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1.1 DMX512-A Protocol Specifications


DMX512-A is an acronym for Digital Multiplex, a communication protocol used to remotely control lighting dimmers and intelligent fixtures. It is designed
to provide a common communications standard between these lighting devices regardless of the manufacturer. The 512-A after the DMX refers to the
number of control channels used on one network segment (often called a ‘universe’) of devices. In a simple dimming system, one channel controls the
intensity of the fixture. A single intelligent fixture such as the araya5 requires several channels to control its various parameters (one channel each for DIM,
CCT, SAT, HUE).

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.

• Lumenetix DMX512 Protocol and Wiring Description

Default Lumenetix DMX512-A Slot Allocation:


Slot Function
1 Dim Level
2 CCT
3 Saturation Level
4 Hue

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1.2 DMX512-A Electrical Specifications

Parameter Range Remarks


ESD Protection ±15KV (air), ±8KV (conducted) Per IEC 61000-4-2
Termination Recommended The DMX512 bus termination rules apply
Directionality Receive only
Frequency stability ±20ppm
Load per port 1/256 1/8 of Nominal RS-485
Isolation 3KVrms

DMX512-A Control Systems (recommended list)


Choreo
Cognito
Crestron Greenlight System
Entec
ETC Mosaic
ETC Paradigm
Fresco
Interactive Technologies
Lutron HomeWorks QS
Lutron Quantum
Nicolaudie
Pathway Connectivity
Pharos
Traxon Ecue
Vantage Controls

*Recommendations are subject to change. Consult your Lumenetix representative for the most updated list.

DMX512-A Recommended Internal / Field Wiring


TMB Cable ProPlex DMX
PC224T: 2-pair DMX512 cable, overall foil and braid shielding with drain wire. UV and fungus resistant. Fully rated for installations, yet easy
handling for light duty portable applications. PC224TW: Same as above, with white jacket.

For use as DMX in/out under one jacket:


PC244T: Two individually shielded pairs and drain wires. UV resistant. Color coded foil shielding for easy reference.

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DMX512-A PROTOCOL

1.3 DMX512-A Recommended Field Wiring


Liberty 24-2P-485 (Non-Plenum), 24 AWG, 2 pair dual 120 ohm, 11.2 pf/ft low capacitance (Wago, XLR and PHX connectors)
Liberty 24-2P-P485 (Plenum), 24 AWG, 2 pair dual 120 ohm, 11.2 pf/ft low capacitance (XLR and PHX connectors)
Belden #9842 (Non-Plenum), 24 AWG, 2 pair dual shielded 120 ohm, 12.8 pf/ft low capacitance (XLR and PHX connectors)
Belden #89842 (Plenum), 24 AWG, 2 pair dual shielded 120 ohm, 12.8 pf/ft low capacitance (XLR and PHX connectors)
Please refer to wire manufacturer’s lighting catalog for and/equals as required by code.
Category Wire or Equal
The Entertainment Services and Technology Association (ESTA) does not define a maximum run length for DMX over Cat5 since many factors
will affect the maximum run length, such as number of devices, number of splices in the cable, the strength of the DMX transmitter(s), if Remote
Device Management (RDM) is being used, and sources of interference. ESTA does state (again, in ANSI E1.21-2):
“A properly selected and installed DMX512 cable should provide acceptable signal strength for runs of 300m (1000ft). Please note that the
technical requirements, such as run-length and topology for other networking technologies, such as Ethernet, should be considered if using the
installed cable for another networking technology in the future is anticipated.”
Cat5 or equivalent is not preferred as a portable cable since it is not as rugged as other DMX cables. Male RJ45 connectors are especially prone to
breakage over repeated re-connections.

