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1. 7 3 3 RGB24 ASSEMBLY GUIDE E 8 3 3 1 Install the resistors and DUodes eene anakan Kenakan Kanan akan akan akan akad Ka KAK a Kaka Kana Kana 8 3 3 2 Install IC eockets cccccccececcccececcccececececaesenecceaenenenseeaunensuseaensnsuseaeaenansuseaesauauseaenenensuseaenansuseaenensnscass 10 3 3 3 eet ee 11 3 3 4 Install the light emitting diOdAES iis sessi anna a anna n nnn anna naa anra sana 12 3 0 0 Install Misc Hate 13 3 3 6 RGB24 Initial Testing Final Aesembiv essen nahen nhanh Kanan anakan 15 3 3 7 uclbi mie a EREA 16 3 4 DCSSR ASSEMBLY GUIDE 17 3 4 1 Metal Fa GOUD T ANG EE 17 4 FINAL EE 22 4 PROGRAMMING THE P LEE 22 4 2 RGB24 JUMPER GETTINGS HEADERS III eme enne mene metre ana serere serre re eremi rese pe serere serere reinen 22 4 2 1 JP1 XBee Header 22 4 2 2 I FS ASS 22 4 2 3 JP3 RS485 TOlMinatOl cccccccccccocccccccocccceccccarecnecececccececeneccnececaracuchencnenceencenensenenavenerersenenssenenenenenenes 23 4 2 4 Prodani ng CSF co T 23 4 3 CONNECTINGTHERHENARDTOvOURbRC rege sace ssageg sages sa geri rua 24 4 3 1 EE ee C r 24 4 3 1 DNX W or eer sets nt A A A a 24 4 3 2 COMPUS SOUD E 25 AA FINALTESTING EE 25 4 4 1 Diagnose LED SAUS eer 25 4 4 2 Test Drocecdure ssa d nannt 25 5 PARTS PLACEMENT DIAGRA2. O LabRat e PER 469 0000000000000000000 PIC418F4520 45k22 m 8F 4520 45k22 BI 69 7 U MOA 31N5235 15229 ICE com y s Is 00000000000 xar EE TTT 7 Cont le d u Plus RGB24 Strip Controlle r 0 0 0 0 20 0 0 0 O0 O0 0 0 9 9 9 9 CT Q O oo o 0 0 0 0 BI y Mactaul cz eL G an aveJZ SC lt Roger ils E Le 4 CZ Olle ee EI C P v 1 02022013 J meg 3 Qu J Nal LM78 5 C E k ke Ce Mer Wo vi i m ESL J XE POWER 5 LU J M bs X 0 LA D A U PA j a CT is Ld RS485 incoming data from either a RS485 converter or another controller RS485 outgoing data to next controller There are many options to connect your computer to the Renard Plus RGB24 Pictured here is a Hexim HXSP 2018F USB to RS485 adapter When selecting an adapter look for ones that have an easy to use screw terminal like this one 4 3 1 RJ45 Wiring A standard RJ45 networking cable can be used to connect the Renard to 7 Your PC Serial RS485 adapter 2 another Renard for daisy chain operation or 3 SSRs if your board requires the use of SSRs like this board The cable must be a straight thru style and NOT a cross over type cable Just check and make sure that the pins on one e
3. 000 mmmmmmeeegst Example Renard configurations Output of the Renard can be either control signals to an SSR direct AC line voltage 110 100 220 or 220 or DC voltage depending on the design Renard is a DIY hobbyist effort and there is a vast amount of products and related peripherals to select from including the Renard Plus Strip Controller To obtain a specific design there might be buy a parts kit and or blank PCB offering at a site such as from www renard plus com etch it yourself files for true DIY or coop group buys for kits and PCBs also in forums like DIYChristmas org Renard Plus Page 3 of 28 Renard Plus RGB24 Strip Controller V1 00 www renard plus com Renard Plus DCSSR V1 00 2 Overview of Renard Plus RGB24 and DCSSR This guide covers the RGB24 and companion DCSSR This combination is designed primarily to drive sets of red green and lights The RGB24 is designed blue DC lights like LEDs or low voltage DC incandescent to drive an external solid state relay thus each of its RJ45 output connectors controls 3 channels of RGB SSRs such as the DCSSR which in turn will total of 3 channels per DCSSR power 1 set of RGB lights for a no uarranty meneame E 2 7 2 2o g q SI m 5 A Po DIP o1 fo Wol I d 5 5 oooo oooo O 0000 B Designed ER Mac Saa R Inspired B NX and DaveJZ Credits P Short P Rogers straub Dirknerkle LabRat PIC18F452
4. Credits P Short P Rogers Tstraub Dirknerkle LabRat coros or O i ago PIC Bypass DMX 000 6 npud Te D ex Des oo D 1N5239 ZZ JP3 SP LN78 5CT DO 941N5229 6600 di o4 ro Uuu renard plus c H Renard Plus RGB24 Strip Controller 0000 O0 0 0 0 Install the 10K brown black orange ohm resistor at location zer GR R6 Solder and clip the leads NEM UC br in Credits D Short P Rogers Tstraub Dirknerkle LabRat coros or 830 5s PIC Bupass DMX D IC1 LKE RS485 Term p D DEN S 9185235 Sp EICH JP3 c4 OO eio Aut TEE eader od t ro pi er AAR UUu renard plus c i H 00 Renard Plus RGB24 Strip Controller 0 0 0 0 0000 0 0 0 0 Install the 120 brown red brown ohm resistor at location R7 Solder zg ses and clip the leads MA CD T NET Smp fs Credits P Short P Rogers Tstraub Dirknerkle LabRat coros Co D T Term H RS485 LE LL JP3 c4 ouo oe 6600 oli ii re pe spes Daaf R110 27k ko WWW renard plus co 0 Rp Renard Plus RGB24 Strip Controller LM78 5CT e GC Renard Plus Page 8 of 28 Renard Plus RGB24 Strip Controller V1 00 www renard plus com Renard Plus DCSSR V1 00 otep 5 DI Renard Plus www renard plus com Instructions Install 27K red violet orange ohm resistors at locations R11 R12 Solder and clip the leads Install the 1N5239 diod
