DMX512-RS422 Protocol Integrated Motor

 

Each DMX master universe has 512 channels available.
3 channels are used for position and command.
2 channels are used for acceleration and velocity.
Multiple combinations of motors and channels are possible.

If all motors are running in parallel, they can be configured to the same channels. Then it is only a physical limit to the number of motors you can connect to one universe.

If each motor needs its own position and command, they can share the acceleration and velocity channels, and have individual position and command channels.
170 motors can be enabled on the same universe.

If each motor needs individual velocity, acceleration, position, and command they each need 5 channels each and 102 motors can be enabled on the same universe.

There is a lot of combination possible with the DMX 512 bus. With clever planning it is possible to control a lot of motors from the same master.

Each channel consists of 10bit data and with a bus speed of 250kbit/second there is a theoretical update frequency of 48,8 times a second equal to complete universe update every 20,48ms.

 

Application:

• Theatre and stage lighting control for focus, color, intensity
• Low cost control of water flow valves
• Pan and tilt of lighting fixtures
• Trigger advances motion profiles by simple DMX512 input
• Low cost high speed multiaxis control for any motion control application

DMX512 setup window in MacTalk :

 

High speed RS485 or RS422 interface module for up to 512 multi axis applications. 8I/OA are available for local home sensor or limit input and thereby avoid long cables to PLC. Local IO can be accessed via DMX512 command. With its 1Mbit it is possible to send new position data to 512 axes in just xxx ms and thereby save valuable machine set-up time.
DMX512 has proved it´s worth in several stage and art projects with more than 200 axes.

 

Read more about DMX512 protocol implementation and expanded functionality here.

DMX512 (Digital Multiplex) is a standard for digital communication networks that are commonly used to control stage lighting and effects. It was originally intended as a standardized method for controlling light dimmers, which, prior to DMX512, had employed various incompatible proprietary protocols. It soon became the primary method for linking controllers (such as a lighting console) to dimmers and special effects devices such as fog machines and intelligent lights. DMX has also expanded to uses in non-theatrical interior and architectural lighting, at scales ranging from strings of Christmas lights to electronic billboards. DMX can now be used to control almost anything, reflecting its popularity in theatres and venues.

 

DMX512 employs EIA-485 differential signaling at its physical layer, in conjunction with a variable-size, packet-based communication protocol. It is unidirectional.

DMX512 does not include automatic error checking and correction, and so is not an appropriate control for hazardous applications, such as pyrotechnics or movement of theatrical rigging. False triggering may be caused by electromagnetic interference, static electricity discharges, improper cable termination, excessively long cables, or poor quality cables.

 

Read more about DMX512 here ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DMX512#Network_topology )

 

MIS*Q5*	Equipped with M12 8pin female and M12 5 pin female for RS485. Use standard WI1005 cables for RS485 daisy chain connection and terminator resistor at last motor.
MIS*Q9*	Equipped with M12 8pin MALE RS422/SSI and M12 5pin female RS485. Use standard WI10xx cables for RS422 daisy chain connection with full duplex.

 

 

Accessories for MIS*Q5*:

 

 

Item number	Description	Length [m]
WI1008-M12F8SC1	M12 Con 8 p Fem 0° Screw Ø4-8mm cable assembly	0
WI1008-M12F8SS1	M12 Con 8 p Fem 0° Solder assembly	0
WI1008-M12F8TC1	M12 Con 8 p Fem 0° Screw Shield assembly	0
WI1008-M12F8TS1	M12 Con 8 p Fem 0° Solder Shield assembly	0
WI1011-M12F8V10T	M12 Shl Cable 10m 8 p Female 90° 4P twisted	10
WI1012-M12F8TF8T01T	M12 Shl Cable 1m 8pF0°-8pF0° SMC-Enc twisted/shield	1
WI1012-M12F8TF8T02T	M12 Shl Cable 2m 8pF0°-8pF0° SMC-Enc twisted/shield	2
WI1012-M12F8TF8T05T	M12 Shl Cable 5m 8pF0°-8pF0° SMC-Enc twisted/shield	5
WI1012-M12F8TF8T20T	M12 Shl Cable 20m 8pF0°-8pF0° SMC-Enc twisted/shield	20
WI1012-M12F8TM17T01T	M12 Shl Cable 1m 8pF 0° to 17pM 0° SMCxx twisted/shield	1
WI1012-M12F8TM17T05T	M12 Shl Cable 5m 8pF 0° to 17pM 0° SMCxx twisted/shield	5
WI1012-M12F8TM17T20T	M12 Shl Cable 20m 8pF 0° to 17pM 0° SMCxx twisted shield	20
WI1025-M12F8AM8A	M12 Cabinet Feed-through F8p-M8p	0
WI1008-M12M17SR1	M12 Con 17 p Male 0° Metal housing 5,4-8.2mm cable	0
WI1009-M12M17T01N	M12 Shl Cable 1m 17p Mal 0° MIS34x,Ex41 twisted	1
WI1009-M12M17T05N	M12 Shl Cable 5m 17p Mal 0° MIS34x,Ex41 twisted	5
WI1009-M12M17T10N	M12 Shl Cable 10m 17p Mal 0° MIS34x,Ex41 twisted	10
WI1009-M12M17T20N	M12 Shl Cable 20m 17p Mal 0° MIS34x,Ex41 twisted	20
WI1009-M12M17TF17T.5	M12 Shl Cable.5m Male17p0°-Female 17p0° twist pair	0.5
WI1009-M12M17TF17T01	M12 Shl Cable 1m Male17p0°-Female 17p0° twist pair	1
WI1009-M12M17TF17T02	M12 Shl Cable 2m Male17p0°-Female 17p0° twist pair	2
WI1009-M12M17TF17T03	M12 Shl Cable 3m Male17p0°-Female 17p0° twist pair	3
WI1009-M12M17TF17T04	M12 Shl Cable 4m Male17p0°-Female 17p0° twist pair	4
WI1009-M12M17V05N	M12 Shl Cable 5m 17p Mal 90° MIS34x,Ex41 twisted	5
WI1009-M12M17V10N	M12 Shl Cable 10m 17p Mal 90° MIS34x,Ex41 twisted	10