MADRIX NEO User manual

NEO
USB 2.0 DMX512 Interface
Including LED Lighting Control Software MADRIX®

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MADRIX®NEO –
Quick Start Guide & Technical Manual
9th Edition, Last Update: June 2017
Thank You For Purchasing MADRIX®NEO!
Please read this manual carefully and thoroughly before using MADRIX®
NEO. Make sure that you fully understand all information.
This MADRIX®NEO Quick Start Guide is written in English.
Developed and made in Germany.
Imprint
inoage GmbH
Wiener Straße 56
01219 Dresden
Germany
Managing Directors: Christian Hertel, Sebastian Pinzer, Sebastian Wissmann
Web www.madrix.com
E-mail [email protected]
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]

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Copyright Information And Disclaimer
© 2017 inoage GmbH. All rights reserved. Information is subject to change at
any time and without prior notice. Errors and omissions excepted. Reproduction,
adaptation, or translation without prior written permission is prohibited.
inoage GmbH does not grant guarantee on validity for a particular reason, the
marketability, or other properties of the product. There is no way to assert a
claim to inoage GmbH, neither in the legal way nor in other ways. inoage GmbH
is not responsible for damages, including all disadvantages that are not just
limited to the loss of sales, but that are caused due to the use of the product,
due to the loss of serviceability of the product, due to misuse, happenings,
circumstances, or actions that inoage GmbH does not have influence on, no
matter if the damages as well as consequential damages are direct or indirect;
whether they are special damages or others, nor if the damage is caused by the
owner of the warranty or a third person.
Trademark Credits
Microsoft®and Windows®are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation. NEUTRIK®is a registered trademark of Neutrik AG. All other
products mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.
MADRIX®is a registered trademark of inoage GmbH.
Package Contents
1x MADRIX®NEO
1x USB cable
1x Quick start guide
1x CD-ROM incl. MADRIX®Software and USB drivers
Please note: Check the package contents and the condition of the interface
after unpacking. Contact your supplier if something is missing or damaged.
Do not use the device if it seems to be damaged!

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Safety Instructions And Limited Warranty
Two years of limited manufacturer’s warranty are granted to the purchaser
of this product. Warranty applies to constructional fault, material defect, or
incorrect assembly the manufacturer has caused or is to be held responsible
for. Warranty will be void if the interface is opened, modified, damaged through
inappropriate handling and wrong usage, damaged through overvoltage, or
damaged through any other cause.
Please follow the instructions below to avoid mishandling, damage to the
device, or personal injury:
Beware that the interface works with electrical power. Only use the
device in dry environments (indoor use). The IP Rating of the device
is IP20. Do not use the interface in humid environments and avoid
contact with water or any other liquids. Turn off the power if you are not using
the device for a long time.
It is recommended to always use galvanic isolation (e.g. an opto-isolator/opto-
coupler splitter). Avoid unwanted voltage on the cables at all times. Do not
remove any parts from the unit or connect to an ungrounded circuit. Do not
connect the unit to LEDs that are switched on. Only connect the unit to LEDs
and controllers that are initially powered off.
There are no user serviceable parts inside or outside the interface. Repair
service lies only within the responsibilities of the manufacturer. If the interface
appears to be defective, please contact your dealer. After expiration of the
warranty period you may contact your supplier or the manufacturer to have the
unit repaired against payment of an individual service fee if possible.
The interface has two ports. Only connect or insert devices, cables, and con-
nectors to the individual ports and slots using connectors of the same type as
the port. Do not use inapplicable equipment.
This device should be used by professionals. It is not designed to be operated by
non-professionals or children.
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CE And RoHS Declaration Of Conformity
The device complies with the requirements set
forth in the council Directive of the law of the
Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility (2004/108/EC), the
Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC), and the Directive on the restriction of
the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment
(2011/65/EU) (RoHS). The compliance with these three Directives has been
evaluated in accordance with the following standards: EN 55011 (1998) +
A1 (2000) + A2 (2003), EN 55024 (1998) + A1 (2001) + A3 (2003), EN
61000-4-2 (2001), EN 61000-4-3 (2001), EN 61000-4-4 (2001), and EN
61000-4-6 (2001).
FCC Declaration Of Conformity
The device has passed the following tests of compliance:
FCC (2003) - Title 47, Part 15, class A, Radio frequency devices.
RoHS
compliant
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
End-Of-Life
This electrical device and its accessories need to be disposed of
properly. Do not throw the device into normal trash or household
waste. Please recycle packaging material whenever possible.
Usage
In general, this device is designed to be operated as a hardware control interface
to be set up between a computer and various types of controllable lights or
lighting controllers via DMX512 (USB-to-DMX). Do not use the interface for
any other, deviating purpose.
The device can be connected to and disconnected from the PC
during use and without a reboot (Hot Swapping & Plug and Play).
Up to 60 interfaces can be connected to a USB host controller and used at the
same time while maintaining a stable and high frame rate (Frame Rate Stability).