5. RGB24 Strip Controller RGB DCSSR Feb 2015 RGB24 Board Version 1 00 DCSSR Board Version 1 00 Document Rev 2 10 Renard Plus Salem Oregon 97302 2011 2015 Renard Plus All rights reserved Published 2015 Printed in United States Renard Plus Developer has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this document Developer makes no warranties with respect to this documentation and disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose The information in this document is subject to change without notice Developer assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document The information contained herein is the exclusive and confidential property of Renard Plus except as otherwise indicated We wish to also thank the Do It Yourself Community for the inspiration it has given us in the development of this product Trademarks the Renard Plus logo are trademarks of Renard Plus All other trademarks acknowledged Renan SI Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENI SS EE 2 1 INTRODUCTION TO RENARD ek ERR naaa naaa ana huh naaa naaa anna naaa R RR DR RR RR naa naaa REENEN KENE ENK ENKEN RN 3 2 OVERVIEW OF RENARD PLUS RGB24 AND DCSSR ENKEN ENKEN KENE REENEN ana anna nena sour KENE 4 3 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS nn nn a a a a a a aa 5 2P Ce AAA A A A vines EES E 5 3 1 1 RGB24 Parts EE 5 3 1 2 DCSSR Parts LACT EEN 6 o2 CONTROLLER BOARD ASSEMBLY EE 7 3 2 1 HAA M
6. Wei SS DMX PRR DKO 945239 c4 olo oe iuf Renard Plus RGB24 Strip Renard Plus RGB24 Strip Controller V1 00 Renard Plus DCSSR V1 00 wuu doityourselfchristmas com 3 lfchristmas J8 16 18 3j Lock Washer 5V Only Option If your DC voltage input on TB1 will be a well regulated 5V DC then follow this option Omit the voltage regulator at IC3 Form a jumper to loop from IC3 pin 1 to pin 3 from a cut off resistor or capacitor leg Besure the jumper does NOT contact the center pin or any other components Solder Install the RJ45 jacks at locations J1 10 Gently align the eight wires with the matching holes and snap the connector to the board Solder 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 z g Cr REISE ES Iz EE ired By N7XG and Dave 29 Sie 332 ko Ra ub Di s ende CSL ollo pal Wu Instructions RGB24 19a 7 24DC input option l TERI im Wow cw If the input voltage to the board on agan A os ca D ne acta ME TB1 will be 7 to 24vDC please use ey E Eu Cem dj this option Install the 5v linear E ae 2200081 eg m regulator at location IC3 forming E ER A the leads as indicated below Fold So mec the pins over the shaft of a small un STEE Riez Sirip E screwdriver to create smooth c 3 a SET bends Ap
7. 9 R12 Of 27k ko ol 27k ko 2 m7 p C D LI le 2 e bel N e CT IS e m O 000o 0000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 os Designed wey M Mactaul an e nemis b Skort P e E o V ul E de SM Be U H BACH Renard lus RGB24 Strip Controller 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ooooQ Tstra ub Dirkne aide achat eo 1 Gi 330 1 1 Auf PIC18F4520 45k22 TN E SET Term 8 D D gt O amp oooo Z oooo 2 oo0090 e b o db o d ais D S is Y 3 3 3 eid b N Ea Page 12 of 28 www renard plus com Renard Plus RGB24 Strip Controller V1 00 Renard Plus DCSSR V1 00 3 3 5 Install Misc Parts You may have purchased either a single 16 pin header or headers cut according to the board specifications When installing headers the short side of the header is installed into the board Step Instructions Install the 5 pin header at location JP1 RENW header Solder Install the 3 pin header at location JP2 PIC bypass Solder Install the 2 pin header at location JP3 RS485 Term Solder Install the 6 pin header at location ICSP PIC programming header Solder Renard Plus www renard plus com JP3 R110 otk eo DN E 915229 A Designed By 5 Inspired By NZX Credits Mactayl and DaveJz Short P Rogers
8. Det CH c computer might require termination Usually line OQ Mactayl s FO reflections or other environmental conditions can disrupt KU ee s og B0000 STTTTTTTTTTTT TTT TTT BR communications to the controller You might see missed o Vr BED ee i light transitions jumpy animation or complete no e a haet eseescesccescesceses Ze operation In this case adding termination may return o P rece Phoebe reliable communications assuming everything else is O velum e e lef Gesell gees O working right This jumper is usually only applies to the ee Og og og Ql LAST board on a board to board chain of connections 4 2 4 Programming ICSP Header This header allows the PIC to be programmed while the PIC is installed on the board Pin Layout gal gal et el Pin 1 MCLR OO erc wees vers mm c Pin 2 5 volts Sen d Seite Pin 3 GND s Tus 5 00000000000000000002 900 o Pin 4 PGD Gg Pin 5 PGC F ee 0009 9000000000000000 T ET T E o Pin 6 PGM RB5 Et a uA 0 0 Pet RAN 24D ONORIO RORE Renard Plus www renard plus com Page 23 of 28 Renard Plus RGB24 Strip Controller V1 00 Renard Plus DCSSR V1 00 4 3 Connecting the Renard to your PC This board has 2 RJ45 connectors that are used to receive data and pass data to the next controller C E ee Loge ef Wl P SL secl S 1 0 0 0 0 Desig E Eech a L xpressed P J r implie e A VV 7 Lr LO
