GLP 78181 DoP DMX Over Powerline Converter - TX 512 Channel / RX 512 Channel - DIN Rail

With the new DoP Converter (DMX over Powerline), GLP is offering a unique system that can transmit up to 10 DMX universes via a single power cable.

DoP can be used wherever DMX data is to be transmitted, but laying separate DMX lines is either not possible or not economical. GLP is thus providing a sensible alternative to standard wireless connections (WDMX, CRMX, etc.) that are sometimes susceptible to interference when each requires transmitter and receiver, and can be subject to severe limitations of the locally-available radio network.

GLP’s DoP is therefore particularly suitable for integration into existing infrastructure within the entire architectural lighting sector, especially in historic buildings, with existing power rail systems (e.g. museums, galleries, hotels, restaurants and retail) as well as in the lighting of public spaces.

With the new GLP DoP Converter, DMX signals can be sent over the existing power line or an existing power rail system without having to lay an additional data line or double-occupy an existing data line. With this technology, the DMX signal is modulated onto existing power lines and immediately evaluated by the fixture. It is irrelevant whether the devices to be controlled are in direct line of sight or behind thick concrete walls. To feed in and output the DMX signal, the DoP converter only needs to be connected to the same power line as the lights to be controlled and connected to the DMX controller.

If the GLP DoP Converter is set to TX mode (transmitter mode), it modulates the 512 DMX channels of a DMX universe onto the connected power line. In RX mode (receiver mode) it converts the modulated DMX universe back from the connected power line and offers 24, 128 or 512 DMX channels at one of the three DMX outputs. By simply coupling the DoP converter, up to 10 universes can be sent over a power line and decoupled at any point.

GLP DoP Converter DINRail has been specially developed for installation in new set-ups or retrofitted in existing control cabinets. The standardized housing enables quick installation on any 35mm DIN-35 rail, in accordance with EN 50222.

Specifications:

• Control:
  • Protocol:
    • DMX (USITT DMX512-A)
    • RDM (ANSI/ESTA E1.20)
    • GLP DoP Protocol
  • Function Modes:
    • TX (Transmitter / DMX to DoP Conversion)
    • RX (Receiver / DoP to DMX Conversion)
  • Setting and addressing:
    • control panel with backlit graphic display
    • 2 Button Control
• Connectors:
  • Signal connection: Metz-Connect PR043xxHBBN 3-pole
  • Power input: Metz-Connect PT116xxHBBN 2-pole
• Electrical Specifications:
  • Power input/output: 85 – 305 V AC nominal, 47/63 Hz
  • Power supply: auto-ranging electronic switch-mode
  • Fuse: T250 350 V SMD, not changeable
  • DoP Signal Frequence Range: 4 – 28 MHz
  • typ. Power (@ 230V): 2 W
  • Electrical Protection: Overload potection
• Thermal Specifications:
  • Cooling: Convection cooling
  • max. ambient temperature (Ta max.): 70 °C / 158 °F
  • min. ambient temperature (Ta min.): -20 °C / -4 °F
  • Total heat dissipation (calculated, +/-10%): 23.9 BTU/h
• Mounting Options:
  • Mounting: DIN EN 50222 rail mounting, 35 mm
  • Orientation: any
  • Location: dry
• Dimensions & Weight:
  • Height: 111 mm / 4.37 in
  • Width: 26 mm / 1.023 in
  • Length: 75 mm / 2.95 in
• R&D Measurements:
  • Max. device count in one line: with DMX cable, 2x0.34mm²: 32 with CAT5e/7 cable, 27AWG: 32
  • Max. cable length between two devices: with DMX cable, 2x0.34mm²: 100 m / 328 ft with CAT5e/7 cable, 27AWG: 125 / 410 ft
  • Max. cable length from controller to last device in line: with DMX cable, 2x0.34mm²: 250 m / 820 ft with CAT5e/7 cable, 27AWG: 310 m / 1,017 ft