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USER INSTRUCTION
(T)BOX G2
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER
MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU INITIALLY START-UP
  

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  • Page 1 USER INSTRUCTION (T)BOX G2 FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU INITIALLY START-UP   ...
  • Page 2 1. In the box • (T)Box G2 • AC-DC adapter 9V 1200mA, • DMX adaptor XLR3 to 5 and XLR5 to 3 • Bag 2. Instructions WARNING Read the instruction in this manual carefully and thoroughly, as they give important information regarding safety during use and maintenance.
  • Page 3 DO NOT dismantle or modify the unit. If in doubt, DON’T use it and contact an authorized dealer. This unit must only be operated by adults. DO NOT allow children to tamper or play with it. 3. Features TBox G2 is a testing tool for LED luminaires. lt can be used to test ali the parameters and is fully compatible with DMX-512, RDM and MIDI protocols.
  • Page 4 1. LCD display 2. Jog wheel 3. 9V DC power adapter IN 4. Voltage warning LED indicators 5. Micro SD slot 6. Power LED indicator 7. Power switch ON/OFF 8. 5-pin DMX/RDM signal connector OUT 9. 5-pin DMX/RDM signal connector IN 10.
  • Page 5 Follow the directions below, as they pertain to your preferred operation mode. Before plugging the unit in, always make sure that the power supply matches the product specification voltage. Do not attempt to operate a 120V specification product on 230V power, or vice versa.
  • Page 6 8. Control Mode 1 DMX-512 With this menu, you can monitor the total DMX packet of the fixture and test the DMX data signal received from the connected DMX fixture or send to the connected DMX fixture. • Turn the jog wheel to select DMX-512 test in the main menu. •...
  • Page 7 DMX 512 Analyser Total Channel: 512 Start Code: 000 Break+Mark Time: 1002us+98us Channel Time: 56us Frame Period: 50ms Signal Voltage: 5.26V [Act] <EXIT> • Select Exit to return to the previous submenu. Press the jog wheel to confirm . 1.2 DMX 512 Rx •...
  • Page 8 1.3. DMX 512 Tx • Turn the jog wheel to select DMX 512 Tx in the DMX-512 test menu. • Press the jog wheel to open the submenu. • The display shows: DMX 512 Tx ...Single Channel Mode ...Multi Channel Mode ...Color Demo Mode ...Chase Effect Mode ...Exit...
  • Page 9: Multi Channel Mode

    • Select Multi Channel Mode in the DMX 512 Send submenu, the displays shows: Multi Channel Mode Start Channel: 001 All Reset CH: 001 255 000 000 000 000 CH: 006 255 000 000 000 000 CH: 011 255 000 000 000 000 CH: 016 255 000 000 000 000 CH: 021...
  • Page 10 • Select Chase Effect Mode in the DMX 512 Send menu, the displays shows: Chase Effect Mode Start Chan: 001 Master: 255 Pixel Type: 8Bit-1Color Total Pixel: 250 Effect width Effect step <EXIT> • You con adjust the starting channel, master level, the pixel type, total pixel, pixel group, jump pixel, Test Color, Speed level or Fade time.
  • Page 11 • Select one of the 2 submenus Get&Set RDM or Update RDM Device. 2.1 Get&Set RDM • Turn the jog wheel to select Get&Set RDM in the RDM main menu. 02) Press the jog wheel, the display shows: GET & SET Searching Device Please wait...
  • Page 12 • Turn the jog wheel to select Para, you can obtain info and control the connected fixture. • The display shows: GET & SET Total Device: 1--1 Device: iPW-150 ID: 29B4.121064BD Para: Identify Device >Get Paramter >Set Paramter <EXIT> • The parameters that can be selected depends on which fixture is connected. The parameters are for example lndentify Device, Device lnfo, DMX Start Address etc.
  • Page 13 • To start select Start lndentify or Stop lndenitfy to stop the indentification. • Select Only Self to choose three different options; Only Self, Same mfrs or Ali Device. Select Only self: only the connected fixture will be selected. Select Same mfrs: only the same fixtures from the same manufacturer will be selected. Se- lect Ali Device: ali fixtures which are linked to the connected fixture will be selected.
  • Page 14 GET & SET Total Device: 1--1 Device: iPW-150 ID: 29B4.121064BD Para: DMX Start Address >Get Paramter >Set Paramter <EXIT> • Turn the jog wheel to select Get Parameter or Set Parameter. • Select Get Parameter and press the jog wheel, the display shows: •...
  • Page 15 • Select Same mfrs: only the same fixtures from the same manufacturer will be selected. Select Ali Device: ali fixtures which are linked to the connected fixture, will be selected. • Turn the jog wheel to select Ok&Save to store the DMX address. •...
  • Page 16 • If the RDM fixture is properly connected, the display shows: • lnsert a Micro SD into the slot (5). Select the firmware file from the connected fixture. • Turn the jog wheel to select Send: Single device, the display shows: •...
  • Page 17 MIDI Rx <EXIT> • ACT will appear in the left corner. • If the fixture is detected and a MIDI signal is received, the display shows: MIDI Rx $90 $3D $64 $80 $3D $40 $90 $3A $64 $80 $3A $40 $90 $45 $64 $80 $45 $40 $90 $4A $64 $80 $4A $40 $90 $4C $64 $80 $4C $40...
  • Page 18 • Connect the DMX cable from the XLR IN socket to the XLR OUT socket. • Turn the jog wheel to select Test. • Press the jog wheel to activate the test. If the test is ok the display shows: •...
  • Page 19 • Turn the jog wheel to scroll through the options to set the TX start code, RX start code, Auto lndentify, 16bit Format, Format, Contrast level, Backlight Off, Auto Mask Oevice, DMX Output When RDM or DMX Output Level Language Software version. - TX Start Code: Set the starting value for DMX signal transmission.
  • Page 20 • Press the jog wheel to confirm. The settings will be stored. • Select Exit to return to the main menu. Press the jog wheel to confirm. 8. Battery use • The TBox G2 allow you the use of rechargeable battery 4x AAA type 1.5V 1100mA that you can charge with 9V adaptor.
  • Page 21 This troubleshooting guide is meant to help solve simple problems. If a problem occurs, carry out the steps below in sequence until a solution is found. Once the unit operates properly, do not carry out the following steps. 11. No Response to DMX/RDM Suspect the DMX cable or connectors, a controller malfunction, a light effect DMX card malfu- nction.
  • Page 22 Poor data quality • Check data quality. If much lower thon 100 percent, the problem may be a bad data link connection, poor quality or broken cables, missing termination plug, or a defec- tive fixture disturbinq the link Bad data link connection •...
  • Page 23 12. Product Specifications Model: TBox G2 Power supply 9V DC, 500mA power adapter Power consumption Dimensions 170 x 105 x 50 mm Weight 0,28 kg Details Onboard LCD display Contrai protocols DMX-512, RDM, MIDI Connections 5-pin XLR IN&OUT, MIDI, Micro SD slot Housing Max.