Springtree SM-8 User manual

User
Manual
Springtree Media Group
SM-8 & SS-8 DMX Wall Stations

Table of
Resources
Description
Installation
Programming
Safety & Troubleshooting
Specifications
Contact Us
Contents
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Resources
Online Installation Guide
We offer a step-by-step online installation
guide, with videos.
https://www.springtree.net/wall-station-
installation-guide/
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Knowledge Base
Frequently Asked Questions
Helpful Guides & Articles
https://www.springtree.net/knowledge-
base/

The SM-8 is a standalone DMX Control Station with
eight programmable scenes with built-in fade times.
It is a master controller and is wall mountable. Each
SM-8 can connect to up to five additional Satellite
Stations (SS-8s) for added control points around your
facility.
Once programmed, SM-8s can operate alone or
with a lighting console. When using a lighting
console, the SM-8 goes in the line of DMX between
the console and the lights and becomes inoperable
when it senses DMX data from the console. This
allows the facility to use the SM-8 for everyday use
and a lighting console for events and services.
SM-8 Stations are static DMX scene recorders and
can not be used to capture sequences.
Quick Points
Wall Mounted
Self-Contained Preset Station With
An 8-Scene Capacity
Built-In Fade Time Presets
Up To 5 Satellite Units
DMX-512 Output
DMX Input Snapshot
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The SM-8 DMX Wall Station
SM-8 & SS-8
Description
SKU: SM-8

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Mounting
Connecting
Power Supply
Connect the SM-8 and SS-8 as shown below. Attention audio people: DMX is backwards from
audio. Pin 2 is negative and pin 3 is positive. Most of the time pin 2 will be a white wire and
sometimes it will be red. Pin 3 will always be black.
The SM-8 and SS-8 come with a single gang mud ring. They will not fit in a standard single gang
box. Should you need to mount in a metal in-closed handy box please use a Raco 670RAC box
(pictured here, not included).
Before plugging your unit in, be sure the source voltage in your area matches the voltage
required for your lighting setup. Because line voltage may vary from venue to venue, be
sure your unit voltage matches the wall outlet voltage before attempting to operate. The
Springtree Wall Station uses a standard 12V power supply (provided with the SM-8). The
power for the SS-8 units are provided by the SM-8 via CAT5.
DMX Wiring
Pin 1 = Ground
Pin 2 = Negative
Pin 3 = Positive (Hot)
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Data Out Data In
Data In
Data Out
Data In
DMX In
(from controller)
DMX Out
(to lights)
DMX Cat5
Data In Data Out
Installation

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Installation
Grounding
Connecting Power
The SM-8 includes a short power whip. If power is not nearby, power can be extended with an
18 gauge low voltage cable.
Be sure to ground your SM-8! The SM-8 has a short ground whip attached to the back. The
ground whip can be grounded to the outlet that is providing power. See image below.

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Programming
1. Hold down buttons 1 and 8 to enter programming mode (light will
turn red).
2. Set desired look on lighting console.
3. Press desired preset button 1-8. Light will flash. Scene is stored.
4. Set new look on lighting console.
5. Press another unused button or record over existing scene by
selecting button.
6. Repeat until all 8 scenes are recorded.
7. Hold down buttons 1 and 8 to exit programming mode.
1. Hold down buttons 2 and 7 to enter secondary programming
mode for setting fade rate (light turns yellow).
2. Select 1 for 1 second. 2 for 2 seconds. 3 for 3 seconds. 4 for 4
seconds and 8 for instant (no fade rate).
3. Hold down 2 and 7 to exit program mode.
Setting Fade Rate
If DMX is present at wall station, DMX passes and the wall station is
inoperable

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Safety
Troubleshooting
1. Do not expose this unit to moisture to reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire.
2. Be sure that the local power outlet matches the required voltage for your unit.
3. Do not attempt to operate this unit if the power cord has been frayed or
broken. Do not attempt to remove or break off the ground prong from the
electrical cord. This prong is used to reduce the risk of electrical shock and fire
in case of an internal short.
4. Disconnect from main power before making any type of connection.
5. This fixture is intended for indoor use ONLY!
1. Check that the 12V power supply is plugged in and connected to the SM-8.
2. Check that the DMX cables are connected properly and are wired correctly.
3. Is the SM-8 receiving DMX from the controller? DMX from the controller will
override the SM-8.
4. Many computers running lighting software will continuously send out a DMX
signal, making your Wall Station inoperable. Shutting down and closing out your
lighting software should solve this problem. If, you want to keep your computer
up and running while using Wall Stations, we offer a Console Toggle Switch.
Console Toggle Switches allow you to manually switch control back-and-forth
between your computer and Wall Station.

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Power: 12V (power supply included)
Weight: .2 lbs
Finish: Black Aluminum
2 3/4”
4 1/4”
1 5/8"
Specifications

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