LUMENETIX RECOMMENDATION:
CAT 5E -150 FEET
CRESTRON
DM-CBL-8G-NP
DM-CBL-8G-P

CAT 7- 330 FEET


CRESTRON
DM-CBL-ULTRA-NP
DM-CBL-ULTRA-P

DMX512-A Recommended Field Connectors (or Equal)


WAGO 221
PHOENIX CONTACT
XLR NEUTRIK
CRESTRON
RJ45 DM -8G-CONN
RJ45 IDC DM-CONN

DMX512-A Wiring Connections


3-pin XLR 5-Pin XLR 5-Pin PHX
Signal Description Pin Colors (4-Pair Cable) Pin Colors (2-Pair Cable)
connector connector connector
Signal Common White/Brown and Brown White/Blue and Blue 1 1 1
Data (-) Primary Data Link Orange Orange 2 2 2
Data (+) Primary Data Link White/Orange White/Orange 3 3 3
Data2 (-), or not used Optional Secondary Data Link 4 4
Data2 (+), or not used Optional Secondary Data Link 5 5

XLR Connectors (5-Pin) RJ-45 Connector Pin-Out (T568B)

-
+

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DMX512-A PROTOCOL

1.4 DMX512-A Controller Example


DMX512A Example
DMX Loop 1
Up to 30
devices on
DMX Loop 2 each loop

Wallstation Contact
Power Processor Closure Touch
RDM Merger / Module Interface Panel
DMX
120 / 230 V~ Controller Splitter

Control Power total


Bus devices

Shade / Drapery

Power
*Fixture refers to a luminaire with one Lumenetix module, and Supply
with one address (DDM) or four addresses (CTM).

DMX512-A Drain Wire Connections


Drain wire connections are required as follows.

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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DMX512-A WIRING DIAGRAMS

2.1a DMX512-A-RDM Accessory Card Wiring Diagram


araya5 Logic Module (ALM) with Linear Arrays
Notes:
1. 24V power (red/black) is Class-2 rated.
2. Adapter is configured at factory for DMX inputs.

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.

DMX SLOTS SET BY RDM OR


BY TUNABLE COLOR 2.0 iOS APP

(MAX. OF 8 MODULES CAN BE


COMMISSIONED AT A TIME)

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

BROWN COMMON COMMON BROWN


ORANGE DATA (-) DATA (-) ORANGE
WHITE WITH ORANGE STRIPE WHITE WITH ORANGE STRIPE
DATA (+) DATA (+)
CLASS-2 AC TO DC WHITE (NEUTRAL)
BLACK (Common)
24V POWER SUPPLY BLACK (HOT)
RED (+) (SUPPLIED BY OEM)

araya5 LOGIC MODULE (ALM) ALM 24V POWER CABLE (28.030.001.01) LINE-IN VOLTAGE
(REFER TO
POWER SUPPLY)

The Constant Hot/Live must not


be wired to a switching device.
This may be put on a relay
for maintenance.

NOTE: BLUETOOTH OPERATION IS FOR COMMISSIONING THE MODULES ONLY, NOT FOR CONTROLLING THEM.

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• ELDO DMX Protocol and Wiring Description

How to wire DMX/RDM lighting systems


DMX/RDM is a robust and reliable system for lighting control. However, if not implemented correctly, problems can
arise such as random flashing of lights, erratic operation and delays in responding to commands. This document
explains the best practices in DMX wiring.

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.

Figure 1 – Typical DMX universe

Important things to consider are:

• DMX is a three-wire system. Use all three!


• DMX is based on the EIA-485/RS-485 standard.
• Always use cable specifically designed for DMX / RS-485. These cables have an impedance of 120Ω and a
low capacitance. For instance: Belden 9841 or 3105a.

Figure 2 – Belden 9841 cable

• DMX must be terminated with a 120Ω resistor to prevent reflections.


• A daisy chain topology should be used.
• After 32 unit loads a repeater/booster should be used.
• Keep cabling below 300 metres between the controller and the last driver.
• It is generally considered good practice to provide separate DMX in and DMX out/DMX thru connections to
your fixture to aid in installation. This can be in the form of pigtails, RJ-45 connectors or 5-pin XLR-
connectors.

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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.

Figure 3 – Daisy chain topology with ‘DMX in’ only

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’.

Termination with DMX out


With drivers that have DMX out terminals extra care should be taken with termination, depending of the configuration.
In short: termination is necessary after each cable run, but not at any T/Y-connections. Some examples:

Figure 5 – Termination on each cable run

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Figure 6 Mixed topology with daisy chain and DMX out

Figure 7 – It is not possible to have third party drivers in the DMX out-chain

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