Sundrax Arma DUO User manual

User
Manual
Splitter Arma DUO
Double input DMX splitter / repeater
SPAD-0-2D4D
Version 2.01
June 22, 2018

Table of Contents
Visual appearance
Specifications
Safe operation
General information
Installation
LED indication
Technical maintenance
Connection scheme
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Visual Appearance
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Specifications
1 Protective lid 3 Power input 5 Status LED indicator
2 Device case 4 DMX IN/OUT ports
Supported protocols DMX512, RDM, Modbus
DMX input ports 1 or 2 isolated
DMX output ports 4 or 5 isolated
DMX connectors 15EDGVC terminal blocks
Mounting Surface, Truss
Setup DIP switchers
Power supply ~90-250 VAC, 50/60 Hz or 9-36VDC
Operating Temperature: -40°С... +70°С
IP Rating IP 65
Dimensions, mm 115(D) x 55(H) x 90(W)
Pic.1 Main interfaces and indicators
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Safe operation
General information
WARNING
The device uses hazardous
volTage ac 230 v
In installation, operation, preventive maintenance and
repairs of the device, the requirements of the safety rules
must be followed.
To ensure safe and reliable operation of the devices, please
observe the following requirements:
Use the device only for its intended purpose;
Do not use devices that shows signs of malfunctioning;
Avoid strong physical impacts on the device;
Protect devices and cables from contact with corrosive liquids.
Whenever a fault is detected in the device, please contact the manufacturer.
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Splitter Arma DUO is a dual-channel device with 6 DMX input/output ports that operates as
a regular splitter with 1 input and 5 outputs as well as two separated 1-to-2 splitters.
All input and output channels are galvanically isolated from each other. The device is suit-
able for outdoor use and has the highest levels of dust and moisture protection. The device
is powered by 100-250V industrial AC mains, power consumption is less than 5 watts. Input,
output DMX cables and power cable are connected to the device body via cable glands.
Key features:
Supports bidirectional communication (DMX512 and RDM).The device is suitable for use
outdoors.
All input and output ports have galvanic isolation.
The device is suitable for use outdoors.
Power consumption is less than 3W.

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Pic.2 System board
ON OFF
SW1 RDM enabled RDM disabled
SW2 Dual splitter mode Single splitter mode
SW3 Full transparent mode Dedicated input(s) mode
SW4 Bus indication mode DMX512 indication mode
Installation
Before mounting and power up, it is necessary to verify protective earthing and cable
connectors.
1. Ensure the device has no damage due to transportation.
2. Remove device lid. If the device fixation is needed on a surface, wall, farm, attach the
device housing to a surface, or install the appropriate fastening element. Connection
scheme located on the backside of the lid.
3. Use the package connectors kit to connect DMX cables. In the scheme given the location
of contacts Data +, Data – and Common for input (IN) and output (OUT1-OUT5) terminal
blocks.
4. Set position of 4-section DIP-switcher in accordance with needed device configuration.

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5. All input and output channels have 120 Ohm terminators, managed by special DIP-
switches TIN, T(1)–T(5). To connect the terminator to the line is necessary to set proper
switcher in ON position, to disconnect- in OFF position.
6. Connect power supply terminal ~230 V. Some modifications of the device can be equipped
with additional ground contact for terminal input power supply connected to the device.
Apply power to the device.
7. When device properly connected, the LED indicator on the device is lit. Its color indicates
the presence of a valid DMX input signal: Green - present, Red - missing.
8. Cover back the device lid.
9. The device is ready for use.
Maintenance, search and troubleshooting should be performed by service personnel. The
device should be free from dirt, dents, connecting cables and wires must be intact and
securely fastened.
Technical maintenance
LED indication
DMX512 mode Bus mode
Green Valid DMX signal Bus is idle
Red No DMX signal Bus is busy
Off Device/Section doesn’t work Device/Section doesn’t work

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~100-250 VAC,
50/60 Hz
POWER
0 D- 0 D-
0 D- 0 D-
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IN OUT1
OUT2
OUT3
OUT4OUT5
ON
IN DMX A
IN DMX B (D mode)
OUT 3 DMX À (S mode)
OUT 1 DMX A
OUT 2 DMX A
OUT 1 DMX B (D mode)
OUT 4 DMX À (S mode)
OUT 2 DMX B (D mode)
OUT 5 DMX À (S mode)
G N L
1 2 3 4
Connection scheme

Please send all your warranty-related questions to
[email protected]
All Sundrax products are covered by a 36 months warranty.
Sundrax Electronics,
6008, First Central 200
2 Lakeside Drive, Park Royal, London
NW10 7FQ United Kingdom
+ 44 (0) 208 991 33 19
[email protected]
www.sundrax.com