9. orientation a TIILO 500000000 Install the 100uf Electrolytic Capacitor at location C4 which is polarized Be sure that the lead is installed in the hole marked with a symbol The lead is usually longer iun the lead and the lead is typically identified by a black or white stripe and or negative signs printed on the capacitor Solder and clip the leads 7 TT Install the 16 pin socket at location IC2 see instructions Make sure the notched or dimpled end is lined up with the notched end ge DI 00000000 00000000 O O10 88888888 of the silk screen board outline The notch on the socket should face the right side of the board Solder one pin and make sure the socket is firmly seated before continuing to solder the remaining pins Solder all pins Pin 1 of the IC socket is on the end closest to the notch V 280 elo O10 910 Install the Red LED at the location marked Power The LED is polarized There is a flat side cathode that has a short lead and it faces towards the right side of the board Solder and clip the leads 006 G6 0 660 500000000 Renard Plus Page 18 of 28 Renard Plus RGB24 Strip Controller V1 00 www renard plus com Renard Plus DCSSR V1 00 Step Instructions Install the Green LED at the location marked Online The LED is polarized There is a flat side cathode that has a short lead and it faces towards the right side of the boar
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11. DCSSR This is the Mouser project link http www mouser com ProjectManager ProjectDetail aspx AccesslDzcab0aeb42e Picture Designators Description Qty Mouser P N mm Dip 680 ohmresistor 1 4 watt 3 291680RC Sane R amp R amp R6 470 ohmesisor Awat zim eR Re RO TOK ohm resistor 174 watt S 20710 cde ES Vie 291 TicRC e 100uf 35V Electrolytic Cap Bh 647 UVR1V101MED1TA DCIN CH1 CH2 Tyco Terminal Block Be 969492 as CH3 vertical Modular Jacks 8 PCB TOP 1 571 5556416 1 ENTRY P Low Current 5 volt voltage 512 LM78LOBACZX regulator IC3 LM7805CT voltage 1 512 LM7805CT regulator KY Re S Q1 Q2 Q3 Power FET 512 FQPF13NO6L Fuse 10amp fast acting 504 GMA 10 See assembly instructions Use either IC1 or IC3 5 volt regulator not both KA 9 v D 9 Renard Plus Page 6 of 28 Renard Plus RGB24 Strip Controller V1 00 www renard plus com Renard Plus DCSSR V1 00 3 2 Controller Board Assembly The Renard Plus RGB24 Strip Controller and DCSSR are simple devices to assemble and test It is easiest if you build the units by inserting the various components from smallest to tallest 3 2 1 First things first 1 Begin by inspecting the PCBs to look for any defects such as cracks or breaks The holes on the board should be open on both sides no Warranty expressed or implied e I 1 v 1 02022013 Designed Bu Mactaul 3 Inspired By N7XG and DaveJZ Credits P Short P Ro
12. Tstraub Dirknerkle LabRat cs ouo Auf LU Ia Bypass LI LI LJ LJ erm RS485 T DOE 945239 27k ko UU renard plus c c4 loo oe 4ut IC2 Program C Header Eens Renard Plus RGB24 Strip Controller 24b o d TY L1 L1 LM78 5CT JP3 DOE 915229 R110 R10 O R7 O O R20 R12 o 77k Fo 22 2 Oo wininnnnnr oo00 0 0 0 0 Designed By Macta RS Inspired Bu NZX Credits Short LS Mactaul ana DaveJZ P Rogers Tstraub Dirknerkle LabRat CS oo oe IC2 D ENN Dr K931N5239 c4 oo eio 1uf 27k ko UU renard plus com Renard Plus RGB24 Strip Controller 1 Tr LM78 5CT Program C Header 6860887 R10 O R7 O O R20 O R12 EE LI LJ LE EN 5 Ieauzzs c4 olio 315229 oio R EN R110 o JUU renard plus com LI L Oo d x oooo Leni 0 0 0 0 Q 0 0 0 Designed By Macta Mactayl o Inspired ER N7XG and DaveJZ Credits P Short P Rogers Tstraub Dirknerkle LabRat ad or Renard Plus RGB24 Strip Controller 0000 O0 0 0 0 LM78 5CT Pro ri 060000 Page 13 of 28 JP2 PIC Bupa RS485 Term JP3 R110 IC1 D2 E 9185229 27k ko uU renard plus c D od wuninnnnnr oo00 0 0 0 0 D 0 0 0 Designed By Macta Mactayl o Inspired 31 N7X and DaveJZ Credits P Short P Rogers Tstraub Dirknerkle LabRat d Co
13. follow the steps carefully you should have a working controller when you are done Additional information and guides on techniques and tools can be found at www renard plus com files Tool Selection Guide pdf 3 1 BOMs 3 1 1 RGB24 Parts List The following is the Bill of Materials for the RGB24 This is the Mouser project link http www mouser com ProjectManager ProjectDetail aspx AccessID 70b8220d67 Picture Designators Description Qty Mouser P N rar ten E R1 R2 R10 1k ohm resistor 1 4 watt 291 1k RC EI NN NN EE mmm S5ohnressori wai mn NER In rem mumen EE e mes mmm 220uf 25V Electrolytic Cap 647 UHE1V221MPD TB1 Tyco Terminal Block vertical 571 7969492 J1 J10 Modular Jacks 8 PCB TOP 10 571 5556416 1 ENTRY IC amp Component Sockets 40P 1 517 4840 6000 CP or 649 DILB40P223TLF 8 pin IC socket Optional 517 4808 3004 CP 6 pin IC Sockets Optional 571 1 390261 1 16 pin header cut to fit ICSP 571 16404526 JP1 JP2 JP3 Shunts for JP1 JP2 649 63429 202LF LM7805CT voltage regulator 512 LM7805CT 65LBC179 595 SN65LBC179P H11AA1 782 H11AA1 PIC Microcontrollers MCU 1 579 PIC18F4520 I P PIC18F4520 or 4620 and 4525 yellow 5 MM LED 78 TLHY5405 098 Power HB ZC Red 5 MM LED 78 TLHR5401 Renard Plus Page 5 of 28 Renard Plus RGB24 Strip Controller V1 00 www renard plus com Renard Plus DCSSR V1 00 3 1 2 DCSSR Parts List The following is the Bill of Materials one
