Contest Airbox er1 User manual

USER GUIDE

9966 - December 2012 Version 1.0

WIRELESS DMX TRANSMITTER OR RECEIVER BOX (AIRDMX)

English AirBOX-ER1- Wireless DMX transmitter or receiver box (AirDMX)

1 - Safety information

This symbol signals an important safety

precaution. The CAUTION symbol signals a risk of product deterioration.

The WARNING symbol signals a risk to the user’s physical integrity.

The product may also be damaged.

Important safety information

Symbols used

Any maintenance procedure must be performed by a CONTEST

authorised technical service. Basic cleaning operations must tho-

roughly follow our safety instructions.

This product contains non-isolated electrical components. Do not

undertake any maintenance operation when it is switched on as

it may result in electric shock.

This unit is intended for indoor use only. Do not use it in a wet,

or extremely cold/hot locations. Failure to follow these safety ins-

tructions could result in fire, electric shock, injury, or damage to

this product or other property.

WARNING : This unit contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not open the

housing or attempt any maintenance by yourself. In the unlikely even your unit

may require service, please contact your nearest dealer.

In order to avoid any electrical malfunction, please do not use any multi-socket,

power cord extension or connecting system without making sure they are

perfectly isolated and present no defect.

Risk of electrocution

To prevent the hazard of electric shocks, do not use

extension cords, multi-socket or any other connection

system without making sure metal parts completely

are out of reach.

Recycling your device

• As HITMUSIC is really involved in the environmental cause, we only commercialise clean, ROHS compliant products.

• When this product reaches its end of life, take it to a collection point designated by local authorities. The separate collection and recycling of your

product at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the

environment.

Note : The legislation requires that every device set up in a public space features a double

fixation bracket. This security system must hold 10 times the weight of the device.

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Instructions and recommendations

12 - Cleaning precautions :

Unplug the product before attempting any cleaning

operation. This product should be cleaned only with

accessories recommended by the manufacturer.

Use a damp cloth to clean the surface. Do not

wash this product.

13 - Long periods of non use :

Disconnect the unit’s main power during long

periods of non use.

14 - Liquids or objects penetration :

Do not let any object penetrate this product as it

may result in electric shock or fire.

Never spill any liquid on this product as it may

infiltrate the electronic components and result in

electric shock or fire.

15 - This product should be serviced when :

Please contact the qualified service personnel if :

- The power cord or the plug has been damaged.

- Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into

the appliance.

- The appliance has been exposed to rain or water.

- The product does not appear to operate normally.

- The product has been damaged.

16 - Inspection/maintenance :

Please do not attempt any inspection or

maintenance by yourself. Refer all servicing to

qualified personnel.

17 - Operating environment :

Ambient temperature and humidity: +5 - +35°C, relative

humidity must be less than 85% (when cooling vents are not

obstructed).

Do not operate this product in a non-ventilated, very humid

or warm place.

1 - Please read carefully :

We strongly recommend to read carefully and understand

the safety instructions before attempting to operate this unit.

2 - Please keep this manual :

We strongly recommend to keep this manual with the unit for

future reference.

3 - Operate carefully this product :

We strongly recommend to take into consideration every

safety instruction.

4 - Follow the instructions:

Please carefully follow each safety instruction to avoid any

physical harm or property damage.

5 - Avoid water and wet locations :

Do not use this product in rain, or near washbasins or other

wet locations.

6 - Installation :

We strongly encourage you to only use a

fixation system or support recommended

by the manufacturer or supplied with this

product. Carefully follow the installation

instructions and use the adequate tools.

Always ensure this unit is firmly fixed to

avoid vibration and slipping while operating as it may result

in physical injury.

7 - Ceiling or wall installation :

Please contact your local dealer before attempting any ceiling

or wall installation.

8 - Ventilation :

The cooling vents ensure a safe use of this product, and avoid

any overheating risk.

Do not obstruct or cover these vents as it may result in

overheating and potential physical injury or product damage.

This product should never been operated in a closed non-

ventilated area such as a flight case or a rack, unless cooling

vents are provided for the purpose .

9 - Heat exposure :

Sustained contact or proximity with warm surfaces

may cause overheating and product damages.

