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- Page 1 USER MANUAL ENGLISH Booster Pro Product code: 50788 Firmware: Highlite International B.V. – Vestastraat 2 – 6468 EX – Kerkrade – the Netherlands...
- Page 2 Booster Pro Preface Thank you for purchasing this Showtec product. The purpose of this user manual is to provide instructions for the correct and safe use of this product. Keep the user manual for future reference as it is an integral part of the product. The user manual shall be stored at an easily accessible location.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
A + B ................................16 Backup ................................16 LED Statuses ...............................17 Menu Overview ..............................18 Main Menu Options ............................20 Input A ................................20 Mode ..............................20 Failure Behavior ..........................21 Status Information ..........................21 Input B ................................22 Mode ..............................22 Failure Behavior ..........................23 Status Information ..........................23 Merge ................................24 Product code: 50788... - Page 4 Troubleshooting ..............................28 Maintenance ..............................28 Safety Instructions for Maintenance ......................28 Preventive Maintenance ..........................28 Basic Cleaning Instructions ........................29 Corrective Maintenance ..........................29 Replacing the Fuse .............................29 Deinstallation, Transportation and Storage ....................30 10. Disposal ................................30 11. Approval ................................30 Product code: 50788...
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Page 5: Introduction
References to chapters and parts of the device are in bold lettering, for example: “Refer to 2. Safety”, “press the power switch (03)” ● 0–255: Defines a range of values ● Notes: Note: (in bold lettering) is followed by useful information or tips Product code: 50788... -
Page 6: Symbols And Signal Words
Warning: This appliance must be earthed. Safety Important Read and follow the instructions in this user manual before installing, operating or servicing this product. The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused by the non-observance of this manual. Product code: 50788... -
Page 7: Warnings And Safety Instructions
● Make sure that the cross-sectional area of the extension cords and power cables is sufficient for the required power consumption of the device. Product code: 50788... -
Page 8: Requirements For The User
Ordinary persons are all persons other than instructed persons and skilled persons. Ordinary persons include not only users of the product but also any other persons that may have access to the device or who may be in the vicinity of the device. Product code: 50788... -
Page 9: Description Of The Device
Description of the Device The Showtec Booster Pro is an optically isolated DMX splitter and booster. It is equipped with 2 inputs which can be patched to 8 selectable outputs. The device supports RDM and merging. It also offers real- time DMX monitoring of the input and output ports. -
Page 10: Product Specifications
Output connections: 8 x 3-pin DMX connectors OUT (optically isolated) Construction: Housing: Metal and flame-retardant plastic Color: Black IP rating: IP20 Cooling: Natural heat dissipation Thermal: Maximum ambient temperature t 55 °C Dimensions Fig. 04 Fig. 05 Product code: 50788... -
Page 11: Installation
Make sure that the power supply matches the input voltage specified on the information label on the device. ● Make sure that the socket-outlet has ground (earth) connection. Connect the device to the socket-outlet with the power plug. Product code: 50788... -
Page 12: Setup
If you use XLR audio cables for DMX data transmission, this may lead to signal degradation and unreliable operation of the DMX network. When you make your own DMX cables, make sure that you connect the pins and wires correctly as shown in Fig. 06. Fig. 06 Product code: 50788... -
Page 13: Setup Examples
Booster Pro Setup Examples A typical setup with the device used as a splitter/booster: Fig. 07 A typical setup with 2 controllers: Fig. 08 Product code: 50788... -
Page 14: Operation
30 more seconds it will turn off. Press any button to turn the display on. Control Panel A) UP button HOME button C) ENTER button D) DOWN button MENU button OLED display Fig. 09 ● Use the HOME button to show the home screen. Product code: 50788... -
Page 15: Input Ports Monitoring
To view the status of Input A (Amber), press the input port button (03). To view the status of Input B (Blue), press the input port button (06). The screen provides information about the presence of DMX signal, the DMX channel and frame rate, the port mode and the assigned outputs to the respective input port. Product code: 50788... -
Page 16: Access Via The Main Menu
Refer to 6.6. Merge Function on page 16 for explanation of the configuration options and to 6.9.3. Merge on pages 24–25 for the configuration settings. The LED indicator (10), located to the right of the port, will light in magenta. Product code: 50788... -
Page 17: Access Via The Main Menu
The starting address for Input B is user-programmable. Backup In backup mode Input A sends continuously DMX packets to the output. If Input A fails, Input B takes over automatically. Input B serves as a backup in case of failure of Input A. Product code: 50788... -
Page 18: Led Statuses
● Flashing quickly: The output port is selected with the output port button (09) Fig. 12 or via the menu ● Flashing white: The port has received an RDM command to identify itself Product code: 50788... -
Page 19: Menu Overview
Booster Pro Menu Overview Product code: 50788... - Page 20 Booster Pro Product code: 50788...
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Page 21: Main Menu Options
See 6.9.1.3. Status Information for more information 02) Press the ENTER button to confirm the selection. Mode In this submenu you can configure the port mode and the frame rate. 01) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select one of the following 10 options: Product code: 50788... -
Page 22: Failure Behavior
The device will use the last working DMX value on the output 02) Press the ENTER button to confirm the selection. Status Information In this submenu you can monitor the status of Input A. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to toggle between the following 2 screens: Product code: 50788... -
Page 23: Input B
01) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select one of the following 10 options: ● DMX and RDM: The device functions as a bidirectional RDM splitter ● Classic DMX: The device only receives and forwards DMX data. The RDM function is disabled Product code: 50788... -
Page 24: Failure Behavior
The first screen provides information about the presence of DMX signal, the DMX channel and frame rate, the port mode and the outputs assigned to Input A and Input B. The second screen provides information about the presence of DMX signal and the incoming DMX values at Input B. Product code: 50788... -
Page 25: Merge
● A + B: Select the last channel for Input A. The remaining channels from the 512 channels in total will be used for Input B ● Backup 02) Press the ENTER button to confirm the selection. Product code: 50788... -
Page 26: Failure Behavior
● You can quickly configure the output ports with the output port buttons (09). See 6.5. Output Ports Configuration on pages 15–16 for more information. ● If the merge function is activated, the RDM is not functional. Product code: 50788... -
Page 27: Dmx Error Alarm
04) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to move the cursor respectively to the left or right to select the next character. 05) Repeat steps 2–4 to edit the rest of the characters. The maximum length of the name is 14 characters. Product code: 50788... -
Page 28: Information
● Hardware Set Default In this menu you can reset the device’s settings to the default factory settings. Press the ENTER button to confirm the reset, when prompted, or press the MENU button to cancel the reset. Product code: 50788... -
Page 29: Troubleshooting
All screws used for installing the device or parts of the device are tightly fastened and are not corroded. ● There are no deformations on housings, fixations and installation points. ● The power cables are not damaged and do not show any material fatigue. Product code: 50788... -
Page 30: Basic Cleaning Instructions
05) Insert a new fuse in the fuse holder. Make sure that the type and the rating of the replacement fuse are the same as the ones specified on the information label of the product. 06) Replace the fuse holder in the opening and tighten the fuse cover. Product code: 50788... -
Page 31: Deinstallation, Transportation And Storage
For more detailed information about recycling of this product contact the local authorities or the authorized dealer. Approval Check the respective product page on the website of Highlite International (www.highlite.com) for an available declaration of conformity. Product code: 50788... - Page 32 ©2020 Showtec...
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