User manual

6 BlackBox and WhiteBox F-2
2013-10 W-DMX G4(S) User Manual, edition 2 33
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.
Universe 2 will have a delayed start after Universe 1 is in
operation.
When linking Universe 1, Universe 2 will stop transmitting.
When linking Universe 2, Universe 1 will stop transmitting.
Operating an F-2 as a single universe transmitter, put
Universe 2 into RX mode and keep the Universe 1
unlinked to avoid interference.
6.7 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.
Carry out the procedures for each Universe individually.
6.8 Operation as a repeater
Since the F-2 unit provides 2 Universes, it is possible to use the unit as a
repeater.
 W-DMX Co-Existence dongle or RDM command is available.
Hints
If Universe 1 loses link in active repeater mode:
• LINK LED of Universe 1 will flash rapidly.
• Universe 2 will stop sending radio.
• Receivers linked to the repeater also will lose link.
RDM is not available when running G4S in repeater mode.
You have only access to master transmitter.