Blizzard AutoBahn 8 Datasheet

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AutoBahn™ 8: Get in the ArtNet/DMX Fast Lane!

With usage of multiple LED xtures and video mapping, many occasions
require thousands of DMX channels. It’s important to have fast DMX
response and proper network load management, and the AutoBahn™ 8
will do just that. It not only provides instant response, but also a lower
network load. The AutoBahn™ 8 will allow you to increase the number of
DMX universes and easily place DMX universes remotely on any TCP/IP
Ethernet network. It can also be used as a DMX merger, DMX splitter, or
backup device!

The AutoBahn™ 8 features 1x RJ45 Neutrik™ EtherCON® 10/100M
Ethernet LAN port with auto MDI/MDI-X (universal cable recognition),
which eliminates the need of separate MDI and MDI-X ports, selector
switches, or special crossover cables. It also has 2 DMX inputs which can
be set as “input” or “disabled” status. You can assign the each input to a
specic “Universe” within the range of 0.0 - F.F. When the DMX port is set
as “input”, the port mode can be set as “normal” or “backup”.

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In normal mode, the device will send data received from the DMX IN
port to the network universe regardless of other data being received.
And in backup mode, the device will NOT automatically send any data
from this port. This input port will only transmit data to the network
universe when the network universe is receiving no other active data
input.

All (8) of the photoelectrically isolated DMX outputs can be set to one of
the following (4) modes:

• Zero = Port sends a DMX test signal only with all channels at 0%.

• Single = Port sends the DMX values of the selected universe.

• LTP = (Latest Takes Precedence) Port will output the latest channel

activity between 2 selected universes. It compares the principal
and secondary universes and sends the latest one to the network.

• HTP = (Highest Takes Precedence) Like Single, but will merge two
DMX universes (principal and secondary). It will compare and
output the one with higher value to the network. And like Single
and LTP, the universes can be set within the range of 0.0-F.F. There
are 5 dierent quick setup user presets + factory setting restore
built into the AutoBahn™ 8 that will help you to use the device
easily and avoid reconguring setup procedures when switching
modes. With just a few clicks on the 4-button LCD menu you can
set the device up in “2 In 1 Backup Mode”, “2 In 1 HTP Mode”, “2 In 1
LTP Mode”, “DMX Splitter 1-4 Mode”, or “Isolated Mode”.

So what is the big deal with ArtNet? Well ArtNet supports up to 256
universes over one piece of CAT-5 cable compared to one universe over
a DMX cable!

Main Features

• ArtNet/DMX bilateral signal conversion

• 1x RJ45 Neutrik™ EtherCON® Ethernet LAN port, 10/100M

• 2x DMX inputs and 8x DMX outputs

• DMX outputs, each photoelectrically isolated

• Auto MDI/MDI-X ethernet connector

• Supports standard DMX-512 and ArtNet protocol

• DMX input/outputs can be set to enabled or disabled

• Each DMX output can be set to single, zero, HTP, or LTP

• Each DMX input can be set to normal or backup mode

• DMX splitter/merger functionality

• Manual IP address settings

• LCD display indicates each DMX input/output status

• Ethernet LED status indicator

• Quick and easy to set user presets

Dimensions

• Length: 19 inches (482 mm)

• Height: 1.75 inches (44 mm)

• Depth: 6.1 inches (155 mm)

• Weight: 5.1 lbs (2.3 kg)

DMX INDMX

OUT

IP
IN

DMX INDMX

OUT

DMX

IN

Warranty

• 2-year limited warranty.

Merger

LTP
HTP

Merger

LTP
HTP