Ethernet Connection - DiGidot C4 Manual

Ethernet connection

The DiGidot C4 has a built-in two port ethernet switch that allows multiple units to be daisy chained.
Due to syncing, latency and performance reliability, we advise to keep the amount of daisy chained
devices to a minimum. Depending on the overall network data load, the amount of daisy-chainable
devices might vary, we recommend not to exceed 5 daisy chained devices to ensure reliable
performance.
In order to avoid latency issues we recommend minimizing the amount of daisy chained devices and
adding Gigabit Ethernet Switches to the network. We recommend using unicasting when using Art-
Net, because this wil lower the network load and increase performance.
1-2 DMX IN / 1-2 DMX OUT / SPI OUT (DAISY CHAINED)
DMX max. 512 channels per combined DMX port | DMX cable max. 500 m. (1640 ft.)
Recommendation is max. 3 SPI universes (check the C4 Performance guide) | Cable max 2 m. (7 ft.)
V
5-24
+
--
GND
DMX
DMX +
Signal 1
DMX --
GND
DMX
Signal 2
DMX --
V
5-24
+
--
GND
DMX
DMX +
Signal 1
DMX --
GND
DMX
Signal 2
DMX --
V
5-24 DC
-- +
SPI DATA 1
GND 1
SPI DATA 2
GND 2
SPI DATA 3
GND 3
SPI DATA 4
GND 4
This is an example of multiple C4 units with different configured ports in a network.
The network cable length between C4 controllers, between Art_net source and a C4 or a between
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