3 Channel RGB DMX Controller - 12v DC CAT5 Input

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3 Channel RGB DMX Controller - 12v DC CAT5 Input - $9.99

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Product Code: 30

DMX Controller Start Address Programming Options

DMX Channels 1,2,3 (default) or I already have a HolidayCoro Programmer [$Free]
Other Programmers (PC and Handheld Units) [$Varies - add item directly from programmer page, not here]

For pre-programmed start addresses, enter DMX start address(es) in the above box
More information on pre-programmed start addresses [Add $.99 per controller]

For Splitting the DMX Signal to Additional Devices

DMX Controller Waterproofing Level

Warranty & Support

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3 Channel DMX Controller for 12v DC RGB Lights. 2 Amps per channel with included mounting box, pre-wired CAT5 input cable for power and signal and bare wire output leads. Features 22 built-in sequences for testing and off-season uses.

Hands On Video

Waterproofing this controller to IP66

Testing the DMX Controller using xLights

How to program the start address

Product Features

General Product Information
- Basic / Dumb control over elements that use RGB lights that do not need individual control. Element examples would include:
  - Mini Trees (RGB Mini Tree)
  - Flood lights
- Pre-wired CAT5 input for easy use with DMX + Power over CAT5 systems (see below for wiring diagrams)
- DMX addressing:
  - Pre-programmed to DMX addresses 1 (Red), 2 (Green) and 3 (Blue)
  - Can be ordered pre-programmed to a specific start address (additional charge applies.)
  - Address and built-in sequences (see below) can be set using our DMX programmer cable or hand held programmer. The cable and software (included) plug into your USB port and allow you to set the DMX start address and all features (see below) for the controller. The hand held unit is useful for use in locations without a PC.
  - When controller does not have a DMX data stream (not hooked up to a DMX output device), the controller can be configured to output 22 different static or animated, built-in sequences. In addition to selecting the sequence type (including off/no output), the speed of the animated sequences can be adjusted in 100 different levels. This is useful if you wish to select, for example, the strobe mode and want a fast or slow strobing. The different modes include:
    - Static Black (off)
    - Static Red
    - Static Green
    - Static Yellow
    - Static Blue
    - Static Purple (Halloween)
    - Static Cyan
    - Static White (great for floods in the off-season)
    - RGB Sequence
    - GMBRWCY Sequence
    - GCBMRY Sequence
    - RYGCBMW Sequence
    - Red Strobe
    - Blue Strobe
    - Purple Strobe
    - Green Strobe
    - Yellow Strobe
    - Cyan Strobe
    - White Strobe
    - Red/Blue Cross Fade
    - Blue/Green Cross Fade
    - Green/Red Cross Fade
  - Ability to re-set the address (DMX programmer required) of the controller without affecting other controllers already connected. This is useful if you have a number of controllers, all wired together on a single signal cable and you wish to change the address of the controller without affecting other controllers. For example you may want to change the controller that has a start address of 4 to a new start address of 7 without changing the existing addresses of controllers on the “same line.”
  - The small size of this controller allows mounting directly to elements. If needed, the controller can be removed from the included case/box to further reduce the size of the controller (controller must located in a waterproof location.)
  - Easy to mount with either screws (two on each side) or with hot glue to the base.
  - We have found these controllers to be nearly bullet proof with features like:
    - Short circuit protection on the inputs and outputs
    - Overcurrent protection
    - Over spec components
    - Many of these controllers (we have tested successfully to 90 on a single RS-485 signal line) can be used on a single data / signal line. See our FAQ page for information on proper RS-485 network design.
    - Great for use in distributed controller elements.
Included, optional and customer supplied items
- Items included with this item/product/bundle:
  - One DMX Controller
  - Water resistant housing/case (IP64) that can be made water proof (IP66 to IP68) – see our options and videos on how you can waterproof the controller yourself or have your controller pre-water proofed by HolidayCoro.
