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DMX512A Specifications:
• DMX 512-A (Controller).
• A universe is 512 Channels.
• DMX value is between 0 and 255, where 0 is off and 255 is full on.
• The maximum number of devices in a daisy-chain wire run is 32, which include the controller and opto-splitter.
• The maximum network wire run is a distance of up to 1600 feet for non-RDM systems and up to 1000 feet for RDM systems.
• One device functions as the master (DMX controller) on a network, while the rest function as slaves (mergers, splitters, intelligent fixtures, etc.).
• Only the controller (master) transmits over the network, and all fixtures receive the same data.
• The final device in the daisy-chain must be terminated with a 120 ohm resistor between DMX+ and DMX- pins.
• It is recommended that the terminator for the final device be located in the control panel, if it falls within the recommended wiring distance.
• All wiring must be in a continuous run and daisy-chained.
• Star wiring is only allowed in conjunction with an opto-splitter.
• Do not run DMX control cable in close proximity to AC power lines. EM spikes from switching of high-current devices such as HVAC
equipment or generators will induce noise into the DMX cable.
• The shield must be carried through between modules and properly grounded at one point only.
• Connections to DMX512-A-RDM accessory board: wire size to be 24AWG, and solid or stranded cables may be used. Stranded wire used
must be tinned or installed with ferule connector.
RDM
DMX512-A control protocol that enables Remote Device Management for two-way communications for confi guration, monitoring and system setup.
Allows two way communication between lighting controller and the fi xtures. Allows for remote setting of DMX start addressing. RDM signals are sent
back the other way, but not constantly. Controller can ask one or more devices for query feedback. RDM packets are inserted in-between the existing DMX
data packets being used to control the lighting. The DMX Control Console will broadcast up to 512 channels over one DMX cable (max. run of 1000 feet
for RDM). Some of these channels may not be used, but will still be transmitted, as required by the protocol. It must be set to a desired channel (001, 002.
003. 004, etc.) to control the connected light fi xture. This is usually accomplished using RDM. This desired ‘channel’ is commonly known as the DMX
address. When addressing fi xtures, it is not recommended to skip addresses.
When RDM is not available with the control system, it is permissible to use the Lumenetix commissioning tool (the araya5 Tunable Color 2.0 iOS App) to set
the address of the slots. The instructions to confi gure the DMX channels can be found in the separate araya5 Tunable Color Instruction Manual.
The DMX512-A interface follows the ANSI E1.11-2008 (R21013) standard. Four address slots are allocated to each interface board and control the Dim
level, CCT, Saturation and Hue of the araya5 modules connected to the board.
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*Recommendations are subject to change. Consult your Lumenetix representative for the most updated list.
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DMX512-A PROTOCOL
LUMENETIX RECOMMENDATION:
CAT 5E -150 FEET
CRESTRON
DM-CBL-8G-NP
DM-CBL-8G-P
-
+
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DMX512-A PROTOCOL
Wallstation Contact
Power Processor Closure Touch
RDM Merger / Module Interface Panel
DMX
120 / 230 V~ Controller Splitter
Shade / Drapery
Power
*Fixture refers to a luminaire with one Lumenetix module, and Supply
with one address (DDM) or four addresses (CTM).
Shielding
To add another level of protection from electromagnetic noise, a grounded shield is added over the twisted pair wires. When this is enclosed in
a protective jacket, to avoid ground loops and electromagnetic contamination of the ground system, all control ground wiring, including cable
shields and drain wires, should be treated like sensitive current-carrying conductors. All control ground wires should be insulated (not bare) and
the same wiring practices should be observed with ground wires as with other sensitive signals. Care must also be taken when designing control
wiring to ensure that each shield is connected to only a single ground point. You should establish this point at a central location, like a control
panel or cabinet, and avoid all connection to grounds in the field. A control ground is sometimes referred to as an isolated ground (an oxymoron)
for this reason, but the term single-point ground is more accurate.
