XPD-28 2:8 DMX & RDM Splitter User Manual
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1. 6 x 5 pin XLR 2 x 3 pin XLR 2 8 DMX amp RDM splitter rack mountable inputs 5 pin XLR outputs 4 x 5 pin XLR 4 x 3 pin XLR 2 8 DMX amp RDM splitter rack mountable inputs 5 pin XLR outputs 2 x 5 pin XLR 6 x 3 pin XLR 162. S VVISSOM XPD 28 2 8 DMX amp RDM Splitter User Manual Svv550N UM XPD 28 DO LEN V01 00 DOCX 2015 10 26 Index le EE 3 ECO o UL Le Jo Roc DE ERR RE RS NR ita 4 ls ETe UE TR A E 5 Safety INTO Rm LON tine epee eee ee elo 5 DEvice OvervieW sn ans 7 Settings and MENU a 9 Status LEDS etica tddi tddi 13 Sie KEE EE 14 DMX Input Monitoring and Diagnostics 14 ROMs cs 14 Fimvae Ups o o dl iaa he 14 Technical Date DEE 15 ll E 16 Swisson Introduction XPD 28 is a DMX RDM splitter provided with eight outputs which can be connected to any of the two inputs Each of its ten signal ports is optically isolated With its 128x64 pixels OLED display an encoder and a push button for each of the signal ports the configuration of the splitter is quick and easy to do in spite of the device s versatility An RGB LED next to each of the signal ports lets you know at a glance whether a good signal is available at any given port If you need to know more about the incoming DMX signal the OLED display will show you the refresh rate and the number of received channels when you push the button next to any of the two inputs Furthermore a graphical overview of the received channel values is available The various output modes of the XPD 28 also allow for using the device as an accelerator or decelerator The XPD 28 is available with 3 pin or 5 pin XLR connectors or with Neutrik etherCON RJ45 connectors Applications e Concer
3. the proper installation A blue Neutrik powerCON NAC3FCA cable mount connector must be used to supply power at the XPD 28 s power input socket Warning For protection against dangerous electrical shocks the device must be grounded earthed The local AC power source must be supplied with both overload and ground fault earth fault protection 7 SWvI330 1 Important Only attach or remove a Neutrik powerCON connector while it is connected to the mains to apply or cut power in an emergency situation as by doing so may cause arcing at the terminals that will damage the connectors Power Outlet Warning The total current load of all devices connected to the AC mains power outlet of the XPD 28 must not exceed 19 8 amperes A power cable that meets the requirements specified in the safety instructions section of this manual must be used to connect the XPD 28 to AC mains power and to connect other devices to the power outlet e A light grey Neutrik powerCON NAC3FCB cable mount connector must be used to draw AC mains power from the XPD 28 s power outlet e No matter what the AC mains power voltage is the current drawn by all the devices that draw AC mains power from the power outlet of an XPD 28 must not exceed a total of 19 8 amperes DMX Connections Depending on the version the XPD 28 is equipped with 5 pin or 3 pin XLR connectors or with Neutrik etherCON RJ45 connectors XLR Connectors
4. Pin Connection Com Data Data Not connected Wn Bl Ww NM e Not connected RJ 45 Connectors Connection Data Data Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Com Com Shield Earth 10 ob 2 094 3 5 Pin XLR male DMX in 5 Pin XLR female DMX out 3 Pin XLR male DMX in 3 Pin XLR female DMX out The DMxX inputs are fully isolated and have a built in termination All outputs are isolated transmitters with a bias network for RDM operation Each output port is individually optically isolated meaning that it is totally isolated from the other output ports and from the input section Sswisson Settings and Menu General Navigation The encoder wheel see page 7 is the primary means for navigating through the menus Most of the menus arrange items vertically In those menus turn the encoder clockwise to select the item below the currently selected item or turn the encoder counter clockwise to select the item above the currently selected item In menus that arrange items horizontally e g text fields clockwise means to the right and counter clockwise means to the left Other than that the encoder wheel also functions as a push button This button is generally used to confirm a selection or to navigate to a selected submenu This manual will also refer to pushing the encoder k
