Table of contents Table of contents General information..........................5 1.1 Symbols and signal words....................... 5 Safety instructions............................. 7 Features................................9 Installation and starting up........................ 10 Connections and controls........................13 Operating..............................15 6.1 Setting the operating modes....................... 15 6.2 Setting the DMX address....................... 17 Technical specifications........................
Our products and documentation are subject to a process of continuous development. They are therefore subject to change. Please refer to the latest version of the documentation, which is ready for download under www.thomann.de. 1.1 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 document.
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General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – high-voltage. Warning – danger zone. DMX Merge DM-2512 DMX Manager...
Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended for merging multiple DMX signals, for distributing one DMX signal to multiple DMX chains and for the extension of a DMX chain. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage.
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Safety instructions NOTICE! Risk of fire due to covered vents and neighbouring heat sources! If the vents of the device are covered or the device is operated in the immediate vicinity of other heat sources, the device can over‐ heat and burst into flames. Never cover the device or the vents. Do not install the device in the immediate vicinity of other heat sources.
Features Features DMX manager with the following features: Four operating modes: HTP, Backup, Merge and LTP 2 × 3-pin DMX input on the front panel, 2 × 3-pin DMX input on the rear panel (not usable in parallel) 1 × 3-pin DMX output on the front panel, 1 × 3-pin DMX output on the rear panel (not usable in parallel) 19"...
Installation and starting up Installation and starting up Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the product against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively.
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Installation and starting up Connections in ‘DMX’ mode Connect the output of the first DMX device to the input of the second one and so on, to form a series connection. Connect the output of this DMX chain to input A on the front or back of the DMX Manager.
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Installation and starting up Rack mounting The device is designed for mounting in a standard 19-inch rack; it occupies one rack unit (RU). DMX Merge DM-2512 DMX Manager...
Connections and controls Connections and controls Front panel PUSH DMX Merge DM-2512 ö & 1 [POWER] | Main switch. Turns the device on and off. 2 [POWER INDICATOR] | Indicator LED for operating status. Lights up as soon as the device is turned on. 3 [DMX INDICATOR] [A], [B] | 2 ×...
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Connections and controls Rear panel PUSH ö 1 [DMX OUT] | 1 × DMX output, designed as XLR socket 2 [DMX IN] | 2 × DMX input, designed as XLR socket 3 DIP switches for setting the operating modes and DMX addresses 4 Connection for the power supply DMX Merge DM-2512 DMX Manager...
Operating Operating 6.1 Setting the operating modes The device offers four different operating modes for combining several DMX signals: HTP, Backup, Merge and LTP. Operating mode HTP (High Take In HTP mode, the highest DMX value has priority. Precedence Modus) Set DIP switches 1 and 2 to [ON].
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Operating Set DIP switch 1 to [ON] and DIP switch 2 to [OFF]. ð MERGE mode is activated. Use DIP switches 1 … 9 to set the DMX start address for the new merged signal. Example: You want to merge the first 6 channels of DMX signal A and all subsequent channels of DMX signal B.
Technical specifications Technical specifications Operating modes HTP, Backup, Merge, LTP Control DIP switches Input connections DMX signal input, front of the device 2 × XLR panel socket, 3-pin DMX signal input, back of the device 2 × XLR panel socket, 3-pin Output connections DMX signal output, front of the device 1 ×...
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Technical specifications Further information Type Merger Type of distribution 2in1 RDM compatible WDMX capable DMX Merge DM-2512 DMX Manager...
Plug and connection assignments Plug and connection assignments Introduction This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip‐ ment so that a perfect light experience is guaranteed. Please take our tips, because especially in ‘Sound & Light’ caution is indicated: Even if a plug fits into a socket, the result of an incorrect connection may be a destroyed DMX controller, a short circuit or ‘just’...
Protecting the environment Protecting the environment Disposal of the packing material Environmentally friendly materials have been chosen for the packaging. These materials can be sent for normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of in the proper manner. Do not dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling.
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Repairing a device or passing it on to another user is an ecologically valuable alternative to disposal. You can return your old device to Thomann GmbH at no charge. Check the current conditions on www.thomann.de. If your old device contains personal data, delete those data before disposing of it.
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