1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
2. SAFETY CONDITIONS
Controller PX218 RDM Controller is a device powered directly from the USB port with safe
voltage 5V, however, during its installation and use the following rules must be strictly observed:
1. The user mustn't connect any external power supply unit to the device. The power delivered
through the USB port while the device is connected to a PC is enough for its proper work.
2. All the conductors should be protected against mechanical and thermal damage.
3. In case of damage to a conductor, it should be replaced with a conductor of the same technical
parameters.
4. Connection of DMX signal can be made with a shielded conductor only.
5. All repairs, connecting and disconnecting of cables can only be made with cut off power
supply.
6. The device should be strictly protected against contact with water and other liquids.
7. All sudden shocks, particularly dropping, should be avoided.
8. The device cannot be turned on in places with humidity exceeding 90%.
9. The device cannot be used in places with temperature lower than +2°C or higher than +40°C.
10. Clean with damp cloth only.
PX218 - RDM Controller is a multifunction device which allows for changing parameter settings of
products connected to complex installations using the DMX-512 protocol.
PX218 communicates with other products through the RDM (Remote Device Management)
protocol which is a kind of extended DMX512 protocol. The DMX protocol has been designed to
enable one-direction flow of data, while its extension, the RDM protocol, can send information in
two directions. For this reason, it is possible to simultaneously receive and send information, and
hence to monitor the operation of the devices compliant with the RDM protocol, and reconfigure
their operating parameters.
Input and output in DMX-512 standard are used to connect to DMX network.
PX218 operation management is done using the applications on the Windows platform via USB
2.0 port. The device can be supplied only via a cable connected to the USB port of the computer.
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