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4 BlackBox and WhiteBox F-1

W-DMX G4(S) User Manual, edition 2

2013-10

To change the CTRL mode, proceed as follows:



The unit is in Transmit Mode (TX), working as a transmitter.

2. Release the red function (1) button.
3. Press the red function button (1) repeatedly until the desired mode is

displayed via the status of the following LEDs:

G4 LED

RED SIGNAL LED

G3 2.4 GHz mode
G4 2.4 GHz mode

G4S 2.4 GHz mode

(on transmitter)

G4S 5.8 GHz mode

(on transmitter)



The desired mode is set.

4. Press and hold the red function button (1) for 3 seconds.



The unit exits CTRL mode (configuration) and CTRL LED turns off.



Normal operation restarts.

1. Press and hold the red function button (1) on the front panel for at least

10 seconds.



The CTRL LED (2) blink. TX, RX, DATA and LINK LEDs are rotating.

Hints

•

Do NOT release the red function button (1) until TX, RX, DATA and

LINK start rotating and CTRL is blinking.

•

Keep holding the red function button (1) even if the LINK LED starts

blinking. This allows you to go through the unlink mode without

unlinking.

•

Old G4 software indicate CTRL mode with CTRL and TX on, RX,

DATA and LINK off. Therefore, to exit control mode with Old G4

software, unplug power.

•

Old G4 software is compatible only in G3 and G4 mode.

G3 units are compatible only in G3 mode.

5 BlackBox and WhiteBox R-512

2013-10

W-DMX G4(S) User Manual, edition 2

BlackBox and WhiteBox R-512

BlackBox and WhiteBox are functionally identical. The BlackBox is intended for

indoor usage, the WhiteBox for outdoor usage.

5.1

Scope of delivery

5.1.1

BlackBox R-512

•

1 x BlackBox R-512 device

•

1 x user manual

•

1 x antenna adapter

•

1 x antenna indoor (2 dBi)

•

2 x mounting bracket

•

1 x Phoenix gold connector

•

1 x power cable without plug (MK I only)

5.1.2

WhiteBox R-512

•

1 x WhiteBox R-512 device

•

1 x user manual

•

1 x outdoor antenna (2 dBi)

•

1 x Phoenix gold connector

5.2

Connectors and ports

5.2.1

BlackBox R-512

Fig. 7: Connectors and ports of BlackBox R-512

2014-03

W-DMX G4(S) User Manual, edition 3

2014-03

W-DMX G4(S) User Manual, edition 3

Summary of Contents for W-DMX G4 MK I

Page 1: ...W DMX G4 MK I and MK II USER MANUAL BlackBox and WhiteBox F 1 BlackBox and WhiteBox R 512 BlackBox and WhiteBox F 2 Micro F 1 Lite Micro R 512 Lite ProBox F 2500 ...

Page 2: ...in this document 10 4 BlackBox and WhiteBox F 1 11 4 1 Scope of delivery 11 4 1 1 BlackBox F 1 11 4 1 2 WhiteBox F 1 11 4 2 Connectors and ports 12 4 2 1 BlackBox F 1 12 4 2 2 WhiteBox F 1 MK I 13 4 2 3 WhiteBox F 1 MK II 14 4 3 LEDs 15 4 4 Installing the unit 16 4 4 1 BlackBox F 1 16 4 4 2 WhiteBox F 1 17 4 5 Switching FLEX modes 19 4 6 Operation as a transmitter 20 4 6 1 Prerequisites for succes...

Page 3: ...er 36 7 1 7 Operation as a receiver 36 7 1 8 Switching CTRL modes 36 7 1 9 Battery option 37 7 2 Micro R 512 Lite 38 7 2 1 Scope of delivery 38 7 2 2 Connectors and ports 38 7 2 3 LEDs 39 Contents 2013 10 W DMX G4 S User Manual edition 2 5 7 2 4 Installing the unit 39 7 2 5 Operation as a receiver 39 8 ProBox F 2500 40 8 1 Scope of delivery 40 8 2 Connectors and ports 40 8 3 LEDs 41 8 4 Installing...

