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24-004-1291-00
Rev 1.2
Thank you for your purchase this DMX merge unit-19''/1U rackmout. It allows the unit to combine the output of
two DMX Sources. There are 4 operating modes for each DMX Merger, consisting of HTP mode, Backup mode,
Merge mode and LTP mode.
For technical support please contact your BOTEX Distributor or the nearest BOTEX Office.
Operating Mode Selection Dip Switch(SW2)
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Before operation, ensure the present power & DMX setup connection are correct. Then switch main power
on.
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When both of two DMX signals are present , DMX indicators A and B will be lit up to indicate two ways
( considered from the A source and the B source ) signal inputs.
Note: If only one way signal input is available, the relative DMX indicator A/B will be lit up.
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HTP Mode
Flip Switch2-1 and 2 to "Off" position, this unit will be engaged in HTP (Highest Takes Precedence) mode.
When two DMX signals are present, the highest level between two DMX signals will take precedence and
override the other DMX signal.
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BACKUP Mode
Flip dip-switch 1 to "On" and 2 to "Off" position, this unit will be engaged in BACKUP mode. As long as the A
source is supplying valid DMX data the B source will be locked out. On loss of DMX A the B input is automatically
enabled.
Operation Modes Selection
There are four function operation modes for your selection, available in HTP (Highest Takes Precedence ) mode,
Backup mode, Merge mode and LTP mode.
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Mode Selection
SW2-1
HTP Mode
SW2-2
Backup Mode Merger Mode LTP Mode
OFF ON OFF ON
OFF OFF ON ON
Operating Mode Switch Settings:
Product Decsriptions
User Instructions
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MERGE Mode
Flip dip-switch 1 to "Off" and 2 to "On" position, this unit will be engaged in MERGE mode, the mode allows the
unit to combine the output of two DMX sources. In this case, you must set the DMX starting address in the Merge
mode by flipping the dip-switch( the 10th dip-switch is not used) which is severed as the starting channel of the
source B.
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LTP Mode
Flip dip-switch 1 and 2 to "On" position, this unit will be in LTP (Lowest Takes Precedence) mode. Provided that
two DMX signal are present, primarily, DMX signal of the A source will take precedence and override the DMX
signal of the B source.
1) if both of two DMX signals are not changing at all, DMX signal of the A source will take precedence and override
the DMX signal of the B source.
2) if only DMX signal of the B source is changing, DMX signal of the A source will NOT take precedence
unless DMX signal of the A source begins to changing.
DMX Address Setting(Dip Switch-SW1)
DMX is short for Digital Multiplex. This is a universal binary language used as a form of communication between
intelligent fixtures. Each Dip Switch represents a binary value.
A DMX value(address) is set by combining the different dipswitches that will add up to the value you wish to achieve,
for example:
Setting DMX address for 21.
Flip switches1,3,&5 to the
"ON" position
Setting DMX address for 201.
Flip switches1,4,7,& 8 to the
"ON" position
Dipswitches# Value
1=1
3=4
5=16
=21
Dipswitches# Value
1=1
4=8
7=64
8=128
=201
Dip Switch 1 address equals 1
Dip Switch 2 address equals 2
Dip Switch 3 address equals 4
Dip Switch 4 address equals 8
Dip Switch 5 address equals 16
Dip Switch 6 address equals 32
Dip Switch 7 address equals 64
Dip Switch 8 address equals 128
Dip Switch 9 address equals 256
1,2,4
3,4
1,3,4
2,3,4
1,2,3,4
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1,2
3
1,3
2,3
1,2,3
4
1,4
2,4
SWITCHES ON SWITCHES ON
START
CH#
START
CH#
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ON
OFF
1 =
0=
511
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9
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For example, flip dip-switche 4 to "On" and the others to "Off" position, the 1th to 7th DMX output channels will be
controlled by 1-6 channels of DMX signal from the A source, and the 8th DMX output channel will be controlled
by the 1th channel of DMX signal from the B source, the 9th output by the 2nd channel of the B source. And the
rest may be deduced by analogy.
Technical Specifications
Dimension:
Weight:
DMX Input:
DMX output:
Power Requirement: DC 9V, 1000mA Min.( AC/DC adaptor included)
( extra t ) wo 3 pin XLR male sockets on the rear panel
( extra one ) 3 pin XLR female sockets on the rear panel
Two 3 pin XLR female sockets on the front panel
Two 3 pin XLR male sockets on the front panel
482 x 73 x 44mm
1.15 kg
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