14. 0 45k22 1c1 5L GC eg RS4B5 Uuu renard plus com ard Plus RGB24 Stri ip Controlle i B tedgo Er v 1 02222013 pn Toe utu H ONLINE 8 ard plus com O V d xx 0000 i 0 0 2 z D 0000 X2 3 aV s M e a E D d D ad 2 D d The RGB24 will control up to 8 RGB DC a D d E S Manes Nemes 0 Do d o H D ei m A 8 ia o Zoe d wien OQ DI n L3 co 4uf o ura POWER y 8 r 9 GG UI E 578 e od 5 or D SS 2 E esigne 35 Renard Plus RGB DCSSR DCSSRs for a total channel count of 24 channels 8 sets of Renard Plus www renard plus com Renard Plus RGB24 DC RGB Light control 24 8 sets of RGB 5 24v DC No controls SSR YES PWM YES NO YES RS485 or optional wireless TBD YES Renard RS485 pinout Option w add on Abee Snap In board Yes through ICSP connector Detail 1 111 Renard Plus DCSSR Companion to RGB24 3 1 set of RGB 5 24v DC YES DC YES PWM YES NO YES Renard SSR pinout NO Page 4 of 28 Renard Plus RGB24 Strip Controller V1 00 Renard Plus DCSSR V1 00 3 Assembly Instructions This section covers the construction of your Renard Plus Strip Controller RGB24 and DCSSRs It approaches these tasks as a learning exercise for new builders so that they can develop proficiency and self confidence The project itself is quite simple and if you
15. Auf GE Designed By Mactaul y 2 Renard Plus RGB DCSSR leads Install 470 yellow violet brown ohm resistors at locations R4 R5 R6 Solder and clip the leads Install 10K brown black orange ohm resistors at locations R7 R8 R9 Solder and clip Renard Plus www renard plus com the leads Page 17 of 28 om maa c FQPF13N 6L FQPF13N 6L FapraanacL 7 N d 297g CY E E di Credits E Om 1k jJeOR41g LabRat ujohn Inspired By N7XG and DaveJZ OOut ed By Mactaul lus RGB DCSSR aa c FQPF13N 6L FQPF13N 6L FGPF13Na L 7 L e D L D R LJ L YO TO La Lj LJ Om 1k Pore LabRat ujohn oo Inspired By N7X6 and DaveJZ Auf 24 OOut Designed By Mactaul Credits WWW doityourselfchristmas com c Li Li Z Renard Plus RGB DCSSR ard Plus RGB DCSSR rey C2 1uf e OF D tuf pouer E af s Credits c4 Om 1k Porn LabRat ujohn Inspired By N7XG and DaveJZ Auf 24 OOuf Designed By Mactaul c FQPF13N 6L FQPF13N 6L FGPF13Na L 7 Renard Plus RGB24 Strip Controller V1 00 Renard Plus DCSSR V1 00 Step Instructions 4 L Install 1K brown black red ohm resistors at locations R10 R11 Solder and clip the leads Install 0 1uf Ceramic Capacitors marked 104 at locations C1 C3 C4 Solder and clip the leads 90000008 ak OO 060 000 TIE o oo Tak O O 10k O Note These parts do NOT have a specific
16. Layout Hp R gie es 9 1 45VDC 5 JEEN EN e 909 8 9000 Cie gt a 2 Sp 9900 90000000000000000000 0 O G og oTo olio 000 0002 E o 4 RX from 485 chip ay we o RARA BAAN Deeg 09 9 9 5 RX in to PIC Sat o p e e AO o ARo g Option Xbee using Snapin Board Note When assembling the DIGWDF Abee Snapln board hitp diychristmas orq store install the female 5 pin header block on the bottom side of the board Once assembled the Snapln board can only be plugged in one direction 4 2 2 JP2 PIC Bypass If you are using Start Address Programming you can use the PIC bypass to allow the data to flow thru the Renard Plus Strip without the usual Renard address eating If you use a jumper across pins 1 2 then the data stream that comes into the pale a pal device goes out exactly as it came in with no addresses o OO weed eve Gee consumed by the Renard Plus board The default position Lune cues o is a jumper across pins 2 3 cuss eeesessttenttonae KT 3 Soo 2 Pin Layout R F ee 0000 g rererererereeeregeg O 1 Data In From RS485 IC Geer BELLA vi 2 Data Out to RS485 IC O epee sais pasa jel exes e esse UO 3 Data Out from PIC FE el Cr el cr AC Renard Plus www renard plus com Page 22 of 28 Renard Plus RGB24 Strip Controller V1 00 Renard Plus DCSSR V1 00 4 2 3 JP3 RS485 Terminator RE Pu There are situations where the communications from the Se Loo Met
17. M e nene ENKER nena sh RR su IRR RR DR RR DR RRR ENEE Ran RERR DR RR R RR KEREN 26 A A B 26 2 DOSO EE 27 6 NOTES EEN 28 Renard Plus Page 2 of 28 Renard Plus RGB24 Strip Controller V1 00 www renard plus com Renard Plus DCSSR V1 00 Renanc PLUS 1 Introduction to Renard Renard is the name of a do it yourself DIY computer controlled PIC based dimmer light control concept It also refers to a family of dimming controllers that have been designed and built based on this concept The Renard design concept was originally described by Phil Short in the Simple PIC Based 8 Port Dimmer How To on the http computerchristmas com website Since then there have been many enhancements and new designs based on this hardware There have been many contributors to advancing Renard technology including M Macmillan D Davis P Rogers T Straub D Haberle A Williams and others Renard controllers typically rely on a separate computer running a light sequencing program to send it real time sequences of controller commands to sequence the lights The computer communicates with the Renard via RS232 RS485 or wireless depending on the design and the Renard controls the lights either through built in power control power is output directly to the lights or via separate SSRs solid state relays supply the power when commanded by the controller Po sas Bh vm WSS UE Renard
