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== Schematic==
== '''Schematic''' ==


Previous comments about the schematic being identical to the Renard 64 is not correct.   
Previous comments about the schematic being identical to the Renard 64 is not correct.   
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[[Media:Renard24 V33 Schematic package.pdf]]
[[Media:Renard24 V33 Schematic package.pdf]]


== Layout ==
== '''Layout''' ==


[[Image:REN_24_25.jpg]]
[[Image:REN_24_25.jpg]]


== Renard 24HC PCB ==
== '''Renard 24HC PCB''' ==


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Revision as of 13:58, 19 February 2013

Renard 24HC

The Renard 24HC Dimmer is the lastest edition of Frank Kostyun's 24 Channel All-In-One Christmas Lights Controller.

WLC Ventures now stocks the Renard 24HC here.

Disclaimers

The standard disclaimers pertaining to the information contained on this wiki page are listed here.


Schematic

Previous comments about the schematic being identical to the Renard 64 is not correct.

RavingLunatic created the schematic below by tracing out the board. Note that this is NOT an official schematic, may have errors, and some reference designators are were derived for this schematic. This schematic is old and is being revised.

Media:Renard24 V33 Schematic package.pdf

Layout

Renard 24HC PCB

Assembly Instructions

For a full step by step document on how to build the Renard 24, please click the following link:

Renard 24 Assembly Instructions - original

Testing Points

The HC has 7 test points (TP1 to TP7)

TP1: GND
TP2: +5VDC
TP3: +12v
TP4: 12vac
TP5: 12vac
TP6: RS485A / RJ45 Pin 5
TP7: RS485B / RJ45 Pin 4

Design Notes for the HC PCB

The COMM FR LED pads are backwards - the cathode (short leg on the LED) will go into the round hole

Renard 24HC Jumper Settings and Options

120/240v Jumpers: Allow for setting the transformers input voltage (labeled as JP1 and JP2.)

Zero Cross: If on, the board will insert the zero cross signal on the RJ45 pin 3 (labeled as JP3.) This is used to send a ZC signal to another board such as a Ren64 or Ren16.


Transformer On/Off: If on, the transformer recieves power from the left power input.


12v Jumpers: Located below the transformer, these can be installed to use the board in 12vac only mode (for use with MR16 LED lamps, also labeled as JP5 and JP6.)

Firmware

All Renard Firmware is located here: Renard_Firmware

BOM

    Part           Qty          Description
Renard 24HC PCB     1       Renard 24 Channel PCB
571-7969494         1       See note below for v3.3
595-SN75176BP       2       RS-485 Interface ICs Bus Diff
511-L7805CV         1       LM7805 Voltage Regulator
821-DB102G          1       Subsitute part 512-DF01M
532-7136DG          1       Heat Sink for 5V regulator
271-27K-RC          3       27k ohm 1/4 watt resistor
271-1K-RC           4       1k ohm 1/4 watt resistor
271-120-RC          1       120ohm 1/4 watt resistor
625-1N4001-E3       1       Standard Rectifiers Vr/50V Io/1A
78-1N5239B          2       Zener Diodes 9.1 Volt 0.5 Watt
838-3FD-320         1       Larger Transformer use part 838-3FD-420
782-H11AA1          1       Optocouplers Bi-Directional Input
520-TCF1843-X       1       Full Size Crystal Clock Oscillators DIP-14 5V 18.432MHz
140-HTRL25V1000-RC  1       Hi-Temp Radial Electrolytic Capacitors 25V 1000uF 105C
140-HTRL25V10-RC    1       Hi-Temp Radial Electrolytic Capacitors 25V 10uF 105C
534-3517            4       Fuse Clips and Holders PC FUSE CLIP 5 MM
504-GMA-15          2       5mm x 20mm Fast Acting Fuses 125VAC 15A Fast Acting
511-BTA04-700TRG   24       Triac Driver (24 needed) soon to be replaced by 511-BTA06-600
859-MOC3023        24       MOC 3023 Optocoupler
579-PIC16F688-I/P   3       Microchip PIC 16F1688'''
604-WP63ID          4       Red T1 3/4 LED, or any 10-30ma LED
604-WP1503GD        1       Green T1 3/4 LED or any 10-30ma LED
271-180-RC         24       180ohm 1/4 watt resistor
271-680-RC         29       680ohm 1/4 watt resistor
581-SA105E104MAR    5       .10 uF Ceramic Capacitor
571-9-146281-0      1       .100 three pin header(4 needed) Part specified is a 40 pin, cut off size that is needed.
571-2-382811-1      4       .100 Shunt (4 needed) You may also "steal" these off of old computer parts.
571-1-390261-2      2       8 pin DIP socket
571-1-390261-3      3       14 pin DIP socket
571-1-390261-1     26       Optional 6 Pin Socket for Optocoupler & H11AA1
571-5556416-1       2       RJ45 Sockets (2 needed) orientation doesn't matter. Specified part is same as the Ren64
571-2828376         6       6 Position Screw Down Terminal (Ren24 2.5 needs 4 of these)
158-P02EK508A3-E    4       3 Position Angled Screw Down Terminal
158-P02EHK508V3-E   1       3 Position Screw Down Terminal (power input) - higher current rating than prior part
158-P02EHK508V2-E   1       2 Position Screw Down Terminal (power input) - higher current rating than prior part


