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Summary of Contents for RC4 RC4Magic Series 3 DMXio
- Page 1 RC4 Wireless RC4Magic Series 3 DMXio Wireless DMX Transceivers Secure Wireless DMX with RC4Magic Private System IDs...
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Page 2: Disclaimers
RC4 Wireless accepts no liability for direct, indirect, or consequential damages resulting from the use of any RC4 Wireless product or group of products. RC4 Wireless does not guarantee the suitability of any product for any purpose; user assumes all risk. RC4 dimmers must be used strictly in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and cannot be used for unsupervised operation. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
RC4Magic Series 3 DMXio User Manual Table of Contents Disclaimers Not for Use Where Human Safety May Be At Risk Not for Control of Pyrotechnical Devices Product Safety Table of Contents Harmonized Design for a World of Choices RC4Magic Series 3... - Page 4 RC4Magic Series 3 DMXio User Manual Selected ID Indication Power-Up Button Functions ID0 (zero) ID3 Public RC4 CodeLoader Enable Single-Button Functions RX/TX (Receive/Transmit Mode) TX Low Channel TX High Channel Func/Shift Two-Button Functions RF Power DMX Termination Set Defaults Manufacturer’s Warranty...
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Page 5: Harmonized Design For A World Of Choices
RC4Magic Series 3 DMXio User Manual Harmonized Design for a World of Choices RC4 Wireless has been making the world’s most popular low-voltage wireless dimmers since 1991. Today, RC4 offers the first and only fully harmonized cross-platform wireless dimmer design that is compatible with all leading wireless DMX data protocols worldwide:... -
Page 6: Rc4Magic Dmxio Wireless Dmx Transceiver
RC4Magic DMXio Wireless DMX Transceiver Wireless DMX A pair of RC4Magic Series 3 DMXio units replaces a DMX data cable in lighting control applications. Configure one device as a transmitter, and one or more devices as receivers. Any number of DMXio receivers can be used. Thus, a multi-unit RC4Magic Series 3 system can take the place of splitters, isolators, and distribution boxes, providing superior electrical isolation while eliminating unsightly wiring. -
Page 7: Rf Channels And Power-Up Scanning
RC4Magic Series 3 DMXio User Manual RF Channels and Power-Up Scanning When an RC4Magic Series 3 DMXio transmitter first powers up, it scans the 2.4GHz radio band looking for an area with the least traffic. It then sets itself to operate on that frequency and begins transmitting DMX packets digitally encoded with the selected RC4 System ID. -
Page 8: Dmx Termination
As a transmitter, the DMXio decodes the DMX universe arriving at the DMX connector, encodes and encrypts it, and broadcasts it using Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) digital radio. Unlike wired DMX, the RC4 wireless signal includes error checking and correction codes, and is not affected by minor interruptions and interference. DMX channels that are changing are allocated more bandwidth than channels that are not changing, and all channels are broadcast with appropriate speed, redundancy and accuracy. -
Page 9: Power Requirements
RC4Magic Series 3 DMXio User Manual Power Requirements Power can come from the supplied wall transformer, from external batteries, or (optionally via internal jumpers) from XLR pins 4 and 5. A pack of five (or more) AA or AAA batteries, or... -
Page 10: Led Indicators
RC4Magic Series 3 DMXio User Manual slotted openings. DMXio settings rarely need to be changed, and keeping the buttons recessed ensures settings will not be accidentally changed while handling the device. It also reduces the likelihood of tampering. Buttons should be operated by inserting a small tool – like a bent paperclip – into the slotted openings. -
Page 11: Cop/Rx/Tx - Green
Irregular or inconsistent blinking often indicates drop-outs caused by a poor RF connection when, for example, devices are too far apart. On power-up, this is one of two LEDs that indicate the selected RC4 System ID. See Selected ID Indication at the end of this section. -
Page 12: Rf Power/Rssi - Red
In receiver mode, this LED is solidly lit (no blinking) while it searches for a transmitter on the associated RC4 System ID. When a valid transmitter is found and a private local-area wireless network is established, this LED blinks at double the speed of the transmitter LED. -
Page 13: Selected Id Indication
If the COP/RX/TX LED (green) blinks several times, then ID1 is selected. If both of the above LEDs blink together, simultaneously, then ID2 is selected. If those same two LEDs toggle back and forth, then ID3, the RC4 Public ID, is selected. Power-Up Button... -
Page 14: Id2
PC. RC4 CodeLoader Enable The RC4 CodeLoader is resident in every RC4 Series 3 device and is carefully protected. It is enabled by holding the Func/Shift button during power-up. Then, if CodeLoading does not being within 5 seconds, the DMXio reverts to normal operation. -
Page 15: Rx/Tx (Receive/Transmit Mode)
This features uses RC4Magic OneTouch – the same process used to assign channels and curves on RC4 wireless dimmers. You need a DMX controller capable of clearing all DMX channels to numeric zero and bringing up a single channel to a level above 20%. -
Page 16: Func/Shift Two-Button Functions
RC4Magic Series 3 DMXio User Manual Func/Shift Two-Button Functions Lesser used DMXio features and functions are accessed by pressing and holding the Func/Shift button and then briefly pressing one other button. RF Power Hold Shift/Func and press the ID0 button to increment to the next RF power level. If the level is at maximum, it rolls over to the minimum on the next button press. -
Page 17: Manufacturer's Warranty
Device crushed by a car, forklift, sledgehammer, etc. Device set on fire (not as a result of component failure under normal operating conditions) Very few RC4Magic devices are returned for repair. Treat your RC4 devices with care and you’re set for life! Page 17... -
Page 18: Rc4Magic Series 3 Dmxio Device Specifications
Standard 2.1mm power receptacle, center positive Internal jumper option to take power from XLR pins 4 and 5 3 user-selectable RC4 Private System IDs, plus the RC4Magic Public ID (each ID supports one independent DMX universe) User selectable Transmit or Receive modes (press one button to toggle). -
Page 19: Rc4Magic Rf Specifications
RC4Magic Series 3 DMXio User Manual Minimum number of DMX channels per packet: 1 Maximum number of DMX channels per packet: 512 Maximum packet-per-second rate: 44pps with 512 channels, 10000pps with 1 channel RC4Magic RF Specifications ... -
Page 20: How To Reach Rc4 Wireless
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