Elation Professional DMX-Branch User Manual

DMX BOOSTER

1 2 3 4

DMX OUT

DMX OUT

DMX IN

1 2 3 4

Link Out

Terminate

1 = Ground
2 = Data­3 = Data+
4 = Notused
5 = Notused

1 = Ground
2 = Data­3 = Data+

0V

120Ω

1

2 4

5

3

1

2

3

POWER INPUT:120V~60Hz

INTERNALFUSE:

F100mA 250V 5x20mm(5 Pcs)

DMX-BRANCHX4

CAUTION

RISKOF ELECTRICALSHOCK
DISCONNECTINPUT POWER

BEFOREOPENING

WARNING:THISAPPARATUS MUSTBEGROUNDED

Introduction

Introduction:

Thank you for purchasing the Elation DMX-Branch/4.
performance of this product, please read these operating instructions
carefully to familiarize yourself with the basic operations of this unit.
The Elation

® DMX-Branch/4

™

is DMX signal splitter/booster combina
tion. This unit has been tested at the factory before being shipped to
you, there is no assembly required.

Customer Support:

Elation® provides a customer support line, to provide set up help and
to answer any question should you encounter problems during your
set up or initial operation. You may also visit us on the web at www.
elationlighting.com for any comments or suggestions.

Service Hours are Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Pacific Time.
Voice: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Warning! To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire, do

not expose this unit to rain or moisture.

™

To optimize the

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Optional 5-pin

XLRs Available

User Instructions

Rev. 12/04

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Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit. Do not

attempt any repairs yourself, doing so will void your manufactures war­ranty. In the unlikely event your unit may require service please contact
your nearest Elation dealer.

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DMX-Branch/4™ Warnings

DMX-Branch/4™ Introduction

• Do not spill water or other liquids in to or on to your unit.

• Be sure that the local power outlet match that or the
required voltage for your unit.

• Do not attempt to operate this unit if the power cord has
been frayed or broken. Please route your power cord out of
the way of foot traffic.

• Do not attempt to remove or break off the ground prong
from the electrical cord. This prong is used to reduce the
risk of electrical shock and fire in case of an internal short.

• Disconnect from main power before making any type of con­ nection.

• Do not remove the top cover under any conditions. There
are no user serviceable parts inside.

• Disconnect the unit’s main power when left unused for long
periods of time.

• Never connect this unit to a dimmer pack

• Always be sure to mount this unit in area that will allow
proper ventilation. Allow about 6” (15cm) between this
device and a wall.

• Do not attempt to operate this unit, if it becomes damaged
in any way.

• Never operate this unit when it’s cover is removed.

Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Elation®
DMX-Branch/4. This unit is one of the finest pieces of its kind
on the market today! The DMX-Branch/4 is a great inexpen
sive, DMX signal splitter. Typically a DMX signal should not be
split but, the DMX-Branch/4™ allows you to split a DMX signal
into four separate signal outputs. This unit will also boost your
DMX signal for extensive cable runs that are usually associated
with permanent installations. This unit is perfect for contractors,
installers, and professional light companies.

This units is ready to be installed or hung and powered right
out of the box. There is no assembly required. The DMX­Branch/4™ comes with a sets of rack mount ears and a
set of rear hanging ears. Use these ears to mount your
unit in a rack or to support it on truss or in a ceiling. The
DMX-Branch/4™ is DMX signal splitter/booster combina
tion. This unit not only allows you split the signal but also
boost the signal output. The DMX-Branch/4™ can also be
linked for extremely large installation. This unit comes stan
dard with 3-pin male and female XLR connectors. Optional
5-pin male and female XLR connectors are available from
Elation®. at a small additional cost. We ordering the 5 -pin
connectors please ask for parts Z-XLR5IN and Z-XLR5OUT.

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DMX-Branch/4™ General Instructions

Please read and understand the instructions in this manual care­fully and thoroughly before attempting to operate this unit. These
instructions contain important information regarding safety during
use and maintenance. Please keep this manual with the unit, for
future reference.

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DMX-Branch/4™ Set Up

DMX512 IN

3-PIN XLR

REMOTE
CONTROL

INPUT

POWER

INPUT OUTPUT

SOUND

REMOTE

CONTRO

L

INPU

T

POWER

INPUT OUTPUT

SOUND

REMOTE

CONTRO

L

INPU

T

POWER

INPUT OUTPUT

DMX512

DMX+,DMX-,COMMON

1

2

3

Terminatio n r educes si gnal errors and
avo ids sig nal transm issi on prob lems
and interference. It is alway s advisa ble
to connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance
120 Ohm 1/4 W) between PIN 2 (DMX-)
and PIN 3 (DMX +) of the last fixture.