Page 4: ...vers to receive W DMX signals denoted with an R in their product model name W DMX G4 Transceiver to receive transmit or repeat W DMX signals denoted with an F in their product model name W DMX G4 Transceivers or Flex model units can be changed between Transmit Mode and Receive Mode with the procedure described in chapter 4 5 Switching FLEX modes page 19 W DMX units are available in four different ...

Page 5: ...logy makes the most efficient use of every visited frequency channel 2 The W DMX technology 2013 10 W DMX G4 S User Manual edition 2 9 W DMX has the following advantages Consistent and wide ranging control of lighting systems over long distances The complex communication protocols are fully automated and concealed from view you just plug and play the W DMX G4 units do all the hard work From the DM...

Page 6: ...ates notes that if not observed can lead to damages to property Hint Indicates useful information designed to make working with the unit easier Indicates a requirement that must be met before you can complete the corresponding tasks 1 2 Indicates tasks you have to complete The tasks must be completed in the specified order Indicates the result of a task or a series of tasks 4 BlackBox and WhiteBox...

Page 7: ... edition 2 13 No Port Description 8 DC power input Input for Phoenix gold connector Left Ground Right UDC 12 V 9 DMX OUT bypass XLR female 3 pin BlackBox MK II only 10 DMX IN for Universe 1 XLR male 3 pin output for Universe 1 BlackBox MK II only 4 2 2 WhiteBox F 1 MK I Fig 3 Connectors and ports of the WhiteBox F 1 MK I To ensure safe transmission of signals for outdoor use the WhiteBox does not ...

Page 8: ...Box and WhiteBox F 1 2013 10 W DMX G4 S User Manual edition 2 15 No Port Description 1 AC power input UAC 90 250 V 50 440 Hz Left Outer conductor L Middle Ground GND Right Neutral conductor N 2 DC power input Phoenix gold connector UDC 12 V Left Ground Right UDC 12 V 3 DMX OUT for Universe 1 Left GND Middle DMX Data Universe 1 OUT Right DMX Data Universe 1 OUT 4 DMX IN for Universe 1 Left GND Midd...

Page 9: ... DMX source to the XLR 5 pin DMX IN port XLR 3 pin DMX IN port BlackBox MK II only or to the RJ 45 DMX IN port BlackBox MK I only Connect the DMX fixture to the XLR 5 pin DMX OUT port XLR 3 pin OUT port BlackBox MK II only or the RJ 45 DMX OUT port BlackBox MK I only 4 BlackBox and WhiteBox F 1 2013 10 W DMX G4 S User Manual edition 2 17 Unit with optional Ethernet lighting protocol support Connec...

Page 10: ...DC power couple the 12 V DC power cable to the Phoenix gold connector Couple RJ 45 connector MK I to DMX signal cable or Ethernet cable if option is installed and should be used MK II to the socket see chapter 4 2 3 WhiteBox F 1 MK II page 14 7 Fit the connectors within the sockets see chapter 4 2 2 WhiteBox F 1 MK I page 13 or 4 2 3 WhiteBox F 1 MK II page 14 8 Fit the cord strips by turning them...

Page 11: ... Hints You can link receivers at any time also during operation During the linking procedure the DMX transmission is interrupted Linking a transmitter to a receiver means that any DMX data put into the transmitter is output at the receiver 1 Power on the receivers you want to link 2 Ensure that the receiver is not connected to any other transmitter i e the LINK LED on the receiver is off If requir...

Page 12: ...of about 5 seconds The LINK LED flashes rapidly 4 BlackBox and WhiteBox F 1 2013 10 W DMX G4 S User Manual edition 2 23 If the connection is successful the LINK LED on the receiver goes on If DMX input is available the DATA LED goes on as well If the connection fails check the position of the receiver see chapter 4 6 1 Prerequisites for successful linking page 20 The signal bar on the receiver ind...

