Product Description

Doug Fleenor Design DMX2DMX 1-Channel DMX Regenerator

The DMX2DMX addresses issues associated with non-compliant DMX devices. Many lighting devices claim to accept DMX512 signals, but are unable to support the wide variety of timing parameters allowed by the DMX512 standard. The result is flickering, flashing, or erratic operation. The DMX regenerator addresses these issues by receiving any DMX512 signal, buffering the data, and then re-transmitting the data under a well-defined set of timing rules. In addition to this, the input is fully opto-isolated to provide protection and to break potential ground loops.

We have found that most non-compliant devices can operate with a relaxed set of timing parameters. The output timing characteristics of the DMX regenerator are shown below:

Break time: 242 us

Mark after break time: 100 us

Number of slots: 512

Inter-byte time: 40 us

Mark before break time: 12 us

Refresh rate: 23 Hz

Alternate output timing characteristics can be factory configured to allow operation with nearly any device you might encounter. The DMX regenerator has indicators for power, input signal, and a “MIMIC 1" LED which shows the level of the incoming DMX channel 1. This is useful for system troubleshooting and diagnostics.

Specs

Input circuit: EIA-485 receiver with 120 ohm termination resistor between +Data and -Data

Input signal: 0.2 volts minimum, 12 volts maximum

Output circuit: EIA-485 driver

Connectors: Gold plated 5 pin Neutrik D-1 Series (3 pin connectors or terminal blocks optional)

Input to output delay: 1/100 second average, 1/50 second maximum

Power input: 100 - 120 volts, 50/60 hertz, 12 watts (208 - 240 volt optional)

Color: Top, bottom and sides: Silver hammer tone Front and back: Black

Size: 6.5" deep, 1.7" high, 6.5" wide

Weight: 2.6 pounds

Rack mount option: For rack mounting, use optional rack kit model RK6-1