1

2

3

1

2

3

DMX +

DMX -

COMMON

DMX512 OUT

3-PIN XLR

POWER

SOUND

REMOTE

CONTRO

L

INPU

T

POWER

INPUT OUTPUT

1

2

3

Terminatio n r educes si gnal errors and
avo ids sig nal transm issi on prob lems
and interference. It is alway s advisa ble
to connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance
120 Ohm 1/4 W) between PIN 2 (DMX-)
and PIN 3 (DMX +) of the last fixture.

DMX-Branch/4™ Set Up Cont.

Unpacking:

Every DMX-Branch X4™ has been thoroughly tested and has been
shipped in perfect operating order. Carefully check the shipping
carton for damage that may have occurred during shipping. If the
carton appears to be damaged, carefully inspect your fixture for
any damage. In the case damage has been found please contact
our toll free customer support number for further instructions.

Power Supply:

Before plugging your unit in be sure the source voltage in your
area matches the required voltage for your Elation® DMX Branch

h X4™

is available in a 115v and

Figure 2

X4.™ The Elation® DMX-Branc
230v version. Because line voltage may vary from venue to venue,
you should be sure to plug your power supply into a matching
wall outlet before attempting to operate you controller.

Data Cable (DMX Cable) Requirements:

Your fixture and your controller require a standard 3-pin XLR con­nector for data input and data output (Figure 1). If you are making
your own cables be sure to use standard two
conductor shielded cable (This cable may be
purchased at almost all pro sound and light­ing stores). Your cables should be made with
a male and female XLR connector on either
end of the cable. Also remember that DMX
cable must be daisy chained and can not be
“Y”ed or split.

Notice: Do not use the ground lug on the XLR connector. Do
not connect the cable’s shield conductor to the ground lug or
allow the shield conductor to come in contact with the XLR’s
outer casing. Grounding the shield could cause a short circuit
and erratic behavior.

Notice: Be sure to follow figures two and three when making
your own cables. Do not use the ground lug on the XLR connec­tor. Do not connect the cable’s shield conductor to the ground
lug or allow the shield conductor to come in contact with the
XLR’s outer casing. Grounding the shield could cause a short
circuit and erratic behavior.

Configuration:

Pin

XLR

TH

EAR

1

3

2 COL

HO

D

T

SOCKET

MALE

COL

D 2

XLR

EAR

1

HO

3

SOCKET

FEMALE

Special Note: Line Termination.

XLR

TH

Pin

Pin

T

Pin

1

2

3

=

=

=

Shiel

Data

Data

d

Compliment

(positiv

ue

Tr

When longer runs of cable are used, you may need to use a ter­minator on the last unit to avoid erratic behavior. A terminator is a
90-120 ohm 1/4 watt resistor which is connected between pins 2
and 3 of a male XLR connector (DATA + and DATA -). This unit is
inserted in the female XLR connector of the last unit in your daisy
chain to terminate the line. Using a cable terminator will decrease
the possibilities of erratic behavior.

Figure 4

Linking:

The DMX Branch X4™ can be linked to another by using the
DMX OUT jack on the side of the unit. Be sure to only use the
output jack beside the input jack to link the DMX-Branch X4’s
together. When linking units together be sure the terminate selec­tor switch is in the out position (Link Out), when you are not
using the output jack be sure the terminate switch is in the in
position (Terminate).

(negativ

e)

Figure 3

e)

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DMX-Branch/4™ Operation

Be sure the power is disconnected before making any type of
connections Connect the output signal from your DMX control­ler to the input jack of the DMX-Branch X4. Use the four output
channels to send DMX signal to your DMX fixtures. Dasiy-chain
the DMX output. Remember that the pack is only place a DMX
signal may be split. If you are not using the output jack to link
DMX-Branch X4’s together be sure the terminate switch is in the
in position (Terminate).

Indicators:

Each of the four output channels have a set LED indicators, a
red and a green. Without an incoming DMX signal the red LEDs
will function as a power indicator. When a DMX signal is applied
the LED’s will serve two functions:

1. These indicator will indicate pin polarity. A solid red LED will
indicate pin 3 is hot (positive). A solid green LED will indicate
pin 2 is hot (positive).

2. When shorted or bad cable is connected to a particular chan­ nel the LED will turn off. This is useful to immediately identify
bad cables or lines.

Model:

SPECIFICATIONS:

Power: 110V/60Hz
Fuse: 5 x 100mA GMA (Internal)
Working Position: Any
Weight: 6.5 Lbs.
Size: 13” x 3 1/8” x 7 1/8”
Duty Cycle: None

DMX-Branch X4™

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