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QSE-CI-DMX Control Interface
Description
The QSE-CI-DMX operates either in a standalone QS
system, a Quantum system, or a HomeWorks system. It
performs different functions depending on the system in
which it is operating.
QS Standalone System
The QSE-CI-DMX control interface allows zones on a
GRAFIK Eye QS to control DMX512-controlled devices.
Any zone on the GRAFIK Eye QS can be mapped to
either a single DMX512 channel or to three separate
DMX512 channels, for RGB / CMY color-control
applications.
Quantum System or HomeWorks System
The DMX channels (maximum of 32) are mapped to
Quantum or HomeWorks zones, and can be programmed
as 1-channel lighting, 1-channel integration, or 3-channel
RGB / CMY. If the QSE-CI-DMX is part of a Quantum or
HomeWorks system, GRAFIK Eye QS zones cannot be
programmed to control DMX channels.
Features
Map any zone on a GRAFIK Eye QS control unit, any
Quantum zone, or any HomeWorks zone to any single
DMX512 channel
Map any zone on a GRAFIK Eye QS control unit, any
Quantum zone, or any HomeWorks zone simultaneously
to three DMX512 channels for RGB / CMY color-control
Integral RGB / CMY lookup table that maps GRAFIK
Eye QS zone intensities, Quantum zone intensities, or
HomeWorks zone intensities to RGB / CMY values (colors)
RGB / CMY table can be customized by using the Lutron
QS Color Configuration Tool (PC application available on
the CD packaged with the QSE-CI-DMX, and at
www.lutron.com/qs) within the HomeWorks Designer
software, or within the Quantum Q-Design software
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Specifications
Regulatory Approvals
RoHS Compliant
Power Requirements
Low-voltage SELV / PELV / NEC
® Class 2
Operating Voltage: 24–36 V- 65 mA
Environment
32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C).
Relative humidity less than 90% non-condensing.
Unit generates heat, maximum 8 BTU / hr.
System Capabilities/Limits
QS Link System Limits (for units controlled by a
GRAFIK Eye QS control unit)
100 QS devices per QS link.
100 zones per QS link.
QS Link System Limits (for units controlled by a
Quantum system or HomeWorks system)
99 QS devices per QS link.
512 switch legs per link (each DMX channel = 1 switch leg).
32 DMX channels per QSE-CI-DMX control interface.
QS Link Wiring Limits
Total length of link must not exceed 2000 ft (610 m).
Do not allow SELV / PELV / NEC
® Class 2 wires to
contact line/mains wires.
DMX512 Link System Limits
Consult your DMX equipment installer.
DMX512 Link Wiring Limits
Each terminal can accept up to two 18 AWG (1.0 mm
2
)
wires.
Link must be 1000 ft (305 m) or less.
DMX Link must begin and end with link terminators
(available from Lutron; part number LT-1).
Three pins on the DMX connector for connecting the
QSE-CI-DMX to DMX512-controlled equipment.
Limitations
In a Quantum system or HomeWorks system, only 32
DMX channels can be programmed per device. The
32 channels can be any of the 512 available
addresses, so DMX combiners can be used if more
than 32 DMX channels need to be controlled from a
single DMX universe.
Daylighting is not supported for DMX loads.
Loadshedding is not supported for DMX loads.
Nightlighting is not supported for DMX loads.
1-channel lighting can be raised / lowered, but
1-channel integration and RGB can not.
Note: In a stand-alone system, raise / lower cycles
through the RGB color table.
Requirements
The QSE-CI-DMX requires the following:
At least one GRAFIK Eye QS control unit connected to
the QSE-CI-DMX through the QS communication link,
or
A Quantum system
or
A HomeWorks system
QS Link power supply; either:
- GRAFIK Eye QS control unit, as long as the GRAFIK
Eye QS control unit is NOT powering any other QS
link devices drawing a total of two (2) or more power
draw units
- QS Link power supply, such as the QSPS-P1-1-50
or
A Quantum Light Management Hub
Note: The QSE-CI-DMX consumes 2 power draw units
on the QS link; see the SELV / PELV / NEC
® Class 2
QS Link Requirements and Wiring section for more
information
DMX512 link terminators at both ends of the DMX512
link (available from Lutron, part number LT-1)
QS Communication Link Wire (SELV / PELV / NEC
®
Class 2). See the Wire Sizes table.
