XTBA SMART SPLITTER 5i User manual

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Product #01504 - ISSUE B 11/07/2011
© XTBA 1986 – 2012
XTBA SMART
SPLITTER 5i
ISSUE B 11/07/11
35 Fernleigh Road London N21 3AN
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Product #01504 - ISSUE B 11/07/2011
© XTBA 1986 – 2012
XTBA SMART SPLITTER 5i
The XTBA SMART SPLITTER 5i is a single input five output data distribution
isolation amplifier, designed for use with lighting/moving light controls using
USITT DMX512 (1990/1986) protocol. In addition to the five buffered and fully
isolated outputs the unit also has a data loop through so in the event of power
failure data will still pass through the unit. Power for the unit is via a fused
Euro chassis plug and mating socket.
SYSTEM OPERATION
DISPLAYS
The Smart Splitter 5i will display the following.
MAINS ON SWITCH will be lit when the unit is powered and switched on.
POWER ON via the red led. Show that the on board power supply is active.
DATA active via the green LED. In normal operation the data led may flash as
it detects the data breaks. Slow data or long breaks will also make the data
led flash. The data led tells you their is something happening on the line. It
will not tell you if the data is good or indeed DMX512.
LOOP THROUGH and TERMINATION
The DATA THROUGH XLR is a retransmitted and buffered copy of the
DATA IN input. The DATA IN connector is fully terminated when the unit is
powered. In the event of power failure the termination and re-buffering system
is disconnected and data is passed directly through the DATA IN to the DATA
THROUGH.
Looped through data can also be taken from any of the five isolated outputs,
gaining the isolation, but data will be lost in the event of power failure.
DATA OUTPUTS
Each of the five data outputs is fully isolated from the input and the other four
outputs. In addition the output is protected against AC or DC voltages coming
back onto the DMX line from other sources such as scroller power supplies
and sad attempts to soldier an XLR extension cable correctly.
POWER SUPPLY
The mains input to the transformer is via a 2A a/s fuse and the transformer
may be switched to 120 volt operation via the internal PCB mounted selection
switch. A spare fuse is provided in the input connector block on the rack unit.

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Product #01504 - ISSUE B 11/07/2011
© XTBA 1986 – 2012
19” RACK MOUNTING
The rack version of the XTBA Smart Splitter 5i is provided with a pair of ‘ears’
for fitting into a 19” rack frame. The ears are fitted to the unit by removing the
two screws on either side at the front of the unit. The stick on rubber feet
(used when the unit is free standing) will need to be removed from the
underside of the unit.
Technical Specifications 19” Rack Front or Rear connectors
Dimensions 230/270mm inc.front handles x 430mm x 40mm
Weight 4.0 Kg
Power 190/250V AC Nominal 2A 240V AC
Data DMX512 1986/1990
Pin Configuration Pin 1 Common, Pin 2 minus data, Pin 3 plus data.
Pins 4 and 5 are not connected on any connectors.
General Information
This product may only be used for controlling dimmers and moving
lights. It must not be used in DMX512 applications for stage machinery
or pyrotechnics. Using the product out of these specifications will
remove all responsibility from the supplier.
CE Declaration of conformity
XTBA declares that the following equipment meets the requirements of the
EMC Directive 89/366/EEC.
WEE/FC2753ZS