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
W-DMX G4(S) User Manual Issue date: 2013-10 Edition: 2 Subject to modifications. All trademarks referenced are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners, whose protected rights are acknowledged. Copyright Wireless Solution Sweden Sales AB Wireless Solution Sweden Sales AB Stureparksvägen 7 451 55 Uddevalla Sweden Tel.: +46 522 511 511 Fax: +46 522 440 885 E-Mail: helpdesk@wirelessdmx.com Web: www.wirelessdmx.
Contents Contents 1 Your Wireless DMX G4 system (W-DMX G4S) ................................................... 7 2 The W-DMX technology ....................................................................................... 8 3 About this document ......................................................................................... 10 4 3.1 Target group of this document ................................................................ 10 3.2 Signs and symbols in this document ................
Contents 5.2.2 6 5.3 LEDs ....................................................................................................... 26 5.4 Installing the unit ..................................................................................... 26 5.5 Operation as a receiver ........................................................................... 26 BlackBox and WhiteBox F-2 ............................................................................. 27 6.1 6.2 7 Scope of delivery .............
Contents 8 9 7.2.4 Installing the unit......................................................................... 39 7.2.5 Operation as a receiver .............................................................. 39 ProBox F-2500 .................................................................................................... 40 8.1 Scope of delivery ..................................................................................... 40 8.2 Connectors and ports .....................................
1 Your Wireless DMX G4 system (W-DMX G4S) 1 Your Wireless DMX G4 system (W-DMX G4S) Thank you for purchasing the Wireless DMX G4 system (W-DMX G4), the industry’s leading system for transmitting and receiving DMX signals reliably.
2 The W-DMX technology 2 The W-DMX technology W-DMX technology is the core of all our products. W-DMX is specifically engineered by Wireless Solution Sweden AB to provide the same quality, reliability and performance as in any hardwired DMX data link. W-DMX gives you even greater freedom to create reliable point-to-point, pointto-multipoint and even multipoint-to-multipoint installations over large distances and in any environment. Fig.
2 The W-DMX technology 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 DMX connector of one W-DMX G4S unit to the DMX connector of another, the W-DMX system is totally transparent.
3 About this document 3 3.1 About this document Target group of this document This document is designed for lighting designers, lighting operations managers and lighting engineers. W-DMX is an easy-to-use plug-and-play system. Basic knowledge of lighting technologies is an advantage. Every user has to be familiar with local regulations regarding frequencies and their usage. For advanced settings and projects, contact your distributor. 3.
4 BlackBox and WhiteBox F-1 4 BlackBox and WhiteBox F-1 BlackBox and WhiteBox are functionally identical. The BlackBox is intended for indoor usage, the WhiteBox for outdoor usage. 4.1 4.1.1 4.1.
4 BlackBox and WhiteBox F-1 4.2 4.2.1 Connectors and ports BlackBox F-1 Caution Damage to the unit! Connecting more than one DMX Universe at a time damages the unit. • Connect only one DMX Universe input at a time. Fig. 2: Connectors and ports of F-1 No. Port Description 1 AC power input UAC = 90–250 V / 50–440 Hz MK I: IEC 2.
4 BlackBox and WhiteBox F-1 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 4.2.2 XLR male 3 pin output for Universe 1 (BlackBox MK II only) 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 have XLR connectors.
4 BlackBox and WhiteBox F-1 No. Port Description 4 DC power input Phoenix gold connector 12 V DC: • Left: Ground • Right: +12 V DC 5 Cord Strip For signal cable (DMX or Ethernet) 6 DMX IN / OUT RJ 45 port: 1: Universe 1+ 5: – 2: Universe 1– 6: – 3: – 7: Universe 1 GND 4: – 8: – 7 Ethernet (optional) RJ 45 port 8 DMX IN for Universe 1 (depeding on production date) 4.2.3 • • • Left: GND Middle: DMX Data – (for Universe 1) Right: DMX Data + (for Universe 1) WhiteBox F-1 MK II Fig.
4 BlackBox and WhiteBox F-1 No.
4 BlackBox and WhiteBox F-1 Name LED signal Description RX mode: • Off: Unit is not linked to any transmitter. • On: Unit is linked to transmitter. • Rapid Flashing: Transmitters are being searched or linked transmitter is lost. • • G4 • Off: Unit is in G3 mode. On: Unit is in G4 or G4S 2.4 GHz mode. G4/G4S is indicated by red SIGNAL LED on the unit. Flashing: Unit in G4S 5.8 GHz mode1 SIGNAL TX mode: • Off: Unit is in G4S mode. • On: Unit is in G4 mode.
4 BlackBox and WhiteBox F-1 – Unit with optional Ethernet lighting protocol support: Connect the Ethernet lighting source or output to the Ethernet in port. 2. Attach the supplied standard antenna(s) and standard adapter(s) or other suitable antenna(s) / adapter(s) available from Wireless Solution to the matching connector(s). Warning Risk of death by electrocution! AC power connection must be carried out correctly.
4 BlackBox and WhiteBox F-1 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.
4 BlackBox and WhiteBox F-1 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. 1 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). 1 2 The mode is switched.