18. Renard Plus RGB24 Strip Controller V1 00 www renard plus com Renard Plus DCSSR V1 00 Li E zb iif Ll L JI Le Renard Plus Page 21 of 28 Renard Plus RGB24 Strip Controller V1 00 www renard plus com Renard Plus DCSSR V1 00 Renanc PLUS 9 4 Final Steps At this point you will have now completed the installation of all of the parts to the controllers Again it is a good idea to visually inspect the board and check to make sure there are no solder bridges between the solder pads and that the solder joints are all a good quality 4 1 Programming the PIC Note The Renard Plus LCC 16 does not use the default Renard firmware used on other Renard devices Make sure you use the Renard Plus version of the code Programming the PIC can be done with the PIC chip plugged into a PIC programmer such as the PICStart from MicroChip or onboard using a programmer like a Picketlll or PicKit2 Programming PIC s using standard assembly is written up in our PIC Programming Manual available on www renard plus com 4 2 RGB24 Jumper Settings Headers 4 2 1 JP1 XBee Header This header can be used to connect a XBee Wireless module directly to the Renard Plus Strip using a Xbee Snap in board or indirectly using 3 wires to a board such as the REN W If you are not using XBee Wireless then you must jumper pins 4 5 using a shunt jumper The following are the pinouts KD D KD CD P CD KD Cp for the Xbee header ele amp SEE es Pin
19. d Solder and clip the leads Install the RJ45 jack at locations J2 Gently align the eight wires with the matching holes and snap the connector to the board Solder all pins Install 4 terminal blocks at locations CH3 CH2 CH1 and DCIN Before installing in board the 4 terminal blocks must be locked together Note The terminal blocks must be oriented facing outward Renard Plus Page 19 of 28 www renard plus com SEO Bo el oooo g o e 0 0 0 0 JM ID oa og 5 3 Le oo ei 9 9 Ix P g Ss E ue E EI J 22 x 5 KR ES ep od 582 o o 0 2 S 2 n KONZ 6 o oo Credits Da LJ o 0 Rat ujohn oo 75 N7X6_an Ss Henart LOO wessen AA a z in elen d el Ba E j Col 10 L Install fuse holder at location F1 The clips have dimples on one side of then and these must be facing towards the sides of the board and not the center Solder Install the fuse into the fuse holder The fuse does not get soldered Note The fuses can be used to align the fuse clips for soldering as long as you do not overheat them MN jo o T o tlo la 9 l Kl i HS 3 NN e 12 AN ECHTE 1 UZ WN N97 6000009000 V 3 maedo EH n o i4 ak 2 3 U QDF 4 3NO Ge gei D 7 geeeeee8 e 00900000 oio 5 OW rec Fla Ruf oS SEE Nm p Q L 03 tos a UP o A Renard Plu
20. d LEDs at the locations marked Power HB ZC The LED is polarized There is a flat side cathode that has a short lead and it faces towards the right side of the board Solder and clip the leads Install the Yellow LED at the location marked FE The LED is polarized There is a flat side cathode that has a short lead and it faces towards the right side of the board Solder and clip the leads Install the Green LED at the location marked RX The LED is polarized There is a flat side cathode that has a short lead and it faces towards the right side of the board Solder and clip the leads Wr oooo coco coco i i ki i vi 02022013 xd o DIB oq 0 DE on m ES 5 i SEN BU ang Devel A Short facie rknerkle EES oe IC2 s o Term i ART Renard Plus RGB24 Strip controler 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Soour X p3O 33 49 leader 4 i 1 Zu 5 EZ PIC18F4520 45k22 E 2 LI L M LLL ULL T CIE coast U Gi pd by o Flat spot Short lead Cathode Long lead Anode d R5 eme ke Om 338 O 2 1 IK suf PIC18F4520 45k22 gei E GEET J1 KOR a J3 1 3 J7 13 15 fort P Roger rkle Lahat eos 1 SE erro oooo er rs e ooooQ TEF ES 8 E 3m E v xX U EE e S Renard iue RGB24 Strip Controller el 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ajl oooo 2 Geet
