Development Board Micrchip DM160214

The lighting communications main board is the core of the Lighting Communications Development Platform.

Detailed Description

It uses a PIC16F1947 microcontroller to run the user interface, LCD control, 4-color LED drive and the various communications protocols. By changing the firmware and plug on the adapter, a number of lighting communication protocols can be implemented, such as DMX512A and DALI. For DMX512A protocol use DMX512A Starter Kit, and for DALI protocol - use DALI Starter Kit.

Development Board Micrchip DM160214

Main Communication Board Highlights (DM160214)
Features:

  • Populated with PIC16F1947 for user interface, communications, and LED control
  • 4-channel constant current control with RGBW color mixing and dimming
  • Slider potentiometer for dimming control
  • Universal Communications Adapter Interface
  • DALI, DMX512A, and future support
  • Master & Slave support for DALI and DMX512A
  • DALI commissioning and support for custom zones & scenes
  • LCD display & push button user interface
  • Customizable capabilities
  • Populated with MCP6004 Opamp for LED current feedback
  • Populated with MCP16322 for 5V power conversion
  • Populated with Cree XLamp MC-E Color delivering red, green, royal-blue, and white in a single LED – High lumen output in a small form factor
  • Populated with the LEDnLIGHT collimator LLC19N optic and holder by Gaggione for high quality color mixing and tight beam control
  • 9-12V Power Supply Input

To utilize the communications platform, a minimum of (2) main or (2) prototyping boards and (2) adapters are required – connected via appropriate cabling (eg. RJ45 patch cable, DMX512A 5-pin barrel cable, or DALI 2-wire). The communication platform is compatible with commercially available DALI/DMX512A products and can be integrated into existing lighting networks during development or utlized with multiple communication platforms to simulate large lighting networks.

Lighting Communications Main Board User Guide and Schematic

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