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# Connecting an Effect

## HOOKING UP A SWITCHED EFFECT <a href="#h.yiper9dnbwhg" id="h.yiper9dnbwhg"></a>

The Stagehand FX has four (4) switched outputs that can be used to control any simple on/off device. The switched outputs located on the front panel are dry contact closures. In other words, the Stagehand FX doesn’t provide any power from those outputs just a switch closure. The figure below shows a typical output connection.

<figure><img src="/files/raZO9qcGSAaE4UT37ams" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

Reminder: The contacts are rated for 3A 30VAC/42VDC maximum. This means you may need to add a relay into the mix in order to fire higher voltage/amperage effects.

## HOOKING UP AN INPUT SWITCH <a href="#h.hdjvrqq1hv4i" id="h.hdjvrqq1hv4i"></a>

The Stagehand FX has four (4) inputs that can be used to detect a switch closure. By using normally open switch connected to a Stagehand FX input, you can trigger cue links and other actions in SpikeMark software when the switch is closed. The figure below shows a typical input connection.

<figure><img src="/files/BJShr7PuiXJlU8YVGzJQ" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>


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