5. dered a failure when no valid DMX signal is observed at the input for the duration of one second If the universe is in DMX and RDM mode however it is considered a failure only if neither a valid DMX frame nor the beginning of an RDM message is observed for one second Off No DMX is sent on the outputs In the modes DMX and RDM and Classic DMX the outputs continue to forward whatever arrives at the inputs Hold Last Look The outputs of the universe continue sending out the last received look If no data has been received before no data is sent to the outputs Status Information Status information about each of the inputs is accessible under Home gt Menu gt Input A gt Status Information Home gt Menu gt Input B gt Status Information As a shortcut the button on the left below the respective input port can also be used to recall this information Further details about this menu are explained on page 14 under DMX Input Monitoring and Diagnostics Output Settings and Information Linking Outputs to Inputs Output ports can be linked to one of the two inputs under Home gt Menu gt Output N where N stands for the number of the output The number of each output is printed on the left above each XLR or etherCON output port As a shortcut the button on the left below each output port button 1 button 8 can be used to access the same menu Output From the menu depicted above the encoder wheel or the button on the l
6. eft below the output port can be used to change the universe to which the output port is connected DMX Output Mode The DMX output mode is configured per universe See DMX Mode on page 10 Failure Behaviour The failure behaviour is configured per universe See Failure Behaviour above under Input Universe Settings and Information Device Settings and Information Label The device label can be viewed and edited under Home gt Settings gt Label 11 SWiSSON Deleting Text Label Label KPD 28 XPOL28 PUSH OR INSERT PUSH OR INSERT KEEP OK PRESSED DELETE KEEP Ok PRESSED DELETE In order to delete a text line or a part of it position the cursor immediately to the left of the first character you want to have deleted Label SELECTION 4 6 RELEASE Oh DELETE Then keep OK pressed and turn the encoder clockwise until all of the text that you wish to delete appears highlighted Label PUSH OR INSERT KEEP Ok PRESSED DELETE As you release the OK button the highlighted text is removed Inserting or Appending Text KEEP ok PRESSED DELETE Label A 456732908 91 a 4 A 4567890 8 21 4 4 Confirm your selection by pressing OK Label Label Label Label PDP XPD 22 XPD 28 XPD 2 Al tuvwsyz01 34567837 3 Al tuvwsyz01 34567837 3 K 01234567 EJ90 71 3 EJ 01234567 E 90 71 3 Repeat the above steps for the remaining characters Then press Cancel to finish editing Labe
7. for the universe B Not Selected Port If a port is not selected the port s status LED provides the following information e It lights up in the colour of its universe for at least 50 of the time Amber for universe A and blue for universe B e It turns black for 0 1 seconds every second if at the port no signal is available 13 SvvissONn e It turns white for 0 4 seconds once a second if the port s universe has received the command to identify itself via RDM e Itturns red for 0 1 second every second when the port has received a faulty signal Input ports only Screen Saver The OLED display will automatically turn itself off when no user input is received for 40 seconds in order to improve the durability of the product Once the display is turned off it can be turned on again by pushing any button or by turning the encoder wheel by one unit in any direction DMX Input Monitoring and Diagnostics A MA mber 512 CHS d 44 FPS MODE DMX Y DMX AND ROM OUTPUTS 08345518 512 CHS DMY OK RDM XPD 28 is discoverable via RDM and works as an RDM capable bidirectional splitter when the corresponding universe is configured to the mode DMX and RDM see DMX Mode on page 10 When a different mode is selected the RDM capabilities of the splitter are disabled for the respective universe Firmware Updates Firmware updates will be provided on the product page on the Swisson website For
8. iverses when you restore the default settings as described on page 13 Classic DMX DMX data is forwarded as it arrives The splitter is not discoverable via RDM and does not work as a bidirectional splitter DMX 40 Hz Frame Int This mode sends DMX data with a well defined timing characteristic regardless of the timing of the received signal At the cost of a small delay the Frame Integrity is maintained This means that no partially updated DMX frames are sent out This may be important when multi slot parameters are in use The splitter is not discoverable via RDM and does not work as a bidirectional splitter DMX 30 Hz Frame Int As above DMX 20 Hz Frame Int As above DMX 10 Hz Frame Int As above DMX 40 Hz This mode sends DMX data with a well defined timing characteristic regardless of the timing of the received signal The Frame Integrity is not maintained This means that partially updated DMX frames may be sent out The splitter is not discoverable via RDM and does not work as a bidirectional splitter DMX 30 Hz As above DMX 20 Hz As above 10 SWiSson DMX 10 Hz As above Failure Behaviour For each of the two input universes one of two failure behaviours can be chosen under Menu gt Input A gt Failure Behaviour Home gt Menu gt Input B gt Failure Behaviour The failure behaviour determines how the respective universe reacts at the occurrence of a failure Generally it is consi
