{"product_id":"5-channel-dmx512-rdm-led-decoder-rgb-cct-screw-terminal","title":"5 Channel DMX512 \u0026 RDM LED Decoder - RGB+CCT, Screw Terminal","description":"\u003ch2 data-header=\"2\" class=\"zw-paragraph heading2\" data-margin-bottom=\"6pt\" data-margin-top=\"18pt\" data-hd-info=\"2\" data-line-height=\"1.4\" data-doc-id=\"5146582000001046029\" data-doc-type=\"writer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFive Channels for RGB and Tunable White in One Decoder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-header=\"0\" class=\"zw-paragraph heading0\" data-textformat='{\"fgc\":\"rgb(14, 16, 26)\",\"size\":\"12.00\",\"type\":\"text\"}' data-margin-bottom=\"0pt\" data-hd-info=\"0\" data-line-height=\"1.2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA regular RGB decoder has three output channels for each colour (red, green, and blue), while an RGBW decoder has four channels, with an additional channel for white. But this DMX decoder features \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efive \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003echannels\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e giving you complete control over both RGB colour and tunable white lighting with a single unit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-header=\"0\" class=\"zw-paragraph heading0\" data-textformat='{\"fgc\":\"rgb(14, 16, 26)\",\"size\":\"12.00\",\"type\":\"text\"}' data-margin-bottom=\"0pt\" data-hd-info=\"0\" data-line-height=\"1.2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe two additional output channels from the RGB manage warm white and cool white. This allows a single decoder to run an RGB+CCT LED strip (also known as RGBWW) without an extra controller.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-header=\"0\" class=\"zw-paragraph heading0\" data-textformat='{\"fgc\":\"rgb(14, 16, 26)\",\"size\":\"12.00\",\"type\":\"text\"}' data-margin-bottom=\"0pt\" data-hd-info=\"0\" data-line-height=\"1.2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBringing all five channels together makes the lighting system easier to wire and manage. This is particularly useful for installations that need both decorative colour and practical white illumination from the same LED strip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-header=\"2\" class=\"zw-paragraph heading2\" data-margin-bottom=\"6pt\" data-margin-top=\"18pt\" data-hd-info=\"2\" data-line-height=\"1.4\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScrew-Terminal DMX Wiring for Flexible, Connector-Free Installs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-header=\"0\" class=\"zw-paragraph heading0\" data-textformat='{\"fgc\":\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\",\"size\":\"12.00\",\"type\":\"text\"}' data-margin-bottom=\"0pt\" data-margin-top=\"10pt\" data-hd-info=\"0\" data-line-height=\"1.4\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pluggable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003egreen screw-terminal \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDMX input and output ports eliminate the need for complex wiring and dedicated connectors. You can connect the bare conductors of the wires directly to the decoder, making installation fast and straightforward.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-header=\"0\" class=\"zw-paragraph heading0\" data-textformat='{\"fgc\":\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\",\"size\":\"12.00\",\"type\":\"text\"}' data-margin-bottom=\"0pt\" data-margin-top=\"10pt\" data-hd-info=\"0\" data-line-height=\"1.4\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe unit then becomes practical for projects where you are working with mixed cabling arrangements or integrating the decoder into an existing control system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-header=\"0\" class=\"zw-paragraph heading0\" data-textformat='{\"fgc\":\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\",\"size\":\"12.00\",\"type\":\"text\"}' data-margin-bottom=\"0pt\" data-margin-top=\"10pt\" data-hd-info=\"0\" data-line-height=\"1.4\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe removable terminals also make terminating cables quick and easy. On the other hand, the separate input and output connections also allow multiple decoders to be daisy-chained along the same DMX line. This is useful when a larger lighting scheme requires several independently controlled zones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-header=\"0\" class=\"zw-paragraph heading0\" data-textformat='{\"fgc\":\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\",\"size\":\"12.00\",\"type\":\"text\"}' data-margin-bottom=\"0pt\" data-margin-top=\"10pt\" data-hd-info=\"0\" data-line-height=\"1.4\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf your system exceeds 32 decoders or you have very long cable runs, a signal amplifier is required to maintain reliable communication with a terminal resistor at the end.