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Personal consultation For personal consultation please contact our technical hotline. If you have any problems with the device the customer service will Service gladly assist you. 1.2 Notational conventions This manual uses the following notational conventions: WLS-DMX Pro G5 Transceiver...
ð Automatic operation is started. Switch off the device. 1.3 Symbols and signal words In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this manual. WLS-DMX Pro G5 Transceiver...
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This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in material and environmental damage if it is not avoided. Warning signs Type of danger Warning – high-voltage. Warning – danger zone. WLS-DMX Pro G5 Transceiver...
Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present. Never remove any covers. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Do not use the device if covers, protectors or optical components are missing or damaged. WLS-DMX Pro G5 Transceiver...
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NOTICE! Possible damage due to installation of a wrong fuse The use of different types of fuses can cause serious damage to the unit. Fire hazard! Only fuses of the same type may be used. WLS-DMX Pro G5 Transceiver...
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The plasticiser contained in the rubber feet of this product may possibly react with the coating of your surface and after some time cause permanent dark stains. In case of doubt, do not put the rubber feet directly on the surface and use a suitable underlay if neces‐ sary, i.e. felt-pad floor protectors or similar. WLS-DMX Pro G5 Transceiver...
Key lock to protect against accidental change of operating mode Four LEDs for monitoring the operating status Lockable input socket (Power Twist TR1) for mains power supply Power cable included Fast mounting with omega brackets with quick-lock fasteners WLS-DMX Pro G5 Transceiver...
Possible data transmission errors For error-free operation make use of dedicated DMX cables and do not use ordi‐ nary microphone cables. Never connect the DMX input or output to audio devices such as mixers or ampli‐ fiers. WLS-DMX Pro G5 Transceiver...
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Make sure that transmitter and receiver are both tuned to the same channel. Never set multiple transmitters to the same channel. Make sure that there are no metal objects between the transmitter and receiver. Avoid interference from other radio or in-ear systems. WLS-DMX Pro G5 Transceiver...
Starting up Starting up Create all connections while the device is off. Use the shortest possible high-quality cables for all connections. Take care when running the cables to prevent tripping hazards. WLS-DMX Pro G5 Transceiver...
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In this point-to-point configuration the DMX signal from one transmitter is sent to one receiver. 110 Ω, ¼ W DMX Out DMX In DMX Out WLS-DMX WLS-DMX DMX In DMX Out DMX In DMX Out (Tx) (Rx) WLS-DMX Pro G5 Transceiver...
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Connect the output of the first DMX device to the input of the second one and so on, to form a series connection. Make sure that the output of the last DMX device in the chain is terminated by a resistor (110 Ω, ¼ W). WLS-DMX Pro G5 Transceiver...
Connections and controls Connections and controls Front panel ö & WLS-DMX Pro G5 Transceiver...
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Meaning while device operates as Transmitter: Constant light: DMX signal is or was present. Off: No DMX signal present Meaning while device operates as Receiver: Constant light: DMX signal is being received. Off: No DMX signal is being received. WLS-DMX Pro G5 Transceiver...
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4 Button to toggle Transmitter and Receiver / [TX]/[RX] and to enable or disable the key lock. The LED [TX] lights: The device operates as Transmitter. The LED [RX] lights: The device operates as Receiver. The button lights up red when key lock is activated. 5 Control LEDs Radio signal strength indicators. WLS-DMX Pro G5 Transceiver...
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Connections and controls Rear panel PUSH WLS-DMX Pro G5 Transceiver...
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7 Lockable input socket (Power Twist TR1) for mains power connection. 8 Fuse holder 9 [DMX IN] DMX input, designed as XLR panel plug, 3-pin 10 [DMX OUT] DMX output, designed as XLR panel socket, 3-pin WLS-DMX Pro G5 Transceiver...
Press the button for switching transmitter and receiver for six seconds to activate the key lock. The LED ring of the button lights up red. To disable key lock, press the button again for six seconds. The LED ring turns off. WLS-DMX Pro G5 Transceiver...
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If the device operates as Transmitter: Press and hold [FUNCTION] for about four seconds. ð The LED [LINK] flashes slowly for about six seconds. The connection to the receiver is being interrupted. The LED [LINK] on receiver turns off. WLS-DMX Pro G5 Transceiver...
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If the LED [MODE] lights up blue, the device is in G5 mode. Press and hold [FUNCTION] to confirm until the LEDs [LINK] and [DATA] do not flash alter‐ nately any more. The receivers must always be in the same mode or higher. WLS-DMX Pro G5 Transceiver...
Mounting properties Omega bracket with Quick-Lock fasteners Dimensions (W × H × D) 145 mm × 60 mm × 120 mm Weight 1.0 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 20 %…80 % (non-condensing) WLS-DMX Pro G5 Transceiver...
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Frequency 2.402 GHz … 2.479 GHz Max. transmission power 100 mW Bandwidth 1000 Hz Input impedance 50 Ω W-DMX Frequency range 2.402 GHz … 2.479 GHz Max. transmission power 20 dBm Range (outdoors) 600 m WLS-DMX Pro G5 Transceiver...
The unit offers a 3-pin XLR socket for DMX output and a 3-pin XLR plug for DMX input. Please refer to the drawing and table below for the pin assignment of a suitable XLR plug. Configuration Ground, shielding Signal inverted (DMX–, ‘cold signal’) Signal (DMX+, ‘hot signal’) WLS-DMX Pro G5 Transceiver...
Never connect the DMX input or output to audio devices such as mixers or ampli‐ fiers. In the following we list a few common problems that may occur during operation. We give you some suggestions for easy troubleshooting: WLS-DMX Pro G5 Transceiver...
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3. Modify the orientation of the antennas. 4. If you use more than one wireless system at the same time, check the used frequencies and channels. 5. Interference can also be caused by other radio or in-ear systems. WLS-DMX Pro G5 Transceiver...
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Troubleshooting If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. You can find the contact information at www.thomann.de. WLS-DMX Pro G5 Transceiver...
Dispose of this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility. When discarding the device, comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your country. If in doubt, consult your local waste disposal facility. WLS-DMX Pro G5 Transceiver...
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