The RDS8 is a DMX/RDM compatible 8-port fully isolated splitter designed for rack mounting. It allows users to build an RDM (E1.20-2006) compliant DMX network, while maintaining full compatibility with older DMX equipment. 

Standard DMX splitters do not allow RDM enabled devices to function correctly, as they block messages getting back from devices to controllers.  The RDS solves this problem while still offering the usual DMX splitter features such as full isolation between ports.

The RDS range also includes some handy features that will make integrating new RDM-enabled  equipment into your existing lighting stock much smoother and simpler.  Some older DMX equipment does not respond well to RDM messages, causing flickering and other unwanted issues.  The RDS offers an RDM Filter option to remove all RDM packets, allowing older DMX equipment to function correctly on the same networks as an RDM-enabled controller.  A Bypass option is also available, bypassing all processing, allowing the RDS to operate as a simple DMX splitter.

• 1 DMX input and 8 DMX outputs, all isolated up to 1500 Volts
• Normal mode: splitter actively repeats bidirectional RDM traffic while level information goes from controller to DMX devices as usual
• Filter Mode: Single button-press allows all RDM traffic to be filtered out. Helps prevent unwanted flickering in older devices that can’t process RDM information
• Backup Mode: Another button bypasses intelligent RDM functionality completely, to work as a traditional DMX splitter
• Fully compliant with ESTA and USITT standards for DMX512A with RDM and RDM Standard ANSI E1.20 - 2006
• Internal auto-ranging power supply

• RDS8 supports a full DMX Universe (512 channels)
• All ports are isolated up to 1500V
• Input Port is 5 pin XLR Male
• Output Ports are 5 pin XLR Female
• Break Length Time:  Replicates input signal to within 50ms
• Refresh Cycle: Replicates input signal
• CE, FCC certified

Size:
The RDS8 is a standard 1 rack unit 19" rack size.

Downloads:

Data Sheet (pdf format)
User Manual (pdf format)
System Schematics (pdf format)

Other RDM products:

RDM USB Pro
Enttec’s RDM Software

The RDS4 is a DMX/RDM compatible 4-port fully isolated splitter designed for portable and truss mounting applications. It allows users to build an RDM (E1.20-2006) compliant DMX network, while maintaining full compatibility with older DMX equipment. 

Standard DMX splitters do not allow RDM enabled devices to function correctly, as they block messages getting back from devices to controllers.  The RDS solves this problem while still offering the usual DMX splitter features such as full isolation between ports.

The RDS range also includes some handy features that will make integrating new RDM-enabled  equipment into your existing lighting stock much smoother and simpler.  Some older DMX equipment does not respond well to RDM messages, causing flickering and other unwanted issues.  The RDS offers an RDM Filter option to remove all RDM packets, allowing older DMX equipment to function correctly on the same networks as an RDM-enabled controller.  A Bypass option is also available, bypassing all processing, allowing the RDS to operate as a simple DMX splitter.

• 1 DMX input and 4 DMX outputs, all isolated up to 1500 Volts
• Normal mode: splitter actively repeats bidirectional RDM traffic while level information goes from controller to DMX devices as usual
• Filter Mode: Single button-press allows all RDM traffic to be filtered out. Helps prevent unwanted flickering in older devices that can’t process RDM information
• Backup Mode: Another button bypasses intelligent RDM functionality completely, to work as a traditional DMX splitter
• Fully compliant with ESTA and USITT standards for DMX512A with RDM and RDM Standard ANSI E1.20 - 2006
• Internal auto-ranging power supply

• RDS4 supports a full DMX Universe (512 channels)
• All ports are isolated up to 1500V
• Input Port is 5 pin XLR Male
• Output Ports are 5 pin XLR Female
• Break Length Time:  Replicates input signal to within 50ms
• Refresh Cycle: Replicates input signal
• CE, FCC certified

Downloads:

Data Sheet (pdf format)
User Manual (pdf format)
System Schematics (pdf format)

Other RDM products:

RDM USB Pro
Enttec’s RDM Software