Enttec RDS4 Quick Start Manual

Box Contents

RDS4 (70037) or RDS8 (70036)
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IEC power cord (country dependent plug)
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This user manual
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Rack mount ears (79105) – only with RDS8
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Features
RDS4
: 1 DMX input and 4 DMX outputs. All
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connectors are XLR 5-Pin.
RDS8
: 1 DMX input and 8 DMX outputs. All
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connectors are XLR 5-Pin.
Normal mode
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traffic bidirectionally while level information goes
from controller to DMX devices as usual
Filter Mode
: Single button-press allows all RDM
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traffic to be filtered out, for legacy devices which
might flicker if they see RDM messages on the
line
Backup Mode:
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intelligent RDM functionality completely to work
as a traditional DMX splitter would
Fully compliant with USITT DMX512-A
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RDM enabled - ANSI E1.20 compliant
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Internal auto-ranging power supply
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1500 V full isolation
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RDS SPLITTERS
: splitter actively repeats RDM
Another button
( P N 7 0 0 3 7 O R 7 0 0 3 6 )
Safety
Do not expose the to rain or moisture, doing this
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will void the warranty
Do not remove the cover, there are no serviceable
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parts inside
This unit is intended for indoor use only
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Wherever possible, use certified DMX cables for
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better reliability.
Basic Setup
The RDS4 and the RDS8 are hubs/splitters which are built
with Remote Device Management data in mind. They can be
used as the backbone for creating a bidirectional DMX512
control network where a controller that is RDM-enabled, and
a number of DMX512 fixtures or dimmers (with or without
the RDM technology) can communicate with each other.
The RDS4 and RDS8 comply with the newest industry
standard DMX512-A and RDM protocols (American National
Standard E1.20-2006) and will work seamlessly with other
devices that comply with those standards as well.
bypasses
Installation of an RDS device is as simple as plugging in the
mains power and connecting your controller to the male
input and your fixtures or dimmers to the females. If you
wish to make or break connections while the device is
powered on, there is nothing wrong with this from the RDS
device's point of view. (Some manufacturers of fixtures may
specify otherwise but the normal procedure would be that
sequence of plugging shouldn't matter.)
Quick Start Manual
MANUAL-RDS (Rev A)
for more information visit:
www.enttec.com/rds4
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