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Example Application
The QSE-CI-DMX can be programmed so that any or all zones on a GRAFIK Eye QS control unit can control either
3 channels (e.g., RGB) or 1 channel (i.e., intensity of a single light). Raising or lowering a zone will change the color
(for a 3-channel zone) or the intensity (for a 1-channel zone).
If, for example, you have an RGB LED fixture and a single stage light, you can configure your settings so that:
Channels 3, 4, and 5 correspond to the red, green, and blue channels on the RGB LED fixture
Channel 7 corresponds to the stage light
You can then set up the GRAFIK Eye QS control unit so that:
Zone 3’s intensity = desired RGB fixture color
Zone 6’s intensity = desired stage light intensity
When you select a pre-programmed scene on the GRAFIK Eye QS control unit:
The QSE-CI-DMX converts the zone intensities for that scene into DMX512 channel settings.
The RGB LED fixture will go to the color programmed for that scene, and the stage light will go to the
desired intensity.
LUTRON
GRAFIK Eye QS control unit
QSE-CI-DMX
SELV / PELV / NEC
® Class 2
QS link wiring
for system communication
DMX output
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Dimensions
Dimensions are in inches (mm)
2.5
(63)
3.75
(95)
4.25
(108)
5.25
(134)
1.0
(27)
Mounting holes
Terminal
blocks
on this side
LEDs and addressing
switches on this side
0.3125
(9) dia.
0.1875 (5)
dia.
0.1875
(5) dia.
0.25
(6)
#6 or #8 (M3 or M4)
screw recommended
Mounting Hole Detail
Mounting Options
Mounting Methods
Mount where terminal blocks, switches, and LEDs
are accessible. Strip 3/8 in (10 mm) of insulation
from wires. Each data link terminal will accept up
to two 18 AWG (1.0 mm
2
) wires. Connect wiring as
shown on the Wiring page. LED 1 is continuously
lit (Power) and LED 7 blinks rapidly (Data Link RX)
when the SELV / PELV / NEC® Class 2 Data Link is
installed correctly. Choose from the following
mounting methods:
1. Direct Wall Mounting
Mount the control interface directly on a wall, as
shown in Mounting Methods at right, using screws
(not included). When mounting, provide sufcient
space for connecting cables.
2. Rack Mounting
Place the unit in the LUT-19AV-1U AV rack using
screws provided with the unit. The LUT-19AV-1U
will hold up to four units.
3. Enclosed Wall Mounting
If conduit is desired for wiring, use the
LUT-5x10-ENC to mount one unit.
LUT-19AV-1U
2
LUT-5x10-ENC
5.26
4.263.75
2.50
1.06
Control Interface
Wall
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SELV / PELV / NEC® Class 2 QS Link Requirements and Wiring
System communication uses SELV / PELV / NEC® Class 2 wiring.
Wiring can be daisy-chained or T-tapped (see below).
Wiring must be run separately from line / mains voltage.
Total length of control link must not exceed 2000 ft (610 m).
Connect the terminal 1, 3, and 4 connections to all control units, wallstations, and control interfaces.
See Powering the QSE-CI-DMX for pin 2 connectivity.
The QSE-CI-DMX consumes 2 Power Draw Units (PDUs) on the QS link. For more information, see
Power Draw
Units on the QS Link, PN 369405, at www.lutron.com/qs.
