Using For The First Time; Functionality - Martin DMX 5.3 Splitter User Manual

Using for the first time

Before applying power to the device:
• Carefully review "Safety information" starting on page 4.
• Check that the local AC mains power voltage is within the range given
on the product's serial number label.
• For the DMX 5.3 Splitter, if the supplied mains plug (cord cap) does not
match your local power outlets, cut it off and install a suitable plug on
the power cable (see "Power cable and plug" on page 13).
• For the RDM 5.5 Splitter, install the supplied Neutrik PowerCon power
input connector on a suitable power cable and either install a mains plug
or hard-wire the device to a building electrical installation (see "Power
cable and plug" on page 14).

Functionality

Both the DMX 5.3 Splitter and RDM 5.5 Splitter transmit DMX signals. The
RDM 5.5 Splitter also provides bidirectional transmission of an RDM
signal on the data link.
Splitting the data link
Branching a DMX or DMX/RDM data link using a passive split such as a
'Y' connector is likely to cause data transmission problems and is
therefore not recommended. Martin Splitters allow the data link to be split
into up to 5 branches:
not allowed
without Splitter
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Figure 1: Splitting the data signal
Martin DMX 5.3 and RDM 5.5 Splitters user manual
with Splitter