Mounting
The AD8 fits nicely in a standard 19” rack, or sits on a flat surface. The Net-X should be
placed where the menu and the ports are accessible, and where there is adequate ventilation.
Signal Connection
The AD8 receives signal though 2 DMX In ports and PowerCon ports. It sends signal out
through 8 DMX Out ports and Artnet output
Installation Guidelines
The AD8 is used as part of a control system for operating various lighting and multi-media
products. The physical and digital construction of the control network is determined by the
location and signal needs of the products.
When designing a control system that uses the AD8 , consider the following:
Placing the AD8 so the menu and ports can be accessed
Running the cables so there is no tension or pull on the cables or plugs
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Planning a large control system carefully before configuring the components, so IP
address, DMX address, and other identifiers are not duplicated
4. Features
Distributes Art-Net data to 8 DMX512 universes (4096 channels)
Parallel DMX input possible (1024 channels)
8 optically isolated
XLR plugs
(3-pin) for DMX output
2 XLR (3-pin) for DMX input
Variable data routing capabilities for all DMX outputs
1 x powercon in/through port
Serial connection possible
User-friendly configuration directly at the front panel via 4 operating buttons and alphanumeric LCD
screen (2 x 16 characters)
LED indication for functions
DMX Splitter / DMX booster operation possible
Rack installation 1 U
5. Technical Specifications
6 .Configuration And Operation
The AD-8
is configured through the control panel, using the control panel buttons. Once the AD-8 is
properly configured it operates without user intervention.
The AD-8 can be used as a DMX splitter only, in which case the DMX In ports must be assigned to the DMX
Out ports, but the Net, Subnet, and IP address settings do not need configuration.
The AD-8 can be used as an Art-Net hub, in which case the AD-8 universes must be assigned to the DMX
Out ports, and the Net, Subnet, and IP address settings must be configured.
Power supply:
110-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption: 15 W
DMX512 inputs:
2 x 3-pin XLR male
DMX512 outputs:
8 x 3-pin XLR female
Ethernet:
2 x RJ45 100 Mbps
Protocol:
Art-Net 4
Dimensions (LxWxH):483 x 169 x 44.4 mm
Weight:
2.9 kg
