Operation
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Ilumipanel 90 IP Optic RGBWA User Manual Rev. 10
The units must
be linked using
DMX cable in a
daisy chain (serial)
fashion. To comply with
the EIA-485 standard, no
more than 32 units 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
unit/controller to the last
unit) to 300 ~ 455 m (985
~ 1,500 ft).
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 RGBWA to a DMX controller using a standard DMX
serial connection or W-DMX™. If using other DMX units compatible with the Ilumipanel 90
IP Optic RGBWA, you can control each product individually with a single DMX controller.
DMX Modes
The Ilumipanel 90 IP Optic RGBWA uses the standard DMX data connection for
ARC1
,
ARC1+D
,
ARC2
,
ARC2+D
,
ARC3
,
ARC3+D
,
ARC FULL
,
REMOTE
,
SOLID
, and
SPECIAL 2
.
Refer to the
Introduction
chapter for a brief description of these modes and the
Operation
chapter to learn how to configure the Ilumipanel 90 IP Optic RGBWA to
work in these modes.
The
DMX Values
section will give you detailed information regarding the above-
mentioned DMX modes. The highest possible starting address for each DMX mode
are as follows:
DMX Mode
DMX Address
DMX Mode
DMX Address
DMX Mode
DMX Address
ARC FULL
506
ARC3
508
SOLID
512
ARC1
510
ARC3+D
507
SPECIAL2
504
ARC1+D
509
ARC3+S
506
Signal Wiring
To provide signal for any of the Ilumipanel 90 IP Optic 15/30 RGBWA, you can
connect the bare-ended IP67 rated signal cable from the product to two IP67 rated
signal connectors (DMX In and 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 RGBWA uses USITT DMX 512 Protocol. The procedure
below illustrates the recommended connection method.
