Martin RDM 5.5 Splitter User Manual download pdf (Page 8)

8 Martin DMX 5.3 and RDM 5.5 Splitters user manual

Using for the first time

Before applying power to the device:

• Carefully review ”Safety information” starting on page 4.

• Check that the local AC mains power voltage is within the range given

on the product’s serial number label.

• For the DMX 5.3 Splitter, if the supplied mains plug (cord cap) does not

match your local power outlets, cut it off and install a suitable plug on

the power cable (see ”Power cable and plug” on page 13).

• For the RDM 5.5 Splitter, install the supplied Neutrik PowerCon power

input connector on a suitable power cable and either install a mains plug

or hard-wire the device to a building electrical installation (see ”Power

cable and plug” on page 14).

Functionality

Both the DMX 5.3 Splitter and RDM 5.5 Splitter transmit DMX signals. The

RDM 5.5 Splitter also provides bidirectional transmission of an RDM

signal on the data link.

Splitting the data link

Branching a DMX or DMX/RDM data link using a passive split such as a

‘Y’ connector is likely to cause data transmission problems and is

therefore not recommended. Martin Splitters allow the data link to be split

into up to 5 branches:

without Splitter with Splitter

not allowed

Figure 1: Splitting the data signal

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Martin RDM 5.5 Splitter User Manual Page 8