Elation Professional Stereo System 4 User Manual

Introduction  
Introduction:  
Thank you for purchasing the Elation DMX-Branch/4. To optimize the  
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.  
CAUTION  
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK  
DISCONNECT INPUT POWER  
BEFORE OPENING  
WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE GROUNDED  
DMX-BRANCHX4  
POWER INPUT: 120V~60Hz  
DMX BOOSTER  
INTERNAL FUSE:  
F100mA 250V 5x20mm (5 Pcs)  
Service Hours are Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  
Pacific Time.  
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2
1 = Ground  
2 = Data-  
3 = Data+  
Voice:  
Fax:  
(323) 582-3322  
(323) 582-3108  
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2
5
1 = Ground  
2 = Data-  
3 = Data+  
4 = Not used  
5 = Not used  
E-mail:  
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0V  
Warning! To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire, do  
not expose this unit to rain or moisture.  
DMX OUT  
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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 war-  
ranty. In the unlikely event your unit may require service please contact  
your nearest Elation dealer.  
Protect our environment, do not discard this cartoon in the trash. Please  
recycle when ever possible.  
User Instructions  
Elation Professional  
4295 Charter Street  
Los Angeles Ca. 90058  
Rev. 12/04  
 
DMX-Branch/4™ Set Up Cont.  
DMX-Branch/4™ Set Up  
Unpacking:  
Notice: Be sure to follow figures two and three when making  
your own cables. Do not use the ground lug on the XLR connec-  
tor. 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.  
EveryDMX-BranchX4hasbeenthoroughlytestedandhasbeen  
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.  
XLR Pin Configuration:  
XLR FEMALE SOCKET  
COLD 2 EARTH  
XLR MALE SOCKET  
1 EARTH 2 COLD  
1
Pin  
1
=
Shield  
Power Supply:  
Before plugging your unit in be sure the source voltage in your  
area matches the required voltage for your Elation® DMX Branch  
Pin 2 = Data Compliment (negative)  
Pin 3 = Data True (positive)  
3 HOT  
3 HOT  
h X4™  
X4.™ The Elation® DMX-Branc  
is available in a 115v and  
Figure 3  
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.  
Special Note: Line Termination.  
When longer runs of cable are used, you may need to use a ter-  
minator 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.  
Data Cable (DMX Cable) Requirements:  
Your fixture and your controller require a standard 3-pin XLR con-  
nector 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 light-  
ing 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.  
Termination reduces signal errors and  
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avoids signal transmission problems  
3
and interference. It is always advisable  
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to connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance  
120 Ohm 1/4 W) between PIN 2 (DMX-)  
and PIN 3 (DMX +) of the last fixture.  
Figure 4  
Linking:  
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.  
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 selec-  
tor 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).  
COMMON  
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2
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2
DMX +  
DMX -  
Figure 2  
DMX512 OUT  
3-PIN XLR  
DMX512 IN  
3-PIN XLR  
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DMX-Branch/4™ Operation  
Model:  
SPECIFICATIONS:  
DMX-Branch X4™  
Be sure the power is disconnected before making any type of  
connections Connect the output signal from your DMX control-  
ler 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).  
Power:  
Fuse:  
Working Position:  
Weight:  
Size:  
110V/60Hz  
5 x 100mA GMA (Internal)  
Any  
6.5 Lbs.  
13” x 3 1/8” x 7 1/8”  
None  
Duty Cycle:  
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.  
©Elation Professional  
Elation Headquarters:  
4295 Charter Street Los Angeles, CA 90058 USA  
Tel: 323-582-2650 / Fax: 323-582-2610  
 

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