Crestron DIN-GWDL – Digital Lighting Gateway, DIN Rail Mount

Product Overview

The Crestron DIN-GWDL is a DIN rail-mounted digital lighting gateway that bridges a Crestron control system to Crestron DMX-C compatible lighting fixtures over a standard IP network. It is designed for residential and light commercial installations where Crestron programmable lighting control needs to interface with DMX-addressable fixtures. The device is PoE-powered or accepts 9-48 VDC, making it flexible for various enclosure and panel configurations.

Product Description

The DIN-GWDL provides two isolated DMX-C output ports, each supporting up to 32 devices over 1,000 ft (305 m) of cable, for a total of one DMX universe split across both ports. Two contact closure inputs and two isolated relay outputs extend its control capability to local switches and loads. The device mounts on a 6-unit wide DIN rail and fits into Crestron CAEN or third-party DIN rail enclosures. Communication occurs over 100BASE-TX Ethernet, and the unit is IP40 rated for installation inside electrical enclosures.

Key Features

• Bridges Crestron control to DMX-C compatible lighting fixtures over Ethernet
• (2) isolated DMX-C output ports; 1 universe; up to 32 devices/port; 1,000 ft (305 m) max per output
• PoE (IEEE 802.3af Class 2, 6.49 W) or 9-48 VDC via terminal block; 5 W max consumption
• 100BASE-TX Ethernet connectivity
• (2) contact closure inputs; (2) isolated relay outputs (48V, 250 mA)
• 6-unit DIN rail mount (DIN 43880 / EN60715); IP40 rated
• Operating temperature range: 32 to 122°F (0 to 50°C)
• Certifications: FCC, IC, CE, UL Listed

Typical Applications

• Crestron lighting control integration with DMX-C addressable LED fixtures
• Residential whole-home lighting control system with DMX-compatible architectural lighting
• DIN rail-mounted lighting gateway in a Crestron CAEN enclosure
• Light commercial installations with DMX-addressable fixture layouts
• Retrofit projects adding Crestron DMX-C control to existing fixture infrastructure

Technical Specifications

• Model: DIN-GWDL
• Weight: 0.44 lb (0.2 kg)
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 3.74 in. x 4.23 in. x 1.73 in. (95 mm x 108 mm x 44 mm); 4.96 in. (126 mm) H with terminal blocks and RJ-45 adapters
• Power: PoE IEEE 802.3af Class 2 (6.49 W) or 9-48 VDC (5 W max)
• Network: 100BASE-TX Ethernet
• DMX Outputs: (2) 3-pin 5.18 mm terminal blocks; isolated DMX-C; 1 universe; up to 32 devices/output; 1,000 ft (305 m) max per output
• I/O: (2) contact closure inputs; (2) isolated relay outputs (48V, 250 mA)
• Mounting: 6-unit wide DIN rail (DIN 43880 / EN60715); IP40
• Operating Temperature: 32 to 122°F (0 to 50°C)
• Humidity: 10 to 90% RH (non-condensing)
• Certifications: FCC, IC, CE, UL Listed

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is DMX-C, and is it the same as standard DMX-512?
A: DMX-C is Crestron's extended DMX protocol for Crestron-branded lighting fixtures. Standard DMX-512 fixtures are not guaranteed to be compatible. The DIN-GWDL is designed for Crestron DMX-C compatible fixtures specifically.

Q: Can the DIN-GWDL control more than one DMX universe?
A: No. The DIN-GWDL supports one DMX universe split across its two output ports, with a maximum of 32 devices per port. For applications requiring multiple universes, additional DIN-GWDL units can be deployed.

Q: Can the DIN-GWDL be powered without a PoE switch?
A: Yes. The DIN-GWDL accepts 9-48 VDC via its terminal block input when a PoE source is not available, making it compatible with DIN rail enclosures that provide DC auxiliary power.