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USER MANUAL Netron DMX10 Obsidian

©2021 OBSIDIAN CONTROL SYSTEMS all rights reserved. Information, specications, diagrams, images, and instructions herein are subject to change without notice. Obsidian Control Systems logo and identifying product names and numbers herein are trademarks of ADJ PRODUCTS LLC. Copyright protection claimed includes all forms and matters of copyrightable materials and information now allowed by statutory or judicial law or hereinafter granted. Product names used in this document may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies and are hereby acknowledged. All non-ADJ brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. OBSIDIAN CONTROL SYSTEMS and all aliated companies hereby disclaim all liabilities for property, equipment, building, and electrical damages, injuries to any persons, and direct or indirect economic loss associated with the use or reliance of any information contained within this document, and/or as a result of the improper, unsafe, insucient and negligent assembly, installation, rigging, and operation of this product. ELATION PROFESSIONAL B.V. Junostraat 2 | 6468 EW Kerkrade, The Netherlands [phone] Energy Saving Matters (EuP 2009/125/EC) Saving electric energy is a key to help protecting the environment. Please turn o all electrical products when they are not in use. To avoid power consumption in idle mode, disconnect all electrical equipment from power when not in use. Thank you! Document Version: An updated version of this document may be available online. Please check www.obsidiancontrol.com for the latest revision/update of this document before beginning installation and use. Date Document Version Note 07/12/2021 1 Initial Release 09/20/2021 2 Update Dimensions, Specications 12/13/2021 3 Updated FCC Statement3 GENERAL INFORMATION 4 LIMITED WARRANTY 5 SAFETY GUIDELINES 6 OVERVIEW 7 INSTALLATION 8 CONNECTIONS 9 OPERATION 10 MAINTENANCE 11 SPECIFICATIONS 12 DIMENSIONS 13 FCC STATEMENT 14 CONTENTS4 GENERAL INFORMATION INTRODUCTION Please read and understand the instructions in this manual carefully and thoroughly before attempting to operate this device. These instructions contain important safety and use information. UNPACKING Every device has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped in perfect operating condition. Carefully check the shipping carton for damage that may have occurred during shipping. If the carton is damaged, carefully inspect the device for damage, and be sure all accessories necessary to install and operate the device have arrived intact. In the event damage has been found or parts are missing, please contact our customer support team for further instructions. Please do not return this device to your dealer without rst contacting customer support. Please do not discard the shipping carton in the trash. Please recycle whenever possible. CUSTOMER SUPPORT Contact your local Obsidian Controls Systems dealer or distributor for any product related service and support needs. OBSIDIAN CONTROL SERVICE EUROPE - Monday - Friday 08:30 to 17:00 CET [phone] | [e-mail] OBSIDIAN CONTROL SERVICE USA - Monday - Friday 08:30 to 17:00 PST [phone] | [e-mail]5 LIMITED WARRANTY

1. Obsidian Control Systems hereby warrants, to the original purchaser, Obsidian Control Systems

products to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years (730 days).

2. For warranty service, send the product only to the Obsidian Control Systems service center. All

shipping charges must be pre-paid. If the requested repairs or service (including parts replacement) are within the terms of this warranty, Obsidian Control Systems will pay return shipping charges only to a designated point within the United States. If any product is sent, it must be shipped in its original package and packaging material. No accessories should be shipped with the product. If any accessories are shipped with the product, Obsidian Control Systems shall have no liability whatsoever for loss and/or damage to any such accessories, nor for the safe return thereof.

3. This warranty is void if the product serial number and/or labels are altered or removed; if the product

is modied in any manner which Obsidian Control Systems concludes, after inspection, aects the reliability of the product; if the product has been repaired or serviced by anyone other than the Obsidian Control Systems factory unless prior written authorization was issued to purchaser by Obsidian Control Systems; if the product is damaged because not properly maintained as set forth in the product instructions, guidelines and/or user manual.

4. This is not a service contract, and this warranty does not include any maintenance, cleaning or

periodic check-up. During the periods as specied above, Obsidian Control Systems will replace defective parts at its expense, and will absorb all expenses for warranty service and repair labor by reason of defects in material or workmanship. The sole responsibility of Obsidian Control Systems under this warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product, or replacement thereof, including parts, at the sole discretion of Obsidian Control Systems. All products covered by this warranty were manufactured after January 1, 1990, and bare identifying marks to that eect.

5. Obsidian Control Systems reserves the right to make changes in design and/or performance

improvements upon its products without any obligation to include these changes in any products theretofore manufactured.

