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1. To get the best performance out of the system the following guidelines should be taken into consideration e Keep the transmitter and receiver as close as possible e Obstacles like walls metal etc reduces performance and range of the system e Any objects less than 1 meter 3 feet from the antennas will reduce performance and range so keep as clear as possible e To achieve maximum range keep the transmitter and receiver in the same level and in line of sight e Make sure to keep at least 2 bars in the signal strength indicator to maintain a stable DMX signal Resetting the unit In the event of a disturbance or error it is possible to quickly reset the unit by pressing the e Reset button on the front panel of the ProDiversity model e RST button on the back of the Standard model with a pointed object Standard model operation PCMCIA WLAN card For operation insert the PCMCIA card into this socket Do not use other WLAN cards than the original type included in the WDMX 512 Standard package Remove the card form the unit when it is not in use or when the unit is being transported Operational indicators Power LED This LED indicates that power is applied to the WDMX 512 Operation 23 DMX LED When power is applied to the unit the DMX LED blinks as many times as the selected channel number If the unit is set to channel four the LED will blink four times The DMX LED has the following functionality Confi
2. Display description Y Antenna Signal strength N A Signal strength not available e g in transmitter mode Lal Access point mode Ch Current channel number universe Mode Rx Receiver mode Tx Transmitter mode DMX DMX refresh rate No DMX input output 22 Non standard DMX input DMX refresh rate truncated Buttons The keyboard offers you easy access to set all parameters of the WDMX 512 ProDiversity such as channel number transmitter receiver mode access point mode reset display contrast and backlight Button description Turns the backlight on and off AP Toggles between normal and Access point mode DA Increases the contrast DN Decreases the contrast CH Increments the current channel number by one CHV Decrements the current channel number by one Rx Tx Toggles between receiver Rx and transmitter Tx mode Reset Resets the transceiver Operation 25 STANDARD MODEL INTERFACES This section describes the user interface for the WMDX 512 Standard model Top Panel WOMX 512_ Por E a Sigal abrengih OMe z 5 Trani a 3 a 2 u T A 5 y Martin BA PS Hie dle DRIN IN LAA OLT ire TAST Power LED This LED indicates that power is applied to the WDMX 512 DMX LED When power is applied to the unit the DMX LED blinks as many times as the selected channel number If the unit is set to channel four the LED will blink four times The DMX LED has the following funct
3. to start configuration Quick Setup recommended or Advanced Setup 0 41 q Quick Setup selecte Transmitter or Receiver TR Connected 0 re i Auta deet 115200 8 42 Chose if you want the WDMX 512 to be a transmitter or a receiver T or R and press Enter WOMXS12 COM1 Hyper Terminal Ae Ect View Cal Trarster Help Da 5054 HOMX 512 version 1 5 C 2003 by Martin Professional AS Press ENTER to start configuration Quick Setup recommended or Advanced Setup Q A 7 q Quick Setup selected Transmitter or Receiver TZR t Device is configured as AAA Select DMX Universe 1 13 onraad 0 1046 Auto debe 10500 B M 2 3 Specify which DMX universe is being used 1 13 and press Enter e WIMX512 00441 HyperTerminal Fle Edt waa Cal Trailer Hee Oe 503 05 E ADMX 512 version 1 5 C 2003 by Martin Professional AS Press XENTER gt to start configuration Quick Setup recommended or Advanced Setup 417 a quick Setup selected ransmitter or Receiver TR t Device is configured as ene MN Select DMX Universe 1 13 1 Use Access Point AP are used as repeater bridge ete Y HP _ Auto detent LOSS Bef Note that only one transmitter is allowed to send on each DMX Universe and multiple receivers are allowed to receive on each DMX Universe Configuring a WDMX 512 4 Specify if you are using a standard Access Point not included in this package Y N WOO 200M HyperTerminal Pla Fi
