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DMX Merge ORDERCODE 50359 Highlite International B.V. Vestastraat 2 6468 EX Kerkrade The Netherlands Phone: +31 45-5667700...
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Warning FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE YOUR INITIAL START-UP! Unpacking Instructions Immediately upon receiving this product, carefully unpack the carton and check the contents to ensure that all parts are present, and have been received in good condition. Notify the dealer immediately and retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the carton itself shows signs of mishandling.
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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.
Operating Determinations • This device is not designed for permanent operation. Consistent operation breaks will ensure that the device will serve you for a long time without defects. • The maximum ambient temperature t = 45°C must never be exceeded. •...
Connection with the mains Connect the device to the mains with the power-plug. Always pay attention, that the right color cable is connected to the right place. International EU Cable UK Cable US Cable BROWN YELLOW/COPPER FASE BLUE BLACK SILVER YELLOW/GREEN GREEN GREEN...
Description of the device Features The DMX Merge is a 2-way DMX merge from Showtec • Allows you to combine two DMX controllers to one DMX line or to use a second desk as back-up desk. • The unit has 4 modes: 1) HTP (High Take Precedence) In this case you can use two similar desks with the same addressing on one line.
Installation Remove all packing materials from the Merge. Check that all foam and plastic padding is removed. Connect all cables. Do not supply power before the whole system is set up and connected properly. Always disconnect from electric mains power supply before cleaning or servicing. Damages caused by non-observance are not subject to warranty.
HTP mode (Highest Takes Precedence) Set MODE Dipswitch #1 and #2 to ON. 2) When 2 DMX signals are present, the highest level between two DMX signals will take precedence and override the other DMX signal. Backup mode Set MODE Dipswitch #1 to OFF and Dipswitch #2 to ON. 2) When DMX signal A is available, it will occupy the DMX output.
LTP mode (Latest Takes Precedence) Set MODE Dipswitch #1 and #2 to OFF. When 2 DMX signals are present, primarily the DMX signal of the A will take precedence and override the DMX signal of B. If both DMX signals are not changing at all, DMX signal of A will take precedence and override the DMX signal of B.
Fixture Linking You will need a serial data link to run light shows of one or more fixtures using a DMX-512 controller or to run synchronized shows on two or more fixtures set to a master/slave operating mode. The combined number of channels required by all the fixtures on a serial data link determines the number of fixtures the data link can support.
1. Power supply. Check that the unit is plugged into an appropriate power supply. 2. The LEDs. Return the DMX Merge to your Showtec dealer. 3. If all of the above appears to be O.K., plug the unit in again.
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Problem Probable cause(s) Remedy One or more No power to the fixture • Check that power is switched on fixtures are and cables are plugged in. completely dead. Fixtures reset The controller is not connected. • Connect controller. correctly, but all 3-pin XLR Out of the controller •...
Minimum distance: Minimum distance from flammable surfaces: 0.5m Minimum distance to lighted object: 1.3m Max. ambient temperature t : 40°C; Max. housing temperature t : 80°C Design and product specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Website: www.Showtec.info Email: service@highlite.nl...
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