Chauvet RDMX Reference guide

Brand: Chauvet

Model: RDMX

Category: Stroboscopes & disco lights

Type: Reference guide

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Chauvet Professional RDMX provides you with convenient and powerful solutions for splitting and distributing DMX signals in professional lighting systems. It’s a valuable tool for expanding the reach of your DMX network and enhancing the flexibility of your lighting setup.

With its two input ports and eight output ports, the RDMX can receive DMX signals from multiple sources and distribute them to various lighting fixtures or devices. This allows you to create complex lighting designs and control multiple fixtures simultaneously, making it an excellent choice for large-scale productions and installations.

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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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28759 Bremen

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Voice: +49 421 62 60 20

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Address: Av. de las Partidas 34 - 3B

(Entrance by Calle 2)

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Chauvet RDMX Reference guide

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Model: RDMX

Category: Stroboscopes & disco lights

Type: Reference guide

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