DMX Splitter Pro 3+5 pin DMX splitter user manual
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1. supply connected equipment with AC voltage POWER IN powerCON input for the power supply of the device Once the power plug is connected to an AC outlet AC voltage is present and the unit is operational Fuse holder POWER Indicator LED This LED lights up green when the device is turned on DMX Indicator LED This LED lights green when the unit is turned on and receives a DMX signal Safety eyelet DMX IN DMX input in three pin and five pin design DMX splitter Connections and operating elements 8 DMX OUT Passive DMX output for looping the signal to a connected device in three pin and five pin design 9 DMX OUT 4 x active DMX outputs for buffering amplifying and distributing the signal to further DMX chains in three pin and five pin design for pin assignment see Y Chapter 8 Plug and connection assignment on page 23 themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 21 Technical specifications 7 Technical specifications themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 22 Plug and connection assignment 8 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 Please take our tips because especially in Sound amp Light caution is indicated Even if a plug fits into a socket the result of an incorrect connection may be a destroyed DMX controller a short circuit or j2. S THIAWICULE DMX Splitter Pro 3 5 pin DMX splitter themann user manual MUSIC IS OUR PASSION Musikhaus Thomann Thomann GmbH Hans Thomann Stra e 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone 49 0 9546 9223 0 E mail info thomann de Internet www thomann de 10 08 2015 ID 340223 Table of contents vo a vu A w N Table of contents General information cccccccesssessessessssssssssssessessesssesssssssssessssseseesecseesseeseesessssancancesesssssseeseeseeneenses 4 1 1 Further information 1 2 Notational conventions 6 1 3 Symbols and signal WOrdsS sssccssscsssecssecsssccsnssesssccssecsssscsssecsescesseesasecssscesseeesseecsneessnceesneeesseenses 6 Safety instructions u uc ses nie heikeisiih naeh en 9 Features ii A iii 13 Installation E A ctiio ina 14 Starting UN EBEN 16 Connections and operating elements unnnneesennssennseennssnssennssnnnssnnssennnsnnnnsunnen 19 Technical specifications ccccccsssssssssssssssesssecsesssscssesssssssessecssscescsssecsscsssssnccssesssecsessssesseesseesseenss 22 Plug and connection assignMentt ccccsccssessssscssessscessescssecssscceseecsuecssscessecssscesusecsseeesneesseesies 23 Protecting the EnvironMent 0 ccccsscssssssscsssecssecssscesecsssccnscesssccssccessecsnscesseessecesseessecsneeeseeesees 25 themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION General information 1 General information This manual conta
3. ins important instructions for the safe operation of the unit Read and follow the safety instructions and all other instructions Keep the manual for future reference Make sure that it is available to all those using the device If you sell the unit please make sure that the buyer also receives this manual Our products are subject to a process of continuous development Thus they are subject to change themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 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 Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of AN interest for you quickly a A ur online guides provi etailed information on technical basics Online guides Ouro guides provide detailed information on te al ba and terms Personal consultation For personal consultation please contact our technical hotline Ifyou have any problems with the device the Service i a customer service will gladly assist you DMX Splitter Pro 3 5 pin 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 Cross references References to other locations in this manual are identified by an arro
4. o do so could result in electric NOTICE Risk of fire Do not cover the device nor any ventilation slots Do not place the device near any direct heat source Keep the device away from naked flames themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 11 Safety instructions NOTICE Operating conditions This device has been designed for indoor use only To prevent damage never expose the device to any liquid or moisture Avoid direct sunlight heavy dirt and strong vibrations 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 themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 12 Features 3 Features Professional DMX splitter Buffering amplification and distribution of the DMX 512 signal to four DMX chains in active mode Looping the DMX 512 signal in passive mode EB 1 xDMX input E 1x passive DMX output E 4x active DMX outputs Each DMX in and output in three pin and five pin design Active outputs galvanically isolated from the inputs m Each passive out and input isolated from each other to over 2000 V Control LEDs E powerCon in and output for op
5. on the rear side Y Chapter 6 Connections and operating elements on page 19 themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 15 Starting up 5 Starting up Establish all connections as long as the unit is switched off Use the shortest possible high quality cables for all connections themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 16 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 Therefore connect the output of the last device to the input of the DMX splitter You can connect one DMX chain to each active DMX output of the device S DMX splitter Connect the output of the first DMX device to the input of the second and continue this way until all devices are connected Make sure that the output of the last DMX device in the chain is terminated by a resistor 110 0 Y W You can even expand the configuration of your DMX network if you are running additional DMX splitters at the end of the DMX chains Keep in mind that the total number of usable DMX addresses in a DMX universe is limited to 512 On the passive DMX output the signal is looped through to a connected device themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 17 Starting up passive themann 18 Connections and operating elements 6 Connections and operating elements 20 POWER OUT powerCON output to
6. roper and may result in personal injury or property damage No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use 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 themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION Safety instructions Safety DANGER Danger for children Ensure that plastic bags packaging etc are disposed of properly and are not within reach of babies and young children Choking hazard Ensure that children do not detach any small parts e g knobs or the like from the unit They could swallow the pieces and choke Never let children unattended use electrical devices 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 themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 10 Safety instructions shock death or fire If in doubt seek advice from a registered electrician WARNING Risk of injury caused by falling objects Make sure that the installation complies with the standards and rules that apply in your country Always secure the device with a secondary safety attachment such as a Safety cable or a safety chain DANGER Electric shock caused by short circuit Do not modify the mains cable or the plug Failure t
7. te facility When discarding the device comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your country If in doubt consult your local waste disposal facility themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 25 Notes themann 26 Musikhaus Thomann Hans Thomann Stra e 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany www thomann de
8. tional supply of further devices themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 13 Installation 4 Installation Unpack and carefully check that there is no transportation damage before using the unit Keep the equipment packaging To fully protect the device against vibration dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage respectively You can install the device standing or hanging When in use the device must be mounted at a solid surface or clamped to an approved truss Work from a stable platform whenever you install or move the device or when you perform any kind of maintenance Block access under the work area WARNING Risk of injury caused by falling objects Make sure that the installation complies with the standards and rules that apply in your country Always secure the device with a secondary safety attachment such as a Safety cable or a safety chain themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 14 Installation NOTICE Possible data transmission errors For error free operation make use of dedicated DMX cables and do not use ordi nary microphone cables Never connect the DMX input or output to audio devices such as mixers or ampli fiers Mounting options The thread holes M10 are used for secure attachment of flight adapters Half Coupler Trigger Clamps C hooks etc The safety cable must be routed through the safety eyelet
9. ust a not working light show DMX connections The unit offers a 3 pin XLR socket for DMX output and a 3 pin XLR plug for DMX input Please refer to the drawing and table below for the pin assignment of a suitable XLR plug themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 23 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 Pin Assignment 1 Ground shielding 2 Signal inverted DMX cold 3 Signal DMX hot 4 unused second connection DMX 5 unused second connection DMX themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 24 Protecting the environment 9 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 Disposal of your old device This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive WEEE Do not dispose with your normal household waste Dispose of this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local was
10. w and the specified page number In the electronic version of the manual you can click the cross reference to jump to the specified location Example See Y Cross references on page 6 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 themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION Signal word DANGER WARNING NOTICE Warning signs A A General information Meaning 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 This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos sible dangerous situation that can result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided 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 Type of danger Warning high voltage Warning suspended load themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION General information N Warning danger zone themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 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 imp
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