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==Helpful links to Use LOR equipment with DLA== | ==Helpful links to Use LOR equipment with DLA== | ||
| − | * [[ | + | * [[General Information on Dongle Connections]]; This includes information on the Enttec Pro, iDMX, and Lynx dongles |
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| + | * [[Light-O-Rama iDMX Connections]] | ||
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| + | * [http://diylightanimation.com/wiki/images/c/cd/Lor2Vix.zip Light-O-Rama v2 to Vixen sequence converter.]; written by aERonAUtical96 (Rob) | ||
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* [http://www.lightorama.com/Documents/DMX-DOC.pdf DMX-DOC.pdf]; Light-O-Rama document showing firmware versions required for DMX operation | * [http://www.lightorama.com/Documents/DMX-DOC.pdf DMX-DOC.pdf]; Light-O-Rama document showing firmware versions required for DMX operation | ||
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* [http://www.lightorama.com/support.html Light-O-Rama Support]; Light-O-Rama downloads | * [http://www.lightorama.com/support.html Light-O-Rama Support]; Light-O-Rama downloads | ||
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* LOR controllers need to be updated to firmware v4.20 or higher to work in a DMX environment. | * LOR controllers need to be updated to firmware v4.20 or higher to work in a DMX environment. | ||
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* The only supported way to update the firmware in the LOR controllers is to use the LOR utility. This requires a valid licensed copy of of the Light-O-Rama sequencing software. | * The only supported way to update the firmware in the LOR controllers is to use the LOR utility. This requires a valid licensed copy of of the Light-O-Rama sequencing software. | ||
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| − | * [http:// | + | *Adapter [http://www.productionadvantageonline.com/Control-Adapters-Terminators/XLRJ45-3M.aspx XLR 3-Pin Male to RJ45] from Production Advantage website |
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==Lynx Dongle to LOR 568b and possible D-light cable pinout== | ==Lynx Dongle to LOR 568b and possible D-light cable pinout== | ||
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{|cellpadding="8" cellspacing="0" | {|cellpadding="8" cellspacing="0" | ||
| − | |Dongle | + | |DMX Dongle |
|LOR | |LOR | ||
| + | |Signal | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | | | + | |WHT/OR (1) |
| − | | | + | |BLUE (4) |
| + | |D+ (A) | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | | | + | |ORANGE (2) |
| − | | | + | |WHT/BLUE (5) |
| + | |D- (B) | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | |BRN/WHT (7) | ||
| + | |GRN (6) | ||
| + | |D1 Ret (Gnd) | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | |NC!! | ||
| + | |GRN/WHT (3) | ||
| + | | +9V | ||
|} | |} | ||
| − | + | Thanks to Joneslights/Ampfan for the information & corrections. | |
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==Sample cable to connect dongle== | ==Sample cable to connect dongle== | ||
This is a simple dongle to convert and crossover the blue and orange cable pairs. | This is a simple dongle to convert and crossover the blue and orange cable pairs. | ||
| − | It is just a RJ45 keystone jack on one end and | + | It is just a RJ45 keystone jack on one end and TIA-568B plug on the other end. |
[[Image:Lynx to LOR converter.jpg|400px]] | [[Image:Lynx to LOR converter.jpg|400px]] | ||
Latest revision as of 00:33, 9 September 2010
Contents
Helpful links to Use LOR equipment with DLA
- General Information on Dongle Connections; This includes information on the Enttec Pro, iDMX, and Lynx dongles
- Light-O-Rama v2 to Vixen sequence converter.; written by aERonAUtical96 (Rob)
- DMX-DOC.pdf; Light-O-Rama document showing firmware versions required for DMX operation
- Light-O-Rama Support; Light-O-Rama downloads
- LOR controllers need to be updated to firmware v4.20 or higher to work in a DMX environment.
- The only supported way to update the firmware in the LOR controllers is to use the LOR utility. This requires a valid licensed copy of of the Light-O-Rama sequencing software.
- Adapter XLR 3-Pin Male to RJ45 from Production Advantage website
Lynx Dongle to LOR 568b and possible D-light cable pinout
| DMX Dongle | LOR | Signal |
| WHT/OR (1) | BLUE (4) | D+ (A) |
| ORANGE (2) | WHT/BLUE (5) | D- (B) |
| BRN/WHT (7) | GRN (6) | D1 Ret (Gnd) |
| NC!! | GRN/WHT (3) | +9V |
Thanks to Joneslights/Ampfan for the information & corrections.
Sample cable to connect dongle
This is a simple dongle to convert and crossover the blue and orange cable pairs.
It is just a RJ45 keystone jack on one end and TIA-568B plug on the other end.
Sample cable XLR to RJ-45
- Media:Dla-rj45-wiring.pdf Drawing created by Tpctech
Possible Diagram
Sample drawing of the Lynx Wireless system with a LOR controller