21. e at location D1 The diode is polarized and only works one way The end with the band cathode goes towards the RIGHT side of the board with your board oriented as shown just as the silkscreen indicates Solder and clip the leads Install the 1N5229 diode at location D2 The diode is polarized and it can only go one way The end with the band cathode goes towards the RIGHT side of the board Solder and clip the leads Page 9 of 28 SE a C5 Auf IC2 PIC18F 4528 45k22 3 R o vuu renard plus com e Renard Plus RGB24 Strip Controller E Ph 9 9 9 9 A EEN MMC coco E 00090 9000 9000 v 1 02022013 BER Boh Bop CD Bop oP oh jo B SE Bu ogee ES inspired 354 d and DaveJZ SCH Credits wore P Rogers o Is Tstraub Dirknerkle LabRat D m stuf Ld Ld H c4 o0 eio i LM78 5CT Sieg l D 4 2 C6 lu AN NL N wii S EC EC 2 C o N Q o WoO Designed By Mactayl N X and DaveJZ i Short P Rogers aub Di Vers LabRat IC2 AT UU renard plus com D Renard Plus RGB24 Strip Controller see eT 0 0 0 0 0000 99000 1 7 v 1 02022013 LNZ8 5CT c oio 660086 gU xe POH R 0000 g E ue o o 5 coco Sa O Q0 0 0 0 Designed By Macta Mactayl Inspired By N7X and DaveJ2 deg Short P Roger straub Dirknerkle PabRat sa 1 rae d plus c
22. gers Tstraub Dirknerkle LabRat C5 e2 OO 1 PIC 890 EH PIC18F 4520 45k22 IC1 65LBC179 RS485 Term OB OE lA AR RR eat enee JP3 C4 Luf D2 9 5 31N5229 R110 27k o Wew renard plus com R10 o Renard Plus RGB24 Strip Controller R7 A A L3 6 1 e R20 R12 22 24 di e Uuu doityourselfchristmas com 2 Next inspect and sort out the various parts for the board Make sure you understand which parts are which and things like resistor codes and component orientation A separate document on these concepts is available at www renard lus com files Tools and Parts ID Guide pdf and on other resource sites like Wikipedia 3 Follow the assembly guide as follows in the next section Renard Plus Page 7 of 28 Renard Plus RGB24 Strip Controller V1 00 www renard plus com Renard Plus DCSSR V1 00 3 3 RGB24 Assembly Guide 3 3 1 Install the resistors and Diodes Step Instructions Install 1K brown black red ohm ias Pme E me me RU me ee resistors at locations R1 R2 R10 O ees Solder and clip the leads E Nue coo Credits P Roger Tstraub Dirknerkie PabRat Gel oe Wei JP2 PIC Bypass DMX GE GE GB E LI LI LJ D RR aot 9185235 c eio Aut Program t Sen D eer plus c 6660067 777 Renard Plus RGB24 Strip Controller 0 0 0000 0000 Install 330 orange orange brown ohm resistors at locations R3 R4 Oler Ssss R5 Solder and clip the leads f CT M AE
23. lation instructions carefully otep 10 LI Renard Plus Instructions Install 0 1uf Ceramic Capacitors marked 104 at locations C1 C3 C4 C5 C6 Solder and clip the leads Note these parts are NOT polarized Install the 220uf Electrolytic Capacitor at location C2 which is polarized Be sure that the lead i installed in the hole marked with symbol The lead is Usually longer than the lead and the lead is typically identified by a black or white stripe or negative signs printed on the capacitor Solder and clip the leads Page 11 of 28 www renard plus com DT 22 24 OoooOooQ 99000 2 oooo u T 5 523 5 Renard plus RGB24 Strip Controller 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 O d al 0900 1k s ol D L1 d Ld J 4e J8 16 18 ai 0900 aoe uw T 0 0 0 0 POWER 0000 8 EI E e LI X D DER LJ 3 2 Renard Plus RGB24 Strip Controller V1 00 Renard Plus DCSSR V1 00 3 3 4 Install the light emitting diodes LED e light emitting diodes must be installed according to the silk screen pattern on the board In looking at an LED you will notice a flat spot on one side of the LED which indicates the cathode or negative leg of the LED Instructions Install the Re
24. nd of the cable connect to the same pin on the other end of the cable the wire colors in the connector are a way to tell look for the same color pattern on both connectors This is an example of a data cable wired to the EIA 568B standard There are eight pins numbered from left to right looking at the jack 4 3 1 DMX wiring If you are using Renard Plus DMX firmware on your board and will be using a standard DMX source you may need to create a special interconnect cable or adapter to get the DMX data into the correct pins on your Renard Plus DMX adapters with an RJ45 output typically have data on pins 1 data amp 2 data1 with GND on 7 or 8 of the connector and Renards have data on pins 4 data amp 5 data with GND on pins 1 amp 2 DMX configurations will vary so check carefully Renard Plus www renard plus com Page 24 of 28 1 orange d Orange oS reer 4 Blue 3 Blue b Green T Brown 8 Brown FIAITIA vB F2 Sr P4 same as AT amp T 258A AJAS Jack Front view EIA 568B RJ45 Socket DMX RJ45 Renard RJ45 Signal Data GND Ka Renard Plus RGB24 Strip Controller V1 00 Renard Plus DCSSR V1 00 4 3 2 Computer Setup If you are using the Vixen sequencing software to drive your Renard Plus it will require either one of the following plugins e Renard Dimmer Vixen 1 1 e Renard Dimmer modified Vixen 2 If you are using Abee wireless the ba