Please keep this product away from any heat

source such as a heaters, amplifiers, hot plates,

etc...

10 - Electric power supply :

This product can only be operated according to a very specific

voltage. These information are specified on the label located

at the rear of the product.

11 - Power cords protection:

Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely

to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against

them, paying particular attention to cords at lugs, convenience

receptacles and the point where they exit from the fixture.

English AirBOX-ER1- Wireless DMX transmitter or receiver box (AirDMX)

Thank you for purchasing the AirBOX-ER1.

You now have in your possession a high-quality product, that, we are sure will meet your needs.

The airBOX-ER1 allows the transmission/reception of any airDMX signal. As soon as an incoming wireless signal is

detected, the airBOXER1 will automatically enter the transmitter mode to convert the signal into a wireless signal.

In reception mode, it transmits the airDMX signal via its DMX output and transforms any DMX projector group into

airDMX compatible devices.

Thanks to its removable square edge, the airBOX-ER1can easily be set up on walls or trusses.

Its power output socket allows you to link your box to projectors in DMX or via 220V sockets.

2 - Introduction

3 - Description and installation

3.1 - Description

2 3

1Power input/output sockets

Allows you to connect the device to an electrical

outlet and daisy chain other units.

Please make sure the voltage delivered by the

electrical outlet is compatible with the AirBOX-ER1.

2LED Wireless Indicator

Allows you to choose the WiFi channel used by the

device.

7 channels are available. The LED WIRELESS

INDICATOR has a different colours for each channel.

Refer to paragraph 6.2 for more details.

3ID SELECTOR button

This LED flashes in red when the wireless DMX

function is activated. It also allows you to visualise

which channel is currently used.

4POWER switch

Turns the device on.

5DMX input/output

3-pin XLR plugs hardwired as follows :

- Mass: 1

- Negative signal: 2

- Positive signal: 3

Use the DMX input to transmit an incoming DMX

signal from a DMX console or any other transmitter

to the airBOX-ER1.

Use the DMX output to send the DMX signal to another

device.

6Antenna

WiFi antenna. Pull out this antenna when you are

using the wireless DMX mode in order to get a better

range.

7Removable square edge

Allows you to fix the box to a wall or attach it to trusses

via a hook.

This square edge can be removed for space-saving

integrations.

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3.2 - Installation

3.3 - Operating principle

The WiFi transmission system allows you to synchronise several units without using any DMX cable.

You can synchronise several units by using the master/slave mode or like any regular DMX daisy-chaining

installation.

The units must use the same communication channel to be synchronised. To do so, use the ID SELECTOR

button and choose one of the 7 available channels. The LED WIRELESS INDICATOR will light on with a different

colour for each channel.

You will find below the channels and their corresponding colour:

Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 Channel 5 Channel 6 Channel 7

Red Green Yellow Blue Purple Cyan White

The LED WIRELESS INDICATOR has 3 different status when the units are communicating:

1- LED constantly on : No DMX or WiFi signal.

2- LED flashing in red : The projector is currently transmitting a signal.

3- LED flashing in green : The projector is currently receiving a signal.

Note : The unit transmitting a DMX signal is in transmission mode.

airLED

DMX controller

DMX wired connection

DMX connection via airDMX

airLED Conventional projectors DMX

Conventional projectors DMX

airLED airLED

airBOX

in reception

mode

in reception

mode

in reception

mode

in reception

mode

in reception

mode

airBOX

in emission

mode

in emission

mode

Note : The airLED is a battery-operated projector using the same technology as the AirBOX-ER1.

The figure below describes an installation combining wireless systems with regular projectors.

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4 - Technical specifications

Number of channels 7

Frequency range 2,4 - 2,483 GHz ISM

Max power output 20 dBm/100 mW

Receiving sensitivity -94 dBm

Average range 100 m in open space

Power input/output 10 amps max

Power supply 100/240V, AC~50/60Hz

Metal housing Black finish

Removable square edge Fixation with 2 screws

Dimensions 165 x 120 x 53 mm

Net weight 0.5 kG

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5 - Notes

Because CONTEST® takes the utmost care in its products to make sure you only get the best possible quality, our products are subjects to modifications without