Chauvet Professional RDMX Splitter 8 Reference guide

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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
RDMX Splitter 8 QRG Rev. 2
About This Guide
The RDMX Splitter 8 Quick Reference Guide (QRG) has basic product information such as connection, mounting, menu
options, and DMX values. Download the User Manual from www.chauvetprofessional.com for more details.
Disclaimer
The information and specifications contained in this QRG are subject to change without notice.
LIMITED WARRANTY
FOR WARRANTY REGISTRATION AND COMPLETE TERMS AND CONDITIONS PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE.
For Customers in the United States and Mexico: www.chauvetlighting.com/warranty-registration
.
For Customers in the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, France, and
Germany: www.chauvetlighting.eu/warranty-registration
.
Chauvet warrants that this product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use, for the
period specified in, and subject to the exclusions and limitations set forth in the full limited warranty on our website. This
warranty extends only to the original purchaser of the product and is not transferable. To exercise rights under this
warranty, you must provide proof of purchase in the form of an original sales receipt from an authorized dealer that shows
the product name and date of purchase. THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights that vary from state to state and country to
country. This warranty is valid only in the United States, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Belgium, the Netherlands,
Luxembourg, France, Germany and Mexico. For warranty terms in other countries, please consult your local distributor.
Safety Notes
These Safety Notes include important information about installation, use, and maintenance.
Contact
Outside the U.S., United Kingdom, Ireland, Mexico, France, Germany, or Benelux, contact your distributor to request
support or return a product. From inside the U.S., UK, Ireland, Mexico, France, Germany, or Benelux, use the information
in Contact Us
at the end of this QRG.
What is Included
RDMX Splitter 8
Neutrik® powerCON® power cord
Quick Reference Guide
ONLY connect this product to a grounded and protected circuit.
DISCONNECT from power before cleaning or replacing the fuse.
DO NOT look at the light source when the product is on.
Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged.
Never disconnect this product from power by pulling on the cord.
When mounting this product overhead, ALWAYS use a safety cable.
DO NOT allow flammable materials close to the product when it is operating.
DO NOT touch the product’s housing when it is on because it will be hot.
The voltage of the outlet to which you are connecting this product must be within the range stated on the
decal or rear panel of the product.
This product is for indoor use only! (IP20) To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose this product to rain
or moisture.
Always mount this product in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20 in (50 cm) from adjacent
surfaces.
Be sure that no ventilation slots on the unit’s housing are blocked.
Never connect this product to a dimmer or rheostat.
Replace the fuse with the same type and rating.
Never carry the product by the power cord. Use only the hanging bracket or handle to carry this product.
The maximum ambient temperature is 104 °F (40 °C). Do not operate this product at higher temperatures.
In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using immediately.
DO NOT open this product. It contains no user-serviceable parts.
To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use completely disconnect
the product from power via breaker or by unplugging it.
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AC Power
This product has an auto-ranging power supply that can work with an input voltage range of 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz.
Power Linking
The maximum output current from the RDMX Splitter 8 is 15A. See the User Manual or the specification sticker on the
product for more details.
AC Plug
DMX Linking
The RDMX Splitter 8 will work with a DMX controller using a 5-pin DMX serial connection. A DMX Primer is available from
www.chauvetprofessional.com.
Mounting
Before mounting this product, read the Safety Notes. Use at least one mounting point per product. Make sure the
mounting clamps are capable of supporting the weight of the product. For our Chauvet line of mounting clamps, go to
http://trusst.com/productcategory/truss-clamps/
Product Mounting Diagram
Front Panel Description
Connection Wire (U.S.) Wire (Europe) Screw Color
AC live Black Brown Yellow/brass
AC neutral White Blue Silver
AC ground Green/yellow Green/yellow Green
To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use completely
disconnect the product from power via breaker or by unplugging it.
!