25. ns 93 L nstall the PIC18F4520 in the 40 Pela GX e M SE pin socket at location IC2 The IC eege is polarized Gently install the IC se d Fa e og S E edi Birks erkle LabRat so that the notch faces towards the 8505 CS right matching the socket and the silkscreen B l idiz i 75 Renard Pius RGB24 Strip a 0 0 0 0 POWER aon SE 9 EU e R10 ik k votre 5 co e 7z PPP amp o000 ooon cem EE SC Install the SN65LBC179P in the 8 EE 3 pin socket at location IC1 The IC fog o is polarized Gently install the IC MEE CEN ae o In oa d DaveJZ re 2 EE so that the notch faces towards the E TN ua right matching the socket and the 7 888 s re P ge silkscreen Kos TETEEELTETTTTTTTT E Ed oe U E Succ GER Renard Plus RGB24 Strip Controller J3 1 3 J7 13 15 a y verte ER OU Dod a dt CA ARAS Renard Plus Page 16 of 28 Renard Plus RGB24 Strip Controller V1 00 www renard plus com Renard Plus DCSSR V1 00 3 4 DCSSR Assembly Guide si 6 9 Kate lus com Be LY CY Gr doityourselfchristmas com WWW Install 680 blue gray brown ohm resistors at locations R1 R2 R3 Solder and clip the Ke od ik or12 J CH3 CH2 CH1 FDCIN FQDF13NOSL FGPF13NOSL FQPF13NQG6L s On E 9v Credits 1k LabRat wjahn Inspired By N7X6 and DaveJZ P
26. om Benard Plus RGB24 Strip Controller oO LM7885CT 666986 Bo fed HA rest ores Renard Plus RGB24 Strip Controller V1 00 Renard Plus DCSSR V1 00 3 3 2 Install IC sockets Even though these parts are optional we strongly recommend that sockets be used on all of the IC s Note If you are not installing sockets it is recommended you wait to install the ICs until AFTER you test power Please see Installing ICs section later in this chapter Pin 1 of the IC socket aligns to the square solder pad on the PCB Also if the socket has a notch at one end that will align with the notch on the silkscreen for the IC location on the board See diagram below otep Renard Plus Instructions Install the 8 pin socket at location IC1 Make sure the notched or dimpled end is lined up with the notched end of the silk screen board outline The notch on the socket should face the right side of the board Solder one pin and make sure the socket is firmly seated before continuing to solder the remaining pins Solder all pins Install the 40 pin socket at location IC2 Make sure the notched or dimpled end is lined up with the notched end of the silk screen board outline The notch on the socket should face the right side of the board Solder one pin and make sure the socket is firmly seated before continuing to solder the remaining pins Solder all pins G ves oe D
27. ply a layer of heat sink LT Bir 5 3 ech e compound to the back of the regulator After inserting the leads P 19b LJ TM bu e Install the 2 position terminal strip BEP e location TB1 The side where the GO i gt wires enter under the screw should ROTEN zu face the top of the board Jo Bee A es into the proper holes secure the Ee WC e Sa Note This is where you will apply erbe IC with a 4 40 bolt 4 lock washer and a 4 40 nut Solder Seman coo ni nE power for the controller board A sf aoe svi n 9o bo d bog LT LI e LM 885CT p 0 0 0 0 2 0000 e p D b od 7 N FS Install the shunts on the headers according to the Jumper Settings Header Settings section in a following chapter Renard Plus Page 14 of 28 Renard Plus RGB24 Strip Controller V1 00 www renard plus com Renard Plus DCSSR V1 00 Renanc IPS 3 3 6 RGB24 Initial Testing Final Assembly At this point you have completed the assembly of the board and you should gently clean the board of any residue and inspect for solder bridges What you are looking for are any solder bridges especially around the IC s and other closely spaced parts Connect your 5 24vdc power supply to the TB1 terminal strip noting the polarity V and V It supplies
28. power to the controller portion of the board Turn on your power supply and verify the power LED lights up Using a DMM verify you have 5v DC 4 85 to 5 15 or so between pins 1 and 4 on the 485 chip socket as well as between pins 11 and 12 on the PIC socket 1z 11 y 20000000000000000000 0000 0090 2000500050000 000008006 If the voltage does NOT measure near 5 remove power and start troubleshooting Look for solder bridges around the regulator or around the TB1 Double check the regulator number to make sure it is what you expect something like LM7805 or LM340T 5 Verify the input power supply is DC between 7v and 24v DC measure at TB1 If you are inputting 5V DC be sure you did NOT install the regulator but instead followed the 5V Only option in the assembly instructions If power is good turn off your power supply and continue assembling Renard Plus Page 15 of 28 Renard Plus RGB24 Strip Controller V1 00 www renard plus com Renard Plus DCSSR V1 00 3 3 7 Install the ICs After verifying the voltage it is now safe to install the IC s You should handle them carefully and avoid static electricity or other rough handling Try to avoid bending pins when inserting them in the sockets You might want to slightly straighten the IC legs by placing the side of the IC against a flat surface and lightly bending them inward and straighter up and down than they typically are shipped from the manufacturer Step Instructio
