Technical Guide

ORBIT System Wiring Guide

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0 Summary of All Wiring Precautions

1. Power filter (PL-NF10A or other power filter) is required to block external noise on AC or DC power line. (3-2)

2. The two wires of DC (or AC) should be closed to each other. PVC insulated cable is recommended. (3-1)

3. Any electrical device (other than ORBIT device) is prohibited to connect to ORBIT.AC or ORBIT.DC line.(3-1)

4. ORBIT.AC line can be up to 200M. To extend ORBIT.AC to more than 200M, please add an ORBIT.AC repeater

(PL-RPT01). (4-2)

5. ORBIT.AC line can carry up to 32 ORBIT.AC devices. To extend more than 32 ORBIT.AC devices on the same line,

please add an ORBIT.AC repeater (PL-RPT01). (4-2)

6. In large-scale installation, only signal isolators can be installed on the main line (backbone). All other devices

should be installed behind signal isolator. (6-1)

7. If central monitoring requires fast feedback from all ORBIT devices, we recommend that one Ethernet interface

should connect no more than 32 ORBIT devices. (6-2)

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1 ORBIT Systems

1-1 ORBIT System Introduction

ORBIT applies power line communication technology. ORBIT signal can be carried on DC 24V or AC 100-240V.

“ORBIT.AC” means the signal and AC power (100-240V) carried on an AC power line.

“ORBIT.DC” means that the signal and DC power (24V) on a DC power line.

ORBIT.AC and ORBIT.DC share the same format of commands. ORBIT.AC and ORBIT.DC can communicate to each

other by signal coupling.

ORBIT system was called PLNET system or PLC system. Some products might still got “PLNET” or “PLC” on the

specs. They are all compatible to ORBIT system.

1-2 The Advantages of ORBIT Systems

1. Saving the wiring cost:

No signal transmission cable required.

2. Easy wiring:

Both ORBIT.AC and ORBIT.DC cable are non-polarities. Therefore, the wiring is almost impossible to get wrong.

3. Bi-Directional Transmission

Able to get feedback and retrieve data from modules through ORBIT systems.

4. Desktop/Handheld GUI

Both desktop GUI and handheld GUI (iOS/Android) are available on ORBIT systems.

5. High Resolution ORBIT.AC LED Drivers

ORBIT.AC LED drivers feature advanced 16,384 steps dimming steps and remains non-flicker at 1% output.

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2 ORBIT Modules

2-1 Ethernet to ORBIT Interface/Master Controller

To make ORBIT system connectable to a PC, an Ethernet interface is required.

PL-DPE100

PL-DPE100 is an Ethernet to ORBIT interface (din-rail mounted)

It offers ORBIT.DC connector .

PL-DPE200

PL-DPE200 shares the same function as PL-DPE100. There is no LCD display and buttons on PL-DPE200.

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PL-MXE101

PL-MXE101 is an Ethernet to ORBIT interface and a scene master controller.

It can work with PLCMobile App (iOS and Android Apps ).

PL-MXE101 offers both ORBIT.AC and ORBIT.DC connector.

ORBIT Commander GUI and PLCMobile App

ORBIT Commander is a GUI to configure ORBIT modules. The GUI requires an Ethernet to ORBIT interface to

establish communication between a PC and ORBIT systems.

ORBIT Commander can work with PL-DPE100 or PL-MXE101.

PLCMobile is an App (iOS/Android) specifically for controlling lighting applications.

PLCMobile can only work with PL-MXE101.

ORBIT Commander

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2-2 ORBIT LED Drivers

Most ORBIT LED drivers are based on ORBIT.AC.

Constant current , constant voltage, and different wattage models are available in ORBIT LED drivers.

Ceres – 4 Channel LED Driver (150W)

Odyssey Series – ORBIT LED Driver (25W)

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2-3 ORBIT Switch Packs/Relay Modules/Dimmers

PL-PX420 – ORBIT 4 Channel Switch Pack

PL-DX405 – ORBIT 4 Channel Dimmer Pack

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2-4 ORBIT Control Plates

ORBIT control plate is able to recall scenes or control channel levels on ORBIT system.

PL-CP110T

PL-CP310

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2-5 ORBIT Interfaces

PL-ISO2 – ORBIT Signal Isolator

ORBIT signal isolator is different from ORBIT power filter.

In large scale system, ORBIT signal isolator is required to make the communication stable.

PL-NF10 Power Filter

PL-NF10 is to filter the noise on AC or DC power line.

ORBIT.AC and ORBIT.DC signals can be coupled by using PL-NF10.

