Intuitively Integrate DMX Lights and Modbus Devices with Basalte

Discover how two new Basalte bridge accessories make it simple to integrate DMX lighting and Modbus devices into Basalte Home. Create dynamic scenes, streamline HVAC and energy monitoring, and unlock smarter control for high-end projects. 

Why DMX and Modbus Matter in Smart Homes 

For high-end residential and commercial projects, flexibility and precision in building automation are essential. 

• DMX is a professional lighting standard widely used in entertainment and architectural projects. It enables smooth dimming, colour-changing LEDs, and synchronised effects — perfect for creating dynamic scenes. 

• Modbus is one of the most common communication protocols for building systems like HVAC, energy meters, and pool controls. It ensures reliable data exchange and centralised smart home management. 

By integrating DMX and Modbus with Basalte Home, designers and integrators can offer greater functionality and unified control while keeping the experience intuitive for the homeowner. 

Effortless DMX Integration with Basalte 

The Basalte DMX bridge makes it easy to bring DMX lighting into Basalte Home: 

• Connect DMX lights via the bridge and configure them directly in Basalte Studio. 

• Each light appears in the Basalte Home app for simple end-user control. 

• Advanced parameters such as brightness, colour temperature, or RGB control can be fine-tuned. 

• Supports real-time control for smooth dimming and creative lighting effects. 

This unlocks a new level of ambience and design flexibility, allowing lighting designers and integrators to deliver premium results with minimal complexity. 

Seamless Modbus Device Integration 

Basalte’s Modbus bridge makes it simple to integrate Modbus devices: 

• Supports serial Modbus RTU communication with multiple bus settings. 

• Automatically discovered in Basalte Studio for quick setup. 

• Advanced device parameters appear as Modbus fields, ready to be used in logic flows. 

• Integrates seamlessly with HVAC, energy meters, pool systems, and other Modbus-enabled equipment. 

The result: precise monitoring and reliable control, all unified within the Basalte ecosystem. 

Modbus Drivers Explained: TCP vs RTU 

Basalte offers two types of Modbus drivers, depending on your project needs: 

Modbus TCP (Client) 

• Connects directly over IP, no extra hardware required. 

• Ideal for devices that already support TCP/IP. 

Modbus RTU 

• Requires the Basalte Modbus bridge. 

• Communication runs over RS-485 serial lines. 

• Perfect for devices that only support RTU (serial). 

This flexibility ensures integrators can support a wide range of equipment and installation conditions. 

Extra Features in Basalte Studio 

Alongside DMX and Modbus support, recent updates to Basalte Studio improve integrator efficiency: 

• Area light status: Quickly check if all lights (KNX, DALI, Hue, DMX, etc.) in a space are on or off. 

• Remote programming: Create VPN connections, configure KNX remotely, and push updates. 

• Simplified login: Secure access using your Basalte Pro credentials, with offline functionality once logged in. 

These tools make commissioning faster and ongoing management more reliable for complex projects. 

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