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SPECIFICATION SUBMITTAL
369375h 17 08.16.19
Centralized Control Equipment
120 V~ Light Management Hub
Quantum
Notes
• Installation and all devices must comply with the
ANSI E1.11-2008, USITT DMX512-A standard.
• Below are a few Important points from the standard:
– All DMX512 devices in a DMX512 universe must be
wired in a daisy-chain configuration.
– Total length of the link wiring for one DMX512
universe must not exceed 1300 ft (400 m). DMX
repeaters or splitters can be used to extend the
link. All repeaters must comply with the standard.
The repeater manufacturer’s guidelines must be
followed.
– All cable used must comply with the standard.
Lutron models GRX-CBL-DMX-250 and GRX-
CLB-DMX-500 comply with the standard and are
recommended.
– DMX512 link terminators must be installed at both
ends of the DMX512 link. Lutron model LT-1A link
terminators are included with the panel and are
recommended. Note that some DMX512 devices
have built-in link terminators.
– A maximum of (31) DMX512 devices can be
directly connected to the DMX512 controller. If
(32) or more devices are required, DMX512
repeaters or splitters must be used to extend the
number of devices. A repeater or splitter is needed
so that no more than (32) devices are directly
connected on the same wire segment. Note that
link terminators are required at the beginning and
end of every wire segment.
• The Quantum processor can be programmed to
either control DMX512 devices (DMX512 output) or
to receive DMX512 signals from a DMX512 controller
(DMX512 input) such as a theatrical stage board.
• All wiring must be low-voltage IEC PELV/NECR Class
2 wiring. Each terminals of the Lutron processor can
accept only stranded wire, and either (1 or 2)
22–18 AWG (0.5 mm² – 1.0 mm²) conductors or
(1) 16–12 AWG (1.5 mm² – 2.5 mm²).
• The Quantum processor can be at the end or in the
middle of the DMX512 link. The link terminators must
always be installed at the ends of the link.
• Only one link of the processor can be configured as
a DMX512 link. The other link of the processor must
be configured as a QS link.
• DMX512 devices must be addressed prior to
commissioning of the system. A schedule of
the DMX devices and their addresses must be
supplied to the Lutron project manager prior to
commissioning. Lutron is not responsible for the
addressing of the DMX512 devices.
• Refer to the Lutron DMX512 Application Note #592
(P/N 048592) at www.lutron.com for information on
the different DMX512 applications that Lutron can
provide.
Configurable Link Wiring: DMX512 (continued)
DMX Cable Wiring Table
This table shows examples of some Manufacturers of DMX512
cable and how they should be terminated.
DMX512 Cable Type Wire
From
Circuit
Selector
To DMX512 Jack
Belden 9729/89729
(2) drain/shield C C (1) (white/black)
black + – (2) (red)
white – + (3) (yellow)
black No Connect – (4) (blue)
red No Connect + (5) (black)
Duraflex 22/4WS
or Lutron
GRX-CBL-DMX-250/500
(2) drain/shield C C (1) (white/black)
white + – (2) (red)
black – + (3) (yellow)
green No Connect – (4) (blue)
red No Connect + (5) (black)
)Lutron, Lutron, EcoSystem, Energi Savr Node, GRAFIK Eye, Hi-Lume, Leaf
Design, Pico, Sivoia, and Quantum are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. in the US and/or other countries.
NEC is a registered trademark of National Fire Protection Association, Quincy,
Massachusetts.
UL is a trademark of UL LLC.
