voltage

Recommended Maximum Distance

12V DC

~75 ft (23 m)

24V DC

~300 ft (91 m)

Actual distance may vary depending on fixture load and cable quality.



GP002 Field-Terminated Installations

The GP002 G8 Distribution Box supports field-terminated CAT cable installations using Phoenix push-terminal connections.

See:

  • GP002 Installation & Connection Guide
  • CAT Cable Pin-Out Reference



GC005 Plug-and-Play Installations

The GC005 provides:

  • 16 RJ45 outputs
  • Power + DMX distribution
  • Plug-and-play fixture connectivity

See:

  • GC005 Installation Guide