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Swisson XPD-28 User Manual

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  • Page 1 XPD-28 DMX & RDM Splitter User Manual...
  • Page 2 UM_XPD-28-D0-LEN-V01-02.DOCX 2017-12-08...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Index Index ....................................3 Introduction ..................................4 Unpacking ..................................5 Safety Information ................................5 Device Overview ................................7 Settings and Menu ................................9 Status LEDs ..................................16 Screen Saver ..................................17 DMX Input Monitoring and Diagnostics .......................... 17 RDM ....................................18 Firmware Updates ................................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction XPD-28 is a DMX & RDM splitter provided with eight outputs, which can be connected to any of its two inputs. Each of the ten signal ports is optically isolated. With its 128x64 pixels OLED display, an encoder and a push button for each of the signal ports, the configuration of the splitter is quick and easy to do in spite of the device’s versatility.

  • Page 5: Unpacking

    This user manual. Safety Information Consider the following notes mandatory when you set up, connect and use the XPD-28. This product is approved for professional use only; it is not intended for household usage. Read this manual before operating the device, follow the safety precautions closely and pay attention to all warnings given in this manual.
  • Page 6 60598-2-17 section 17.6.6 and be capable of bearing a static suspended load 10 times the weight of the device. • Make sure that any external cover and rigging hardware is securely fastened. • Provide an adequate clearance underneath the work area and a stable platform whenever installing, servicing or moving an overhead device.

  • Page 7: Device Overview

    (earthed) mains plug that is suitable for the local power outlets, following the power plug manufacturer’s instructions. Consult a qualified electrician, if you have any doubts about the proper installation. A blue Neutrik powerCON NAC3FCA cable mount connector must be used to supply power at the XPD-28’s power input socket.
  • Page 8 Power Outlet Warning! The total current load of all devices connected to the AC mains power outlet of the XPD-28 must not exceed 19.8 amperes. • A power cable that meets the requirements specified in the safety instructions section of this manual must be used to connect the XPD-28 to AC mains power and to connect other devices to the power outlet.

  • Page 9: Settings And Menu

    Settings and Menu General Navigation The encoder wheel (see page 7) is the primary means for navigating through the menus. Most of the menus arrange items vertically. In those menus, turn the encoder clockwise to select the item below the currently selected item or turn the encoder counter clockwise to select the item above the currently selected item.
  • Page 10 In this mode, any arriving DMX and RDM data is forwarded to the outputs of the corresponding universe as it arrives at the input. XPD-28 is discoverable via RDM and responds to RDM packets addressed to the device. For RDM-traffic addressed to devices connected to the outputs of the universe, the device operates as a bidirectional RDM-splitter.
  • Page 11 DMX 20 Hz, Frame Int. As above. DMX 10 Hz, Frame Int. As above. DMX 40 Hz This mode sends DMX data with a well-defined timing characteristic, regardless of the timing of the received signal. The “Frame Integrity” is not maintained. This means that partially updated DMX frames may be sent out. The splitter is not discoverable via RDM and does not work as a bidirectional splitter.
  • Page 12 The labels are then displayed on the Home Screen (see page 10), the DMX Input Overview screen (see page 17) and the output linking screen (see Linking Outputs to Inputs below) in place of the generic titles Amber and Blue. The universe label can have a length of up to six characters.
  • Page 13 Factory Presets The Factory Presets menu entry of the main menu allows you to load one of the following factory defined presets: • 1-4: A, 5-8: B: o Ports 1 – 4 are configured to output DMX data from input A. o Ports 5 –...
  • Page 14 Inserting or Appending Text To append or insert text, move the cursor to the position where you want to add your text. Then push the [OK] button and select a character to add. Confirm your selection by pressing [OK]. Repeat the above steps for the remaining characters. Then, press [Cancel] to finish editing. Press [Cancel] again to quit the editor.
  • Page 15 Password editing works just like editing the device label, as detailed on page 13. Once the password has been entered, XPD-28 will ask you to enter the password a second time. If the two entered texts match, the password is set.

  • Page 16: Status Leds

    The following information about the device is available under Home > Menu > Settings > Information. Model The device model is reported as “XPD-28” for all variants of the XPD-28. UID (A) and UID (B) The RDM Unique Identifier for each of the universes.

  • Page 17: Screen Saver

    Selected Port When a port is selected, either with the push button next to it or via the menu, the port’s status LED flashes up for 0.1 seconds once every 0.2 seconds in the colour of its universe. The colour of the universe is amber for the universe A and blue for the universe B.

  • Page 18: Rdm

    Firmware Updates Firmware updates will be provided on the product page on the Swisson website. For updating the firmware, a PC with Windows (Vista or later) and a USB A to B cable (USB printer cable) is required. Please refer to the separate documentation also provided on the product web page for details about the process of updating the product’s...

  • Page 19: Technical Data

    Technical Data Depth ................... 136 mm (5.35 in) Width ................... 482.6 mm (19 in) Height ................... 44.5 mm (1.75 in) Weight ..................1.7 kg (3.75 lb.) Ambient temperature range ............-30 °C to 55 °C (-22 °F to 131 °F) AC power ..................

  • Page 20: Ordering Information

    Ordering Information Standard Versions 10 40 10 XPD-28-5R 2:8 DMX & RDM splitter, rack mountable, 5-pin XLR 10 40 11 XPD-28-3R 2:8 DMX & RDM splitter, rack mountable, 3-pin XLR 10 40 12 XPD-28-8R 2:8 DMX & RDM splitter, rack mountable, RJ45...
  • Page 23 The information in this documentation is supplied without warranty of any kind, either directly or indirectly, and is subject to change without prior written notice. Swisson, its employees or appointed representatives will not be held responsible for any damages to software, hardware, or data, arising as a direct or indirect result of the product(s) mentioned herein.

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