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-header=\"2\" class=\"zw-paragraph heading2\" data-margin-bottom=\"6pt\" data-margin-top=\"18pt\" data-hd-info=\"2\" data-line-height=\"1.4\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDMX512 and RDM Control with On-Unit Addressing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-header=\"0\" class=\"zw-paragraph heading0\" data-textformat='{\"fgc\":\"rgb(14, 16, 26)\",\"size\":\"12.00\",\"type\":\"text\"}' data-margin-bottom=\"0pt\" data-hd-info=\"0\" data-line-height=\"1.2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe decoder is great for retrofit projects because it supports standard \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDMX512 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003econtrols, making it compatible with any professional lighting control system that only requires one-way communication. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-header=\"0\" class=\"zw-paragraph heading0\" data-textformat='{\"fgc\":\"rgb(14, 16, 26)\",\"size\":\"12.00\",\"type\":\"text\"}' data-margin-bottom=\"0pt\" data-hd-info=\"0\" data-line-height=\"1.2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor newer systems, particularly on larger installations, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRDM \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Remote Device Management) enables two-way communication and additional functions, such as assigning DMX addresses remotely, reducing the need to physically reach every unit. This saves considerable time during installation, since you don’t need to go to each decoder to set addresses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-header=\"0\" class=\"zw-paragraph heading0\" data-textformat='{\"fgc\":\"rgb(14, 16, 26)\",\"size\":\"12.00\",\"type\":\"text\"}' data-margin-bottom=\"0pt\" data-hd-info=\"0\" data-line-height=\"1.2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut if you have a smaller setup with easy access to the decoder, or if you prefer a more direct adjustment, you can use the decoder’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebuilt-in buttons and digital display \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eto manually set the DMX start address.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-header=\"2\" class=\"zw-paragraph heading2\" data-margin-bottom=\"6pt\" data-margin-top=\"18pt\" data-hd-info=\"2\" data-line-height=\"1.4\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 Channel Constant Voltage Output\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-header=\"0\" class=\"zw-paragraph heading0\" data-textformat='{\"fgc\":\"rgb(14, 16, 26)\",\"size\":\"12.00\",\"type\":\"text\"}' data-margin-bottom=\"0pt\" data-hd-info=\"0\" data-line-height=\"1.2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003econstant voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eLED products, this decoder provides five separate output channels, each rated at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This way, each RGB+CCT function has its own output channels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-header=\"0\" class=\"zw-paragraph heading0\" data-textformat='{\"fgc\":\"rgb(14, 16, 26)\",\"size\":\"12.00\",\"type\":\"text\"}' data-margin-bottom=\"0pt\" data-hd-info=\"0\" data-line-height=\"1.2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe unit accepts a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12V-48V DC \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003einput and can be added to lighting systems with the same constant voltage output type. This helps ensure a reliable operation and makes it easier to plan the required power capacity before the installation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-header=\"0\" class=\"zw-paragraph heading0\" data-textformat='{\"fgc\":\"rgb(14, 16, 26)\",\"size\":\"12.00\",\"type\":\"text\"}' data-margin-bottom=\"0pt\" data-hd-info=\"0\" data-line-height=\"1.2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the maximum 48V input, the decoder can provide up to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e192W \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eper channel and up to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e960W total output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This high capacity makes it suitable for installations where longer lengths of compatible LED lighting need to be controlled from a single decoder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-header=\"0\" class=\"zw-paragraph heading0\" data-textformat='{\"fgc\":\"rgb(14, 16, 26)\",\"size\":\"12.00\",\"type\":\"text\"}' data-margin-bottom=\"0pt\" data-hd-info=\"0\" data-line-height=\"1.2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince it is specifically designed for constant voltage LED strips, it should not be paired with constant current systems to avoid performance and safety issues.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-header=\"2\" class=\"zw-paragraph heading2\" data-margin-bottom=\"6pt\" data-margin-top=\"18pt\" data-hd-info=\"2\" data-line-height=\"1.4\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlicker-Free Dimming with Selectable PWM and 16-Bit Control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-header=\"0\" class=\"zw-paragraph heading0\" data-textformat='{\"fgc\":\"rgb(14, 16, 26)\",\"size\":\"12.00\",\"type\":\"text\"}' data-margin-bottom=\"0pt\" data-hd-info=\"0\" data-line-height=\"1.2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe additional selectable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePWM (pulse width modulation)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e feature allows the decoder’s frequency to be adjusted from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e250Hz to 32kHz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Choosing a higher frequency can help eliminate visible flicker on camera, making this decoder a strong option for spaces where lighting may appear in photos or videos. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-header=\"0\" class=\"zw-paragraph heading0\" data-textformat='{\"fgc\":\"rgb(14, 16, 26)\",\"size\":\"12.00\",\"type\":\"text\"}' data-margin-bottom=\"0pt\" data-hd-info=\"0\" data-line-height=\"1.2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe decoder also offers a choice between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8-bit (256 levels) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16-bit (65,536 levels) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egrey scale control. The higher levels allow for finer transitions and support smoother colour changes when dimming. Depending on the application, this wide range gives you the flexibility to produce a polished visual result.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-header=\"0\" class=\"zw-paragraph heading0\" data-textformat='{\"fgc\":\"rgb(14, 16, 26)\",\"size\":\"12.00\",\"type\":\"text\"}' data-margin-bottom=\"0pt\" data-hd-info=\"0\" data-line-height=\"1.2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut that’s not all! Selectable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elogarithmic \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elinear dimming curves \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprovide further control and let you choose the lighting response that best suits your preferred effect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-header=\"2\" class=\"zw-paragraph heading2\" data-margin-bottom=\"6pt\" data-margin-top=\"18pt\" data-hd-info=\"2\" data-line-height=\"1.4\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull Built-In Protection and a 5-Year Warranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-header=\"0\" class=\"zw-paragraph heading0\" data-textformat='{\"fgc\":\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\",\"size\":\"12.00\",\"type\":\"text\"}' data-margin-bottom=\"0pt\" data-margin-top=\"10pt\" data-hd-info=\"0\" data-line-height=\"1.4\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach decoder unit comes with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emultiple built-in protection \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efunctions to help safeguard it from electrical damage, thereby prolonging its service life. The decoder unit is built with protection against reverse polarity, overheating, overload, and short circuits. An \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eautomatic recovery function\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ealso activates once a relevant fault condition has been resolved.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-header=\"0\" class=\"zw-paragraph heading0\" data-textformat='{\"fgc\":\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\",\"size\":\"12.00\",\"type\":\"text\"}' data-margin-bottom=\"0pt\" data-margin-top=\"10pt\" data-hd-info=\"0\" data-line-height=\"1.4\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe decoder carries an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIP20 rating \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand is intended for indoor installation. This should never be used outdoors or in areas where water jets are expected. It can operate in ambient temperatures from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-30°C to +55°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-header=\"0\" class=\"zw-paragraph heading0\" data-textformat='{\"fgc\":\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\",\"size\":\"12.00\",\"type\":\"text\"}' data-margin-bottom=\"0pt\" data-margin-top=\"10pt\" data-hd-info=\"0\" data-line-height=\"1.4\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor compliance, the unit is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCE and RoHS approved \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eto EN IEC 55015, EN IEC 61547 and EN 61347 standards. Additionally, a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5-year warranty \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprovides long-term reassurance of the decoder’s quality and safety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is further supported by Simple Lighting’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e14,000+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003efive-star reviews across Google, Trustpilot and Reviews.io.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simple Lighting LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57666372665688,"sku":"D5-P","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0976\/7020\/1688\/files\/D5-P.png?v=1783513942","url":"https:\/\/www.simplelighting.co.uk\/products\/5-channel-dmx512-rdm-led-decoder-rgb-cct-screw-terminal","provider":"Simple Lighting LTD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}