Contest WDMX-ERIP User guide

Brand: Contest

Model: WDMX-ERIP

Category: Stroboscopes & disco lights

Type: User guide

Contest WDMX-ERIP is a wireless and waterproof transmitter/receiver, which enables you to transmit or receive DMX signals wirelessly. When detecting an incoming DMX signal, your WDMX-ERIP automatically shifts to transmission mode to spread the signal wirelessly. In reception mode, it converts wireless DMX signals into wired DMX signals, allowing compatibility of entire projector groups with wireless DMX signals.

WDMX-

USER GUIDE

10301 - January 2015 Version 1.0

DMX WIRELESS AND WATERPROOF TRANSMITTER/RECEIVER

WDMX-ERIP- DMX wireless and waterproof transmitter/receiver

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This symbol signals an important

safety precaution. The CAUTION symbol signals a risk of product dete-

rioration.

The WARNING symbol signals a risk to the user’s physical integrity.

The product may also be damaged.

Important safety information

Symbols used

Any maintenance procedure must be performed by a

CONTEST authorised technical service. Basic clea-

ning operations must thoroughly follow our safety

instructions.

This product contains non-isolated electrical com-

ponents. Do not undertake any maintenance opera-

tion when it is switched on as it may result in electric

shock.

WARNING : This unit contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not

open the housing or attempt any maintenance by yourself. In the

unlikely even your unit may require service, please contact your

nearest dealer.

Risk of electric shock

In order to avoid any electrical malfunction,

please do not use any multi-socket, power

cord extension or connecting system without

making sure they are

perfectly isolated and

present no defect.

Recycling your device

• As HITMUSIC is really involved in the environmental cause, we only commercialise clean, ROHS compliant products.

• When this product reaches its end of life, take it to a collection point designated by local authorities. The separate collection

and recycling of your product at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a

manner that protects human health and the environment.

1 - Safety information

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1 - Please read carefully :

We strongly recommend to read carefully and understand

the safety instructions before attempting to operate this unit.

2 - Please keep this manual :

We strongly recommend to keep this manual with the unit for

future reference.

3 - Operate carefully this product :

We strongly recommend to take into consideration every

safety instruction.

4 - Follow the instructions:

Please carefully follow each safety instruction to avoid any

physical harm or property damage.

5 - Avoid water and wet locations :

Do not use this product in rain, or near washbasins or other

wet locations.

6 - Installation :

We strongly encourage you to only use a

fixation system or support recommended by

the manufacturer or supplied with this product.

Carefully follow the installation instructions and

use the adequate tools.

Always ensure this unit is firmly fixed to avoid

vibration and slipping while operating as it may result in

physical injury.

7 - Ceiling or wall installation :

Please contact your local dealer before attempting any ceiling

or wall installation.

8 - Ventilation :

The cooling vents ensure a safe use of this product, and avoid

any overheating risk.

Do not obstruct or cover these vents as it may result in

overheating and potential physical injury or product damage.

This product should never been operated in a closed non-

ventilated area such as a flight case or a rack, unless cooling

vents are provided for the purpose .

9 - Heat exposure :

Sustained contact or proximity with warm surfaces may cause

overheating and product damages. Please keep this product

away from any heat source such as a heaters, amplifiers, hot

plates, etc...

10 - Electric power supply :

This product can only be operated according to

a very specific voltage. These information are

specified on the label located at the rear of the

product.

11 - Power cords protection:

Power-supply cords should be routed so that they

are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items

placed upon or against them, paying particular

attention to cords at lugs, convenience receptacles

and the point where they exit from the fixture.

Instructions and recommendations

12 - Cleaning precautions :

Unplug the product before attempting any cleaning

operation. This product should be cleaned only with

accessories recommended by the manufacturer.

Use a damp cloth to clean the surface. Do not

wash this product.

13 - Long periods of non use :

Disconnect the unit’s main power during long

periods of non use.

14 - Liquids or objects penetration :

Do not let any object penetrate this product as it

may result in electric shock or fire.

Never spill any liquid on this product as it may

infiltrate the electronic components and result in

electric shock or fire.

15 - This product should be serviced when :

Please contact the qualified service personnel if :

- The power cord or the plug has been damaged.

- Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into

the appliance.

- The appliance has been exposed to rain or water.

- The product does not appear to operate normally.

- The product has been damaged.

16 - Inspection/maintenance :

Please do not attempt any inspection or maintenance by

yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.

17 - Operating environment :

Ambient temperature and humidity: +5 - +35°C,

relative humidity must be less than 85% (when

cooling vents are not obstructed).

Do not operate this product in a non-ventilated,

very humid or warm place..

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Thank you for purchasing the WDMX-ERIP.

You are now in possession of a high-quality device, which, we are quite convinced, will meet your needs.

Your WDMX-ERIP allows you to transmit or receive wireless DMX signals. Upon detection of an incoming wired

DMX signal, your WDMX-ERIP will automatically activates the transmission mode to spread the signal wirelessly.

The reception mode allows you to convert any wireless DMX signal into wired DMX signals, allowing you to make

whole groups of projectors compatible with wireless DMX signals.

2 - Introduction

3 - Description and installation

3.1 - Description

1 2 3 4

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1 Antenna

Reception or transmission antenna.

Deploy it when using the wireless DMX mode to

increase the range of your WDMX-ERIP.

2 DMX Input

3-pin male socket hardwired as follows:

- Ground: 1

- Negative signal: 2

- Positive signal: 3

Use this input to transmit the DMX signal to your

device, from another device or DMX console.

3 DMX Output

3-pin female socket hardwired as follows:

- Ground: 1

- Negative signal: 2

- Positive signal: 3

Use this input to transmit the DMX signal to another

device.

