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Jklingert: /* Connecting multiple Renard boards */

2014-11-07T19:24:36Z

Connecting multiple Renard boards

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	Generally only a regular straight-thru CAT5 cable is required to connect a Renard board to other Renard boards. '''Do not use a crossover cable'''		Generally only a regular straight-thru CAT5 cable is required to connect a Renard board to other Renard boards. '''Do not use a crossover cable'''
	For the few exceptions (ie Ren24 V2.5), check the wiki page for those boards to see what their unique requirements are.		For the few exceptions (ie Ren24 V2.5), check the wiki page for those boards to see what their unique requirements are.

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	==Adapters/Converters==		==Adapters/Converters==

Jklingert: /* In a DMX environment */

2014-11-07T19:24:16Z

In a DMX environment

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	RJ45 connector pin 4 (Data-) to RJ45-pin 5		RJ45 connector pin 4 (Data-) to RJ45-pin 5
	RJ45 connector pins 1&2 (GND) to RJ45-pin 6		RJ45 connector pins 1&2 (GND) to RJ45-pin 6

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	===Connecting multiple Renard boards===		===Connecting multiple Renard boards===

Jklingert: /* Using a RS232->RS485 or USB->RS485 converter */

2014-11-07T19:23:47Z

Using a RS232->RS485 or USB->RS485 converter

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	Converter GND signal connects to RJ45-pins 1 & 2 (orange and orange/white CAT5 wires)<br>		Converter GND signal connects to RJ45-pins 1 & 2 (orange and orange/white CAT5 wires)<br>
	An example is shown here with the [[media:Wiki - HXSP-2108F adapter.jpg \|HXSP-2108F Adapter Hook-up ]]		An example is shown here with the [[media:Wiki - HXSP-2108F adapter.jpg \|HXSP-2108F Adapter Hook-up ]]

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	===In a DMX environment===		===In a DMX environment===

Jklingert: /* Directly to computer COMM port (DE9 to RJ45 connection) */

2014-11-07T19:23:15Z

Directly to computer COMM port (DE9 to RJ45 connection)

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	\| RJ45 Pin 5		\| RJ45 Pin 5
	\|}		\|}
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	===Using a RS232->RS485 or USB->RS485 converter===		===Using a RS232->RS485 or USB->RS485 converter===

Jklingert: /* Directly to computer COMM port (DE9 to DE9 connection) */

2014-11-07T19:22:58Z

Directly to computer COMM port (DE9 to DE9 connection)

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	\| Pin 5		\| Pin 5
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	===Directly to computer COMM port (DE9 to RJ45 connection)===		===Directly to computer COMM port (DE9 to RJ45 connection)===

Jklingert: /* Using a RS232->RS485 or USB->RS485 converter */

2014-11-07T19:21:13Z

Using a RS232->RS485 or USB->RS485 converter

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	===Using a RS232->RS485 or USB->RS485 converter===		===Using a RS232->RS485 or USB->RS485 converter===
			[[File:RS485_Converter_Output.jpg\|200px]] From PC dongle connects to this on Renard controller [[File:Rj45-ss24.jpg\|200px]]


			If your PC '''does not''' have a Serial Port often known as RS232, then you can use a [http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=Renard_Data_Cables#USB_to_RS-485_Converters USB to RS485 Dongle] to connect the PC directly to the Renard controllers using this cable layout. RS485 signals can be used up to 1000ft. You will need to purchase a USB to RS485 Converter from an online source. Depending on the unit, many have a terminal strip on the output. You can cut one end off of a standard Cat5 or Cat6 cable and attach the proper wires to the terminal strip. Another option if the RS232 or RS485 convertor has a DE9 jack then you can by a premade [http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=Renard_Data_Cables#DE9_to_RJ-45_Adapter DE9 to RJ45 adapter] that can be modified so you can use a standard Cat5 or Cat6 cable without modification. The DE9 to RJ45 adapter will need the wiring spliced inside the unit as listed [http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=Renard_Data_Cables#DE9_to_RJ-45_Adapter below]. When setting up the first Renard controller connected to this cable, the Option Selector Jumpers on the Renard Control Board must be set to the RS485 settings.

	::Due to the many different types of RS232->RS485 and USB->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.		::Due to the many different types of RS232->RS485 and USB->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.
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	Converter GND signal connects to RJ45-pins 1 & 2 (orange and orange/white CAT5 wires)<br>		Converter GND signal connects to RJ45-pins 1 & 2 (orange and orange/white CAT5 wires)<br>
	An example is shown here with the [[media:Wiki - HXSP-2108F adapter.jpg \|HXSP-2108F Adapter Hook-up ]]		An example is shown here with the [[media:Wiki - HXSP-2108F adapter.jpg \|HXSP-2108F Adapter Hook-up ]]


	===In a DMX environment===		===In a DMX environment===

Jklingert: /* Connecting multiple Renard boards */

2014-11-07T18:58:29Z

Connecting multiple Renard boards

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	===Connecting multiple Renard boards===		===Connecting multiple Renard boards===
			[[File:Rj45-ss24.jpg\|200px]] From first Renard controller connects to to this on second Renard controller [[File:Rj45-ss24.jpg\|200px]]