Hooking Up the Renard 24HC

Data Connections

Typical connection between computer running Vixen and Renard boards



Typical connection between RS485/DMX/Renard and Renard boards


Data Cables

Data cables for Renard board connection directly to computer COMM port
 PC DE9 Pin 3 to Renard 64XC JDP1 Pin 3
 PC DE9 Pin 5 to Renard 64XC JDP1 Pin 5


 PC DE9 Pin 3 to RJ45-pin 4
 PC DE9 Pin 5 to RJ45-pin 5 and pin 1 and/or pin 2 


Data cable for Renard board connection using a RS232->RS485 converter or DMX Adapter
Due to the many different types of RS232->RS485 converters available the drawing only refers to the signals coming from the converter. Check the documentation for your converter to figure out how/where to hook up the correct wires.
 RS485 Adapter Pinouts
    RS485(-) Signal to RJ45-pin 4
    RS485(+) Signal to RJ45-pin 5

 DMX via XLR Connectors - Pinouts
    XLR connector pin 1 (GND) to RJ45-pin 1 and/or pin 2
    XLR connector pin 2 (Data-) to RJ45-pin 4
    XLR connector pin 3 (Data+) to RJ45-pin 5
 
 DMX via RJ45 Connectors - Pinouts
    RJ45 connector pin 1 (Data+) to RJ45-pin 5
    RJ45 connector pin 2 (Data-) to RJ45-pin 4
    RJ45 connector pins 7 & 8 (GND) to RJ45-pins 1 & 2
Data cable for Renard board connection to other Renard boards - Daisy Chain
Generally only a regular straight-thru CAT5 cable is required to connect any Renard controller to another Renard controller. For the few exceptions (ie Ren24 V2.5), check the wiki page for those boards to see what their unique requirements are.

Cable Lengths

Data cables connecting Renard boards directly to a computer COMM port should not be longer than 50 feet according to the RS-232 standard. This distance can also be greatly reduced by using poor quality cables. However, this distance can be increased buy using high quality, low impedance cables.
Data cables connecting Renard boards directly to other Renard boards or any other RS-485 source can be up to 4,000 feet in length for data rates up to 100Kbps according to the RS-485 standard.

Connecting Multiple Renard Boards


The above image shows how Renard boards in general can be daisy chained together. Renard 64XC board is connected to the PC Serial Port. This board this then connected to a REN24HC, a REN SS24 and another REN64. The boards that are used in the image are just an example of how all Renard boards can be connected together. (The XMUS Ren16 and the REN24 v2.5 do have some issues...so read up on them first)
Key things to remember when connecting ALL Renard boards together:
  • You only need one instance of the Renard Dimmer plug-in in Vixen for each physical COMM port being used. You just need to make sure that the plug-in is setup for the total number of channels for all the Renard boards connected to that COMM port. In the above example, the plug-in would be set for 176 channels.
  • The total number of Renard boards that can be connected together depends on the event period and the baud rate being used. More information on the total number of channels capable with Renard systems can be found here.

Computer Setup

VIXEN Settings
The Renard 64 board requires the Renard Dimmer [Vixen 1.1.*] or Renard Dimmer (modified) [Vixen 2.*] Plug-In.
Renard Dimmer Plug-In Settings:
  • Protocol Version: 1
  • COM1 (or whichever COM port you are connected to)
  • Baud: 57600 (default firmware value, if firmware is changed then this needs to be changed to match the firmware)
  • Parity: None
  • Data bits: 8
  • Stop bits: One
  • Hold port open during the duration of the sequence execution: Checked


Errata for Rev HC PCB

 1) COMM FR LED pads are backwards