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Jands DD-8 Operating Manual

Manual is about: Opto-Isolated DMX Splitter

Summary of DD-8

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    Jands dd-8 o p t o - i s o l a t e d d m x s p l i t t e r operating manual version 2.0

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    Jands dd-8 dmx splitter revision 2.0 - 5 july 1998 operating manual - 2 - emc compliance this product is approved for use in europe and australia/new zealand and conforms to the following standards: european norms australian / new zealand standards en 50081-1 as/nzs 4252.1 en 50082-1 as/nzs 4251.1 e...

  • Page 3: Table of Contents

    Jands dd-8 dmx splitter revision 2.0 - 5 july 1998 operating manual - 3 - table of contents table of contents .................................................................................... 3 1.0 introduction..........................................................................................

  • Page 4: 1.0 Introduction

    Jands dd-8 dmx splitter revision 2.0 - 5 july 1998 operating manual - 4 - 1.0 introduction the jands dd-8 is a high quality 8 channel opto-isolating data splitter specifically designed for distributing one dmx-512 input signal to eight destinations. It is designed to perform two functions - to isola...

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    Jands dd-8 dmx splitter revision 2.0 - 5 july 1998 operating manual - 5 - 2.0 equipment description 2.1 physical layout 1. Dmx input: a standard 5 pin male axr connector for dmx-512 signal input. 2. Dmx led: this indicator shows the presence of dmx signal. 3. Power led: this indicator shows when mai...

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    Jands dd-8 dmx splitter revision 2.0 - 5 july 1998 operating manual - 6 - 3.0 getting started 3.1 setting the input voltage before applying any power it is important that the dd-8 be configured to match the incoming mains voltage. The fuse holder is marked with both “240v” and “110v” markings - the ...

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    Jands dd-8 dmx splitter revision 2.0 - 5 july 1998 operating manual - 7 - 4.0 operating notes a dd-8 should be connected where its fault protection/isolation or fan out capability can be most effective. See figure 4.1 below. Suggested positions include: 1. Between pieces of equipment that run from d...

  • Page 8: 5.0 Technical Aspects

    Jands dd-8 dmx splitter revision 2.0 - 5 july 1998 operating manual - 8 - 5.0 technical aspects 5.1 circuit description the dd-8 copies the incoming dmx-512 signal into eight identical opto-isolated outputs. A separate power supply is provided for the input and each output to maintain complete isola...

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    Jands dd-8 dmx splitter revision 2.0 - 5 july 1998 operating manual - 12 - 5.2 fault finding table fault symptom possible cause remedy no power indication blown fuse mains disconnected ambient temperature too high replace fuse reconnect reduce ambient temperature no dmx signal indication input cable...

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    Jands dd-8 dmx splitter revision 2.0 - 5 july 1998 operating manual - 13 - 6.0 installation the dd-8 is designed for mounting in standard 19 inch equipment racks. Adequate ventilation should be provided around the top of the chassis, however no blank spaces are required above or below the dd-8 speci...

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    Jands dd-8 dmx splitter revision 2.0 - 5 july 1998 operating manual - 14 - 8.0 technical specifications jands dd-8 dmx splitter specifications mains supply: 90-130v ac, 190-265v ac, 47-53hz, fully earthed fuse: 110v - 1a, 240v-0.5a , m205 delay type power consumption: 50va maximum operating temperat...

  • Page 15: Appendix A

    Jands dd-8 dmx splitter revision 2.0 - 5 july 1998 operating manual - 15 - appendix a connector pinouts dmx connector pin-outs pin no connection (dmx in) connection (dmx output) 1 rc network to chassis chassis 2 in- out- 3 in+ out+ 4 nc nc output dmx connector input dmx connector x manual ends wxw 5...

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    Jands dd-8 dmx splitter revision 2.0 - 5 july 1998 operating manual - 16 - 40 kent rd mascot nsw 2020 ph: +61-2-9582-0909 fax: +61-2-9582-0999 email: jandsinfo@jands.Com.Au.