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Booster Pro

Highlite International B.V. – Vestastraat 2 – 6468 EX – Kerkrade – the Netherlands

Product code: 50789

Firmware:

1.8

USER MANUAL

ENGLISH

Summary of Contents for 50789

Page 1: ...Booster Pro Highlite International B V Vestastraat 2 6468 EX Kerkrade the Netherlands Product code 50789 Firmware 1 8 USER MANUAL ENGLISH V3...

Page 2: ...al of the device Non observance of the instructions in this user manual may result in serious injuries and damage of property 2020 Showtec All rights reserved No part of this document may be copied pu...

Page 3: ...10 Connecting to Power Supply 10 5 Setup 11 Warnings and Precautions 11 DMX Connection 11 DMX 512 Protocol 11 DMX Cables 11 Setup Examples 12 6 Operation 13 Safety Instructions for Operation 13 Start...

Page 4: ...26 Label 26 Information 27 Set Default 27 7 Troubleshooting 28 8 Maintenance 28 Safety Instructions for Maintenance 28 Preventive Maintenance 28 Basic Cleaning Instructions 29 Corrective Maintenance 2...

Page 5: ...o power cable 1 5 m User manual Fig 01 Intended Use This device is intended for use as a DMX splitter booster It is suitable only for indoor installation It is not suitable for households Any other us...

Page 6: ...d use of the product Important Read and observe the instructions in this document Electrical hazard Provides important information about the disposal of this product Symbols on the Information Label T...

Page 7: ...in put pressure on pull or heat up the power cable Make sure that the power cable is not crimped or damaged Examine the power cable periodically for any defects Do not immerse the device in water or o...

Page 8: ...d Such modifications may result in injuries and material damage Attention Do not expose the device to conditions that exceed the rated IP class conditions This device is IP20 rated IP Ingress Protecti...

Page 9: ...ill warn the user Front View Fig 02 01 4 x mounting openings for installation in a 19 inch rack 02 5 pin DMX connector IN Input A Amber 03 Input port button Input A 04 LED indicator Input A 05 5 pin D...

Page 10: ...nd control Control protocols DMX 512 RDM Control panel OLED display and buttons Connections Power connections Pro power connector IN Input connections 2 x 5 pin DMX connectors IN Output connections 8...

Page 11: ...fficiently secured to prevent it from becoming unstable or falling over To mount the device in a two post rack follow the steps below 01 Insert 4 cage nuts in the openings on the rack posts where you...

Page 12: ...order to connect more than 32 devices on one data link you can use a DMX optically isolated splitter booster such as the Booster Pro If no splitter booster is used this may result in deterioration of...

Page 13: ...12 Booster Pro Product code 50789 Setup Examples A typical setup with the device used as a splitter booster Fig 07 A typical setup with 2 controllers Fig 08...

Page 14: ...n the information label on the device Start up The device has a power switch Press the power switch 12 in ON position to turn the device on Press the power switch 12 in OFF position to turn the device...

Page 15: ...nformation about the connection status of Input A and Input B and the port mode Press the HOME button to access the home screen Home screen examples Input A Amber DMX signal X not present Mode RDM and...

Page 16: ...assigned to Input A or Input B or to both ports with the merge function You can configure the output ports via the output port button or via the main menu Quick Access The output port buttons 09 provi...

Page 17: ...ling light intensity LTP Latest Takes Precedence If you need to control parameters as color pan and tilt HTP mode will be a problem as non intensity channels do not have higher or lower values The col...

Page 18: ...t Input port B Flashing slowly The Input B port is not selected and there is no DMX signal present at the port Flashing quickly The Input B port is selected with the input port button 06 or via the me...

Page 19: ...18 Booster Pro Product code 50789 Menu Overview...

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Page 21: ...igure the settings and monitor the status of Input A Amber 01 Press the UP DOWN buttons to select one of the following 3 options Mode See 6 9 1 1 Mode for more information Failure Behaviour See 6 9 1...

Page 22: ...d frame integrity is off DMX 10HZ DMX at 10 frames per second frame integrity is off Note If the frame integrity is on the DMX packets retain exactly the same content and properties including timing p...

Page 23: ...menu you can configure the settings and monitor the status of Input B Blue 01 Press the UP DOWN buttons to select one of the following 3 options Mode See 6 9 2 1 Mode for more information Failure Beha...

Page 24: ...ughout the transmission process No partially updated DMX packets are sent out 02 Press the ENTER button to confirm the selection Failure Behavior In this submenu you can set the behavior of the device...

Page 25: ...he frame rate There are 4 options available DMX 40 Hz DMX 30 Hz DMX 20 Hz and DMX 10 Hz Failure Behaviour See 6 9 3 2 Failure Behavior for more information 02 Press the ENTER button to confirm the sel...

Page 26: ...to confirm the selection 03 Press the UP DOWN buttons repeatedly to choose one of the following 3 configuration options Connect Output 1 to Input A The LED indicator 10 located to the right of the po...

Page 27: ...nformation for more information 02 Press the ENTER button to confirm your choice Label In this submenu you can change the name of the device 01 Press the ENTER button to enter edit mode The cursor app...

Page 28: ...Press the UP DOWN buttons to toggle between the following 2 screens The available information is Model UID A Unique Identification Number of Input A UID B Unique Identification Number of Input B Boot...

Page 29: ...t factory settings See 6 9 7 Set Default on page 27 Bad data link connection Examine connections and cables Correct poor connections Repair or replace damaged cables The signal is reversed The 5 pin D...

Page 30: ...ck caused by short circuit Do not bypass the thermostatic switch or fuses For replacement use fuses of the same type and rating only Power surges short circuit or incorrect electrical power supply may...

Page 31: ...nd Electronic Equipment This symbol on the product its packaging or documents indicates that the product shall not be treated as household waste Dispose of this product by handing it to the respective...

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