Page 13: ...ed function button 1 even if the LINK LED starts blinking This allows you to go through the unlink mode without unlinking Old G4 software indicate CTRL mode with CTRL and TX on RX DATA and LINK off Therefore to exit control mode with Old G4 software unplug power Old G4 software is compatible only in G3 and G4 mode G3 units are compatible only in G3 mode 5 BlackBox and WhiteBox R 512 2013 10 W DMX ...

Page 14: ... BlackBox F 1 page 16 WhiteBox F 1 See chapter 4 4 2 WhiteBox F 1 page 17 5 5 Operation as a receiver Operation as a receiver is identical to the BlackBox and WhiteBox F 1 see chapter 4 7 Operation as a receiver page 22 6 BlackBox and WhiteBox F 2 2013 10 W DMX G4 S User Manual edition 2 27 Connect only one DMX Universe input to each pair of Universe connectors XLR RJ 45 at a time 6 BlackBox and W...

Page 15: ...ckBox and WhiteBox F 2 2013 10 W DMX G4 S User Manual edition 2 29 No Port Description 8 DC power input Input for Phoenix gold connector Left Ground Right 12 V DC 9 DMX OUT bypass XLR female 5 pin output for Universe 2 10 DMX IN XLR male 5 pin input for Universe 2 6 2 2 WhiteBox F 2 MK I Fig 9 Connectors and ports of the WhiteBox F 2 MK I To ensure safe transmission of signals for outdoor use the ...

Page 16: ...eft Outer conductor L Middle Ground GND Right Neutral conductor N 2 DC power input Phoenix gold connector 12 V DC Left Ground Right 12 V DC 3 DMX IN OUT for Universe 2 Left GND Middle DMX Data Universe 2 Right DMX Data Universe 2 4 DMX OUT for Universe 1 Left GND Middle DMX Data Universe 1 OUT Right DMX Data Universe 1 OUT 5 DMX IN for Universe 1 Left GND Middle DMX Data Universe 1 IN Right DMX Da...

Page 17: ...r page 22 Carry out the procedures for each Universe individually 6 8 Operation as a repeater Since the F 2 unit provides 2 Universes it is possible to use the unit as a repeater W DMX Co Existence dongle or RDM command is available Hints If Universe 1 loses link in active repeater mode LINK LED of Universe 1 will flash rapidly Universe 2 will stop sending radio Receivers linked to the repeater al...

Page 18: ...G4 mode and if Legacy G2 G3 units can be used in the wireless environment Switching CTRL mode is identical to the BlackBox and WhiteBox F 1 see chapter 4 8 Switching CTRL modes page 23 Hint The F 2 unit provides 2 Universes Carry out the procedures for each Universe individually Keep the 2 Universes in the same mode to avoid interference Power cycle the box after changing CTRL mode to let Universe...

Page 19: ... frequency band is used and if Legacy G2 G3 units can be used in the wireless environment Switching CTRL modes is identical to the BlackBox and WhiteBox F 1 see chapter 4 8 Switching CTRL modes page 23 Hint This unit does not support the G4S 5 8 GHz mode 7 Micro units 2013 10 W DMX G4 S User Manual edition 2 37 7 1 9 Battery option The W DMX G4 Micro units are equipped with a holder for 6 AAA batt...

Page 20: ...nual edition 2 39 7 2 3 LEDs Fig 15 LEDs of Micro R 512 Lite SIGNAL BATT Identifies if the signal strength or battery power is displayed on the LED bar BATT is a coming feature Other LED signals are identical to F 1 see chapter 4 3 LEDs page 15 Hint Micro R 512 Lite does not have the G4S 5 8 GHz mode Micro R 512 Lite does not have a transmission function LED TX is never used Micro R 512 Lite does ...