4. earthed The AC mains supply shall be fitted with a fuse or circuit breaker and ground fault protection Important Verify the power supply setting before applying power Mains Mains voltage and frequency for the WDMX 512 Standard and the ProDivisity US model 103VAC 125VAC 50Hz 60Hz EU SP FR model 210VAC 250VAC 50Hz 60Hz Installation This device shall be located near the outlet socket The outlet socket is functioning as the mains disconnection device Use only the mains cable included with the product Wall mount When mounting the device on the wall ensure appropriate fastening The device must be fastened so it can carry 5 times its own weight Make sure that the device is only mounted in the orientation illustrated above AC power 10 Fuses e Standard models come with double pole neutral fusing located next to the power connector that protect both neutral and phase e ProDiversity models have a single fuse accessible from the rear panel that protects the phase US model 125mA T 250VAC EU SP FR model 63mA T 250VAC Never attempt to bypass the fuses Always replace defective fuses with ones of the specified type and rating Power connection Important Connect the WDMX 512 directly to AC power If the product is not an US product you need to install a cord cap that fits your supply on the power cable A 3 prong grounding type plug must be installed following the manufacturer s instructions
5. 2 00M1 Hyper lerminal File Edt ee Cal Transfer Help os 42 Da H f ae BET E TE 512 the PC to WDMX 512 and o enter configurat De made Subo detect 115300 Barz 2 Using a pointed object press the SET button on the rear panel of the WOMX 512 for 3 To start the confi approximately 3 seconds or until the signal LED s are flashing The WDMX 512 is now in configuration mode The following window appears WIMA512 COM1 Hyper lerminal Fie Ede view Call Transfer Help DOG 33 WDMX S12 version 1 5 CY 20632 by Martin Professional Press XENTER to start configuration curation press enter WIMA512 COM1 Hyper lerminal Fe Ede view Call Trarefer Help Des OF r HDMX i Mar f i D Di version 1 5 0 ae by Martin Professional Press gt to start co uration Quick Setup recommended or Advanced Setup QA _ 4 There are two methods of configuration a Quick Setup is for regular users and is recommended This is described in the following section Configuring a WDMX 512 17 b Advanced Setup is for experienced users only and is NOT intended for normal users This is described in Advanced Setup on page 19 Quick Setup After selecting Quick Setup Q and pressing Enter the following will appear WOMX519 COMT HyperTerminal FEE Fie Edt ew Cal Transfer Help D a 5 05 E WHDMxX 512 version 1 5 C 2003 by Martin Professional A S Press ENTER
6. 200 Set Data Bits to 8 Set Stop Bits to 2 Set Flow control to None Click OK the HyperTerminal screen should appear 10 Select properties from the menu bar 11 Under File menu select Save As and save the configuration file to a convenient folder You can create a shortcut to the configuration file and put it on the desktop The configuration files have a naming convention of ht where star is the name you chose when setting up the new connection For example WDMX 512 ht Setup HyperTerminal using sample files 1 Copy the files from the CD ROM or diskette into a local folder on the PC Do not execute the file directly from the CD ROM or floppy disk it will result in an error message in windows There are four HyperTerminal setup files on the disk a WDMX512 COM1 ht use if WOMX 512 is connected to serial port number 1 b WDMX512 COM2 ht use if WOMX 512 is connected to serial port number 2 c WDMX512 COM3 ht use if WOMX 512 is connected to serial port number 3 d WDMX512 COM4 ht use if WDMX 512 is connected to serial port number 4 Execute the file that corresponds to the COM port connected to the WDMX 512 The ht files on this media is a shortcut to HyperTerminal Configuring a WDMX 512 Configure the WDMX 512 using HyperTerminal 1 Connect the WDMX 512 to the PC with the serial cable and start the HyperTerminal using the appropriate shortcut file E WOMAS1
7. 27 EO Se et 27 DMX ED ee nee 27 Transmitter LED aaa 27 Signal strength LED S coacciones 28 AO IS SES A ad 28 MENOPAUSIA 28 FUSES a a ta nin 28 RO ER EE EE EE EE OE oes 28 DESIRE DO A De De ACA 28 BAL OE OT EO EE OT OO OE 29 PN een 29 O eu abe ame Menue 29 SEK era 29 A A ARE ERE EN NE NER SERENE eg 29 POMCIA WLEAN CARD sra RE EKEN GER Ee GER Vb ek ER Oe Ek 29 ProDiversity model interfaces uuuunnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 31 Front Panel o AO A 31 Displays waren a ee oct te es ee ee ee rl 31 Display description cala 31 A 31 BUON descriptio AE EE EE AE RE as 31 AMEN Sa a A GE A A E A A A AA A 32 Rear paliar ais 32 Mains CONNECIOl cascara rides 32 FUSES E E A AO 32 RS oe A a A ee 32 DMA A ME AE EA 32 A EE 33 RT 33 BUON is ie ee OE tds 33 S WE Me ee Ge EE EG A ee ee RSS TERE Ee De ei ee hie 33 SE E EE GE GO EG EG etek Gases eat anu RE 33 Specifications WDMX 512 uussnssssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 35 Standardmodel ssas en oe Ee EEEa odina oat 35 ProDiversity model cit re RD ee ED ER SE EE ee 35 INTRODUCTION Thank you for selecting the WDMX 512 The WDMX 512 comes in two models which will function together in any combination e WDMX 512 ProDiversity a 19 rack 1 unit model with 2 external antennas display and 8 control buttons e WDMX 512 Standard with internal antennas mounting base for easy installation on vertical and horizontal sur