4 BlackBox and WhiteBox F-1 4.6 Operation as a transmitter The unit is in Transmit Mode (TX) working as a transmitter. 4.6.1 Prerequisites for successful linking with receivers Hint The figures are maximum figures and depend on output level and environment. Local settings may be required. 1. For advanced settings and projects, contact your distributor. Max.
4 BlackBox and WhiteBox F-1 Position above crowds: min. 1 m Position above trees: min. 1 m Tx Rx Min 1m Tx 4.6.2 Rx Linking receivers 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.
4 BlackBox and WhiteBox F-1 4.6.3 Unlinking all receivers Use this procedure to unlink all receivers connected with the unit. 1. Press the red function button on the transmitter for 3 seconds, until the LINK LED flashes slowly. The LINK LED on the transmitter flashes slowly: The signal bar of the receivers fall back to zero. LINK LED on receivers goes off. All connected receivers are unlinked.
4 BlackBox and WhiteBox F-1 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 indicates the received signal strength. 4.7.2 Unlinking from transmitters 1.
4 BlackBox and WhiteBox F-1 To change the CTRL mode, proceed as follows: The unit is in Transmit Mode (TX), working as a transmitter. 1 2 1. Press and hold the red function button (1) on the front panel for at least 10 seconds. The CTRL LED (2) is on. 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 on. Keep holding the red function button (1) even if the LINK LED starts blinking.
5 BlackBox and WhiteBox R-512 5 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 5.1.1 5.1.2 5.2 5.2.
5 BlackBox and WhiteBox R-512 No. Port Description 1 AC power input UAC = 90–250 V / 50–440 Hz MK I: IEC 2.5A connector MK II: PowerCon 20A connector 2 DMX OUT • • 3 DMX OUT XLR female 5 pin 4 DMX OUT RJ 45 port: 5 5.2.
6 BlackBox and WhiteBox F-2 6 BlackBox and WhiteBox F-2 BlackBox and WhiteBox are functionally identical. The BlackBox is intended for indoor usage, the WhiteBox for outdoor usage. 6.1 6.1.1 6.1.2 6.2 6.2.
6 BlackBox and WhiteBox F-2 Fig. 8: Connectors and ports of the BlackBox F-2 Hint On BlackBox F-2 MK I, the Universe 2 output is only available via RJ 45 ports. No. Port Description 1 AC power input UAC = 90–250 V / 50–440 Hz MK I: IEC 2.
6 BlackBox and WhiteBox F-2 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 WhiteBox does not have XLR connectors.
6 BlackBox and WhiteBox F-2 No. Port Description 6 DMX IN/OUT standard for Universe 1 RJ 45 port: 7 DMX IN/OUT standard for Universe 2 1: Universe 1+ 5: – 2: Universe 1– 6: Universe 2– 3: Universe 2+ 7: Universe 1 GND 4: – 8: Universe 2 GND RJ 45 port: 1: Universe 2+ 5: – 2: Universe 2– 6: Universe 1– 3: Universe 1+ 7: Universe 2 GND 4: – 8: Universe 1 GND 8 Ethernet (optional) RJ 45 port 9 DMX Universe 1 (depending on production date) • • • 6.2.
6 BlackBox and WhiteBox F-2 No.
6 BlackBox and WhiteBox F-2 6.4 Installing the unit Installation is identical to: • BlackBox F-1: see chapter "4.4.1 BlackBox F-1", page 16. • WhiteBox F-1: see chapter "4.4.2 WhiteBox F-1", page 17. Hint • • 6.5 You have to install two antennas. On BlackBox MK I and WhiteBox MK I, Universe 2 is only available via RJ 45 port. Switching FLEX modes The FLEX mode determines if the unit is used in Transmit Mode (TX), Repeater Mode (TX flashing) or Receive Mode (RX).
6 BlackBox and WhiteBox F-2 6.6 Operation as a transmitter The operation as a transmitter is identical to the BlackBox and WhiteBox F-1, see chapter "4.6 Operation as a transmitter", page 20. Carry out the procedures for each Universe individually. Hints When you link the receivers for Universe 1, power-on only the respective receivers for Universe 1. Once the receivers for Universe 1 are connected, you can power-on the receivers for Universe 2 and link them.
6 BlackBox and WhiteBox F-2 Hints Master transmitter is the initial transmitter that receive DMX input on cable. Universe 2 will have a delayed start some seconds after Universe 1 has received LINK. • If required to operate with G3 receivers or old G4 receivers, repeater can work in G3 mode as well. This function requires G4S software on the repeater. 1. Set Universe 1 and Universe 2 into transmitter mode, see chapter "6.5 Switching FLEX modes", page 32. 2.
7 Micro units 7 Micro units 7.1 Micro F-1 Lite 7.1.1 Scope of delivery 7.1.2 • 1 x Micro F-1 Lite device • 1 x user manual • 1 x external power supply unit • adapters for several electrical outlets • 1 x hook-and-loop belt Connectors and ports 1 2 3 ON OFF Fig. 12: Micro F-1 Lite, side view No. Port Description 1 DMX IN XLR male 5 pin. If you want to use the unit as a receiver, you can buy an optional XLR 5-pin female-to-female adapter.
