Martin PDE Junction Box / Break-In / Break-Out Cable user guide
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Introduction
The Junction Boxes and Adapter Cables described in this document provide power and data to
Martin products using the hybrid PDE connector and cabling system. This system carries line
voltage, DMX and Ethernet data over a single hybrid cable, enabling easy cabling and daisy-
chaining of products.
The
Active Junction Box
contains a DMX/RDM splitter and 3-port Ethernet switch with fail-safe
bypass mechanism, and provides following connections:
x
Power Input
x
Power Thru (for daisy-chaining to following junction box or other product)
x
DMX/RDM Input
x
DMX/RDM Thru (for daisy-chaining to following junction box or other product)
x
Ethernet Input
x
Ethernet Thru (for daisy-chaining to following junction box or other product)
x
Hybrid PDE Output towards a daisy-chain of compatible products
The
Passive Junction Box
is a more compact unit without any electronics inside, and provides
following connections:
x
Power Input
x
DMX/RDM Input
x
Ethernet Input
x
Hybrid PDE Output towards a daisy-chain of compatible products
The
Break-In Cable
offers the same functionality as the Passive Junction Box in the form of a
cable, and provides following connections:
x
Power Input
x
DMX/RDM Input
x
Ethernet Input
x
Hybrid PDE Output towards a daisy-chain of compatible products
The
Break-Out Cable
can be used to extract power and/or data from the end of a chain of
compatible products, and provides following connections:
x
Hybrid PDE Input from a daisy-chain of compatible products
x
Power Output
x
DMX/RDM Output
x
Ethernet Output
Before using the product for the first time
1. Read
‘Safety information’ on page 5 before installing, operating or servicing the product.
2. Unpack and ensure that there is no transportation damage before using the product. Do not
attempt to operate a damaged product.
3. Before operating, ensure that the voltage and frequency of the power supply match the power
requirements of the product.
4. Obtain a power cable fitted with Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 connector. Cables are available
from Martin (see Accessories list on page 27).
5. Check the support pages on the Martin® website at www.martin.com for the most recent user
documentation and technical information about the product. Martin® user manual revisions
are identified by the revision letter at the bottom of the inside cover.