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  • Page 2 ©2020 OBSIDIAN CONTROL SYSTEMS all rights reserved. Information, specifications, diagrams, images, and instructions herein are subject to change without notice. Obsidian Control Systems logo and identifying product names and numbers herein are trademarks of ADJ PRODUCTS LLC. Copyright protection claimed includes all forms and matters of copyrightable materials and information now allowed by statutory or judicial law or hereinafter granted.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    C O N T E N T S GENERAL INFORMATION OVERVIEW CONNECTIONS MENU: NAVIGATION HOME SCREEN PRESETS DMX INPUTS DMX PORTS CUES VIEW AND TEST IP ADDRESS SYSTEM INFORMATION WEB REMOTE CONFIGURATION WEB REMOTE: HOMEPAGE FIRMWARE UPDATES...

  • Page 4: General Information

    G E N E R A L I N F O R M AT I O N INTRODUCTION Please read and understand the instructions in this manual carefully and thoroughly before attempting to operate this device. These instructions contain important safety and use information.

  • Page 5: Overview

    K E Y F E A T U R E S The NETRON RDM10 is a first of its kind hybrid splitter. Dual DMX input, 10 port RDM Splitter, Merger and EthernetDMX Gateway are unified into the RDM10, with an advanced feature set to cover a wide variety of applications.

  • Page 6: Connections

    C O N N E C T I O N S D M X C O N N E C T I O N S All DMX Output connections are 5pin female XLR; however, the pin – out on all sockets is pin 1 to shield, pin 2 to cold ( –...
  • Page 7 C O N N E C T I O N S : F R O N T & R E A R P A N E L S F R O N T C O N N E C T I O N S (10) 5pin DMX/RDM optically isolated ports Full color OLED display Encoder with Push-to-Select / Exit Button...
  • Page 8 C O N N E C T I O N S : C O N T A C T C L O S U R E S 10 Inputs are provided that can be mapped to various functions of the RDM10.

  • Page 9: Menu: Navigation

    M E N U : N A V I G A T I O N The Netron RDM10 uses a small OLED display for feedback and setup. The encoder dials up and down through the menu, a push of the encoder selects an item or saves an entry. Revert back to a previous menu or cancel an entry with a single push of the back arrow.

  • Page 10: Home Screen

    M E N U : H O M E S C R E E N This is the default screen, which provides quick status feedback and indicates IP and DMX traffic. Turn the encoder wheel to the right to show Page 2 (clockwise), or turn it left to show Page 1 (counterclockwise). The page defaults to Page 1 after a timeout (the same timeout duration as with the menu).

  • Page 11: Presets

    M E N U : P R E S E T S Several simple presets are preprogrammed into the RDM10 for fast setup. Some presets require additional input like a start Universe. In addition, the RDM10 can store 10 User Presets for fast recall of favorite setups.

  • Page 12: Dmx Ports

    MENU: NETRON PRESETS These simple presets are preprogrammed into the device for fast setup. Some presets require additional input like a start Universe. Label Ethernet DMX Ports IP Address Subnet Protocol Source Splitter Input A DMX Input B DMX Splitter Input A DMX Input B DMX Input A DMX...

  • Page 13: Dmx Inputs

    MENU: DMX INPUTS – A & B The RDM10 processes two DMX Inputs. The source can either be the DMX ports on the unit, or a network Universe via the RJ45 ports. For a network source, two Universes can be merged into the Input.
  • Page 14 MENU: DMX INPUTS – MERGER This menu defines how Inputs A and B are combined. The results can be mapped onto a DMX port by choosing “Merger” as the source. SUB MENU OPTIONS / VALUES DESCRIPTION The inputs are not combined A and B are merged by Highest Takes Precedence A and B are merged by Last Takes Precedence Source A is used until no valid traffic is received, then...
  • Page 15 M E N U : D M X P O R T S Select a port number to assign the source. Input and Merger settings and rules are defined in other menus. SUB MENU OPTIONS / VALUES DESCRIPTION Input A Send values defined for Input A Input B Send values defined for Input B...
  • Page 16 M E N U : R E M O T E I N P U T S The device supports ten remote assignments that can trigger specific actions like recalling a cue or preset. These events are recalled using local contact closures, DMX In, or a specific EtherDMX Universe / Address.

