DMX Split 6X - Professional lighting equipment Eurolite - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL DMX Split 6X Eurolite

USER MANUAL DMX Split 6X 6-fold DMX-splitter CAUTION! Keep this device away from rain and moisture! Unplug mains lead before opening the housing! For your own safety, please read this user manual carefully before you initially start-up.Every person involved with the installation, operation and maintenance of this device has to- be qualified- follow the instructions of this manual- consider this manual to be part of the total product- keep this manual for the entire service life of the product- pass this manual on to every further owner or user of the product- download the latest version of the user manual from the Internet

Thank you for having chosen a EUROLITE DMX Split 6X. If you follow the instructions given in this manual, we are sure that you will enjoy this device for a long period of time.Unpack your DMX Split 6X.

2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION! Be careful with your operations. With a dangerous voltage you can suffer a dangerous electric shock when touching the wires! This device has left our premises in absolutely perfect condition. In order to maintain this condition and to ensure a safe operation, it is absolutely necessary for the user to follow the safety instructions and warning notes written in this user manual.Important: Damages caused by the disregard of this user manual are not subject to warranty. The dealer will not accept liability for any resulting defects or problems.70064820_V_1_0.DOC 12/28 If the device has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation (e.g. after transportation), do not switch it on immediately. The arising condensation water might damage your device. Leave the device switched off until it has reached room temperature. Please make sure that there are no obvious transport damages. Should you notice any damages on the A/C connection cable or on the casing, do not take the device into operation and immediately consult your local dealer. This device falls under protection-class I. The power plug must only be plugged into a protection class I outlet. The voltage and frequency must exactly be the same as stated on the device. Wrong voltages or power outlets can lead to the destruction of the device and to mortal electrical shock. Always plug in the power plug least. The power plug must always be inserted without force. Make sure that the plug is tightly connected with the outlet. Never let the power-cord come into contact with other cables! Handle the power-cord and all connections with the mains with particular caution! Never touch them with wet hands, as this could lead to mortal electrical shock. Never modify, bend, strain mechanically, put pressure on, pull or heat up the power cord. Never operate next to sources of heat or cold. Disregard can lead to power cord damages, fire or mortal electrical shock. The cable insert or the female part in the device must never be strained. There must always be sufficient cable to the device. Otherwise, the cable may be damaged which may lead to mortal damage. Make sure that the power-cord is never crimped or damaged by sharp edges. Check the device and the power-cord from time to time. If extension cords are used, make sure that the core diameter is sufficient for the required power consumption of the device. All warnings concerning the power cords are also valid for possible extension cords. Always disconnect from the mains, when the device is not in use or before cleaning it. Only handle the power-cord by the plug. Never pull out the plug by tugging the power-cord. Otherwise, the cable or plug can be damaged leading to mortal electrical shock. If the power plug or the power switch is not accessible, the device must be disconnected via the mains. If the power plug or the device is dusty, the device must be taken out of operation, disconnected and then be cleaned with a dry cloth. Dust can reduce the insulation which may lead to mortal electrical shock. More severe dirt in and at the device should only be removed by a specialist. There must never enter any liquid into power outlets, extension cords or any holes in the housing of the device. If you suppose that also a minimal amount of liquid may have entered the device, it must immediately be disconnected. This is also valid, if the device was exposed to high humidity. Also if the device is still running, the device must be checked by a specialist if the liquid has reduced any insulation. Reduced insulation can cause mortal electrical shock. There must never be any objects entering into the device. This is especially valid for metal parts. If any metal parts like staples or coarse metal chips enter into the device, the device must be taken out of operation and disconnected immediately. Malfunction or short-circuits caused by metal parts may cause mortal injuries. Keep away children and amateurs! Never leave this device running unattended.70064820_V_1_0.DOC 13/28