Page 21: ... Port Description 8 AC power input UAC 90 250 V 50 440 Hz PowerCon 20A connector 9 Ethernet EtherCon RJ 45 port Supports Power over Ethernet 802 3af Includes an embedded BlueBox 8 3 LEDs The ProBox F 2500 is equipped with two identical sets of LEDs and red function buttons Left Universe 1 Right Universe 2 Fig 17 LEDs of ProBox F 2500 For the description of the LED meanings see chapter 4 3 LEDs pag...

Page 22: ... WhiteBox F 1 see chapter 4 8 Switching CTRL modes page 23 Hint The ProBox F 2500 provides 2 Universes Carry out the procedures for each Universe individually Keep the two universes in the same mode to avoid interference 9 Technical data 2013 10 W DMX G4 S User Manual edition 2 43 9 Technical data 9 1 BlackBoxes BB and WhiteBoxes WB F 1 R 512 and F 2 BlackBox in mm WhiteBox in mm BB F 1 WB F 1 BB ...

Page 23: ...es No Yes Fully compliant USITT DMX512A Yes W DMX Invisi wire Yes Product functionality Front panel control Yes W DMX Uglybox compatible Yes W DMX Dongle compatible Yes Free software updates Yes Update over Dongle Yes PC configurable Yes Configurable over RDM Yes Optional Yes 9 Technical data 2013 10 W DMX G4 S User Manual edition 2 45 9 2 MicroBox F 1 Lite and MicroBox R 512 Lite MicroBox F 1 Lit...

Page 24: ...Average current TX mode 450 to 700 mA 12 V Average current RX mode 200 mA 12 V DC power supply Phoenix gold connector Dimensions Format 19 rack format Height 1 U depth 120 mm Weight 800 g Environmental conditions Ambient temperature range standard 0 C to 45 C Ambient temperature range 12 VDC 0 C to 55 C Humidity 90 Input protocols DMX512 Yes RDM 1 Yes Ethernet PoE Yes Streaming ACN incl ETCNet3 Ye...

Page 25: ...ress and net mask like WLAN W DMX is plug and play Is it made for use outdoors Yes Receivers transceivers repeaters and boosters are all available in outdoor versions all with an IP65 rating What are the differences between the indoor and outdoor models The outdoor units would use a different antenna And of course the outdoor units are rated IP65 weatherproof What is IP65 IP65 is a rating of how w...

Page 26: ... these products UL listed UL pending What is the typical power consumption 450 mA average 700 mA maximum Please see chapter Technical data page 43 45 and 47 Is there a warranty All BlackBox products are covered by a standard 12 month full warranty Can the antenna be mounted away from the transmitter or receiver Yes there are indoor and outdoor cables available in lengths from 0 5 m to 30 m 1 6 to ...

Page 27: ...ser Manual edition 2 2013 10 11 Appendix Certificates 11 1 E1551 RFC 11 Appendix Certificates 2013 10 W DMX G4 S User Manual edition 2 53 11 2 ETSI Test Report 2014 03 W DMX G4 S User Manual edition 3 2014 03 W DMX G4 S User Manual edition 3 ...

Page 28: ... Commission s Rules and Regulations listed below FCC IDENTIFIER NY2 WDMXTRX Name of Grantee Interlite AB Equipment Class Part 15 Spread Spectrum Transmitter Notes FHSS radio transcei v er f or DMX communication in lighting industry Modular Ty pe Single Modular Grant Notes FCC Rule Parts Frequency Range MHZ Output Watts Frequency Tolerance Emission Designator 15C2402 0 2459 0 0 0851 Modular approv ...

Page 29: ... Sweden Tel 46 522 511 511 Fax 46 522 440 885 E Mail helpdesk wirelessdmx com Web www wirelessdmx com Innovative Performance Driven Show Technology Since 1983 tmb com Los Angeles 1 818 899 8818 London 44 0 20 8574 9700 New York 1 201 896 8600 Beijing 86 10 8492 1587 Toronto 1 519 538 0888 TMB 24 7 TECHNICAL SUPPORT US Canada 1 877 TMB DUDE 1 877 862 3833 Toll free UK 0800 652 5418 International 1 ...

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