Installation
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Ilumipod™ 54g2 IP User Manual Rev. 2
The Ilumipod™
54g2 IP 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™ 54g2 IP to a DMX controller using a standard DMX serial
connection. If using other DMX products compatible with the Ilumipod™ 54g2 IP, 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™ 54g2 IP to a DMX controller, you may download the
DMX Primer from the ILUMINARC® website at
http://www.iluminarc.com/reports/dmx-
DMX Modes
The Ilumipod™ 54g2 IP uses the standard DMX data connection for all of its DMX
personalities. Refer to the
chapter for a brief description of these modes. Refer to
the Operation chapter to learn how to configure the Ilumipod™ 54g2 IP to work in these
modes. The
section provides detailed information regarding the DMX modes.
DMX Mode DMX Address DMX Mode DMX Address DMX Mode DMX Address
SOLID
512
ARC2
509
SPECIAL2
505
ARC1
510
ARC2+D
508
ARC1+D
509
ARC FULL
506
Signal Wiring
To provide signal for the Ilumipod™ 54g2 IP, 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™ 54g2 IP uses the USITT DMX 512 protocol The procedure below illustrates
the recommended connection method.