Method-1
A typical two-pair shielded cable can be prepared for termination to the terminals with the drain wire cut off. This is usually done at the field end
of the cable where no shield grounding is desired. You will then use insulating tape or heat-shrink tubing to protect the cable from contamination
and to prevent accidental grounding of the shield or drain wire. An accidental ground at this point would almost certainly create an undesirable
ground loop.
Method-2
A typical two-pair shielded cable can be prepared for termination to the terminals with the drain wire cut off. The drain wire, which is an
uninsulated conductor, is sleeved with a insulating tubing to prevent accidental grounding. The crimp-on lug is valuable in this instance to retain
the tubing. Insulating tape or heat-shrink tubing is again used to protect the cable from contamination and to prevent accidental grounding, since
any accidental connection between the drain wire and a chassis, frame, or enclosure would almost certainly create a ground loop.
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3. If more than one line of DMX is needed, then a DMX Splitter must be used to create multiple independent branches of a DMX signal
and/or to extend the usable distance of each branch. Each of the splitter’s 4, 6, 8, or 16 output ports generates an independently
protected DMX signal.
FIXTURE
TUNABLE COLOR LINEAR LED ARRAY
JUNCTION BOX
MAKE SURE TO ALIGN
RIBBON INDEX TAB TO INDEX SLOT.
CONNECTOR
CABLE
DMX wiring provided by others.
DMX IN DMX OUT
araya5 LOGIC MODULE (ALM) ALM 24V POWER CABLE (28.030.001.01) LINE-IN VOLTAGE
(REFER TO
POWER SUPPLY)
NOTE: BLUETOOTH OPERATION IS FOR COMMISSIONING THE MODULES ONLY, NOT FOR CONTROLLING THEM.
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Below, a typical DMX universe is shown. The DMX controller sends signals over the DMX cable to the drivers. At the
last driver, the cable has to be terminated with a 120Ω resistor to prevent reflections of the signal.
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Connecting the cable on eldoLED drivers with ‘DMX in’ terminals only
Drivers with only one set of DMX terminals (DMX in +, DMX in -, and DMX in shield) use a standard DMX bus
topology (daisy chain). At the last driver, a 120Ω resistor must be connected between the DMX in + and DMX in - pins
of the driver as termination. This method is compatible with RDM.
Connecting the cable on eldoLED drivers with ‘DMX in’ and ‘DMX thru’ terminals
Some eldoLED drivers have an extra set of DMX terminals (DMX thru +, DMX thru - and DMX thru shield) in addition
to the ‘DMX in’ terminals to make installation easier. Internally, these ‘thru’ terminals are electrically connected to the
‘DMX in’ terminals. These drivers also use standard DMX bus topology (daisy chain). The ‘DMX thru’ connections are
compatible with RDM.
Figure 4 – Daisy chain topology with ‘DMX in’ and ‘DMX thru’
Connecting the cable on eldoLED drivers with ‘DMX in’ and ‘DMX out’ terminals
Drivers with ‘DMX out’ terminals (DMX out +, DMX out - and DMX out shield) in addition to the ‘DMX in’ terminals
provide a buffered DMX out signal. These drivers offer additional functionality on top of standard DMX. On some
products ‘DMX out’ is called LEDsync.
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• DMX out acts as a built-in booster or repeater, so no additional repeaters or boosters are necessary after 32
drivers.
• DMX out provides automatic driver addressing possibilities.
• With DMX out, it is possible to have mixed topologies instead of daisy chain only.
• Only the first driver on the ‘DMX out’-chain (master) is visible on RDM – slaves behind are not visible. If RDM
is required, use the ‘DMX in’ terminals instead of ‘DMX out’.
• Each DMX out adds a delay of approximately 300µs. After 75 drivers, this delay will be visible.
• The maximum available DMX address is 480; DMX addresses 481 – 512 are reserved for ‘DMX out’-features.
• If one driver in the chain fails, devices behind the failing driver will stop receiving DMX signals.
• Drivers without ‘DMX out’-terminals or third party drivers should be first in the DMX chain, they cannot be
connected behind drivers with ‘DMX out’.
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Figure 7 – It is not possible to have third party drivers in the DMX out-chain
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