Safety cable
Mounting clamp
POWER
SIGNAL
A B 1 8765432
1X8 MODE
2X4 MODE
Mode button
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Technical Specifications
Dimensions and Weight
Note: Dimensions in inches are rounded.
Power
Thermal
DMX
Ordering
Panel Item Function
<POWER> indicator Illuminates when power has been applied to the product
Input <A> DMX Input port A. Indicator light will illuminate when input signal is being received.
Input <B> DMX Input port B. Indicator light will illuminate when input signal is being received.
Mode button
Selects 1x8 Mode or 2x4 Mode:
1x8 Mode sends the DMX signal received from input port A to all 8 signal
output ports.
2x4 Mode sends the DMX signal received from input port A into signal
output ports 1 to 4 and from port B into signal output ports 5 to 8.
Signal output <1> to <8>
DMX Output ports 1 to 8. Indicator lights on each port will illuminate when a signal
is being output through the port.
To use the RDMX Splitter 8 as a switch between 2 different input sources, plug the DMX Input lines
into Signal Output Ports 5 to 8. Use the Mode button to switch between sources.
LENGTH WIDTH HEIGHT WEIGHT
19 in (483 mm) 5.75 in (146 mm) 1.77 in (45 mm) 4.2 lb (1.9 kg)
POWER SUPPLY TYPE RANGE VOLTAGE SELECTION
Switching (internal) 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Auto-ranging
PARAMETER 120 V, 60 HZ 208 V, 60 HZ 230 V, 50 HZ
Consumption 11 W 14 W 14 W
Operating current 0.09 A 0.06 A 0.06 A
POWER I/O U.S./WORLDWIDE UK/EUROPE
Power input connector Neutrik® powerCON® Neutrik® powerCON®
Power output connector Neutrik® powerCON® Neutrik® powerCON®
Power cord plug Edison (U.S.) Local plug
MAXIMUM EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM
113 °F (45 °C)
DEVICE DATA INPUTS DEVICE DATA OUTPUTS
5-pin XLR (2 total) 5-pin XLR (8 total)
PRODUCT NAME ITEM NAME ITEM CODE UPC NUMBER
RDMX Splitter 8
RDMXSPLITTER8
09081463 781462218119
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Contact Us
Visit the applicable website above to verify our contact information and instructions to request support. Outside the
U.S., United Kingdom, Ireland, Mexico, France, Germany, or Benelux, contact the dealer of record.
General Information Technical Support
World Headquarters
Address: 5200 NW 108th Ave. Voice: (844) 393-7575
Sunrise, FL 33351 Fax: (954) 756-8015
Voice: (954) 577-4455 Email: chauvetcs@chauvetlighting.com
Fax: (954) 929-5560
Toll Free: (800) 762-1084 Website: www.chauvetprofessional.com
UK
Address: Unit 1C Email: UKtech@chauvetlighting.eu
Brookhill Road Industrial Estate
Pinxton, Nottingham, UK Website: www.chauvetprofessional.eu
NG16 6NT
Voice: +44 (0) 1773 511115
Fax: +44 (0) 1773 511110
Benelux
Address: Stokstraat 18 Email: BNLtec[email protected]
9770 Kruishoutem
Belgium Website: www.chauvetprofessional.eu
Voice: +32 9 388 93 97
France
Address: 3, Rue Ampère
91380 Chilly-Mazarin
Email: FRtech@chauvetlighting.fr
France Website: www.chauvetprofessional.eu
Voice: +33 1 78 85 33 59
Germany
Address: Bruno-Bürgel-Str. 11
28759 Bremen
Email: DEtech@chauvetlighting.de
Germany Website: www.chauvetprofessional.eu
Voice: +49 421 62 60 20
Mexico
Address: Av. de las Partidas 34 - 3B
(Entrance by Calle 2)
Zona Industrial Lerma Website: www.chauvetprofessional.mx
Lerma, Edo. de México, CP 52000
Voice: +52 (728) 690-2010
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Chauvet Professional RDMX Splitter 8 Reference guide

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