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MANUAL
ENGLISH
RDM Touch
V1
Ordercode: 50409
Highlite International B.V. – Vestastraat 2 – 6468 EX – Kerkrade – the Netherlands

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  • Page 1 MANUAL ENGLISH RDM Touch Ordercode: 50409 Highlite International B.V. – Vestastraat 2 – 6468 EX – Kerkrade – the Netherlands...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    RDM Touch Table of contents Warning ....................................2 Unpacking Instructions ..............................2 Safety Instructions ................................. 2 Operating Determinations ............................3 Connection with the mains............................3 Return Procedure ................................4 Claims ....................................4 Description of the device ..............................5 Frontside..................................5 Backside ..................................

  • Page 3: Warning

    Save the carton and all packing materials. In the event that a fixture must be returned to the factory, it is important that the fixture be returned in the original factory box and packing. Your shipment includes:  Showtec RDM Touch  Carrying case ...

  • Page 4: Operating Determinations

     If your Showtec device fails to work properly, discontinue use immediately. Pack the unit securely (preferably in the original packing material), and return it to your Showtec dealer for service.

  • Page 5: Return Procedure

    RDM Touch Return Procedure Returned merchandise must be sent prepaid and in the original packing, call tags will not be issued. Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Authorization Number (RMA number). Products returned without an RMA number will be refused. Highlite will not accept the returned goods or any responsibility. Call Highlite 0031-455667723 or mail aftersales@highlite.nl and request an RMA prior to shipping the fixture.

  • Page 6: Description Of The Device

    Description of the device Features The Showtec RDM Touch is the most ultimate tool for every lighting technician. With its versatile functions and user-friendly 6-button + full-color TFT touch screen display, the RDM Touch is fully equipped to measure, test, and troubleshoot any application with DMX-controlled lighting. This unit can be used for testing 3 and 5-pin cables, test MIDI signals, monitor and analyze signals, program sequences, send and receive DMX, and is also equipped with an RDM controller function.

  • Page 7: Backside

    RDM Touch Backside Fig. 02 07) 5-pin DMX signal connector IN 08) Light sensor for PWM testing 09) 5-pin DMX signal connector OUT 10) 9V battery housing Installation Remove all packing materials from the RDM Touch. Check if all foam and plastic padding is removed. Connect all cables.

  • Page 8: Keyboard

    RDM Touch Keyboard In certain areas, you will be required to use the digital QWERTY keyboard, by means of which it is possible to input text. 01) Touch the display with the stylus pen or press the control buttons (+, -, CH- and CH+) (06) to choose the desired character.

  • Page 9: Control Modes

    RDM Touch Control Modes 1. Receive DMX In this menu the device will receive DMX signals and show the current value (as well as the maximum and minimum value) for each channel. 01) Choose the desired channel by touching it with the stylus pen. 02) Using the stylus pen, touch <OPTION>.

  • Page 10: Send Dmx

    RDM Touch 2. Send DMX In this menu you can send DMX as well as display values for every channel in every row. It is also possible to save/load scenes from the micro SD card. 01) Select one of the 512 channels with the stylus pen. 02) Drag the stylus pen from the left to the right in order to set the channel’s value.

  • Page 11: Cable Tester

    RDM Touch 3. Cable Tester In this menu you can test your cables. Connect a cable to the DMX input and output connectors (07/09). In order to test 3-pin cables, use the included 3 to 5-pin adapter. 01) If you select <CABLE TESTER> in main menu, the RDM Touch will automatically start testing all the pins (1-5).

  • Page 12: Timings

    RDM Touch 5. Timings In this menu you can analyze the DMX timings. 01) Connect a DMX signal source to the DMX input (07). The display will show: 02) The displayed pieces of information are:  DMX signal: shows whether the connected DMX signal is of high or low quality. ...

  • Page 13: Flicker Finder

    RDM Touch 6. Flicker Finder In this menu you can test the stability of DMX signals. It may help detect such problems as: signal interruptions, channel quantity changes, channel value changes. 01) Configure your console to send a static scene or a Static DMX Look. It should not consist of only zeros.

  • Page 14: Sequence

    RDM Touch 04) Look at the details, for more information on each channel where errors were found:  CH: channels where value changes have been detected.  REFERENCE: the channel value during the initial test.  ERROR: error counter. 7. Sequence In this menu you can create, edit and play chases.

  • Page 15: Pwm Tester

    RDM Touch 8. PWM Tester In this menu you can check the PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) frequency and duty ratio. 01) Point the light sensor on the bottom of the RDM Touch (08) at a lighting fixture. 02) Press and hold down the ENTER button. 03) When the data is stabilized, release the ENTER button.

  • Page 16: Rdm Controller

    RDM Touch 01) In main menu, select <MIDI TEST>. If the RDM Touch is receiving MIDI signal, the instructions will be presented on the display. 02) If you want to send out a MIDI signal, select the <SEND> button on the screen (using the control buttons or the stylus pen).
  • Page 17 RDM Touch 05) Once discovery has been completed, the available devices will be listed in the Device List screen. 06) Use the stylus pen (or the – and + and ENTER buttons) to enter the Command List of any selected fixture (the displayed options will vary per fixture).

  • Page 18: Options

    RDM Touch 11. Options 01) In main menu, select <OPTIONS>. 02) Press the – and + buttons (or touch the screen with the stylus pen) to scroll through the following options:  Device Name: rename the device.  Backlight Brightness: LCD display brightness (10-100%, from dark to brightest). ...

  • Page 19: Maintenance

    RDM Touch Maintenance The operator has to make sure that safety-related and machine-technical installations are to be inspected by an expert after every year in the course of an acceptance test. The operator has to make sure that safety-related and machine-technical installations are to be inspected by a skilled person once a year.
  • Page 20 RDM Touch Problem Probable cause(s) Solution • Check if power is switched on and One or more cables are plugged in No power to the fixture fixtures do not function at all Internal fuse blown • Return the fixture to your dealer Fixtures reset The controller is not connected.

  • Page 21: Product Specifications

    RDM Touch Product Specifications Model: Showtec RDM Touch Power supply: 9V DC USB power consumption: 300mA max. Dimensions: 67 x 44 x 113 mm (LxWxH) Weight: 0,4 kg Details: Display: Full-color LCD Display resolution: 240 x 320 pixel Memory: microSD card...

  • Page 22: Dimensions

    RDM Touch Dimensions Ordercode: 50409...
  • Page 23 RDM Touch Ordercode: 50409...
  • Page 24 ©2017 Showtec...

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