User manual

6 BlackBox and WhiteBox F-2
34 W-DMX G4(S) User Manual, edition 2 2013-10
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. Use the W-DMX Co-Existens dongle or a RDM command:
– To set the master transmitter into "G4S repeater mode".
– To set the Universe 2 of the F-2 unit into "G4S repeater mode".
3. Set Universe 1 into receiver mode, see chapter "6.5 Switching FLEX
modes", page 32.
4. Link Universe 1 to the master transmitter.
5. Link the receivers to Universe 2 of the F-2 unit.
6.9 Switching CTRL modes
The CTRL mode determines which frequency band is used in G4 mode and if
Legacy G2/G3 units can be used in the wireless environment.
Switching CTRL mode is identical to the BlackBox and WhiteBox F-1, see
chapter "4.8 Switching CTRL modes", page 23.
Hint
The F-2 unit provides 2 Universes.
• Carry out the procedures for each Universe individually.
• Keep the 2 Universes in the same mode to avoid
interference.
• Power cycle the box after changing CTRL mode, to let
Universe 2 receive a complete configuration.