	When you are daisy chaining multiple Renard controllers to each other, you only need a simple Cat5 or Cat6 cable to connect them. You plug the cable into the output jack on the first controller to the input jack on the second controller. You do not need to make custom cables, a standard Cat5 or Cat6 cable will work. Remember to set the options jumpers on all Renard controllers connected after the first controller to RS485 setting. The controllers talk RS485 between themselves independent of the input setting of the first controller. You do need to set the first controller to either RS232 or RS485 depending on what the input from the PC to the first controller is. But all controllers connected to the first controller by daisy chaining should be set to RS485.		When you are daisy chaining multiple Renard controllers to each other, you only need a simple Cat5 or Cat6 cable to connect them. You plug the cable into the output jack on the first controller to the input jack on the second controller. You do not need to make custom cables, a standard Cat5 or Cat6 cable will work. Remember to set the options jumpers on all Renard controllers connected after the first controller to RS485 setting. The controllers talk RS485 between themselves independent of the input setting of the first controller. You do need to set the first controller to either RS232 or RS485 depending on what the input from the PC to the first controller is. But all controllers connected to the first controller by daisy chaining should be set to RS485.

Jklingert: /* Connecting multiple Renard boards */

2014-11-07T18:56:15Z

Connecting multiple Renard boards

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	===Connecting multiple Renard boards===		===Connecting multiple Renard boards===
			When you are daisy chaining multiple Renard controllers to each other, you only need a simple Cat5 or Cat6 cable to connect them. You plug the cable into the output jack on the first controller to the input jack on the second controller. You do not need to make custom cables, a standard Cat5 or Cat6 cable will work. Remember to set the options jumpers on all Renard controllers connected after the first controller to RS485 setting. The controllers talk RS485 between themselves independent of the input setting of the first controller. You do need to set the first controller to either RS232 or RS485 depending on what the input from the PC to the first controller is. But all controllers connected to the first controller by daisy chaining should be set to RS485.

	[[image:Wiki - Renard to Renard Data Cable.jpg \| 600px]] <br>		[[image:Wiki - Renard to Renard Data Cable.jpg \| 600px]] <br>

Jklingert: /* Directly to computer COMM port (DE9 to RJ45 connection) */

2014-11-07T18:46:36Z

Directly to computer COMM port (DE9 to RJ45 connection)

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	! Signal		! Signal
	! PC DE9 Female		! PC DE9 Female <br> plugs into PC Serial Port
	! Renard RJ45		! Renard RJ45 <br> plugs into Renard Controller
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	\| RS232 Data		\| RS232 Data

Jklingert: /* Directly to computer COMM port (DE9 to RJ45 connection) */

2014-11-07T18:44:58Z

Directly to computer COMM port (DE9 to RJ45 connection)

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	===Directly to computer COMM port (DE9 to RJ45 connection)===		===Directly to computer COMM port (DE9 to RJ45 connection)===
			[[File:800px-Serial port.jpg\|200px]] From PC connects to this on Renard controller [[File:Rj45-ss24.jpg\|200px]]

			If your PC has a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serial_port Serial Port] commonly known as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RS-232 RS232], then you can connect it directly to the Renard controllers using this cable layout. Serial Port signals (RS232) can be used when the distance between the computer and the first controller is less than 30 ft. If you need a longer distance, then you should look at a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RS-485 RS485] converter which can be used up to 1000ft. You will need to purchase a DE9 male and a RJ45 Plug connector from your favorite electrical part supplier (Radio Shack carries [http://www.radioshack.com/d-sub-connectors them]) and solder some wire between them as listed below. One option for wire is to take a Cat5 or Cat6 jumper cable and cut off one end and solder on the DE9 Female connecter. When setting up the first Renard controller connected to this cable, the Option Selector Jumpers on the Renard Control Board must be set to the Serial settings.

			If your PC '''does not''' have a Serial Port often known as RS232, then you can use a [http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=Renard_Data_Cables#USB_to_RS-232_Converters USB to RS232 Serial Dongle] to connect the PC directly to the Renard controllers using this cable layout. Serial Port signals (RS232) can be used when the distance between the computer and the first controller is less than 30 ft. If you need a longer distance, then you should look at a [http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=Renard_Data_Cables#USB_to_RS-485_Converters USB to RS485 Dongle] which can be used up to 1000ft. You will need to purchase a USB to RS232 Serial converter from an online source. You will need to purchase a DE9 male and a RJ45 plug connector from your favorite electrical part supplier (Radio Shack carries [http://www.radioshack.com/d-sub-connectors them]) and solder some wire between them as listed below. One option for wire is to take a Cat5 or Cat6 jumper cable and cut off one end and solder on the DE9 Female connecter. When setting up the first Renard controller connected to this cable, the Option Selector Jumpers on the Renard Control Board must be set to the Serial settings.

	[[image: wiki - Serial to Renard RJ45 Connection.jpg \| 600px ]]		[[image: wiki - Serial to Renard RJ45 Connection.jpg \| 600px ]]