8. E OE OE RE 10 Power connection ie GR Ee RR ER Ee ee Ee RE EE te 10 ee E E TT E 11 BID a siii 11 DMX OUt SEELEN T 11 Tips for reliable data transmission ne en ee 11 Configurations u na dads 13 Direct Connections een ED a ee a 13 Connection via an ACCESS pOiNt uusuuessssssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn ern 13 Configuring 3 WDMX 512 u 000000 00000001000 GN RE EN N NS iaa ia 15 Pre teglisiies RR AR EE EE ee EE EE EE EER EE 15 Connect the WDMX 512 to the PC esse Re ee Re ee ee ee ee nen 15 Prepare pereira 15 Setup HyperTerminal manually iis esse seed ese ee ee ee ee ee 16 Setup HyperTerminal using sample files sees ee Rn 16 Configure the WDMX 512 using HyperTerminal iis sesse ee ee ee ee ee 17 BUICK SEID AE MS EE N EE NERE SR AE KREESE FE ERE 18 Advanced Sep EE EE EMS EE ea 19 Setup Access point EER ee AE GR RE RE DE EE 22 Operation 23 Cuide lesa iii cios 23 Resetting o 23 Standard model operation AAA O 23 PCMCIA WLAN card een 23 Operational indieat rs nennen en 23 Power EES ee ee N ee N Ak NG ek ee 23 DMA LED Seen OS EE OE EE 24 Transmitter EER iio 24 Signal strength LES Ee SEE ee RR Re Se en 24 ProDiVersity model operation iii rer 24 AA 24 DIS o e e O e O eS 25 ISP e a do 25 BUIGRSE ESE ion lese tere 25 BitHondeseriplOfis se ee Ee EE RE Re ee 25 Standard model interfaces uunnnunnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 27 O Eee ee
9. P FRJ Ee aa 40mA Power consumpliom a Re nee 10 W Protocol au are iain SES ESS SE ee i SES SE a ee he oe DMX512 Communication distance iese ese ese ee ee ee ee up to 300 m 1 000 ft outdoor without repeater DMX Refresh Tati EE EE EE Approx 44 Hz INES ee ee 5 pin XLR Expandabillty ns Ee DE EN GR Ne RD ie up to 13 DMX 512 universes WEAN Cat seien as 802 11B PCMCIA Size Hy de RE AO RE han 44 x 482 x 182 mm 1 73 x 19 00 x 7 17 inch Wei lea 3 5 kg 124 oz Temperature operating range esse 09 40 C 32 104 F Specifications 35
10. The following table shows some possible pin identification schemes if the pins are not clearly identified or if you have any doubts about proper installation consult a qualified electrician Wire Color Pin Symbol brown live L blue neutral N yellow gree groun PE n d Data DATA The WDMX 512 has 5 pin XLR sockets for DMX input and for DMX output Connect a DMX control device toa WDMX 512 acting as a transmitter and a DMX network with DMX fixtures to a WDMXS512 acting as a receiver DMX in When configured as a transmitter apply a 5 pins female XLR plug from a DMX master to this input Use the included 5 to 3 pole adaptor if a 3 pins XLR cable is used If configured as a receiver apply a termination of 120 ohm between pin 2 and pin 3 to this input Pin Description Pin 1 GND shield Pin 2 Cold Pin 3 Hot Pin 4 No Connection Pin 5 No Connection DMX out When configured as receiver apply a 5 pins female XLR plug from this output to one or more DMX devices Use the included 5 to 3 pole adaptor if a 3 pins XLR cable is used Remember to terminate the DMX link with a 120 ohm termination at the end of the link If configured as a transmitter apply a termination of 120 ohm between pin 2 and pin 3 to this output Pin Description Pin 1 GND shield Pin2 Cold Pin 3 Hot Pin 4 No Connection Pin 5 No Connection Tips for reliable data tra
11. WDMX 512 user manual Measurements are in millimeters WDMX512 Standard model WDMX512 ProDiversity model 2003 Martin Professional A S Denmark This user manual has been developed by Blast Technology ApS Denmark on behalf of Martin Professional A S Denmark All rights reserved No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or by any means without permission in writing from Martin Professional A S Denmark The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice Martin Professional AS makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material including but not limited to the implied warranties of fitness for a particular purpose Martin Profession AS shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing performance or use of this material Part number 35000145 Revision D Table of Contents Introducti n e u0 o 5 RESET EAU i Lo tenia ORE T A ee AR 5 Included items tad di AE enneren 6 Safety information ER ee a it it 6 Protection from electric ShOCK sesse ees ee AA ee 6 Protection from safety andre EER esse esse eee 6 Legal DMX Universes Channels ooocccccccncccnnnncccccncccnonnnnnannnnncnnccnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnos 7 AG POW Cl siete s n 9 Mains croacia tool reer at re 9 installation essen SES SERENE SENE ee DE ENE SENERE ese Gewese yee 9 Wall OUN SEE TEE EEN as la eee SEE 9 UT SEE ERE EN OE O
