Artistic Licence Rail-Split extreme User manual

Artistic Licence
Rail-Split extreme User Guide
Rail-Split extreme
Version 5-0
User Guide
Serial numbers 151 upwards

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Rail-Split extreme User Guide
Please read these instructions before using the product.
This product has been designed & manufactured for professional use only.
It should only be installed by a suitably qualied technician and in accordance with
electrical regulations in the country of use.
Unless directed in the instructions there are no user serviceable parts inside the
outer case of this product.
Always disconnect from the power supply when not in use.
Any specic IP rating, where appropriate, is given in the instructions. Unless
otherwise stated this product is designed for indoor use only. If used outdoors it
MUST be installed in an appropriate IP rated cabinet. Do not allow this product to be
exposed to rain or moisture. Do not allow liquid to penetrate the product.
Please recycle all packaging.
Copyright © Artistic Licence Engineering Ltd. All rights reserved.
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Reference Type Description
1LED Data Good
2LED Power / Fix
3Connection Power Input
4Connection DMX512 Input
5Connection DMX512 Loop &
Term**
6Switch Split / Fix Mode
7Connection Splitter Outputs
Connections
Mounting Diagram
** A passive loop-through connection allows
onward connection to other DMX512 devices. If
this feature is not required then the signal must
be terminated. The product contains an internal
termination resistor. This is enabled by tting a
wire link between Term and DAT+.

Rail-Split extreme User Guide
Overview
Rail-Split extreme is a fully bi-directional DMX512 splitter and distribution amplier, with the
added feature of a ‘data xer’ for DMX. The latter functionality is used for resolving ickering
problems arising from product incompatibility issues - see ‘Fixer Mode’ on page 6 for more
information.
Rail-Split extreme o󰀨ers all the functionality of its sister product, Rail-Split RDM. Both products
feature electrocution protection (self-healing) on the input, loop and all outputs (up to 425 VAC
continuous connection).
Additionally, Rail-Split extreme provides surge protection. This feature is aimed at protecting the
product and connected equipment against voltage surges of the type generated by lightning.
The protection is sacricial which means that after a certain number of protection events, the
protection circuitry will be destroyed (see Specication on page 7).
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Key features
yInput Optical Isolation
ySix independent outputs
yBi-directional outputs
yOptimized for electrically noisy
environments
yMains electrocution protection (self-
healing) on input, loop and outputs
ySurge protection (sacricial) on input,
loop and outputs
yRDM (Remote Device Management
Draft & Standard V1.0)
yDMX512-A compatible
yMicroprocessor controlled
ySurface mount or DIN rail mounted
yDMX-Fix mode to handle compatibility
issues
Connections
Input
The DMX512 input is attached via three screw
terminals. Please refer to the connections
diagram.
Loop-Through
A passive loop-through connection allows
onward connection to other DMX512 devices.
If this feature is not required then the signal
must be terminated. The product contains an
internal termination resistor. This is enabled by
tting a wire link between the screw terminals
that will terminate the DMX line (Term and
DAT+).
Output
Six DMX512 outputs are provided. Each output
is capable of driving 32 additional DMX512
devices. It is not necessary to terminate any
outputs that are not connected. However, a
terminator must be connected to the nal
DMX512 device.
XLR Pin (Convention) Function Colour
1Ground Black
2Data - Blue
3Data + Red
DMX512 Wiring

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Application Diagram
The diagram below shows how Rail-Split extreme could be utilised in a typical application.
Internal Earth and Isolation
The following table summarises the internal earth interconnection and isolation.
Please note that we use the term Earth-Ground to avoid international confusion. In Europe
Earth-Ground is called Earth; in the USA, Earth-Ground is called Ground.
Circuit Description
DMX512 Input
(including Loop Through)
Type: Isolated
Pin 1: Connects to internal isolated
circuit. No connection to
Internal Logic Ground
DMX512 Outputs Type: PSU referenced
Pin 1: Connected to Internal Logic
Ground
Internal Logic Ground Connected to power supply 0V. If the selected PSU has a connection
between Earth-Ground and 0V the DMX outputs become Ground
Referenced. Otherwise the DMX outputs are Floating. When the
recommended PSU is used, DMX outputs are Floating.

