RODUCT VERVIEW The ProPlex Opto-Splitter PortableMount is designed for standard DMX-512A signal amplification, regeneration, and splitting to multiple outputs. Just a few features include: • Full RDM functionality. RDM defeat switch on each input. • Shock-mounted circuitry. Designed for extreme conditions and temperatures.
EPLACEMENT The ProPlex Opto-Splitter 2x8 PortableMount RDM uses a 1.0A 250V barrel fuse, 5x20mm (0.2x0.8 in.). To replace fuse: 1. With a screwdriver turn the fuse cap counter-clockwise to remove fuse cap with fuse.
ECHNICAL PECIFICATIONS Part Number PPDDS285RP (RDM) / PPDDS285P (DMX only) DMX Inputs 2 XLR5 Male DMX Outputs 8 Isolated + 2 Thru XLR5 Female DMX Signal DMX-512A Yes, individual defeat for each input. Additional Features DMX Termination switch for each input Regeneration mode: 2μsec...
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RDM / DMX S ERIAL 1. Connect the male 5-pin connector of the DMX cable to the female output 5-pin connector of the lighting console. 2. Connect the end of the cable coming from the lighting console which will have a female 5-pin connector to the input connector of the DMX Splitter consisting of a male 5-pin connector.
INPUT OUTPUT CONNECTIONS DMX splitter outputs can be manually switched to each of the two inputs. Following are a few examples. Example 1: RDM/DMX Splitter input /output connection scheme 8+0: One of the DMX inputs is connected to all of DMX outputs, but a second DMX input is not used, i.e. not connect to any of the DMX outputs. Using Input A: Using Input B: Additional possibilities abound: e.g.
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(RDM) PERATING ODES The Opto-Splitter 2x8 PortableMount RDM has two modes: DMX, and DMX with RDM. Modes can be switched using the toggle switch located on the front panel. Switch is set to DMX Switch is set to DMX with RDM SSIGNING NPUTS TO UTPUTS...
LED I NDICATORS LED I RONT PANEL NDICATORS DATA – DMX input signal LED indicators are located on left side of the front panel and indicate whether the DMX signal is received at the input. DMX input signal LED indicators have two modes: •...
LED I EAR PANEL NDICATORS Terminator – The Terminator LED indicators signal whether the built-in DMX terminator is switched on or off. There are two positions: • On: Terminator is activated. • Off: Terminator is deactivated. Activate the DMX terminator if you want to stop data reflections. Data –...
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ProPlex RackMount Kits are designed to allow easy rack mounting of ProPlex PortableMount units. ProPlex PortableMount enclosures include a yoke for truss mounting. Before attaching RackMount Kit, remove the yoke by unscrewing four Phillips-head (crosshead) screws which attach the yoke to the chassis.
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+ two dual joiners for front and rear of the units. To fasten the rack ears to the ProPlex PortableMount chassis, remove the three chassis screws on each side that align with the rack ear mounting holes at the front of the chassis. Then use the same screws to securely fasten the ears to the chassis, per below illustrations.
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When installing multiple units, they can be mounted on alternating sides of the rack, side by side, or underneath one another. When rack mounting ProPlex Opto-Splitter 2x8 PortableMount, ensure adequate airflow when mounting one above the other, whether in Single or Dual Mounting configurations.
IMITED ARRANTY ProPlex Data Distribution Devices are warranted by TMB against defective materials or workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of original sale by TMB. TMB’s warranty shall be restricted to the repair or replacement of any part that proves to be defective and for which a claim is submitted to TMB before the expiration of the applicable warranty periods.
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