User Manual DMX Splitter 8 USB 3 pin, USB 5 pin DMX Splitter
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Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 General information................................................................................................................................. 1.1 Further information........................................................................................................................... 1.2 Notational conventions.................................................................................................................... 1.3 Symbols and signal words.....
DMX Splitter 8 USB 3 pin, USB 5 pin DMX Splitter
General information 1 General information This user manual contains important information on the safe operation of the device. Read and follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the device to another user, be sure that they also receive this manual. Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development.
General information 1.1 Further information On our website (www.thomann.de) you will find lots of further information and details on the following points: Download This manual is also available as PDF file for you to download. Keyword search Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of interest for you quickly. Online guides Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics and terms.
General information 1.2 Notational conventions This manual uses the following notational conventions: Letterings The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics. Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button. 1.3 Symbols and signal words In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this manual.
General information Signal word Meaning DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided. NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in material and environmental damage if it is not avoided. Warning signs Type of danger Warning – high-voltage. Warning – danger zone.
Safety instructions 2 Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended to be used for the distribution of DMX signals from one to multiple DMX chains, or to extend a DMX chain. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use.
Safety instructions DANGER! Electric shock caused by high voltages inside Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present. Never remove any covers. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Do not use the device if covers, protectors or optical components are missing or damaged. DANGER! Electric shock caused by short-circuit Do not modify the mains cable or the plug. Failure to do so could result in electric shock/death or fire. If in doubt, seek advice from a registered electrician.
Safety instructions NOTICE! Power supply Before connecting the device, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual current circuit breaker. Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and possibly injure the user. Unplug the device before electrical storms occur and when it is unused for long periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or fire.
Features 3 Features n Professional DMX splitter with following functions: – Distribution of the DMX-512 signal to eight DMX chains in active mode – Looping the DMX-512 signal in passive mode – Amplification of the DMX-512 signal for longer distances to the controlled DMX devices – Processing of attenuated or disturbed DMX-512 signals – Reduction of reflections that can cause transmission interference – The galvanic isolation of in and outputs and among the outputs ensures a protection against damage from
Installation and starting up 4 Installation and starting up Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the product against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively. Create all connections while the device is off. Use the shortest possible high-quality cables for all connections.
Installation and starting up DMX connections The following graphic illustrates how to integrate the unit into a DMX configuration. Use the product (S) as the last part of the DMX chain that begins with your DMX controller (C). Do do so, connect the output of the last device to the input of the DMX splitter. You can connect each one DMX chain to the active DMX outputs of the device (S) (DMX splitter), each of which can consist of a maximum of 32 DMX devices.
Installation and starting up Out 32 In 5 DMX IN 2 In Out Out In 1 C Out Out In In Out DMX Thru 4 Pass Thru Terminated 1 Out In Out In 1 Out In 2 Out 32 2 In Out Out In 1 Out In 2 Out 32 7 In Out Out In 1 Out In 2 Out 32 8 Out S Rack mounting In Out 1 In Out 2 In Out 32 The unit has been designed for rack mounting in a standard 19-inch rack; it occupies one rack unit.
Connections and controls 5 Connections and controls Front panel USB 3 pin (414203) ö # $ PUSH ' 16 DMX Splitter 8 USB 3 pin, USB 5 pin DMX Splitter % DMX Splitter 8 USB 3 pin & PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH
Connections and controls 1 [ON/OFF] Mains switch. Turns the device on and off. 2 [DMX In] DMX input, designed as 3-pin XLR chassis-mounted plug 3 [DMX Thru] Passive DMX output (XLR chassis socket, 3-pin) for looping the signal to a connected device. This output is only active, if the [Pass Thru / Terminated] switch is not pressed.
Connections and controls 5 2 × USB ports (5 V, 1 A), for example, for charging mobile phones 6 [Pass Thru / Terminated] In the [Terminated] position (switch pressed), the DMX wire of the DMX input is terminated with a resistor, the direct DMX output (3) is switched off. In the [Pass Thru] position (switch not pressed), the direct DMX output (3) is active.
Connections and controls Front panel USB 5 pin (461295) ( ) * PUSH 5 - + DMX Splitter 8 USB 5 pin PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH 4 , DMX Splitter 8 USB 3 pin, USB 5 pin DMX Splitter 19
Connections and controls 7 [ON/OFF] Mains switch. Turns the device on and off. 8 [DMX In] DMX input, designed as 5-pin XLR chassis-mounted plug 9 [DMX Thru] Passive DMX output (XLR chassis socket, 5-pin) for looping the signal to a connected device. This output is only active, if the [Pass Thru / Terminated] switch is not pressed.
Connections and controls 11 2 × USB ports (5 V, 1 A), for example, for charging mobile phones 12 [Pass Thru / Terminated] In the [Terminated] position (switch pressed), the DMX wire of the DMX input is terminated with a resistor, the direct DMX output (9) is switched off. In the [Pass Thru] position (switch not pressed), the direct DMX output (9) is active.
Connections and controls Rear panel .
Technical specifications 6 Technical specifications DMX Splitter 8 USB 3 pin (414203) DMX Splitter 8 USB 5 pin (461295) Input connections DMX control 1 × XLR chassis socket, 3-pin 1 × XLR chassis socket, 5-pin Output connections DMX control 8 × XLR chassis socket, 3-pin (DMX Out) 8 × XLR chassis socket, 5-pin (DMX Out) 1 × XLR chassis socket, 3-pin (DMX Thru) 1 × XLR chassis socket, 5-pin (DMX Thru) 2 × USB port, 5 V, 1 A 2 × USB port, 5 V, 1 A USB Control protocols DMX512-A Power consumpt
Technical specifications DMX Splitter 8 USB 3 pin (414203) Weight Ambient conditions 24 3.
Technical specifications Further information DMX Splitter 8 USB 3 pin (414203) DMX Splitter 8 USB 5 pin (461295) Type Splitter Splitter Distribution type 1in8 1in8 Input 3-pin XLR 5-pin XLR 3-pin XLR outputs Yes No 5-pin XLR outputs No Yes 19" rack-mountable Yes Yes RDM compatible No No WDMX capable No No DMX Splitter 8 USB 3 pin, USB 5 pin DMX Splitter 25
Plug and connection assignment 7 Plug and connection assignment Introduction This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip‐ ment so that a perfect light experience is guaranteed.
Plug and connection assignment DMX connections A five-pin XLR socket serves as DMX output, a five-pin XLR plug serves as DMX input. The drawing below and the table show the pin assignment of a matching coupling.
Protecting the environment 8 Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate‐ rial For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of. Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling. Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging.
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