Daisy-Chain Wiring Example
T-Tap Wiring Example
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seeTouch QS
wallstations
QSE-CI-DMX
(powered separately)
QSPS power supply
Sivoia QS
power panel
Sivoia QS
shade
Wire Sizes (check compatibility in your area)
QS Link Wiring Length Wire Gauge Lutron Cable Part Number
Less than 500 ft (153 m) Power (terminals 1 and 2)
1 pair 18 AWG (1.0 mm
2
) GRX-CBL-346S (non-plenum)
GRX-PCBL-346S (plenum)
Data (terminals 3 and 4)
1 twisted, shielded pair 22 AWG (0.5 mm
2
)
500 to 2000 ft
(153 to 610 m)
Power (terminals 1 and 2)
1 pair 12 AWG (4.0 mm
2
) GRX-CBL-46L (non-plenum)
GRX-PCBL-46L (plenum)
Data (terminals 3 and 4)
1 twisted, shielded pair 22 AWG (0.5 mm
2
)
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SELV / PELV / NEC® Class 2 Terminal Connections
Wire Sizes (check compatibility in your area)
QS Link Wiring Length Wire Gauge Lutron Cable Part Number
Less than 500 ft (153 m) Power (terminals 1 and 2)
1 pair 18 AWG (1.0 mm
2
) GRX-CBL-346S (non-plenum)
GRX-PCBL-346S (plenum)
Data (terminals 3 and 4)
1 twisted, shielded pair 22 AWG (0.5 mm
2
)
500 to 2000 ft
(153 to 610 m)
Power (terminals 1 and 2)
1 pair 12 AWG (4.0 mm
2
) GRX-CBL-46L (non-plenum)
GRX-PCBL-46L (plenum)
Data (terminals 3 and 4)
1 twisted, shielded pair 22 AWG (0.5 mm
2
)
Connect Drain / Shield as shown. Do not connect to Ground (Earth) or Wallstation / Control Interfaces.
Connect the bare drain wires and cut off the outside shield.
SELV / PELV / NEC® (Class 2: USA)
Power wiring:
1: Common
2: V+
(2) 18 AWG (1.0 mm
2
) pigtails,
6 in (152 mm) maximum length
D: Drain / Shield
(2) 12 AWG
(4.0 mm
2
)
(2) 12 AWG
(4.0 mm
2
)
Data Link: (1) shielded, twisted
pair 22 AWG (0.5 mm
2
)
4: MUX
3: MUX
Note: 12 AWG (2.5 mm
2
) conductors
for Common (terminal 1) and V+ Power
(terminal 2) will not fit in terminals; use
18 AWG (1.0 mm
2
) pigtails (< 6 in [152 mm]).
Note: Do not connect Drain / Shield to
Ground (Earth) or Wallstation / Control
Interfaces. Connect the bare drain
wires and cut off the outside shield.
QSE-CI-DMX
To DMX equipment
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Powering the QSE-CI-DMX
The QSE-CI-DMX requires 2 PDUs (Power Draw Units) on the QS link. The GRAFIK Eye QS ouptuts 3 PDUs on
the QS link, so it is capable of powering a single QSE-CI-DMX with 1 PDU to spare.
The QSE-CI-DMX can also be powered from a QS Link power supply (QSPS-P1-1-50, QSPS-P2-1-50, or
QSPS-P3-1-50); a QS shade panel power supply (QSPS-P2-10-60 for 230 V~, or QSPS-P1-10-60 for 120 V~); or
a Quantum light management hub.
For more information on PDUs (Power Draw Units), see the Lutron PDU Spec Submittal -
http://www.lutron.com/TechnicalDocumentLibrary/369405%20pdu%20spec%20submittal.pdf
Wiring Examples
QSE-CI-DMX Powered by a GRAFIK Eye QS Control Unit
DMX Link
QS link: 1: Common
2: V+
3: MUX
4: MUX
QS Link
Lutron Cable
GRX-CBL-346S-500
Rear View of GRAFIK Eye QS control unit
QSE-CI-DMX Powered by a QSPS Power Supply
GRAFIK Eye QS
control unit
seeTouch QS
wallstations
QSE-CI-DMX
(powered separately
by QSPS)
QSPS
power supply
DMX Link
QS Link
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DMX512 Link Wiring
Connect the DMX link terminals on the QSE-CI-DMX interface to input terminals on DMX512-controlled
equipment.
• Each terminal on the QSE-CI-DMX accepts two 18 AWG (1.0 mm
2
) wires.
• Link must be 1000 ft (305 m) or less.
• Link must begin and end with link terminators (available from Lutron; part number LT-1).
Pin on QSE-CI-DMX Terminal Connection to DMX Equipment
1: DMX512 system COMMON DMX512 system COMMON
Note: Do NOT connect to COMMON on
GRAFIK Eye QS control unit or other Lutron
equipment
NC Not connected
3: DMX512 system DATA + DMX512 system DATA +
4: DMX512 system DATA - DMX512 system DATA -
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