Analog input device
MADRIX ORION is an eight-input interface that converts analog signals from buttons, potentiometers and sensors into Art-Net or sACN data, linking light to visitor movement, daylight or a button.
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Light control does not always come from software. A visitor walking through a tunnel, someone approaching a shop window, the sky growing dark or a rotary knob on the wall can also control the light. ORION connects this world to the lighting system: it reads the 0–12 V signal arriving at its eight inputs and sends it to the network as Art-Net or sACN.
Motion (PIR), light and temperature sensors; switches, buttons and potentiometers; analog outputs of building automation systems. Each input can be set to a different function such as analog, digital or counter; the signal is converted into an 8 or 16-bit DMX value.
Highlights
2 × 4 inputs on two 6-pin terminals; each input has a resistance of 72 kΩ.
A signal between 0 and 12 V is converted into an 8 or 16-bit DMX value; inputs are mapped to 8 or 16 channels per device.
Each input is set to a separate function such as analog input, digital input or counter.
The signal goes over the network to any compatible software and device; it also connects to MADRIX 5 via USB.
Devices are connected in series with two Ethernet ports; cabling is simplified.
The supply voltage is passed through to the ports (500 mA per port); no separate adapter is needed for the sensor.
Insulating, flame class V-0 housing; indicators can be switched off.
According to MADRIX data from August 2025, the average failure and return rate is 0.00%; 5-year warranty.
Comparison
The 3 products in the Inputs and interfaces family side by side with the same criteria; the ORION column is highlighted. If you're undecided, tell us about your project and let's choose the right device together.
| Criterion |
 ORIONAnalog input deviceThis page
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 USB ONEUSB DMX interface
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 USB SMPTETimecode interface
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| Role | Converts sensor and button signals into light control | Drives or reads a single DMX512 line from the computer | Brings SMPTE timecode into MADRIX 5 |
| Input | 8 analog inputs (0–12 V) | 1 × DMX512 (instead of output) | 1 × SMPTE timecode |
| Output | Art-Net or sACN (8 or 16 channels) | 1 × 512 channels DMX512 | None (read only) |
| Connection | 2 × 6-pin screw terminal | 5-pin NEUTRIK XLR | 3-pin NEUTRIK XLR |
| Computer connection | Ethernet or USB 2.0 | USB 2.0, 2 m cable | USB 2.0, 2 m cable |
| Power supply | 5–24 V DC, USB or via the port | From USB | From USB |
| Mounting | DIN rail or wall | Not required | Not required |
| Use without a computer | Yes (over the network, e.g. with MADRIX AURA) | None (with MADRIX 5) | None (with MADRIX 5) |
Technical specifications
Complete the system
Standalone recording and playback
LED control software
Timecode interfaceFAQ
If you can't find the answer to your question, write to our technical team; let's evaluate it together for your project.
Any sensor that outputs an analog signal between 0 and 12 V: motion (PIR), light and temperature sensors, as well as switches, buttons and potentiometers. The sensor can be powered from ORION's ports.
No. ORION sends the signal to the network as Art-Net or sACN; with a standalone player such as MADRIX AURA, a computer-free, interactive installation is possible. It also works with MADRIX 5 via USB.
Yes. By connecting the analog outputs of automation systems to ORION, lighting scenes can be linked to building scenarios.
Yes. The devices are connected in series with two Ethernet ports; the number of inputs is multiplied as needed.
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