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SRS Lighting DXD-8NI Instruction Manual

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1U 19" DMX RDM Merger
Instruction Manual
Models:
DXD-8NI
version 1.06.8 since 4 August 2017
DDL4
ATTENTION!
This instruction manual contains important information about the installation and the use of
the equipment. Please read and follow these instructions carefully.
Always ensure that the power to the equipment is disconnected before opening the
equipment or commencing any maintenance work.
DXD-8NI_en_manual_M238
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  • Page 1 1U 19” DMX RDM Merger Instruction Manual Models: DXD-8NI version 1.06.8 since 4 August 2017 DDL4 ATTENTION! This instruction manual contains important information about the installation and the use of the equipment. Please read and follow these instructions carefully. Always ensure that the power to the equipment is disconnected before opening the equipment or commencing any maintenance work.
  • Page 2 DXD-8NI is a two-input DMX merger with HTP / LTP / DMX-A backup or DMX-B backup modes. It support full RDM specification and It is ideal for applications where merging of two DMX signals is needed. Examples of usage are two DMX consoles controlling one dimmer system or controlling of house light.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS: All safety and operating instructions should be read before the equipment is installed or operated. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: The following general safety precautions have to be observed during all phases of operation, service, and the repair of this equipment. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings in this manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and the intended use of this equipment.
  • Page 4 Device front panel: On the front panel, there is set of DMX output connectors and an Encoder with two buttons and an LCD display with 12x2 characters for orientation in the menu. Device rear panel: Rear panel features two groups of connectors marked as DMX INPUT A and DMX INPUT B that are merged.
  • Page 5 Connectors: DC connector Pin 1 DC12-36V Pin 4 DC GND DMX IN / DMX OUT connector Pin 1 Data CMN Pin 2 Data - Pin 3 Data + Pin 4, 5 Not connected RJ45 IN / RJ45 OUT connector Pin 1, 3 Data + Pin 2, 6 Data -...
  • Page 6 Device use: Device is controlled by an Encoder (rotation and press) and 2 buttons: ESC and ENTER See the symbol description for orientation in the menu: After the device is plugged in, home screen with the product type and SW version appears. The home screen is automatically replaced by the stand-by screen displayed below.
  • Page 7 1. Merger mode This submenu allows you to set the desired merger mode. There are several modes of merging. One of the following modes can be chosen: HTP A-B Higher takes presence. • LTP A-B Last takes presence. • BKP B>A Backup by DMX B in case of signal loss on DMX A.
  • Page 8 Press “ENTER” to enter the Merger mode. Press “ENTER” again to adjust the merger mode. Scroll the Encoder to reach the desired option and confirm by “ENTER”. Scroll down to “OK” and press “ENTER” to save the settings. 2. Display This submenu allows you to set the Sleep function and the intensity of the Backlight.
  • Page 9 3. DMX settings This submenu allows you to set several values of the DMX. Press “ENTER” to enter the DMX sett. In this submenu, there are several options to choose from: a. Loss of DMX b. Manual call c. SFX setup d.
  • Page 10 a. Loss of DMX This submenu allows you to set an action that is executed in case the DMX signal is lost. There are several options to choose from: STOP There is no DMX transmission on the output. • HOLD Transmits last DMX data.
  • Page 11 In the Manual call submenu, rotate the Encoder to select the desired length of a press and confirm by “ENTER.” Rotate the Encoder to select the desired scene value (or OFF to disable this function) and confirm by “ENTER.” Scroll down to “OK” and press “ENTER” to save the settings.
  • Page 12 If the merger falls into tolerable range, the home screen shows: . If it is outside of the range, the home screen shows: . If both channels are functioning, there is a signal on both of them and the precedence is according to the HTP: d.
  • Page 13 f. Scene # The last options of the DMX settings submenu are the settings of scenes 1-8. Scroll the Encoder to select the desired scene number to be adjusted and confirm by “ENTER.” The Scene submenu allows you to set up each scene and to load them into the DMX A & B inputs, respectively.
  • Page 14 In Setup submenu: every scene can be assigned one channel that loads it /scene is loaded proportionally/ if more scenes are active, HTP and HTP DMX-A are made of them there is 1024 reserved bits for scene setting to the EEPROM memory is managed dynamically Press “ENTER”...
  • Page 15 Scroll down to “OK” and press “ENTER” to save the settings. Each scene can be saved by a long press of a button (for more than 10 seconds.) Load DMXA/DMXB submenu is used to decide whether to load the scene from the DMX-A or the DMX-B to the memory.
  • Page 16 “ENTER.” Press “ESC” to return to the main menu. 4. OC /Open Collector/ output /useful only in DXD-8NI version/ The DXD unit features 4 open collectors that serve as an additional switching equipment. For each of them, the DMX output address and the switch value can be selected.

  • Page 17: Factory Reset

    5. Buttons DXD-8NI device features the network interface that serves as a platform for additional buttons. BT on the NI. This submenu allows you to set the buttons. Press “ENTER” to enter the Logic. Scroll the Encoder to choose between NO (Normally Open) and NC (Normally Closed) and confirm by “ENTER”.
  • Page 18 MENU structure: ( 18 / 24)
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  • Page 20 Flashing window: Connect the SW-UPG-x USB to RS485 cable to the computer and the DMX-A port of DXD-8NI. 2. Run the boot loader. 3. Click on the Open file button and select the file with firmware you wish to flash.
  • Page 21 Name of producer: SRS Group s.r.o. Address of producer: Rybnicna 36/D, SK- 83106 Bratislava, Slovak Republic Declares that the product Name of product: DMX Merger Type: DXD-8NI Corresponds to the following product specifications: Safety: EN60065, resp. EN 60950 EMC: EN55103-1, EN55103-2, EN50082-1, EN50081-1...
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  • Page 24 Copyright 2017 SRS Group, s.r.o. | Specifications subject to change without notice. Document: DXD-8NI_en_manual_M238 | Version 6.8 | Actual as of: 4 August 2017 SRS Group s.r.o. Rybnicna 36/D | 831 07 Bratislava | Slovakia Phone: +421 2 44 681 417 | Fax: +421 2 4468 1419 Email: sales@srs-group.com | www.srs-group.com ( 24 / 24)

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