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Protocol Converter
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| Protocol Converter Control signal merger & protocol convertor |
The Protocol-Converter is a sophisticated rack mount unit designed to fix the most common and most difficult problems encountered in lighting control.
Input
The product supports dual inputs which may be selected to receive any of the following protocols:
- DMX512 (Both pre and post 1990)
- AMX192 (The USITT variation of the Strand original)
- D54 (Strand's original lighting protocol)
- AVAB (Widely used in Scandinavia and Australia)
- S20 (ADB protocol used in Europe)
- CMX (Colortran protocol widely used in the US).
Each input also provides a data receive indicator and an address switch, allowing each input to be offset from channel one.
The digital inputs are optically isolated from the output and each other. This is a particular benefit in removing earth-loop problems in large installations and outdoor events.
Output
The output is formed by merging the two inputs. The output protocol can also be selected from any of those listed above.
When the address switches are set such that the two incoming data streams overlap, the output is set on a highest takes precedence basis. This means that the Protocol-Converter may be used to either allow two lighting desks control of the same dimmers or to combine two desks to a higher channel count. For example, allowing two 60 channel desks to operate as a single 120 channel desk.
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