User manual
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Description of the device 
Features 
The Showtec DB-1-4 is a universal DMX-512 optical splitter. 
•  It is designed to distribute the incoming DMX signal, in daisy chain configurations, into four separate 
outputs with an additional –thru" port. 
•  It has both 3 pole and 5 pole XLR connectors for easy connection. 
•  The DB-1-4 can be mounted in any 19" rack or into the truss by the M10 nut on the rear end of the unit. 
It has clear LEDs to show the DMX signal status of each output and input. 
•  Universal DMX-512 optical splitter 
•  One input to four outputs (3-pin and 5-pin) 
•  Additional thru output (3-pin and 5-pin) (for linking to other Data Streams) 
•  Electrical isolation between input and output 
•  19 inch device 
•  1U/1HE rack mount 
•  AC power: Auto switching 100V - 240V 50/60Hz 
•  Dimensions: 483 x 134 x 46 mm (LxWxH) 
•  Weight: 2,6 kg 
Overview 
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                    Fig. 1 
1)  DMX Signal LED 
2)  Power LED 
3)  DMX Input 5-pin 
4)  DMX Input 3-pin 
5)  DMX Link 3-pin 
6)  DMX Link 5-pin 
7)  DMX Isolated Output 1 3-pin 
8)  DMX Isolated Output 1 5-pin 
9)  DMX Isolated Output 2 3-pin 
10)  DMX Isolated Output 2 5-pin 
11)  DMX Isolated Output 3 3-pin 
12)  DMX Isolated Output 3 5-pin 
13)  DMX Isolated Output 4 3-pin 
14)  DMX Isolated Output 4 5-pin 
                          Fig. 2 
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15)  13mm mounting location 
16)  Fuse 
17)  Powercable   