4 Power input socket

Allows you to connect your device to electrical

outlets.

Please make sure the voltage delivered by the mains

are compatible with your WDMX-ERIP.

5 Signal LEDs

Allow you to visualise the signal reception quality.

6 LEDs functions

TX : DMX Transmission

RX : DMX Reception

LINK: in Transmission mode:

ON: activated

Flashes slowly: no connection

Flashes quickly: connected to a receiver

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LINK: in Reception mode:

OFF : no connection

ON: connected to a transmitter

Flashes quickly: connection to a transmitter in

progress.

DATA: Indicates if incoming or outgoing data are

detected.

G4: Indicate the G4 mode is activated.

RDM: Indicates if incoming or outgoing RDM data are

detected.

CTRL: Indicates the Control mode is activated.

POWER: Indicates your WDMX-ERIP is activated.

7 FONCTION Button:

Allows you to switch from one mode to another. Please

refer to paragraph 4 for more details.

3.1 - Description (continuation)

4 - Getting started:

4.1 - Connection as receiver:

Your WDMX-ERIP will enter reception mode as soon as a cable is connected to its DMX input.

In order to receive wireless DMX signals:

Activate your device and make sure the LINK indicator is off. If this indicator is already lit, please follow the next

paragraph («Disconnection as receiver) instructions.

Press the FUNCTIOn button once to scan for receivers during 10 seconds. The LINK indicator will flash quickly.

Once the connection has been established, the LINK and SIGNAL indicator will light up.

The LINK indicator will keep flashing if no transmitter has been detected.

The DATA indicator will light up if information are being transmitted.

4.2 - Disconnection as receiver:

You are able to disconnect all receivers from your transmitter:

Press the FUNCTION button of your transmitter for 3 seconds.

The LINK indicator should flash slowly.

Release the FUNCTION button and all receivers will be disconnected.

Proceed as follows to disconnect a single receiver:

Press the FUNCTION button of the receiver until the LINK and SIGNAL indicators lights off.

The receiver will be disconnected.

4.3 - Switching from transmission mode (TX) to reception mode (RX):

Turn off your WDMX-ERIP.

Press the FUNCTION button while activating your device, the TX indicator should light off while the RX indicator

will light up.

Repeat these steps to go back to transmission mode.

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4.4 - Switching from G3 to G4 mode:

There are several wireless transmission protocols: G3, G4 or G4S. G4 provides the most adaptability to

interferences, however the G4S protocol allows you to manage RDM information.

Press the FUNCTION button for 10 seconds, the LINK indicator will flash slowly, do not realease the FUNCTION

button until the TX/RX/DATA/LINK indicators flashes and the CTRL indicator lights up.

Press and release the FUNCTION once to switch from one mode to another.

Here is the indicators combinations depending on the different modes:

G4: The first SIGNAL indicator on the left and the G4 indicator are lit up

G4S: The first SIGNAL indicator on the left is off while the G4 indicator is lit up

G3: The first SIGNAL indicator on the left is lit while the G4 indicator is off

Please note that devices non-compatible with RDM information are designed to use the G3 mode.

4.5 - Activating the RDM mode :

Enter G4S mode as described previously to transmit RDM signals.

Via the transmitter:

Press the FUNCTION button to exit G3/G4/G4S mode switching.

The TX/DATA/LINK/G4/RDM/PWR indicators and the 3 middle SIGNAL indicators will light up.

The RX and PWR indicators of your receiver will light up.

If extra indicators are lit up, please disconnect the receiver by following the procedure described in paragraph 4.2.

Then press once the FUNCTION button of your transmitter, the LINK indicators of both your transmitter and

receiver will flash.

The RX/DATA/LINK/G4/RDM/PWR and SIGNAL indicators of your receiver will light up.

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IPFLOOD

DMX controler

Wired DMX connexion

DMX connection via airDMX

IPFLOOD

Conventional DMXprojectors

IPFLOOD

in reception

mode

in reception

mode

in reception

mode

in reception

mode

in reception

mode

IPFLOOD

WDMX-ERIP

in transmission

mode

in transmission

mode

DMX

DMX DMX

Note : The IPFLOOD5x15 is a battery-operated projector equipped with the same technology as the WDMX-

ERIP.

The DMX pins assignment can be done as follows:

1 : Gound

2 : DMX -

3 : DMX +

4 : Not connected

5 : Not connected

You will find below a typical installation featuring IPFLOOD5x15QC projectors, standard projectors, and WDMX-

ERIP wireless transmission systems.

5 - Typical installation

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6 - Technical specifications

DMX channels number 512 DMX channels per devices

Up to 16 WDMX-ERIP total

Frequency band 2,45 GHz

Compatibility

Protocols: W-DMX G4 or G3

Compatible with DMX signals and RDM information

Adaptive Frequency Hopping Radio

Average range 100 m with optimal conditions

Alimentation AC 100/240V ~50/60Hz - 3W

ABS housing Black finish

Weatherproof IP65, protected against water projections

Dimensions 240 x 170 x 57 mm

Net weight 1.9 kg

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7 - Notes

Because CONTEST® takes the utmost care in its products to make sure you only get the best possible quality, our products are

subjects to modifications without prior notice. That is why technical specifications and the products physical configuration might differ

from the illustrations.

Make sure you get the latest news and updates about the CONTEST® products on www.contest-lighting.com

CONTEST® is a trademark of HITMUSIC S.A. - Zone Cahors sud - 46230 FONTANES - FRANCE

Contest WDMX-ERIP User guide

Brand: Contest

Model: WDMX-ERIP

Category: Stroboscopes & disco lights

Type: User guide

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