12. all parameters of the WDMX 512 ProDiversity such as channel number transmitter receiver mode access point mode reset display contrast and backlight Button description Turns the backlight on and off AP Toggles between normal and Access point mode DA Increases the contrast Dx Decreases the contrast ProDiversity model interfaces 31 CHAN Increments the current channel number by one CHV Decrements the current channel number by one Rx Tx Toggles between receiver Rx and transmitter Tx mode Reset Resets the transceiver Antennas The WDMX 512 ProDiversity uses two external antennas The two antennas should be connected to the reversed TNC connectors on the front panel named A primary and B secondary The antennas operate in diversity mode ensuring optimal sensitivity If operating by a single external antenna antenna A should be used witch is the primary antenna Rear panel Mains connector This is the main power connection For protection from electric shock the unit must be grounded The color code for the power cord is Color Description Yellow Green Earth Ground Brown Live Blue Neutral Fuses The WDMX 512 Standard comes with two fuses F1 and F2 that protects both neutral and phase The WDMX 512 ProDiversity has a single fuse F1 protecting the phase F1 F2 63mA T 250V for 230V models F1 F2 125mA T 250V for 115V models Never attempt to bypass the fus
13. by a paper clip or similar object SET If this button is pressed for more than 3 sec the WOMX 512 is in configuration mode and the signal LED s will be flashing display showing Setup using serial port To cancel configuration mode press RST or turn the power off and on RST If this button is pressed the WDMX 512 will reset ProDiversity model interfaces 33 SPECIFICATIONS WDMX 512 Standard model Mains mlet Ushuaia n 103 VAC 125VAC 50 60Hz IEC Connector Mains inlet EU SP FR essennennen 210V AC 250V AC 50 60Hz IEC Connector POWER CONSUMIDIOMs o lo os 10W Current consumption US sra sen up ea 80mA Current consumption EU SP PR cs ees ees Ee see Ge See ii i n dee de GR be gee i Ge 40mA Proloeol ss needs seele DMX512 Communication distance coccccccccncnncnnnonononinonononones up to 200 m 666 ft outdoor without repeater DMX Reese di Hasan Approx 44 Hz MA O e 5 pin XLR Is E up to 13 DMX 512 universes WEAN Card it 802 11B PCMCIA SO Was 50x 195 x 125 mm 1 96 x 7 68 x 4 9 inch WEISEN ine IE 1 5 kg 53 oz Temperature operating range Sehnen else eh 0 40 C 32 104 F ProDiversity model Mains inlet US see ee ee a ee aR 103 VAC 125VAC 50 60Hz IEC Connector Mains inlet EU SP FR nsssnnennen 210V AC 250V AC 50 60Hz IEC Connector ae isdie et ORE N RE OE EE ORE RE N 10W Current consumption US es esse Ee Ve es ln Kl 80mA Current consumption EU S
14. dwanced Setup selecte Transmitter or Receiver TARI _ Comedi 00047 Aibo clan iinit Configuring a WDMX 512 19 20 2 Specify if you want the WDMX 512 to be a transmitter or a receiver T or R and press Enter E WORT 7 000 Hyper Terminal Fa Edi mas ad Transfer Help Ce as Of y HOMS 512 version 1 5 CY 2063 by Martin Professional A S Press XENTER to start configuration Quick Setup recommended or Advanced Setup 04 417 a Advanced Setup selecte Transmitter or Receiver T R t Device is configured as pea bares IP address for remote device x x x17 Auto detect 11500 HZ 3 Specifies the IP address for the remote WDMX 512 device Press Enter and the IP address for the current device Both Unicast and Multicast IP addresses are valid WOMA SA 7 001 Hyper Terminal Pia Bot ma Cal Trama Help Oe F OF f WOM S12 version 1 5 CY 2063 by Martin Professional AS Press tENTER to start configuration Quick Setup recommended or Advanced Setup 04 417 a Advanced Setup selecte Transmitter or Receiver T R t evice is configured as Transmitter IP address for remote device x x x IP address for current device lx x x Auto detect 11500 HZ 4 Specifies what kind of network that is being used Normally this will be an ad hoc network but if an Access Point is used choose infrastructure network WOME 7 0041 Hyper erminal Fe EM Wew Cal Trander Help oe Sg oa WDMX S512 version 1 5 2003 by Mart