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Operating Modes
The product can operate in two modes. In its default mode, the product is a fully-featured RDM
Splitter. In the second mode, it acts as a DMX Fixer.
Splitter Mode
In splitter mode, all six outputs operate as bi-directional RDM ports and all DMX data received
is passed onto the outputs. The indicators have the following meaning:
Top (Data):
OFF = no data received
Green = DMX and RDM received
Yellow = DMX only received
Bottom (Power):
Green = Power
Red = Data error or collisions detected
Fixer Mode
Fixer mode is intended to solve product compatibility problems. Unfortunately, there are numerous
products on the market which will not accept the wide range of legal DMX timings and data.
Fixer mode attempts to clean-out any unusual or non-standard timing and data before sending
to the output. This includes stripping out all non-zero start codes (including RDM), forcing a
512-channel footprint and calming any timing jitter. Indicators have the following meaning:
Top (Data):
As above
Bottom (Power):
Green = Power
Red = I am xing something
Detailed Fix Specication
Accepts and corrects break in range 56 µs – 1000 µs and outputs 250 µs
Accepts and corrects MaB in range 5 µs – 1000 µs and outputs 30 µs
Accepts and corrects MaB in range 0 µs – 1000 µs and outputs 30 µs
Accepts channel count 1 – 512 and outputs 512
Accepts refresh period from 23 ms – 1000 ms and outputs 30ms
Filters out multiple consecutive breaks
Re-times bytes of 1 stop bit to 2 stop bits
Filters out all non-zero start code packets
Re-times digital signal

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Rail-Split extreme Specication
Mechanical
yHousing: DIN rail case
yMaterial: Lexan Plastic - UL94-V0 rated
yOverall dimensions: 90 mm (H) x 88 mm
(W) x 62 mm (D)
yWeight: 0.2 kg
yMounting: 35 mm DIN rail or surface
mount
yCountry of manufacture: UK
Environmental
yOperating temperature: 0°C to 40°C
yStorage temperature: -10°C to +50°C
yOperating relative humidity (max): 80%
non-condensing
yIP rating: IP20 indoor use only
yCertication: CE, WEEE, RoHS
yWarranty: 2-year (return to base)
Power & Electrical
yInput voltage: 9-48 VDC
yInput connector: 2-pin screw terminal
(1 no.)
yInput power (max): 8 W
yDuty cycle: 100% @ 25°C
yDC fuse: internal resettable fuse for
control electronics
DMX512 Outputs
yMode: PSU referenced
yIsolation: n/a
yElectrocution protection: All outputs
protected against continuous connection
to 425 VAC (self-healing)
y Surge protection (sacricial):
- IDC 30,000A (8/20uS) 1 operation
- IDC 20,000A (8/20uS) 10 operations
- IDC 20A (10/1000uS) 1500 operations
DMX512 Input & Loop
yMode: Optically isolated
yIsolation: 1 kV
yElectrocution protection: Input & Loop
protected against continuous connection
to 425 VAC (self-healing)
ySurge protection (sacricial):
- IDC 30,000A (8/20uS) 1 operation
- IDC 20,000A (8/20uS) 10 operations
- IDC 20A (10/1000uS) 1500 operations
Control
yInput Protocols: DMX512, DMX512 (1990),
DMX512-A, RDM V1.0 (E1.20 - 2006
ESTA Standard)
yOutput Protocols: Same as input
Data Connections
y3-pin Screw Terminal DMX Input (1 no.)
y3-pin Screw Terminal DMX Loop (1 no.)
y3-pin Screw Terminal DMX Output (6 no.)
LED Indication
yPower / DMX / RDM
Package Contents
yRail-Split extreme
yUser guide
Ordering Info
yProduct code: Rail-Split extreme
Accessories (not included)
yPSU-9-1.5-FER

Warranty
All products are covered from date of purchase
by a two-year return to base warranty.
By return to base, we mean that the customer
is responsible for all costs of transport to and
from Artistic Licence.
Returns will not be accepted without prior
authorisation. In order to discuss a request to
return goods, please email:
[e-mail]
CE Compliance
Rail-Split extreme is CE compliant when
installed in a shielded and earthed metal
case
Compliance
All Products manufactured or sold by Artistic
Licence Engineering Ltd are fully compliant
with the appropriate CE, FCC, and RoHS
regulations. Product specic information is
available on request.
Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment
(WEEE)
Artistic Licence is a member of a WEEE
compliance scheme and will happily recycle
any of our products that you, at your expense,
return to us.
Due to our policy of continuing product improvement
specications are subject to change without notice
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