Dmx linking, Dmx modes, Signal wiring – ILUMINARC Ilumipanel™ 90 IP User Manual
Page 12: Protocol connectivity, Installation
Installation
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Ilumipanel 90 IP Optic RGB User Manual Rev. 2
The Ilumipanel
90 IP Optic RGB
must be linked
using DMX cable in a
daisy chain (serial)
fashion. To comply with
the EIA-485 standard, no
more than 32 products
should be connected on
one daisy chain without
using a DMX optically
isolated splitter. Doing
otherwise may result in
deterioration of the digital
DMX signal.
USITT
recommends
limiting the total
length of the DMX cable
(from the first product
/controller to the last
product) to 985~1,500 ft.
(300~455 m).
Disconnect the
product from the
AC power before
opening it.
The signal cable
must match or
exceed the
electrical characteristics
of the Belden® 9841
cable for EIA RS-485
applications. You may
also use CAT5, 5e, or
CAT6 LAN cable.
DMX Linking
You may link the Ilumipanel 90 IP Optic RGB to a DMX controller using a standard DMX serial
connection. If using other DMX products compatible with the Ilumipanel 90 IP Optic RGB, you
can control each individually with a single DMX controller.
If you are not familiar with the DMX standard, or if you need information about the DMX cables
needed to link the Ilumipanel 90 IP Optic RGB to a DMX controller, download the “DMX
Primer” from the ILUMINARC® website a
DMX Modes
The Ilumipanel 90 IP Optic RGB uses the standard DMX data connection for its ARC1,
ARC1+D, ARC FULL, REMOTE, SOLID, and SPECIAL 1 modes.
for a brief description of these modes. Refer to
Operation
to
learn how to configure the Ilumipanel 90 IP Optic RGB to work in these modes. The
section provides detailed information regarding the DMX modes.
DMX Mode
DMX Address
DMX Mode
DMX Address
ARC FULL
506
SOLID
512
ARC1
510
ARC1+D
509
Signal Wiring
To provide signal for the Ilumipanel 90 IP Optic RGB, you can connect the bare-ended,
IP67-rated signal cable from the product to two IP67-rated signal connectors (DMX
In/DMX Out) or use an IP67-rated junction box. In this case, make sure to use
IP67-rated conduit.
Protocol Connectivity
The Ilumipanel 90 IP Optic RGB uses the USITT DMX 512 Protocol. The procedure
below illustrates the recommended connection method.