3. OPERATING DETERMINATIONS

This device is a DMX-splitter for splitting a DMX-chain. This product is only allowed to be operated with an alternating current of 230 V, 50 Hz and was designed for indoor use only. Do not shake the device. Avoid brute force when installing or operating the device. When choosing the installation-spot, please make sure that the device is not exposed to extreme heat, moisture or dust. There should not be any cables lying around. You endanger your own and the safety of others! This device must never be operated or stockpiled in sourroundings where splash water, rain, moisture or fog may harm the device. Moisture or very high humidity can reduce the insulation and lead to mortal electrical shocks. When using smoke machines, make sure that the device is never exposed to the direct smoke jet and is installed in a distance of 0.5 meters between smoke machine and device. The room must only be saturated with an amount of smoke that the visibility will always be more than 10 meters. The ambient temperature must always be between -5° C and +45° C. Keep away from direct insulation (particularly in cars) and heaters. The relative humidity must not exceed 50 % with an ambient temperature of 45° C. This device must only be operated in an altitude between -20 and 2000 m over NN. Never use the device during thunderstorms. Over voltage could destroy the device. Always disconnect the device during thunderstorms. Operate the device only after having familiarized with its functions. Do not permit operation by persons not qualified for operating the device. Most damages are the result of unprofessional operation! Please use the original packaging if the device is to be transported. Please consider that unauthorized modifications on the device are forbidden due to safety reasons! Never remove the serial barcode from the device as this would make the guarantee void. If this device will be operated in any way different to the one described in this manual, the product may suffer damages and the guarantee becomes void. Furthermore, any other operation may lead to dangers like short- circuit, burns, electric shock, etc.

6-fold DMX-splitter DMX distributor with one input and six outputs • Absolute electric isolation between input and output, or between output and output • Two types of DMX connectors (3 pin & 5 pin) for each individual channel • Every DMX output features an independent driver, data & data-indicator • DMX switch is incorporated allowing isolation from the malformation caused by DMX input • Input and output with a set of respective power supply and 500 mA internal fuse70064820_V_1_0.DOC 14/28

Press this button to start operation.

3- and 5-pin XLR-plug

3- and 5-pin XLR-plug

3- and 5-pin XLR-plug

Install the device on a plane surface or install it in a rack. Rack-installation: This device is built for 19" racks (483 mm). The rack you use should be a Double-Door- Rack where you can open the frontpanel and the rear panel. The rack should be provided with a cooling fan. When mounting the device into the rack, please make sure that there is enough space around the device so that the heated air can be passed on. Steady overheating will damage your device. You can fix the device with four screws M6 in the rack.

4.4 DMX-512 connection

The DMX-splitter can either be connected directly to the lighting controller or after a series of DMX-devices. You can connect up to 31 DMX-devices to every DMX output socket. If you connect the splitter after a DMX-device the number of DMX-devices before the splitter must not exceed 31.70064820_V_1_0.DOC 15/28 The wires must not come into contact with each other, otherwise the fixtures will not work at all, or will not work properly. Only use a stereo shielded cable and 3-pin or 5-pinXLR-plugs and connectors in order to connect the controller with the fixture or one fixture with another. Occupation of the XLR-connection: Caution: At the last fixture, the DMX-cable has to be terminated with a terminator. Solder a 120 Ω resistor between Signal (–) and Signal (+) into a 3-pin XLR-plug and plug it in the DMX-output of the last fixture.

4.5 Connection with the mains

Connect the device to the mains with the power-plug. The occupation of the connection-cables is as follows: Cable Pin International Brown Live L Blue Neutral N Yellow/Green Earth The earth has to be connected! If the device will be directly connected with the local power supply network, a disconnection switch with a minimum opening of 3 mm at every pole has to be included in the permanent electrical installation. The device must only be connected with an electric installation carried out in compliance with the IEC- standards. The electric installation must be equipped with a Residual Current Device (RCD) with a maximum fault current of 30 mA.70064820_V_1_0.DOC 16/28

5. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Disconnect from mains before starting maintenance operation! DANGER TO LIFE! We recommend a frequent cleaning of the device. Please use a soft lint-free and moistened cloth. Never use alcohol or solvents! There are no servicable parts inside the device. Maintenance and service operations are only to be carried out by authorized dealers. Should you need any spare parts, please use genuine parts. Should you have further questions, please contact your dealer.