What is DMX512?
DMX512 is a standard that describes a method of digital data transmission between controllers and lighting equipment and accessories. It covers electrical characteristics (based on the EIA/TIA–485 standard), data format, data protocol, and connector type. This standard is intended to provide for interoperability at both communication and mechanical levels with controllers made by different manufacturers. The 1986 and 1990 versions also addressed cable requirements and premises wiring. A series of ANSI standards are being developed to address these cable issues not appearing in the ANSI version. DMX512 comes from Digital Multiplex with 512 individual pieces of information.
