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DMX512 devices. If this feature is not required then the signal must be terminated. The product contains an internal termination resistor. This is enabled by fitting a wire link between Term and DAT+. Mounting Diagram Page 3 Rail-Contact User Guide...
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Connects to Ground Power Input Overview Rail-Contact is a DIN-rail mounted device that provides 8 contact closure inputs whose state can be translated into a DMX512 value. This enables a DMX512 controller to be triggered by switches such as pressure mats. Rail-Contact provides a useful solution for architectural or entertainment applications that require interactive lighting systems.
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DMX output from the first unit should be connected to the DMX input of the second unit. Rail-Contact monitors the state of the 8 contact closures and translates this into a value on A passive loop-through connection allows DMX channels 1 to 8. When a contact closure onward connection to other DMX512 devices.
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MINUS Application Diagram The diagram below shows how Rail-Contact could be utilised in a typical application. In this example, two Rail-Contact units are linked together to provide 16 trigger channels for a DMX controller. The first 8 channels are re-patched to channels 9 -16.
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Country of manufacture: UK Rail-Contact Environmental User guide Operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C Ordering Info Storage temperature: -10°C to +50°C Product code: Rail-Contact Accessories (not included) Operating relative humidity (max): 80% non-condensing PSU-9-1.5-FER IP rating: IP20 indoor use only Certification: CE, WEEE, RoHS Warranty: 2-year (return to base) Power &...
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Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment authorisation. In order to discuss a request to (WEEE) return goods, please email: Artistic Licence is a member of a WEEE Sales@ArtisticLicence.com compliance scheme and will happily recycle any of our products that you, at your expense, return to us.
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