15. eatures e Intuitive display indicating signal strength DMX refresh rate transmitter or receiver status and usage of Access point e Easy selection of channel receiver transmitter mode and usage of Access point without using a PC Introduction External antennas ensuring longer range and enables optional use of remotely placed antennas Included items Unpack the package and inspect closely to make sure the following components are present WDMX 512 Standard or WMDX 512 ProDiversity SUBD 9 pole serial cable 2 5 to 3 pole XLR converters PCMCIA WLAN card only supplied with the Standard model Power cable HyperTerminal Configuration diskette and CD Safety information Warning This product is for indoor and professional use only It is not for household use This product presents risks of lethal or severe injury due to fire heat electric shock and falls Read this manual before powering or installing the unit follow the safety precautions listed below and observe all warnings in this manual and printed on the unit If you have questions about how to operate the unit safely please contact your dealer Protection from electric shock Disconnect the unit from AC power when replacing the fuses or opening the device Always ground earth the unit electrically Use only a source of AC power that complies with local building and electrical codes and has both overload and ground fault protection Do not expose the un
16. ective fuses with ones of the specified type and rating RS 232 This is a serial interface and is only used to configure the WOMX 512 Standard and the WDMX 512 ProDiversity in Advanced mode For further details about the configuration see Configure the WDMX 512 using HyperTerminal on page 17 DMX in When configured as a transmitter apply a 5 pins female XLR plug from a DMX master to this input Use the included 5 to 3 pole adaptor if a 3 pins XLR cable is used If configured as a receiver apply a termination of 120 ohm between pin 2 and pin 3 to this input Pin Description 28 Standard model interfaces Pin 1 GND shield Pin 2 Cold Pin 3 Hot Pin 4 No Connection Pin 5 No Connection DMX out When configured as receiver apply a 5 pins female XLR plug from this output to one or more DMX devices Use the included 5 to 3 pole adaptor if a 3 pins XLR cable is used Remember to terminate the DMX link with a 120 ohm termination at the end of the link If configured as a transmitter apply a termination of 120 ohm between pin 2 and pin 3 to this output Pin Description Pin 1 GND shield Pin 2 Cold Pin 3 Hot Pin 4 No Connection Pin 5 No Connection PGM This is for service purpose only and should NOT be connected Buttons These Pin buttons are located next to the connectors Due to security reasons these buttons can only be activated by a paper cl
17. ent channel number by one CHV Decrements the current channel number by one Rx Tx Toggles between receiver Rx and transmitter Tx mode Connect the WDMX 512 to the PC Connect the 9 pole serial cable from the RS 232 port on the WOMX 512 to a 9 pole serial port on the PC If there is only a 25 pole serial port available on your PC then a SUBD25 to SUBD9 converter can be used not included Serial Cable WDMX 512 Prepare HyperTerminal HyperTerminal is a standard terminal program included in Windows HyperTerminal is used to configure the WDMX 512 Before the WDMX 512 can be configured the HyperTerminal has to be setup correctly Other standard terminal programs can be used as well There are two ways to do it the 1 First is to set up HyperTerminal manually not recommended Configuring a WDMX 512 15 2 Second and easiest way is to copy the contents of the WDMX 512 setup diskette or CD ROM to your local drive and double click on the appropriate sample setup file Setup HyperTerminal manually 1 2 Open HyperTerminal Create a New connection this can be done by clicking the Hypertrm exe icon or via the menu within HyperTerminal File New Connection 3 Type in a name for the connection for example WOMX 512 5 6 T 8 9 Under Connect using select Direct to Com 2 if your available Com port is Com 2 otherwise select the appropriate Com port Set Bits per second to 115
18. es Always replace defective fuses with ones of the specified type and rating RS 232 This is a serial interface and is only used to configure the WDMX 512 Standard and the WDMX 512 ProDiversity in Advanced mode For further details about the configuration see Configure the WDMX 512 using HyperTerminal on page 17 DMX in When configured as a transmitter apply a 5 pins female XLR plug from a DMX master to this input Use the included 5 to 3 pole adaptor if a 3 pins XLR cable is used If configured as a receiver apply a termination of 120 ohm between pin 2 and pin 3 to this input Pin Description Pin 1 GND shield 32 ProDiversity model interfaces Pin 2 Cold Pin 3 Hot Pin 4 No Connection Pin 5 No Connection DMX out When configured as receiver apply a 5 pins female XLR plug from this output to one or more DMX devices Use the included 5 to 3 pole adaptor if a 3 pins XLR cable is used Remember to terminate the DMX link with a 120 ohm termination at the end of the link If configured as a transmitter apply a termination of 120 ohm between pin 2 and pin 3 to this output Pin Description Pin 1 GND shield Pin2 Cold Pin 3 Hot Pin 4 No Connection Pin 5 No Connection PGM This is for service purpose only and should NOT be connected Buttons These Pin buttons are located next to the connectors Due to security reasons these buttons can only be activated
