Page 5versaSplit User Guide
Overview
Carrier units
Input modules
versaSplit is a modular and congurable rack-
mount product that provides a multi-purpose
solution for DMX512, ethernet and radio
distribution. The product comprises of two
main elements:
1. The ‘carrier unit’: a rack-mount splitter
with 10 outputs and one input module
slot, or 8 outputs and 2 input module
slots.
2. The ‘input module’: plug-and-play modules
that t into the carrier unit slots. There are
5 dierent types of input module.
The ability of versaSplit to act as a DMX
splitter/xer, CRMX wireless DMX receiver or
ethernet-to-DMX conversion product depends
on the choice of input module. The product is
supplied with rack ears and a standard IEC
mains connector.
Power Supply & Earthing
Data xer
Standards compliance
The internal power supply requires an input
in the range 90-250 VAC with an Earth
connection. The mains fuse should only be
replaced with a 3.15A slow blow fuse.
The following table summarises the internal
Earth interconnection and isolation.
The ‘data xer’ for DMX is used to resolve
ickering problems that can arise from intra-
manufacturer compatibility issues. All of the
input modules feature a ‘Split/Fix’ option to
select between this mode (‘Fix’) and normal
(‘Split’) operation. (On the ethernet module,
Fix mode is achieved via disabling RDM in the
product’s web browser interface, rather than
a physical switch on the module).
yversaSplit mono
- 10 outputs, with a choice of any
combination of 5-pin female XLR,
3-pin female XLR and XLR8 (Ethercon
RJ45 connectors)
-1 input module slot
yversaSplit iso
- As versaSplit mono, but with individually
isolated outputs
yversaSplit duo
- 8 outputs, choice of XLR3, XLR5 or
XLR8 connectors
- 2 input module slots, A and B. Each
splitter output can be allocated to
either the A or B input module using
the switch located next to each output
- Optional ‘extreme’ model with output
surge protection
The input modules are key to the design
concept underlying versaSplit. There are 5
types of input module that can be swapped in
and out of the product as the user desires (this
simply requires a screwdriver). The power
must be disconnected before changing the
modules.
The input module choices are as follows:
yDMX512/RDM with data xer, using
5-pin XLR
yDMX512/RDM with data xer, using
3-pin XLR
yDMX512/RDM with data xer, using
Ethercon RJ45
yRadio with data xer, using CRMX
wireless DMX
yEthernet module B, compatible with Art-
Net, sACN; supports 10/100BaseT
The DMX512/RDM input modules support all
variants of DMX512, including DMX512-A, and
are fully compliant with the Remote Device
Management protocol (E1.20 - 2006 RDM).
The radio input module is a CRMX wireless
DMX receiver based on the CRMXchip from
Lumen Radio (http://www.lumenradio.com/
crmxchip). It does not support RDM.
The ethernet input module uses an Ethercon
RJ45 connector and is compatible with all
versions of Art-Net and sACN (ESTA/PLASA
E1.31). Cat 5 cable or better is required.
Speeds are 10/100BaseT (the module will
auto-detect which setting to use).
