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When connecting a WhiteBox model it is necessary to open the housing.
Warning
Risk of death by electrocution!
AC power connection must be carried out correctly.
•
Make sure that only a qualified, trained electrician
carries out AC power connection.
•
Make sure the correct Schuko connector or other
connector suitable for your country is used.
1. Remove the 4 screws (1) by turning them couterclockwise.
2. Open the housing.
Caution
Damage to the unit!
•
Make sure no contact voltage is transferred when
touching the connection cables.
•
All non used Cable Glands need to be sealed to
achieve IP65 rating.
3. Loosen the cord strips (3) by turning the screws counter-clockwise.
4. Put the cables through the cord strips (3).
5. When using AC, put the AC power cables into the socket (see
chapter "4.2.2 WhiteBox F-1 MK I", page 13 or "4.2.3 WhiteBox F-1
MK II",
page 14) and tighten the bolts of the socket.
6. Couple the connectors to the cables:
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When using 12 V DC power, couple the 12 V DC power cable to the
Phoenix gold connector
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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 clockwise.
9. If the FFC cable to the overlay is loose:
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rotate the lid by 180°,
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insert the FFC cable,
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secure the FFC cable in the connector
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rotate back the lid before you close the housing.
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10. Close the housing.
11. Tighten the 4 screws (1) by turning them clockwise.
4.5
Switching FLEX modes
The FLEX mode determines if the unit is used in Transmit Mode (TX) or
Receive Mode (RX).
To switch the FLEX mode, proceed as follows:
1. Disconnect the power cable.
2. Press and hold the red function button (1) on the front panel.
3. Reconnect the power cable.
4. Release the red function button (1).
The mode is switched. The LEDs indicate the current mode: either TX (1)
or RX (2):
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