Artistic Licence railSplit dmx User manual

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railSplit dmx User Guide
railSplit dmx
Version 1-3
User Guide

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railSplit dmx 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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railSplit dmx User Guide
Reference Type Description
1LED Data Activity
2LED Power
3Connection Power Input
4Connection DMX512 Input
5Connection DMX512 Loop &
Term**
6Connection 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+.
10 mm
88 mm
90 mm
62 mm
4 mm
Rail-Split DMX
DMX512 Splitter with
galvanic input isolation Artistic Licence
DATA-
COM
DATA+
Output 2
DATA-
COM DATA+
Output 3
DATA-
COM
DATA+
Output 4
DATA-
COM
DATA+
Output 1
GND 9-48V
Power
DATA-
COM
DATA+
Output 5
DATA-
COM
DATA+
Output 6
DATA- COM
DATA+
DMX512
DATA- COM
DATA+
DMX512 Loop
TERM
DMX512
Power
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railSplit dmx User Guide
Overview
railSplit dmx is a uni-directional DMX512 splitter and distribution amplier. By design, railSplit
dmx does not support RDM, allowing a cost-saving to be passed on to those customers who
do not require bi-directionality. Customers requiring RDM functionality should order the sister
product, railSplit RDM, as opposed to railSplit dmx.
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Key features
yInput Optical Isolation
ySix independent outputs
yUni-directional outputs
yDMX512-A compatible
ySurface mount or DIN rail mounted
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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railSplit dmx User Guide
Application Diagram
The diagram below shows how railSplit dmx could be utilised in a typical application.
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.
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.
Internal Earth and Isolation

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Operation
All six outputs provide identical copies of the received DMX512. Each output can drive an
additional 32 devices.
LED Indication
The indicators have the following meaning:
Top (Data):
OFF = No data received
Green = DMX activity
(zero start code data
only)
Yellow = DMX activity
and non-zero start code
data such as RDM
Bottom (Power):
Green = Power
Red = Receive errors

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railSplit dmx 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, UKCA, WEEE, RoHS
yWarranty: 2-year (return to base)
Power & Electrical
yInput voltage: 9-48 VDC
yInput connector: 2 - p i n s c r e w t e r m i n a l
(1 no.)
yInput power (max): 8 W
yDuty cycle: 100% @ 25°C
yDC fuse: internal resettable fuse for control
electronics
DMX512 Outputs
yOutput mode: PSU referenced
yOutput isolation: n/a
yOutput ESD protection: 10 kV
yOutput voltage protection: +/- 10 V
DMX512 Input
yInput mode: Optically isolated
yInput isolation: 1 kV
yInput ESD protection: 12 kV
Control
yInput Protocols: DMX512, DMX512 (1990),
DMX512-A
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
Package Contents
yrailSplit dmx
Ordering Info
yProduct code: railSplit dmx
Accessories (not included)
yPSU-24-0.75-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:
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The information contained in this document is subject to change
without notice. Artistic Licence Engineering Ltd. makes no warranty
of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to,
the implied warranties of tness for a particular purpose.
Artistic Licence Engineering Ltd. shall not be liable for errors
contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in
connection with the furnishing, per formance or use of this material.
All trademarks are acknowledged.
© Artistic Licence Engineering Ltd.
Compliance
railSplit dmx is CE & UKCA 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, UKCA, 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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