LOR Adapters Printable version

An adapter is required to allow control of Light-O-Rama controllers using a computer[1]. There are both serial and USB based options available.

USB-RS485

The LOR USB adapters require a driver installation to work correctly, and once configured will display as a USB to Serial adapter. The adapter should include a driver CD when ordered from Light-O-Rama. Alternatively the drivers can be obtained from FTDIChip.com (select the link which corresponds to your show computer's operating system)

There are four versions of the USB-RS485:

• USB-RS485 -
  • one RJ45 jack
• USB-RS485B -
  • all features of USB-RS485, plus
  • one additional RJ45 jack
  • Wireless RF-V4 support
  • optimisation for working with sensor inputs
• USB-RS485-ISO -
  • all features of USB-RS485B, plus
  • isolation against power spikes and cross-talk
• USB-RS485-HS -
  • all features of USB-RS485, plus
  • support for 500K network speed

SC485

The serial adapter does not require any driver installation to work. Maximum distance from computer to first controller is 30 metres. Longer runs must use the USB adapter. Includes a single RJ45 controller connection.

D-light USB RS-485

D-Light USB RS-485 Adapter to DMX XLR
Connect as follows (color is assuming TIA/EIA-568B cable):

• RJ45 pin 4 (blue)-> XLR pin 3 (DMX512 Data +ve)
• RJ45 pin 5 (blue w/white stripe) -> XLR pin 2 (DMX512 Data -ve)
• RJ45 pin 6 (green) -> XLR pin 1 (GND)

http://twinkleclaus.com/files/images/d-lightusb2dmx.jpg

Manual

• RS485_Adapters_Man_Web.pdf
• RS485_Adapters_Datasheet.pdf

Related

• Protocol Bridges
• DMX Adapter Leads

References and Notes