7 Micro units SIGNAL/BATT: – SIGNAL 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 F-1 Lite does not have the G4S 5.8 GHz mode. 7.1.4 Installing the unit 1. Choose one of the following options to make the DMX connection: – Connect the DMX source to the DMX IN / OUT port. – Connect the DMX fixture to the DMX IN / OUT port. 2.
7 Micro units 7.1.9 Battery option The W-DMX G4 Micro units are equipped with a holder for 6 AAA batteries. If batteries are installed in the unit and 12 V DC power is disconnected, the unit runs on battery power. Indication of battery status is a coming feature. The BATT and SIGNAL LED light up alternately every 5 seconds: • When the BATT LED is on, the signal bars indicate battery status. • When the SIGNAL LED is on, the signal bars indicate signal strength.
7 Micro units 7.2 Micro R-512 Lite The unit is provided with a battery option, see chapter "7.1.9 Battery option", page 37. 7.2.1 7.2.2 Scope of delivery • 1 x Micro R-512 Lite device • 1 x user manual • 1 x external power supply unit • adapters for several electrical outlets • 1 x hook-and-loop belt Connectors and ports 1 2 3 ON OFF Fig. 14: Micro R-512 Lite, side view No.
7 Micro units 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 • • • 7.2.4 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 not have RDM support.
8 ProBox F-2500 8 ProBox F-2500 8.1 Scope of delivery 8.2 • 1 x ProBox F-2500 device • 1 x user manual • 2 x antenna adapter • 2 x antennas indoor (2 dBi) • 1 x Phoenix gold connector • 1 x PowerCon connector Connectors and ports Fig. 16: Connectors and ports of ProBox F-2500 (Upper picture: front panel; lower picture: connector rear) No. Port Description 1 Antenna Ports Connector for antennas Universe 1: left, Universe 2: right 2 Display & Buttons See chapter "4.
8 ProBox F-2500 No. 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", page 15. 8.
8 ProBox F-2500 Hint When you link the receivers for Universe 1, power on only the respective receivers for Universe 1. Once the receivers for Universe 1 are connected, you can power on the receivers for Universe 2 and link them. 8.7 Operation as a receiver The operation as a receiver is identical to the BlackBox and WhiteBox F-1, see chapter "4.7 Operation as a receiver", page 22. 8.8 Operation as a repeater Since the ProBox F-2500 provides 2 Universes, it is possible to use the unit as a repeater.
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9 Technical data BB F-1 WB F-1 BB R-512 WB R-512 BB F-2 WB F-2 Environmental conditions Ambient temperature range (standard) 0 °C to 45 °C Ambient Temperature range (12 VDC) 0 °C to 40 °C 0 °C to 55 °C Humidity 90 % Input protocols DMX512 Yes RDM (1) Yes Optional Yes Ethernet Optional No Optional Streaming ACN Optional No Optional Art-Net 1 / Art-Net 2 / Art-Net 3 Optional No Optional Radio performance Loss of date behavior As wire Output protocols DMX512 RDM (1) Yes Yes Op
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9 Technical data MicroBox F-1 Lite MicroBox R-512 Lite Radio performance External antenna No Standard range Up to 200 m Latency < 5 ms Sensitivity (0.1% PER) –97 dBm Modulation method GFSK Max. power 2.4 GHz EIRP (2) Max.
9 Technical data 9.3 ProBox F-2500 ProBox F-2500 Electrical data Regulations complied with High voltage input Low voltage input Average current (TX mode) Average current (RX mode) DC power supply Certified Worldwide (FCC, ETL, ETSI, CE, Japan, China , Russia) UAC = 90–250 V / 50–440 Hz UDC = 12–24 V 450 to 700 mA / 12 V 200 mA / 12 V Phoenix gold connector Dimensions Format 19" rack format.
9 Technical data ProBox F-2500 DMX capabilities Max. number of Universes Input / output Opto Isolation 64 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 (1) RDM only available in G4S radio modes, except for configuration of transmitter.
10 FAQ – Frequently asked questions 10 FAQ – Frequently asked questions Is W-DMX compatible with other systems on the market? Today there is no standard for wireless transmission of DMX signals and there is no possibility of mixing different brands of wireless DMX solutions in a system. For example, you cannot use a Martin® Wireless DMX-512 - Pro Diversity® with Interactive Technologies® CueLink® even though they use a similar type of physical radio transmission standard.
10 FAQ – Frequently asked questions audiences to ensure reliable operation. Care need to be taken to ensure proper functionality. Will other electronics and other W-LAN users interfere with it? No, it is not affected by cell phones. Heavily loaded W-LAN can be a problem, care need to be taken when you can expect a high use of several W-LAN’s.
10 FAQ – Frequently asked questions Are 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 98 feet).
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11 Appendix:Certificates 54 W-DMX G4(S) User Manual, edition 2 2013-10
11 Appendix:Certificates 11.3 GRANT OF EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION TCB TCB GRANT OF EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION Certification Issued Under the Authority of the Federal Communications Commission By: Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc.
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