thomann 340223 User Manual
thomann 340223 User Manual

thomann 340223 User Manual

Dmx splitter pro 3+5 pin

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  • Page 1 DMX Splitter Pro 3+5 pin DMX splitter user manual...
  • Page 2 Musikhaus Thomann Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 E-mail: info@thomann.de Internet: www.thomann.de 10.08.2015, ID: 340223...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents General information..........................4 1.1 Further information........................... 5 1.2 Notational conventions........................6 1.3 Symbols and signal words....................... 6 Safety instructions............................. 9 Features............................... 13 Installation..............................14 Starting up..............................16 Connections and operating elements................... 19 Technical specifications........................22 Plug and connection assignment....................
  • Page 4: General Information

    General information General information This manual contains 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.
  • Page 5: Further Information

    General information 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 Keyword search interest for you quickly.
  • Page 6: Notational Conventions

    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 arrow and the specified page number.
  • Page 7 General information Signal word Meaning DANGER! 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. WARNING! 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.
  • Page 8 General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – danger zone. DMX splitter...
  • Page 9: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions 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 improper and may result in personal injury or property damage.
  • Page 10 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.
  • Page 11 Safety instructions DANGER! Electric shock caused by short-circuit Do not modify the mains cable or the plug. Failure to do so could result in electric 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.
  • Page 12 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.
  • Page 13: Features

    Features 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 1 × DMX input 1 × passive DMX output 4 × active DMX outputs Each DMX in and output in three-pin and five-pin design Active outputs galvanically isolated from the inputs Each passive out and input isolated from each other to over 2000 V...
  • Page 14: Installation

    Installation 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.
  • Page 15 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.).
  • Page 16: Starting Up

    Starting up Starting up Establish all connections as long as the unit is switched off. Use the shortest possible high- quality cables for all connections. DMX splitter...
  • Page 17 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).
  • Page 18 Starting up DMX splitter...
  • Page 19: Connections And Operating Elements

    Connections and operating elements Connections and operating elements DMX Splitter Pro 3+5 pin...
  • Page 20 Connections and operating elements 1 [POWER OUT] powerCON output to supply connected equipment with AC voltage. 2 [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.
  • Page 21 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 × 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 Ä...
  • Page 22: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications Operating supply voltage AC 230 V , 50/60 Hz Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 1 A, 250 V, slow-blow Dimensions (W × D × H) 156 mm × 120 mm × 120mm Weight 1.28 kg DMX splitter...
  • Page 23: Plug And Connection Assignment

    Plug and connection assignment 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 & 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 ‘just’...
  • Page 24 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. Assignment Ground (shielding) Signal inverted (DMX–, ‘cold’) Signal (DMX+, ‘hot’) unused / second connection (DMX–) unused / second connection (DMX+)
  • Page 25: Protecting The Environment

    Protecting the environment 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.
  • Page 26 Notes DMX splitter...
  • Page 28 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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