PL-PW20-24 ORBIT.DC Power Supplier

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PL-DP102II – DMX-512 to ORBIT.AC Interface

PL-DP105 – RS-485 to ORBIT Interface

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2-6 ORBIT System Diagram

2-6-1 ORBIT.AC and ORBIT.DC

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2-6-2DMX-512 to ORBIT.AC

Through DMX-512 to ORBIT converting interface (PL-DP102II), you can control ORBIT.AC LED drivers by using any

DMX-512 controller.

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3 ORBIT Wiring Instruction

3-1 Cable and Wire

3-1-1 ORBIT.DC

1. ORBIT.DC is based on DC 24V. We recommend using PVC insulated cable (RVV cable) with at least 1.0mm core.

2. Please also consider the voltage drop in the application. The voltage of ORBIT.DC is 24V. The modules require at

least 18V on ORBIT.DC to work.

3. The two wires (cores) should be closed to each other. Otherwise, the signal cannot be transmitted correctly.

Using PVC insulated cable can prevent the wires be separated.

3-1-2 ORBIT.AC

1. ORBIT.AC is based on AC 100-240V. We recommend using PVC insulated cable (RVV cable) power cable.

2. The two wires (cores) should be closed to each other. Otherwise, the signal cannot be transmitted.

3. Neutral wires are prohibited to connect together.

4. Any other non-ORBIT.AC device is prohibited to connect to ORBIT.AC line. These devices could cause severe

interference on ORBIT.AC line.

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3-2 Power Filter

ORBIT carries signal on AC/DC power line. Therefore, a power filter is required to isolate/filter external noises

from AC/DC power line.

Please note:

If ANY device other than ORBIT.AC devices connecting to ORBIT.AC line, it will cause signal interference and

make the data transmission impossible!

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3-2-1 ORBIT.DC with Power Filter

Some ORBIT power supplier (PL-PW20-24) got built-in filter. You don’t need power filter with ORBIT power

supplier.

3-2-2 ORBIT.AC with Power Filter

A power filter can connect up to 32 ORBIT.AC devices.

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3-2-3 Coupling ORBIT.AC and ORBIT.DC Signal

By using signal coupling connector, ORBIT.AC and ORBIT.DC signal can be communicate to each other.

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3-2-4 Coupling Different ORBIT.AC Lines

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4 ORBIT.AC Wiring Consideration

Please note:

If ANY device other than ORBIT.AC devices connecting to ORBIT.AC line, it will cause signal interference and

make the data transmission impossible!

4-1 Power Filter

As mentioned before, a power filter (PL-NF10A) is required to filter the noise from AC power source.

PL-NF10A is able to afford 10A power consumption. If the power consumption is more than the power filter can

afford, please add more power filters.

4-2 Number of Devices on a ORBIT.AC Line

A power filter can connect up to 32 ORBIT.AC devices. If more than 32 ORBIT.AC devices (LED drivers) are

connected together after a power filter, a ORBIT.AC repeater (PL-RPT01) is required.

An ORBIT.AC line can be up to 200M. To extend more than 200M, please add an ORBIT.AC repeater (PL-RPT01).

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5 ORBIT.DC Wiring Consideration

5-1 Power Filter

As mentioned before, power filter (PL-NF10A) is required to filter the noise from DC power source. PL-NF10A is

able to afford 10A power consumption. If the power consumption is more than the power filter can afford, please

add more power filters.

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6 Large Scale Installation

ORBIT system is very convenient and flexible in terms of wiring.

However, there are still some principle and limitations need to understand before the installation, especially in

large scale installation.

1. An Ethernet to ORBIT interface can connect up to 256 ORBIT devices. Different Ethernet to ORBIT interfaces

can exchange ORBIT data through network.

2. If monitoring is required, an Ethernet to ORBIT interface can connect up to 64 ORBIT devices.

If monitoring required fast feedback, we recommend an Ethernet to ORBIT interface should not connect more

than 32 ORBIT devices.

3. The total distance of ORBIT.DC is up to 2000M. By adding a signal isolator (PL-ISO2/PL-ISO2II), the main line

extend another 2000M. The main line can extend to 10,000M. (Check the Main Line section in the diagram)

4. The main ORBIT line should only connect signal isolators. All control modules should connect behind the signal

isolator. (Check the Main Line section in the diagram)

5. The total distance of sub line is 100M. If 100M is not enough, please add an isolator on sub line. (Check the Sub

Line section in the diagram)

6. Please consider the voltage drop. ORBIT.DC is DC 24V and can be operated as long as the voltage is over 18V.

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6-1 Large-Scale ORBIT System Diagram

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6-2 Central Monitoring and Feedback

If central monitoring for all devices is required, we recommend connecting no more than 32 devices on each

Ethernet to ORBIT interface.

Each device should set “response time” with 0.5 second incrementally. This is to avoid signal collision when

multiple devices are sending responses simultaneously.

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