  • Page 17: Cues

    MENU: CUES A cue is a full static snapshot of all DMX values of all ports. The device supports 99 cues with fade and hold times, plus a link option to loop multiple cues together. This allows small “mini” cuelists to be created. Cues are used for standalone operation, as a backup for signal loss or can be assigned to one of the switch inputs.

  • Page 18: View And Test

    M E N U : V I E W A N D T E S T This Netron device provides a variety of tools right from the front display to monitor and test the system. Colors indicate changing values. SUB MENU OPTIONS / VALUE Description View...
  • Page 19 M E N U : V I E W A N D T E S T ( c o n t i n u e d ) M o n i t o r ( D M X V i e w , A r t - N e t V i e w , s A C N V i e w ) The monitoring options are helpful to find faults, or simply watch incoming traffic.

  • Page 20: Ip Address

    M E N U : I P A D D R E S S Set the desired device IP address in this menu. Every Netron device is set to a unique 2.x.x.x address at the factory, and after every reset to this default. For Art-Net systems, it should never be necessary to adjust this IP.

  • Page 21: System

    MENU: SYSTEM This menu contains all the settings to configure and manage the device. SUB MENU OPTIONS / VALUES Description 12 Character Label (i.e. NETRON Set a device name RDM10) 0 – 999 Set an optional device ID Disable Display stays on indefinitely Display Timeout 10s, 30s, 1m, 5m, Display goes dark after this time...

  • Page 22: Information

    M E N U : I N F O R M A T I O N This menu provides information about the device. SUB MENU OPTIONS / VALUES DESCRIPTION Boot SW V# Display the current software version Firmware: V# Time: XXXXX(H) Total time the device has been powered on.

  • Page 23: Web Remote Configuration

    W E B R E M O T E C O N F I G U R A T I O N Ensure the device and a computer are in the same IP address range and connected. PC Configuration Sample: Please note your PC configuration results may vary. MAC OS Configuration Sample: Please note your MAC OS configuration results may vary.

  • Page 24: Web Remote: Homepage

    W E B R E M O T E M E N U : H O M E P A G E...
  • Page 25 WEB REMOTE MENU: PRESETS – NETRON PRESETS WEB REMOTE MENU: PRESETS – USER PRESETS...
  • Page 26 WEB REMOTE MENU: DMX INPUTS – A & B DMX...
  • Page 27 WEB REMOTE MENU: DMX INPUTS – A & B NETWORK...
  • Page 28 WEB REMOTE MENU: DMX INPUTS – A & B SEND VALUE...
  • Page 29 WEB REMOTE MENU: DMX INPUTS – M (MERGER)
  • Page 30 WEB REMOTE MENU: DMX PORTS...
  • Page 31 W E B R E M O T E M E N U : C U E S – R U N C U E S W E B R E M O T E M E N U : C U E S – S A V E C U E S W E B R E M O T E M E N U : C U E S –...
  • Page 32 WEB REMOTE MENU: IP SETTINGS...
  • Page 33 WEB REMOTE MENU: INPUTS – DISABLE DMX...
  • Page 34 WEB REMOTE MENU: INPUTS – CUE...
  • Page 35 WEB REMOTE MENU: INPUTS – NETRON PRESET...
  • Page 36 WEB REMOTE MENU: INPUTS – USER PRESETS...
  • Page 37 WEB REMOTE MENU: INPUTS – SEND VALUE...
  • Page 38 WEB REMOTE MENU: SYSTEM – DEVICE SETTINGS Use cursor to click and drag around to desired time.
  • Page 39 WEB REMOTE MENU: SYSTEM – STATUS...
  • Page 40 WEB REMOTE MENU: SYSTEM – MAINTENANCE...

  • Page 41: Firmware Updates

    F I R M W A R E U P D A T E S Updates for improved performance or to add additional features may be available on www.obsidiancontrol.com. To install a firmware upgrade, connect to the device through a web browser and open the System –...

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