9. l KPD 28 PUSH OR INSERT KEEP Ok PRESSED DELETE Press Cancel again to quit the editor 12 D 1SSon Label XPD 28 EXIT AND SAVE OR CANCEL EXIT AND DISCARD Press OK to store the changes or press Cancel to discard all changes Information The following information about the device is available under Home gt Menu gt Settings gt Information Model The device model is reported as XPD 28 for all variants of the XPD 28 UID 4 and UID B The RDM Unique Identifier for each of the universes Boot Software The full version number of the boot software Firmware The full version number of the firmware Hardware The hardware revision Restore Default Settings The default settings can be restored under Home gt Menu gt Restore Default Settings In this menu you will be asked whether you want to continue restoring all settings Push OK to confirm or Cancel to abort This function will restore all settings to the defaults Device label XPD 28 DMX mode DMX and RDM on both universes Failure behaviour Off on both universes Ports assigned to input A 1 4 Ports assigned to input B 5 8 Status LEDs Selected Port When a port is selected either with the push button next to it or via the menu the port s status LED flashes up in the colour of its universe for 0 1 seconds once every 0 2 seconds The colour of the universe is amber for the universe A and blue
10. nd a right section The left section contains information about the signal status of the input A and the currently active DMX Output Mode see page 11 of the outputs connected to input A The other half of the Home Screen shows the same information for the input port B and its connected outputs Input Universe Settings and Information The settings for the universe A B and its input are accessible under Home gt Menu gt Input A Home gt Menu gt Input B This menu offers the sub menus Mode Failure Behaviour and Status Information which are described next DMX Mode The DMX mode of the outputs connected to universe A B can be selected under Home gt Menu gt Input A gt Mode Home gt Menu gt Input B gt Mode A mode is activated by selecting MRE it using the encoder and confirming the selection with the OK button The currently active DMX 40 Hz Frame Int DMA 30 Hz Frame Int mode is flagged by a bullet point on the left side DMX 20 Hz Frame Int The following modes are available DMX and RDM In this mode any arriving DMX and RDM data is forwarded to the outputs of the corresponding universe as it arrives at the input XPD 28 is discoverable via RDM and responds to RDM packets addressed to the device For RDM traffic addressed to devices connected to the outputs of the universe the device operates as a bidirectional RDM splitter DMX and RDM is the default mode which is applied to both un
11. nob as push OK or push the OK button On the right side of the encoder knob you can find the Cancel button depicted on page 7 which is generally used to dismiss a selection or to exit a menu By keeping the Cancel button pressed for at least two seconds you can always navigate to the Home Screen From the Home Screen the menu is launched by simply pushing the OK button Below the following notation is used to describe locations in the menu Home gt Menu gt Sub menu gt For example the manual could say navigate to Home gt Menu gt Input A gt Mode This can be read as follows Keep Cancel pressed for 2 seconds to reach the Home Screen Then press OK to get to the menu Select Input A using the encoder wheel and press OK again to confirm the selection Failure Behaviour Status Information Select Mode and confirm your selection once more with the OK button SET ani RM Classic DMX DM 40 Hz Frame Int DMX 30 Hz Frame Int DM 20 Hz Frame Int Home Screen MODE MON DMA AND ROM DMA AND ROM DMA AND ROM DMA AND ROM DMA AND ROM DMX AND ROM Home Screen indicating Home Screen indicating Home Screen showing a that no signal is available that a valid signal is valid signal on input A on either input port applied to each of the and a disturbed signal on signal inputs input B 9 SvvissSOn The Home Screen Main Screen is divided into a left a