6. No warranty, whether expressed or implied, is given or made with respect to any accessory supplied

with the products described above. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, all implied warranties made by Obsidian Control Systems in connection with this product, including warranties of merchantability or tness, are limited in duration to the warranty periods set forth above. And no warranties, whether expressed or implied, including warranties of merchantability or tness, shall apply to this product after said periods have expired. The consumer’s and/or dealer’s sole remedy shall be such repair or replacement as is expressly provided above; and under no circumstances shall Obsidian Control Systems be liable for any loss and/or damage, direct and/or consequential, arising out of the use of, and/or the inability to use, this product.

7. This warranty is the only written warranty applicable to Obsidian Control Systems products and

supersedes all prior warranties and written descriptions of warranty terms and conditions heretofore published.

8. Use of software and rmware:

9. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall Elation or Obsidian Control

Systems or its suppliers be liable for any damages whatsoever (including, but not limited to, damages for loss of prots or data, for business interruption, for personal injury or other loss whatsoever) arising out of or in any way related to the use of or inability to use rmware or software, the provision of or failure to provide support or other services, information, rmware, software, and related content through the software or otherwise arising out of the use of any software or rmware, even in the event of the fault, tort (including negligence), misrepresentation, strict liability, breach of warranty of Elation or Obsidian Control Systems or any supplier, and even if Elation or Obsidian Control Systems or any supplier has been advised of the possibility of such damages. WARRANTY RETURNS: All returned service items, whether under warranty or not, must be freight pre-paid and accompany a return authorization (R.A.) number. The R.A. number must be clearly written on the outside of the return package. A brief description of the problem as well as the R.A. number must also be written down on a piece of paper and included in the shipping container. If the unit is under warranty, you must provide a copy of your proof of purchase invoice. Items returned without a R.A. number clearly marked on the outside of the package will be refused and returned at customer’s expense. You may obtain a R.A. number by contacting customer support.SAFETY GUIDELINES This device is a sophisticated piece of electronic equipment. To guarantee a smooth operation, it is important to follow all instructions and guidelines in this manual. OBSIDIAN CONTROL SYSTEMS is not responsible for injury and/or damages resulting from the misuse of this device due to the disregard of the information printed in this manual. Only the original included parts and/or accessories for this device should be used. Any modications to the device, included and/or accessories will void the original manufactures warranty and increase the risk of damage and/or personal injury. PROTECTION CLASS 1 – DEVICE MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE THIS DEVICE WITHOUT BEING FULLY TRAINED ON HOW TO USE IT. ANY DAMAGES OR REPAIRS TO THIS DEVICE OR ANY LIGHTING FIXTURES CONTROLLED BY THIS DEVICE RESULTING FROM IMPROPER USE, AND/OR THE DISREGARD OF THE SAFETY AND OPERATION GUIDELINES IN THIS DOCUMENT VOIDS THE OBSIDIAN CONTROL SYSTEMS WARRANTY, AND ARE NOT SUBJECT TO ANY WARRANTY CLAIMS AND/OR REPAIRS, AND MAY ALSO VOID THE WARRANTY FOR ANY NON-OBSIDIAN CONTROL SYSTEMS DEVICES. KEEP FLAMMABLE MATERIALS AWAY FROM DEVICE. DRY LOCATIONS USE ONLY! DO NOT EXPOSE DEVICE TO RAIN, MOISTURE, AND/OR SEVERE ENVIRONMENTS! DO NOT SPILL WATER AND/OR LIQUIDS ON OR INTO THE DEVICE! DISCONNECT the device from AC power before removing fuses or any part, and when not in use. Always electrically ground this device. 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 device to rain or moisture. Never attempt to bypass fuses. Always replace defective fuses with ones of the specied type and rating. Refer all service to a qualied technician. Do not modify the device or install other than genuine Netron parts. CAUTION: Risk of Fire and Electrical Shock. Use only in dry locations. CAUTION: Risk of Explosion if Battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to local environmental regulations. AVOID brute force handling when transporting or operating. DO NOT expose any part of the device to open ame or smoke. Keep device away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including ampliers) that produce heat. DO NOT use device in extreme and/or severe environments. Replace fuses with ones of the same type and rating only. Never attempt to bypass a fuse. Unit provided with a single fuse in Line side. DO NOT operate device if power cord is frayed, crimped, damaged and/or if any of the power cord connectors are damaged, and does not insert into the device securely with ease. NEVER force a power cord connector into device. If the power cord or any of its connectors are damaged, replace it immediately with a new one of similar power rating. Strictly use a source of AC power that complies with local building and electrical codes and has both overload and ground-fault protection. Use only the provided AC power supply and power cords and the correct connector for the country of operation. Use of the factory provided power cable is mandatory for operation in the US and Canada. Allow free unobstructed airow to the bottom and back of the product. Do not block the ventilation slots. Operate the console only on a stable and solid surface. DO NOT use the product if the ambient temperature exceeds 40°C (104° F) Transport the product only in suitable packaging or a custom tted road case. Transportation damage is not covered under warranty. CAUTION: Risk of explosion if CMOS battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to local environmental regulations. CAUTION: Do not expose CMOS battery to excessive heat such as sun or re.7 OVERVIEW The NETRON DMX10 is made from a rugged metal chassis featuring impact resistant paint and a lightweight yet solid construction. The DMX10 is ideally suited for installations and touring applications that do not require RDM communication and is available in 5 and 3pin XLR congurations.

