Martin RDM 5.5 Splitter User Manual download pdf (Page 10)

10 Martin DMX 5.3 and RDM 5.5 Splitters user manual

Martin Splitters also reduce signal reflections that can be a problem in

larger installations or on longer cable lengths:

Voltage surge protection

All five out sockets on Martin Splitters are optically isolated. This protects

the Splitter, other branches of the data link and the controller from damage

caused by any excess voltage on a branch downstream of the Splitter.

without Splitter with Splitter

Weak

reflection

with long

delay.

Signal OK

Strong

reflection

with long

delay. Bad

signal!

Weak

reflection

with short

delay.

Signal OK

Reflection

with short

delay.

Signal OK

Reflection

with short

delay.

Signal OK

Figure 4: Eliminating data signal reflections

without Splitter with Splitter

Figure 5: Protecting against voltage surges

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