Crestron CGDMX-512BI Operations & Installation Manual

Dmx512 controller

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Crestron CGDMX-512BI
DMX512 controller
Operations & Installation Guide

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  • Page 1 Crestron CGDMX-512BI DMX512 controller Operations & Installation Guide...
  • Page 2 This document was prepared and written by the Technical Documentation department at: Crestron International Oude Keerbergsebaan 2 B-2820 Rijmenam - Belgium Tel.: +32.15.50.99.50 All brand names, product names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2009 Crestron Electronics, Inc.
  • Page 3 Crestron CGDMX-512BI DMX512 controller Operations & Installation Guide...
  • Page 4 • The CGDMX-512BI can be used with Class 2 output wiring Prevent foreign objects from entering the device. All brand names, product names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Supplied Hardware ...................... 6 Hardware Hookup ....................... 6 Programming Software ......................7 Earliest Version Software Requirements for the PC ........... 7 Programming with Crestron SystemBuilder ..............7 Programming with D3 Pro ................... 7 Programming with SIMPL Windows ................8 Example Program ......................8 Uploading ..........................
  • Page 7: Dmx512 Controller: Cgdmx-512Bi

    Crestron control system and lighting product using the DMX512 protocol. Only one serial RS-232/422 port on the Crestron control system is required to communicate with the DMX512 interface. The DMX512 interface has two separate DMX Ports, one DMX Out to send data to the DMX lighting products and one DMX In to receive and/or control data from a DMX512 Lighting console or other lighting control units.
  • Page 8: Physical Description

    7,87 in (20 cm) Weight 1,06 lbs (0,480 kg) 1. The latest software versions can be obtained from the Crestron website. Refer to the NOTE following these footnotes. 2. Crestron 2-Series control systems include the AV2 and PRO2. Consult the latest Crestron Product Catalog for a complete list of 2-Series control systems.
  • Page 9 Crestron CGDMX-512BI DMX512 Controller CGDMX-512BI Physical View CGDMX-512BI Overall Dimensions DMX512 Controller: CGDMX-512BI • 3 Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 0003...
  • Page 10 Rotary code switch Set DMX512 speed, factory 1 Rotary code switch Set interface mode, factory 1 100 – 240V ~2.4A 50/60 (1) IEC Socket, mates with removable power cord (included) 4 • DMX512 Controller: CGDMX-512BI Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 0003...
  • Page 11: Industry Compliance

    Crestron CGDMX-512BI DMX512 Controller Industry Compliance As of the date of manufacture, the CGDMX-512BI has been tested and found to comply with specifications for CE marking and standards per EMC and Radiocommunications Compliance Labelling. Commission (FCC) Compliance Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the...
  • Page 12: Setup

    DMX512 Controller Crestron CGDMX-512BI Setup Supplied Hardware The hardware supplied with the CGDMX-512BI is listed in the following table. Supplied Hardware for the CGDMX-512BI DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER QUANTITY Serial Cable Power Cable Hardware Hookup • Connect the serial cable with the used serial port on the Crestron processor.
  • Page 13: Programming Software

    Have a question or comment about Crestron software? Answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) can be viewed in the Online Help section of the Crestron website. To post a question or view questions you have submitted to Crestron’s True Blue Support, log in at http://support.crestron.com.
  • Page 14: Programming With Simpl Windows

    The symbol can be viewed by double clicking on the icon or dragging it into Detail View. Each signal in the symbol is described in the SIMPL Windows help file (F1). The CGDMX-512BI module should be placed in the user database specified in the SIMPL Windows software.
  • Page 15: Uploading

    Programs Program files may be distributed from programmers to installers or from Crestron to dealers. One has the option to upload programs via the programming software. For details on uploading, refer to the SIMPL Windows help file.
  • Page 16: Operation

    DMX512 Controller Crestron CGDMX-512BI Operation The CGDMX-512BI uses three rotary switches to set up the device. Rotary switch S1 is used to set the baud rate, S2 sets the DMX512 speed and S3 the interface mode. S1 Values S2 Values The DMX512 data are processed by the CGDMX-512BI interface with an optimal and standard-compliant DMX512 timing.
  • Page 17: S3 Values

    Crestron CGDMX-512BI DMX512 Controller DMX timing diagram S3 Values DMX512 Controller: CGDMX-512BI • 11 Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 0003...
  • Page 18 DMX512 Controller Crestron CGDMX-512BI 12 • DMX512 Controller: CGDMX-512BI Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 0003...
  • Page 19: Problem Solving

    Crestron's award winning customer service team by calling Crestron at +32-15-509920. You can also log onto the online help section of the Crestron website (www.crestron.com/onlinehelp) to ask questions about Crestron products. First-time users will need to establish a user account to fully benefit from all available features.
  • Page 20: Software License Agreement

    This Agreement may only be modified by a writing signed by an authorized officer of Crestron. Updates may be licensed to You by Crestron with additional or different terms. This is the entire agreement between Crestron and You relating to the Software and it supersedes any prior representations, discussions, undertakings, communications or advertising relating to the Software.
  • Page 21 “applets” incorporated into the Software), the accompanying media and printed materials and any copies of the Software are owned by Crestron or its suppliers. The Software is protected by copyright laws and international treaty provisions. Therefore, you must treat the Software like any other copyrighted material, subject to the provisions of this Agreement.
  • Page 22: Return And Warranty Policies

    Purchasers should inquire of the dealer regarding the nature and extent of the dealer's warranty, if any. CRESTRON shall not be liable to honor the terms of this warranty if the product has been used in any application other than that for which it was intended or if it has been subjected to misuse, accidental damage, modification or improper installation procedures.
  • Page 23 Crestron CGDMX-512BI DMX512 Controller This page is intentionally left blank. DMX512 Controller: CGDMX-512BI • 17 Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 0003...
  • Page 24 Crestron International, Inc. Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 0003 Oude Keerbergsebaan 2 B-2820 Rijmenam - Belgium Tel: 0032/(0)15 50 99 34 Fax: 0032/(0)15 50 99 40 Specifications subject to www.crestron.eu change without notice.

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