diamond - User Manual
Version: 8.0.0/1
Exported on: 24 October, 2023
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4.6 diamond - Wiring
This topic describes all possible connections to the frame's connector board (on the underside of the frame).
In summary, the connectors are:
ETHERNET
(100 Mb/s) - connects to the network/Power Core via IP (essential for the main frame).
CAN B
(low speed, 500Kb/s) - can be used to connect a Lawo KSC or GPIO panel (optional).
CAN A
(high speed, 1Mb/s) - can be used to connect to another diamond frame (optional).
12V IN
(Kycon) - connects to the external DC power supply.
M4x10 Grounding Screw
- must be used to ground the frame.
The descriptions below provide more information.
ETHERNET (RJ45)
The ETHERNET port provides a network connection to the diamond IP module. This is the module that sits above the
frame's connector
board. It
is used for the IP connection to Power Core and for the diamond Web UI administration.
If your surface consists of a
single frame
, then this port must connect to the network/Power Core (via IP).
If your surface consists of
multiple frames
, then this port must connect to the network/Power Core (via IP) on the main
frame AND on any additional frames that also connect via IP. If a frame is daisy-chained to the main frame (via CAN bus),
then its ETHERNET port should be left unconnected.
When connecting via a network, then this can be shared with other devices, such as in the regular "house network" of a
typical broadcast facility. Routers are permitted as long as the minimum requirements of the network interfaces are met. By
using routers, or similar devices, the latency of the communication will increase.
The diamond network interface operates at 100 BASE-T, and so the network switch/router port MUST meet the following
requirements:
Speed = 100Mb/s
Duplex mode = Full Duplex
Choose an Ethernet cable that meets the following specification.
Cable: CAT 5 or better (CAT 5e/6/7); straight (1:1) or crossed cable*.
Connector: RJ45.
Speed: 1000 or 100 Base-TX LAN. 100 Base-TX (Fast Ethernet) is recommended.
Length: up to 100m (to the network switch).
*For a direct connection to Power Core, you will need a crossed-network cable. When connecting to a network switch, use
a straight (1:1) cable.