  - Configuration instructions
- Required items for operation:
  - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: DMX address and mode programmer cable (USB) or hand held programmer.
  - RGB lights (basic/dumb) – will not work with individually controlled pixel lights. See our FAQ page for information on how to determine how many RGB lights can be controlled from each controller.
  - Power supply (see our FAQ page for information about how large of a power supply you will need for your project / element.)
  - DMX signal source (see below)
  - DMX generating software (see below)
  - Shrink wrap tubing (for sealing soldered connections). We do not recommend wire nuts or electrical tape be used for connections.
- Optional items
  - Mounting (screws, two sided tape, hot glue or other)
- Customer supplied tools or items:
  - Hot glue gun (mounting)
  - Soldering iron and solder (60/40 rosin core recommended)
  - Dikes / Side Cutters
  - Heat Gun / Torch
- Assembly Instructions
  - Instructions
    - Video (wiring power supply, RGB modules, signal cable, testing, programming)
    - Written
Estimated assembly time:
- First unit: 10-15 minutes
- Additional units: 5-10 minutes or less
Technical Specifications
- Color: White
- Dimensions & Weight
  - Complete product (overall)
- Temperature Range
  - Operation: 10 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit
  - Storage: -20 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit
  - Material Composition
    - Case: Hard UV resistant plastic
    - Wires: PVC coated - tin plated copper
County of Origin
- Materials/parts: China / USA / Japan
- Assembly: China
- Design: China / USA
Certifications & Approvals
- Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Certified/Recognized/Approved: No
- CE: No
- ROHS (Lead Free): Yes / Unknown / Not Listed
Compatibility
- All DMX512 output devices including:
  - HolidayCoro ActiDongle
  - Enttec Open
  - Enttec Pro
  - LOR USB “Dongle” (varies)
  - DIYLA Lync Dongle
  - DMX King
  - LOR iDMX-1000
  - SanDevices ELOR
  - Any standard DMX output device
Power / Signal / Wiring
- Wiring / Interface:
  - DMX input
    - ~17" Long Blue RJ45 cable
    - Protocol: DMX512/1990
    - Signal: RS-485
    - CAT5 Cable (T568B):
      - CAT5 PIN 1 - White/Orange: RS-485 Positive
      - CAT5 PIN 2 - Solid Orange: RS-485 Negative
  - Power input
    - ~17" Long Blue RJ45 cable
    - Voltage Range: 7 to 15v DC
    - CAT5 Cable (T568B):
      - CAT5 PIN 3 - White/Green Stripe: Positive +
      - CAT5 PIN 4 - Solid Blue: Negative -
      - CAT5 PIN 5 - White/Blue: Positive +
      - CAT5 PIN 6 - Solid Green: Negative -
      - CAT5 PIN 7 - White/Brown Stripe: Positive +
      - CAT5 PIN 8 - Solid Brown: Negative -
  - Signal (PWM) output
    - ~8" Long, stripped and tinned wires
    - Dimming Levels / Steps: 8 Bit / 256 (DMX Maximum)
    - Up to 2 amps per channel (6 amps per controller)
    - Length (stripped and tinned wires):
      - White: Common positive 12v (shared)
      - Red: Red / Channel 1 common negative
      - Green: Green / Channel 2 common negative
      - Blue: Blue / Channel 3 common negative
  - Maximum RGB Lights per controller examples
    - Note: These are estimates and do not account for long lengths of cable, differences in power requirements for other vendors RGB lights or other possible factors. You should confirm power consumption prior to hookup - see our Knowledge Base for more information.

	Per RGB Channel / Controller (3 DMX Channels) Wiring over CAT5 w/24ga Wires (3 pairs/6 wires)
RGB 8mm Dumb / Basic Nodes	50 Nodes 3,000mA or 3amps per RGB group / 60ma per node with white output
RGB Rectangle & Square Dumb / Basic Modules	30 Modules 3,000mA or 3amps per RGB group / 100ma per module with white output
RGB Dumb / Basic Strip	23 Feet 3,000mA or 3amps per RGB group /130ma per foot with white output

Warranty & Support
- Warranty period
  - 60 days from date of purchase OR until December 31st of the year in which the product was purchased. For complete information, see our warranty details.
- Support
  - See our support policy for details on what levels of technical assistance you can expect from HolidayCoro.
Customization: Yes - Minimum order of 500
Product Revision history
- 15-Dec-2012 - Released controller based on bare lead model that has CAT5 input for saving customers time on assembly.