DMX device control, connection to the CH4 interface of the CP-1000 module

The following example describes the connection of the DMX bus to the CH4 communication interface of the CP-1000. basic module. In this way it is possible to control up to 512 devices on the DMX bus from the user program of the Foxtrot system. Support in the Mosaic programming environment is available for easy application.

Fig. 1 Example of DMX connector connection to CH4 CP-1000 (submodule MR-0106 orMR-0115)

Notes:

1. The cable shield must be connected only at one point to the protective earth (PE), more detailed information on the correct installation of cables can be found in this article.
2. DMX distribution cables are identical to RS-485 interface cables, recommended cable types can be found in this article.