ILUMINARC Ilumipod™ 18g2 IP - Manual (Page 12)

Installation
8 Ilumipod 18g2 IP Optic RGB User Manual (Rev. 2)
The Ilumipod
18g2 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 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 Ilumipod 18g2 IP Optic RGB to a DMX controller using a standard DMX
serial connection. If using other DMX products compatible with the Ilumipod 18g2 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 Ilumipod 18g2 IP Optic RGB to a DMX controller, you may download the
“DMX Primer” from the ILUMINARC® website at
http://www.iluminarc.com/reports/dmx-
primer .
DMX Modes
The Ilumipod 18g2 IP Optic RGB uses the standard DMX data connection for its all its
DMX personalities. Refer to the
Introduction chapter for a brief description of these
modes. Refer to the Operation chapter to learn how to configure the Ilumipod 18g2 IP
Optic RGB to work in these modes. The DMX Values section provides detailed
information regarding the DMX modes.
DMX Mode DMX Address
ARC FULL 506
ARC1 510
ARC1+D 509
SOLID 512
Signal Wiring
To provide signal for the Ilumipod 18g2 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 Ilumipod 18g2 IP Optic RGB uses USITT DMX 512 protocol. The procedure
below illustrates the recommended connection method.