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Multiverse
Node
P/N 5903
User's Manual
Rev 1.3
© 2019 City Theatrical, Inc.
Multiverse Transmitters are covered by U.S. Patents #7,432,803 B2, #10,129,964 B1,
and other patents pending.
Made in USA

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  • Page 1 ® Multiverse Node P/N 5903 User’s Manual Rev 1.3 © 2019 City Theatrical, Inc. Multiverse Transmitters are covered by U.S. Patents #7,432,803 B2, #10,129,964 B1, and other patents pending. Made in USA...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Compliance ............................3 Safety Notices ..........................3 Introduction ............................4 5903 Multiverse Node Features ....................4 Installation .............................5 User Interface Screen ......................5 User Interface Icons ........................7 RDM Settings .........................8 Updating Firmware ........................8 Troubleshooting ........................8 Specifications ..........................9 What’s Included ........................... 10 Face Panel ........................... 11 Mounting ............................
  • Page 3: Compliance

    Compliance FCC Compliance Statement (United States) This device complies with Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction City Theatrical’s 5903 Multiverse® Node 2.4GHz is the first building block of the Multiverse system. Each Multiverse Node 2.4GHz is a transceiver. As a single universe transmitter, it functions in a similar plug and play manner to our SHoW DMX SHoW Baby® and a full user interface.
  • Page 5: Installation

    • Protocols supported: ANSI E1.11 DMX512-A; E1.20 RDM • Built-in Multiverse 2.4GHz Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum radio • Compatible with all Multiverse and SHoW DMX Neo products • User can select a single universe to receive • A very simple user interface to set SHoW ID and universe •...
  • Page 6: Table 1: Selecting Your Multiverse Show Id

    In a multi-universe system utilizing a Multiverse Transmitter or Multiverse Gateway as a transmitter, once you have selected the universes that you want to broadcast from the incoming Ethernet data, assigned SHoW IDs to your two radios, and have assigned universes to those SHoW IDs, you will need to set each Multiverse Node to match the same universe number and SHoW ID that it will be receiving.
  • Page 7: User Interface Icons

    User Interface Icons At the top of the main screen are several icons that indicate Multiverse Node 900MHz/2.4GHz status. These include: • “TX” or “RX” Each unit will display either “TX” (transmitter) or “RX” (receiver) depending on which mode the unit has detected. The Node is automatically set as a transmitter when there is a connector plugged into the DMX In (male) port.
  • Page 8: Rdm Settings

    Quality, and quantity of active Tx slots. You can also give each device a unique RDM Device Label to help with identification for configuration and troubleshooting. Updating Firmware Firmware updates and instructions for performing them are available on the product pages of the City Theatrical website. Table 3: Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Solution(s) Check that power cable is properly installed.
  • Page 9: Specifications

    Specifications Table 4: Physical Characteristics Product Information Product Name Multiverse Node 2.4GHz Part Number 5903 Maximum Concurrent Universes 1 2400 – 2480 MHz Frequency Range: Physical Specifications Length 102.8mm (4.05 in) Width 60mm (2.36 in) Height 36.47mm (1.44 in) Weight 0.4 Kg (0.4 lb) Construction Die Cast Aluminum, Black...
  • Page 10: What's Included

    What’s Included ½” hole for standard C-clamp Strain Relief Point (for zip tie) Figure 1: What's Included Table 5: Included Item Descriptions and Part Numbers Label in Part Item Description Figure Number Multiverse Node 2.4GHz 5903 Mounting Plate with hardware 5975 12VDC Power Supply with locking 5972...
  • Page 11: Face Panel

    Face Panel Receiver Mode: Transmitter Mode: Antenna (folded forward) USB Port Mode Signal Quality (bars) Current SHoW ID or Universe *Locking DC Jack, Clickable Buttons: 5.5mm x 2.1mm Menu, Up Arrow, barrel, center Down Arrow, Enter positive,12.1mm mating depth* Part Number DMX in DMX out DMX out...
  • Page 12: Mounting

    Mounting Figure 3: Pipe Mount Page 12 of 14...
  • Page 13: Table 6: Show Dmx Neo Show Ids

    Table 6: SHoW DMX Neo SHoW IDs for Use with the 2.4GHz Radio in Single Universe Systems Hopping SHoW ID Mode Bandwidth Pattern Full Full Full Full Full Full Full Full Full Full Full Full Full Full Full Full SHoW ID Mode Hopping Pattern Bandwidth...
  • Page 14 SHoW ID Mode Hopping Pattern Bandwidth Limited Mid, Wi-Fi 5-9 Limited Mid, Wi-Fi 5-9 Limited Mid, Wi-Fi 5-9 Limited Mid, Wi-Fi 5-9 Limited Mid, Wi-Fi 5-9 Limited Mid, Wi-Fi 5-9 Limited Mid, Wi-Fi 5-9 Limited Mid, Wi-Fi 5-9 Limited Mid, Wi-Fi 5-9 Limited Mid, Wi-Fi 5-9 Limited Mid, Wi-Fi 5-9 Limited Mid, Wi-Fi 5-9...

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