12. oisture e Do not operate the device if any cover or component is missing damaged or deformed e Refer any service operation not described in this manual to Swisson e Provide unrestricted airflow around the device e Donot operate the device if the ambient temperature exceeds 55 C 131 F e Do not modify the device in any way not described in this manual or install other than genuine Swisson parts e Do not attempt to bypass any fuse Replace any defective fuse with one of the specified type and rating only e When suspending the device ensure that the supporting structure and all hardware used can hold at least 10 times the weight of all devices suspended together e When suspending the device install a secondary attachment such as a safety cable that is approved by an official body such as e g TUV German Technical Monitoring Association a safety attachment for the total weight it secures The safety cable must comply with EN 5 as SvwvI 9901 60598 2 17 section 17 6 6 and be capable of bearing a static suspended load 10 times the weight of the device Make sure that any external cover and rigging hardware is securely fastened Provide an adequate clearance underneath the work area and a stable platform whenever installing servicing or moving an overhead device Do not use the device in areas where it is exposed to direct sunlight Do not use the device in areas that are considered to be highly inflammable De
13. t lighting e Live events e Multimedia shows e Theaters e TV studios e Theme parks e Architectural lighting Typical Application pe ua 2703 son FS VVIOS Unpacking The XPD 28 is packaged in a cardboard box The following items are included e The device e This user manual Safety Information Consider the following notes mandatory when you set up connect and use the XPD 28 This product is approved for professional use only it is not intended for household usage Read this manual before operating the device follow the safety precautions closely and pay attention to all warnings given in this manual Use this device only in accordance with local laws and regulations Safety Precautions e Disconnect the device from the AC power supply before removing any cover or part including fuses even when not in use e Ensure that the device is electrically connected to ground earth e Use only a source of AC power supply that complies with local building and electrical regulations and which has both overload and ground fault earth fault protection e Before using the device check that the power distribution equipment and cables are in perfect condition and rated for the current required by all connected devices e Isolate the device from power supply immediately if the power cable or the power plug are in any way damaged defective or wet or if they show signs of overheating e Do not expose the device to rain or m
14. updating the firmware a PC with Windows Vista or later and a USB A to B cable USB printer cable is required Please refer to the separate documentation also provided on the product web page for details about the process of updating the product s firmware 14 Technical Data SWISSON E CIO LIO TEO N in qN 2 8 DMX spitter amp RDM hub sl ei E Dal m un SS E E LO m kel 482 6 mm 19 in DIET pianista ee 136 mm 5 35 in Wide 482 6 mm 19 in A RIR RS NE EE 44 5 mm 1 75 in Weight Niue UR RE SRD 1 7 kg 3 75 Ib Ambient temperature cccocoocccnonocnnonanonnnonononnnonanonnnnnanonnnncnnonnncnanos 30 C 55 C 22 F 131 F elle 100 240 V nominal 50 60 Hz Typical power Copnsumption 9W DMX inspisere Erie ANSI E1 11 RD EE Eaa iiaa ANSI E1 20 Electrical standard signal ports ssessesesnssssessseernssssssereernssssesne EIA 485 15 Ordering Information Standard Versions 10 40 10 XPD 28 5R 10 40 11 XPD 28 3R 10 40 12 XPD 28 8R Special Versions 10 40 13 XPD 28 5R8 10 40 14 XPD 28 5R2 10 40 15 XPD 28 5R4 10 40 16 XPD 28 5R6 SWiSSON 2 8 DMX amp RDM splitter rack mountable 5 pin XLR 2 8 DMX amp RDM splitter rack mountable 3 pin XLR 2 8 DMX amp RDM splitter rack mountable RJ45 2 8 DMX amp RDM splitter rack mountable inputs 5 pin XLR outputs 3 pin XLR 2 8 DMX amp RDM splitter rack mountable inputs 5 pin XLR outputs
15. vice Overview 1 OLED display 2 Encoder wheel OK button The encoder is primarily used for selecting menu items by turning the knob It also functions as a push button This manual refers to this button simply as OK button or OK Cancel button Input port buttons A and B These push buttons are used to display detailed status information of the respective input An input port status LED showing essential basic status information is located directly below each of those buttons Signal input ports for the universes A and B Output port buttons 1 8 These push buttons are used to change to which universe the respective output is connected An output port status LED showing to which universe the respective output port is currently connected as well as further status information is located directly below each of those buttons 7 Signal output ports 1 8 8 Neutrik powerCON input socket 9 Neutrik powerCON output socket 10 Type B USB socket for firmware updates Mains Connection The user must supply a suitable power cable He may then either hard wire the power cable to the building s electrical installation providing an easily accessible power on off switch close to the device or install on the power cable a grounding type earthed mains plug that is suitable for the local power outlets following the power plug manufacturer s instructions Consult a qualified electrician if you have any doubts about
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