19. faces and LED indication All parameters for both versions such as transmitter receiver option WLAN channel and more are easy to setup using a standard PC with serial port On ProDiversity models these options can also be changed using the control buttons and display The WDMX 512 is expandable Up to 13 WDMX sets DMX 512 universes or 6656 DMX channels can operate within the same area The wireless DMX link operates on standard WLAN 802 11b protocol ensuring flexibility low cost instant compatibility and maximum performance The WDMX 512 operates with or without a standard WLAN access point The receiver is tolerant of any DMX input refresh rate and automatically truncates the output to approx 44 Hz and converts the output to standard DMX 512 512 channels For the latest updates of product documentation and software please visit the Martin web site at www martin com Key features All WDMX 512 models have the following features e A DMX refresh rate of approx 44 Hz on all 512 DMX channels e Expandable up to 6656 DMX channels e Transmits via radio signal line of sight not required e Multiple WDMX sets DMX512 universes can operate within the same area e Works on 2 4 GHz license free band e Operates on standard 802 11 b WiFi technology e Converts any DMX signal from the receiver to standard DMX 512 e Diversity receiver ensuring maximum performance and sensitivity ProDiversity models offer the following additional f
20. gured as Functionality Transmitter When configured as a transmitter the DMX LED indicates that it s transmitting the wireless DMX signal Receiver When configured as receiver the DMX LED indicates that it is receiving the wireless DMX signal Transmitter LED Configured as Functionality Transmitter When the LED is lit the WDMX 512 is configured as a transmitter Receiver When the LED is not lit the WDMX 512 is configured as a receiver Signal strength LED s Configured as Functionality Transmitter Receiver This indicates the receiving signal level NOTE 1 If all the signal strength LEDs are flashing the WDMX 512 Standard is in configuration mode 2 If the signal strength LEDs are chasing the WDMX 512 Standard has detected a WLAN Card error ProDiversity model operation Antennas The WDMX 512 ProDiversity uses two external antennas The two antennas should be connected to the reversed TNC connectors on the front panel named B primary and A secondary The antennas operate in diversity mode ensuring optimal sensitivity If operating by a single external antenna antenna B should be used This is the primary antenna 24 Operation Display The display indicates the actual channel number transmitter receiver status access point mode and the DMX refresh rate It also shows the signal strength of the radio communication when in receiver mode
21. in Professional AS Press ENTER to start configuration Quick Setup recommended ar Advanced Setup 0 A17 a dvanced Setup Ha noted ransmitter or eceiver TR t evice is configured as ai fe N IP address for remote device x x x 7 100 9 006 111 IP address for current device x x x x 190 3 006 112 Infra or Adhoc IZA _ iuby detect 115200 0 92 5 Specify the channel frequency to transmit or receive on and press Enter Please note that only one transmitter is allowed to send on each channel frequency and multiple receivers Configuring aWDMX 512 are allowed to receive on channel frequency WOM S12 COM1 Hyper Terminal DEE Fie Edi Wear Cal Trade Help De Da E WOMM 51 version 1 5 2063 by Martin Professional AS Press ENTER to start configuration Quick Setup ee or Advanced Setup Q A 7 a Trenam t Setup Asie da r ansmitter or ecelver ERIE E vice is configured a ransmitter IP address for remote device x x x x 190 9 006 IP address for current device x x x x 7 190 9 006 Infra or Adhoc IAA i twork configured as Infrastructure Channel num 1 13 7 Auto detect 115200 aia 6 Type in the SSID network name that WDMX 512 is using and press Enter e WOMMST 2 000 HyperTerminal Pie Edi View Call Tower Hele Ge amp Da Y ule etup recommen or ance et up alfa a k 5 dea Adw d 5 0 A 17 Advanced Setup select Transmitter or Receiver IZRI Es Pavice is For