The DMX10 is a rackmount 10-port DMX Splitter with dual inputs and freely assignable XLR DMX outputs. Utilizing long life toggle switches every port is routed to either the A or B input, providing exibility to accommodate any situation. - Dual A/B XLR DMX Input - 10 isolated XLR DMX Outputs - A/B routing per output port - LED feedback for In/Out/A/B/Power - Powder-coated rackmount housing8 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE! ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS A qualied electrician should be used for all electrical connections and/or installations. USE CAUTION WHEN POWER LINKING OTHER MODEL DEVICES AS THE POWER CONSUMPTION OF OTHER MODEL DEVICES MAY EXCEED THE MAXIMUM POWER OUTPUT OF THIS DEVICE. CHECK SILK SCREEN FOR MAXIMUM AMPS. Device MUST be installed following all local, national, and country commercial electrical and construction codes and regulations. ALWAYS ATTACH A SAFETY CABLE WHENEVER INSTALLING THIS DEVICE IN A SUSPENDED ENVIRONMENT TO ENSURE THE DEVICE WILL NOT DROP IF THE CLAMP FAILS. Overhead device installation must always be secured with a secondary safety attachment, such as an appropriately rated safety cable that can hold 10 times the weight of the device. POWER LINKING USE CAUTION WHEN POWER LINKING AS THE POWER CONSUMPTION MAY EXCEED THE MAXIMUM POWER OUTPUT ON THIS DEVICE. CHECK SILK SCREEN

CONNECTIONS AC CONNECTIONS The Obsidian Control Systems Netron DMX10 is rated 100-240V 47/63Hz and accept AC mains power over a range of 90-264V 47/63Hz. Do not connect it to power outside this range. Damage resulting from incorrect connection is not covered under warranty. North America: A cable with a NEMA 15-5P plug is provided for use with the DMX10 in the USA and Canada. This approved cable must be used in North America. Rest of the world: The provided True1 cable is not tted with a country-specic plug. Install only a plug that meets local and or national electrical codes and is suitable for the country’s specic requirements. A 3-prong grounded-type (earthed type) plug must be installed following the plug manufacturer’s instructions.

FRONT DMX CONNECTIONS: DMX10-5

- (2) 5Pin DMX Input - (10) 5Pin Opto-Isolated DMX Outputs All DMX Output connections are 5pin female XLR; the pin-out on all sockets is pin 1 to shield, pin 2 to cold (-), and pin 3 to hot (+). Pins 4 and 5 are not used. Carefully connect DMX cables to the respective ports. To prevent damaging the DMX ports, provide strain relief and support. Avoid connecting FOH Snakes to the ports directly. Pin Connection 1 Com 2 Data - 3 Data + 4 Not connected 5 Not connected Pin Connection 1 Com 2 Data - 3 Data +

FRONT DMX CONNECTIONS: DMX10-3

- (2) 3Pin DMX Input - (10) 3Pin Opto-Isolated DMX Outputs All DMX Output connections are 3pin female XLR; the pin-out on all sockets is pin 1 to shield, pin 2 to cold (-), and pin 3 to hot (+). Carefully connect DMX cables to the respective ports. To prevent damaging the DMX ports, provide strain relief and support. Avoid connecting FOH Snakes to the ports directly. REAR CONNECTIONS - Power In - Fuse10 (10) 5PIN Opto-Isolated DMX Outputs DMX Port Status Indicator LED DMX Port Toggle Switch (A up/B down) LED Color Solid Blink Routing DMX PORTS BLUE DMX Trac No DMX Trac A DMX PORTS ORANGE DMX Trac No DMX Trac B DMX PORTS STATUS INDICATOR LEDs