A DMX gateway links a compatible lighting control system over Ethernet with one or more DMX universes, passing control commands to DMX fixtures. For LED systems, a DMX decoder can translate those signals into the pulse-width modulation (PWM) control used by RGB, tunable white, and other compatible LED lighting.

Choose the number of DMX universes based on the total channels required by the fixtures, including color, dimming, and tunable-white controls, with one universe supporting up to 512 channels in the listed assortment. A one-universe gateway may suit smaller creative lighting projects, while a two-universe option provides additional capacity for larger systems or future expansion.

Plan for an Ethernet connection to the control system, with TCP/IP communication between the system and the DMX gateway. Provide a compatible 24 V, 60 W power supply, DIN-rail mounting space, and DMX wiring from the gateway to the controlled devices through the gateway’s pluggable connectors, with capacity for one or two DMX universes depending on the configuration.

Yes, a DMX gateway can support both DMX and DALI lighting systems in the same project when you use a gateway configured with one DALI bus and one DMX universe. This setup allows an automation system to communicate with compatible DALI and DMX lighting devices through one Ethernet-connected controller.