22. ionality Configured as Functionality Transmitter When configured as a transmitter the DMX LED indicates that it s transmitting the wireless DMX signal Receiver When configured as receiver the DMX LED indicates that it is receiving the wireless DMX signal Transmitter LED Configured as Functionality Transmitter When the LED is lit the WDMX 512 is configured as a transmitter Receiver When the LED is not lit the WDMX 512 is configured as a receiver Standard model interfaces Signal strength LED s Configured as Functionality Transmitter Receiver This indicates the receiving signal level NOTE 1 If all the signal strength LEDs are flashing the WDMX 512 Standard is in configuration mode 2 If the signal strength LEDs are chasing the WDMX 512 Standard has detected a WLAN Card error Rear panel Mains connector This is the main power connection For protection from electric shock the unit must be grounded The color code for the power cord is Color Description Yellow Green Earth Ground Brown Live Blue Neutral Fuses The WDMX 512 Standard comes with two fuses F1 and F2 that protects both neutral and phase The WDMX 512 ProDiversity has a single fuse F1 protecting the phase F1 F2 63mA T 250V for 230V models F1 F2 125mA T 250V for 115V models Never attempt to bypass the fuses Always replace def
23. ip or similar object SET If this button is pressed for more than 3 seconds the WDMX 512 is in configuration mode and the signal LED s will be flashing display showing Setup using serial port To cancel configuration mode press RST or turn the power off and on RST If this button is pressed the WOMX 512 will reset PCMCIA WLAN CARD Insert the PCMCIA card into this socket WDMX 512 Standard ONLY Do not use other WLAN cards than the original type included in the WDMX 512 Standard package Remove the card form the unit when it is not in use Standard model interfaces 29 PRODIVERSITY MODEL INTERFACES The following chapter describes the user interface for the DMX 512 ProDiversity model Front Panel Martin om Ea zE E T n D CH n OE ac ol IT die O Display The display indicates the actual channel number transmitter receiver status access point mode and the DMX refresh rate It also shows the signal strength of the radio communication when in receiver mode Ch 1 0 DMX 44Hz Display description Y Antenna Signal strength N A Signal strength not available e g in transmitter mode hd Access point mode Ch Current channel number universe Mode Rx Receiver mode Tx Transmitter mode DMX DMX refresh rate 20 No DMX input output 22 Non standard DMX input DMX refresh rate truncated Buttons The keyboard offers you easy access to set
24. it to rain or moisture Refer any service operation to a qualified technician Never operate the unit with missing or damaged covers Replace the unit if it becomes defective or worn out or before usage exceeds the maximum service life Protection from safety and fire Never attempt to bypass the fuses Always replace defective fuses with ones of the specified type and rating Keep flammable materials well away from the unit Do not modify the unit Do not operate the unit if the ambient temperature Ta exceeds 40 C 104 F Introduction Legal DMX Universes Channels To comply with the local rules and regulations regarding the frequency channels also referred as DMX Universes that are legal to use please refer to the table below when configuring the WDMX 512 If your country is not on the list please consult the local authority for information about the local rules and regulations DMX universe 112 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Channel number Canada IC XIX IX I AR AR AR AR AL AL AR AAK North America FCC XIX X X X X X X X X X Europe ETSD X X X X X X X X X X X X X France BR AR AR Spain X X WARNING Violation of these restrictions can lead to prosecution or and fines from the local authority Introduction AC POWER WARNING For protection from electric shock the fixture must be grounded
25. ity WDMX 512 Standard 1 13 Transmitter _ ProDiversity di 4 Regeiver n Moo FOO o gt Connection via an access point A way to increase the range is to use an Access Point between the transmitter and the receiver s e The Access Point repeats the wireless signal from the transmitter to the receiver which means that the range can be extended of up to twice the length e Access Points are of different quality be careful when selecting a type NOTE The use of Access points is NOT recommended and is only included for user flexibility Access Points are 3rd party products and are NOT supported by Martin Professional A S WDMX 512 Standard ProDiversity Receiver 1 WDMX 512 Standard DMX Universe DMX Universe ProDiversity a 2 E a ea ww A EE 2 Receiver n Access Point IOO ne Configurations 13 CONFIGURING A WDMX 512 This chapter contains the following sections e Pre requisites e Connect the WDMX 512 to the PC e Prepare HyperTerminal e Configure the WOMX 512 using HyperTerminal on page 17 e Setup Access point on page 22 Pre requisites You need a PC running HyperTerminal or another terminal program to configure a Standard model or to configure a ProDiversity model in advanced mode The ProDiversity model can be configured without HyperTerminal in normal mode using the buttons on the front panel AP Toggles between normal and Access point mode CH Increments the curr