29. run it We would suggest that each channel is turned on for 4 or 5 seconds Observe that the connected channel responds as programmed Next do a full load test by attaching the rest of the SSRs and lights and observe all lights are being controlled Next change the sequence from on off to slow ramp up downs to verify dimming Congratulations with a successful test you have completed your build of your Renard Plus controller and are ready for the wonderful world of light animation sequencing Renard Plus www renard plus com Page 25 of 28 Renard Plus RGB24 Strip Controller V1 00 Renard Plus DCSSR V1 00 5 Parts Placement Diagram 5 1 RGB24 no Warranty expressed ch v 1 02022013 or implied Designed Du Mactaul Inspired By NZXG and Ravel Credits D Short P Rogers Tstraub Dirknerkle LabRat C5 luf B n oo PIC Bupass DMX RH Diep bt 91N5239 LM78 5CT TS mane Olio 686 PC od xe R110 27k jo WWW renard plus com Jl oe C Renard Plus RGB24 Strip Controller ki RX R7 R2 R12 Q 22 E Ki du y du i C U wH UI du A J O y i O U 3 3 3 Renard Plus Page 26 of 28 Renard Plus RGB24 Strip Controller V1 00 www renard plus com Renard Plus DCSSR V1 00 5 2 DCSSR v 1 052822013 ONLINE UluJU renarcd plus com K847PH FQDF13NO6L F PF13N86L J CH3 ck CH2 cb CH1 DCIN FQPF13NO6L W a CL Gel 1k koup LabRat ujohn Qu By N7X6 and DaveJZ SA
30. s RGB24 Strip Controller V1 00 Renard Plus DCSSR V1 00 Renanc PUUS Step Instructions 13 L Install the K847PH optocoupler into socket at location IC2 The IC is polarized Gently install the IC so that the notch lines up with notch in the 16 pin socket o Oo oO H 000 000 000 44a L The DCSSR may either built for low current or high current strips Select either this option or LOW the next but NOT BOTH Current Eer Low Current option Install LM78L05 low current at location IC1 The LM78L05 is Option installed with the flat side if the IC toward the side of the board Solder and clip leads 2000000240 000000900 000 000 000 9 76 14b L For High Current option Install LM7805CT at location IC3 The LM7805 is installed with High the tab side toward the side of the board Current Solder and clip leads Q D 00900900 2090909090909 Option ce 000 000 000 For 5V Operation If you will be applying ONLY 5v in to the board on the DCIN connector you can omit both voltage regulators at IC1 and IC3 and place a jumper across IC1 as shown Note With this option ONLY apply 5V DC to DCIN Other voltages are very likely to cause damage Install the FQPF13NO6L power FETs at location Q1 Q2 Q3 The FETs should be installed with the tabs facing the terminal blocks Solder and clip the leads o 90 88888888 Q o Renard Plus Page 20 of 28
31. ud rate must be 5 600 4 4 Final Testing Serial Port Baudrate 57600 Data bits Suggested Renard Plug In Settings The Renard Plus Strip Controller has 5 diagnostic LED status lights which are used as follows 4 4 1 Diagnostic LED Status Lights For normal operation you should have the power LED lighted ZC led active and the status LED blinking every few seconds the PIC must be programmed If you are running a sequence you should see the FE O led OFF and the RX LED flashing 7C 4 4 2 Test Procedure The data wiring of the Renard Plus Strip Controller is the same as other Renard boards Standard non crossover CAT5 network cables can be used to connect to SSRs other controllers and or the PC Connect your Renard Plus to your PC using a standard CAT5 cable from the controller RX jack to a RS485 connection on your PC Attach a SSH and one set of dimmable lights Program a Vixen sequence Power Will be on when power is applied ZC Zero Cross Will be on when the AC zero cross is detected RX Receive Active when a sequence is running HB Heart Beat Blinks every few seconds to indicate the microprocessor is active FE Framing Error will light if the serial communication is incorrect Typically this indicates a mismatch between the baud rate in the PIC firmware and the baud rate setting on the PC for the RS485 adapter to turn on off each of the channels on the controller and
32. y i ak w e e E By Mactaul S C Short Pro Oxf 33 ore Tstraub Dirknerkle gers ello poj 8 ader m cs folio aus si es IC2 A IE 5 ut 5 Q Ic3 d E YW Gc U Y v E JP1 JP2 i 1 p Ki PIC Bupas PIC18F4520 45k22 D Ze S0000000000000000000 O py PD NONGS SP 8 P T EIS Co oe os ko WWU renardgplus com 19 O H Q Li Oo D ICS roof leade LM7885C 6400007 9 LI LM7 Pin 1 of the IC socket is on the end closest to o oooo the notch GE 000o F 00 1 Sho rt Bes erkle CSG Y ur E zas Seng P Renard lus RGB24 Strip Controller 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ol 09090 Z 0000 2 al S Page 10 of 28 Renard Plus RGB24 Strip Controller V1 00 www renard plus com Renard Plus DCSSR V1 00 3 3 3 Install the capacitors some capacitors like ceramic caps used for signal noise suppression do not have a polarity and can be installed in either orientation Other caps like electrolytic or tantalum caps used for voltage filtering and power droop suppression typically DO have an orientation and need to be installed carefully Look for a stripe white or black depending on the cap color arrows or polarity indicators typically negative signs indicating the polarity of the part This board uses both ceramic and electrolytic so please follow the instal
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