What is casDMX ?

Modified on Thu, 29 Aug at 10:19 AM

CasDMX is Casambi control to DMX. Casambi-->DMX

casDMX is a Casambi enabled four-channel DMX-512 master dimmer. It drives one DMX-512 universe, connecting to DMX enabled lighting devices and ﬁxtures. The casDMX is connected between a 12-24 VDC Class 2 power supply and provides a non-isolated DMX-512 universe.

casDMX can control up to 12 DMX channels (slots) making it an ideal partner for RGBW and tunable white (TW) applications. The Casambi proﬁles allow for straight four-channels, and Casambi color-picker compatible 4-channel control.

Technical Specifications

INPUT

Voltage range: 12-24 VDC, Class 2
No-load input current: 30 mA

DMX-512 OUTPUT

3-wire non-isolated DMX-512

RADIO TRANSCEIVER

Operating frequencies: 2.401-2.483 Ghz
Maximum output power: typ. +0 dBm, +/-3dBm

CONNECTORS

Wire range, solid & stranded: 0.5 – 1.5 mm2
14 – 22 AWG
Wire strip length: .25” (6 – 7 mm)
Tightening force: 0.4 Nm / 2.6 Lb-in

OPERATING CONDITIONS

Ambient temperature, ta: -13…+113°F (-25…+45°C)
Max. case temperature, tc: +167°F (+75°C)
Storage temperature: -13…+167°F (-25…+75°C)
Max. relative humidity: 0…80%, non-cond.

DMX Addressing

From the Casambi application, users are able to input the DMX start address, frame length and slot count. To configure these parameters, after pairing the casDMX, double-tap the device and scroll down until you see the parameters shown below.

The start address is where the first address and the sequential address continues after that .

The frame length is the total time length of the address it can communicate to.

The thing that is needed about the casdmx support article is an explanation on the DMX frame length and copy slot count. I have a background in DMX lighting and that terminology is not familiar to me, maybe in this part of the world. Do you know if DMX engineering or ourselves have a simple easy-to-understand diagram on those 2 parameters?

Common Questions

Does the casDMX support RDM or sCAN?
- Unfortunately, not at this time.
How many drivers can the casDMX support?
- The casDMX does not support a maximum driver count but can control up to 12 DMX channels. Therefore, it can theoretically control 12 1 channel DMX drivers.