26. k Wee Cal Trailer Hele Cees 25 H Select OMX Universe _ 1 13 1 Use Access Point AP are used as repeater bridge ete NIT m Configured as Adhoc network not using AP ee Quick Setup Settings nn Device is configured as Transmitter DM Universe r AP repeater Ho Po Advanced Set up det ine eee eee SEE Beets Pe dad i Multicas Remote IP 1 Multicas Subnet spsk i Network et work N me 66 add Name 5 Bea HLAN MAC HELAN Multicast MAC i 1 o Errors and Warnings gt 2 Total Warningis and 9 Erreris Auto dete 115200 Bee 5 The WDMX 512 is now configured and ready for use You can exit HyperTerminal and disconnect the WDMX 512 from your PC Advanced Setup Advanced setup is ONLY for people with experience in wireless networking This setup is made for flexibility only and is not necessary to setup for the system to work When the ProDiversity model is configured with Advanced Setup Advanced Mode will be displayed on the first line of the unit s display To return to normal operating mode configure the device with quick setup using HyperTerminal It is not possible to exit Advanced mode using the buttons on the unit 1 Select advanced setup E WOMES1 2 001 HyperTerminal Fis Edt wew Call Transfer Hep De 3 Da y HEH S12 version 1 5 OJ 2663 by Martin Professional AS Press ENTER to start conf igurat ion Quick Setup recommended or Advanced Setup 07A a
27. nsmission Use shielded twisted pair cable designed for RS 485 devices standard microphone cable cannot transmit control data reliably over long runs 24 AWG cable is suitable for runs up to 300 meters 1000 ft Heavier gauge cable and or an amplifier is recommended for longer runs Do not overload the link Up to 32 devices may be connected on a serial link Data 11 Terminate the link by installing a termination plug in the output socket of the last fixture The termination plug which is a male XLR plug with a 120 ohm 0 25 watt resistor soldered between pins 2 and 3 soaks up the control signal so it does not reflect and cause interference If a splitter is used terminate each branch of the link 12 Data CONFIGURATIONS The WDMX 512 can be configured in two different ways 1 Direct connection also called ad hoc network where the transmitter communicates directly to the receiver s or 2 Using an Access Point also called an infrastructure network where the transmitter communicates to an AP that repeats the signal to the receiver s Direct connection This is the simplest way to transfer wireless DMX The WDMX 512 transmits directly to the receiver s This does not require an Access Point and is recommended for stable use NOTE The WDMX 512 will work in any combination of the Standard and ProDiversity models WDMX 512 Standard ProDiversity Receiver 1 f E o o a DMX Universe WDMX 512 Standard ProDivers
28. remot as EBENE a ress or remote evice Xx ry aoe x ip 2 dress for current device n N a 188 8 Bo 113 Infra or Adhoc IZA i Network configured as Infrastructure Channel num SSID network name max 32 characters _ dan dhat 115200 HZ 7 The WDMX 512 is now configured and ready for use You can exit HyperTerminal and disconnect the WDMX 512 from your PC e EIER AAI N hyper Terminal Fis DE wers Cal Tre He i red aa 13 7 1 D network name max 32 characters NetowrkZ data Da HOM scanf isurat Lon we Advanced Setup Settings Device is configured as Transmitter Current IP i 1806 9 6 112 Unicast 100 9 A 111 Unicas 255 wre Het owrk z Network chanel d a o60p3809841 Errors and Warnings 4 lec Hane Configuring a WDMX 512 21 Setup Access point When using a standard Access Point as repeater refer to the product user s guide and configure it with the following settings e SSID in the AP has to be set to WOMX lt DMX Universe gt e g WDMX7 for the WDMX Universe 7 or WDMX2 for the WDMX Universe 2 e Channel has to be set to the same number as the WDMX Universe number on the WDMX 512 1 13 No web encryption or security settings should be used or enabled 22 Configuring a WDMX 512 OPERATION This chapter contains the following sections e Guidelines e Resetting the unit e Standard model operation e ProDiversity model operation on page 24 Guidelines

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