C-Bus DMX Gateway (5500DMX) by Schneider Electric/Clipsal User Guide

A DIN rail-mounted one-way gateway that maps C-Bus Group Addresses/levels to the DMX-512-A interface, enabling C-Bus input devices (wall switches, DLTs, PIRs) to control DMX-capable lighting/theatrical equipment. It acts as a DMX-512-A master transmission device (must be first on DMX network) and ensures cross-manufacturer interoperability per DMX-512-A standards, integrating seamlessly with third-party DMX-compliant products.

1. Dual-Scene Versatility Controls both theatrical equipment (smoke machines, spotlights, stage lighting) and standard lighting (LED downlights/strips, wall wash lights); adds C-Bus control to DMX-managed house/stage lighting (supplementary to DMX control desks).
2. Flexible Address Mapping Maps up to 12 C-Bus Group Addresses to multiple DMX-512-A Slot Address combinations (max 512 DMX slots per gateway); supports grouping identical DMX loads to a single C-Bus Group Address for simplified unified control, and compatible with multi-slot DMX devices (e.g., RGB+intensity LEDs with 4 separate slots).
3. Robust & Extended Connectivity Adheres to DMX-512-A (communication/mechanical interoperability); supports a 455m maximum DMX cable length and daisy-chain-only topology (industry standard). Includes a 300mm DMX interface cable (bootlace + female XLR connectors) for instant setup; 2x RJ-45 for C-Bus, 1x terminal block + 1x 5-pin female XLR for DMX.
4. Safe & Seamless C-Bus Integration 50mA power draw directly from C-Bus (15-36V DC input, 40 kΩ AC impedance; no power output to C-Bus); 2500V electrical isolation between C-Bus and DMX (safety/interference protection); up to 40 units on a single C-Bus network.
5. Compact & Durable Design DIN rail mounting (4M wide, 93x72x65mm, 121g) for easy cabinet installation; stable performance in 0°–45°C temperature and 10–95% non-condensing humidity (suitable for diverse indoor environments); supports standard 120Ω DMX-512-A termination for signal integrity.
6. Global Support Backed by Schneider Electric/Clipsal’s global technical support and customer care across Asia, Europe, Africa, and Oceania, with dedicated hotlines/email for after-sales service.

5500DMX: C-Bus DMX Gateway (DIN rail-mounted, DMX-512-A compliant, 300mm DMX interface cable included)

5500DMX User Guide:

5500DMX.PDF