Next to the various other types of devices working on the same frequency, other influences may have effect
on the signal stability and reliability. Such as:
- walls blocking or decreasing signal strength
- objects or humans blocking or decreasing signal strength
- weather influences on long distance
To prevent this from happening, make sure that the transmitter and receiver are able to ‘see’ each other
properly. This means that when pulling an imaginary straight line or wire from the transmitter antenna to the
receiver antenna, no objects, humans or walls should be able to block this line.
In case your controller or DMX fixture blocks the signal physically and the system is used on a large
distance, an extra XLR cable can be pulled in such a way that the transmitter and receiver establish a better
connection. As the weight of the transmitter and receiver is very limited, these could be mounted to a lighting
stand, truss system or microphone stand with cable velcro strips, zip ties or similar.
In the most ideal situation, the transmitter and receiver could be placed up to 300 meters apart from each
other and still send and receive DMX signals. But in practice, there will always be negative influences which
will decrease signal strength and stability. Some will alter the reliability more than others.
Therefore it is important to think about your setup before setting up the wireless DMX system. When the
application is critical, the distance is quite long, the signal needs to pass lots of objects or audience and lots
of other 2.4 GHz equipment is present between the transmitter and receiver, you might need to reconsider if
this is the best solution.
Even though the best technologies have been used in order to create the OSO W-D, nothing is more reliable
than a cable because it either works or doesn’t. Therefore the OSO W-D is the best solution for applications
where you wish to pull a cable, but where this is not possible because of dangerous situations or impossible
positioning.
As every situation and application of every user is different, Ayra can not ensure problem free operation,
because lots of unpredictable influences may alter the reliability.
Using OSO W-D with DMX controllers
The OSO W-D works with nearly all kinds of DMX controllers, lighting consoles and even USB to DMX
interfaces. It also works with products sending less channels out than the standard 512. This means that also
192-channel, 12-channel or even 6-channel DMX controllers can be used together with the OSO W-D.
Spare parts
This unit has no user-serviceable parts inside. When any damage to components occur, contact your local
dealer or a specialised technician in order to repair or replace the fixture.
Cleaning:
Clean the housing of the fixture frequently with a damp cloth, to remove dust and/or dirt. The machine must
be cooled down, turned off and removed from any power source when doing so.
WARNING:
Always disconnect the fixture from your wall outlet or other power supply and let the fixture dry
before reconnecting it. This prevents possible electric shocks.
Check-up
To prevent dangerous situations, make sure your fixture is in optimal condition before using it. Check your
fixture frequently by using the following check list:
- All screws must be mounted tightly.
- Check all screws and metal parts for corrosion. No visible corrosion should be present.
- The exterior of your fixture must be in optimal condition. Check your fixture for dents, cracks or missing
parts.
- The area in which the device will be used or mounted must be in optimal condition. Check this installation
spot for corrosion, cracks, dents and strength.
- Electrical components (connectors and cables) must be in optimal condition. No form of damage (cuts,
exposed wire cores or any other irregularities) should be visible.
The information and illustrations shown in this user manual are subject to change without notice.
User manual version: 2.0
Creation date + author initials: 27-01-2016 RV Revision date + author initials: 23-07-2016
