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• Do not spill water or other liquids in to or on to your unit.
• Be sure that the local power outlet match that or the
required voltage for your unit.
• Do not attempt to operate this unit if the power cord has
been frayed or broken. Please route your power cord out of
the way of foot traffic.
• Do not attempt to remove or break off the ground prong
from the electrical cord. This prong is used to reduce the
risk of electrical shock and fire in case of an internal short.
• Disconnect from main power before making any type of con-
nection.
• Do not remove the top cover under any conditions. There
are no user serviceable parts inside.
• Disconnect the unit’s main power when left unused for long
periods of time.
• Never connect this unit to a dimmer pack
• Always be sure to mount this unit in area that will allow
proper ventilation. Allow about 6” (15cm) between this
device and a wall.
• Do not attempt to operate this unit, if it becomes damaged
in any way.
• Never operate this unit when it’s cover is removed.
DMX-Branch/4™ Warnings
Please read and understand the instructions in this manual care-
fully and thoroughly before attempting to operate this unit. These
instructions contain important information regarding safety during
use and maintenance. Please keep this manual with the unit, for
future reference.
DMX-Branch/4™ General Instructions
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DMX-Branch/4™ Introduction
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Elation®
DMX-Branch/4. This unit is one of the finest pieces of its kind
on the market today! The DMX-Branch/4 is a great inexpen-
sive, DMX signal splitter. Typically a DMX signal should not be
split but, the DMX-Branch/4™ allows you to split a DMX signal
into four separate signal outputs. This unit will also boost your
DMX signal for extensive cable runs that are usually associated
with permanent installations. This unit is perfect for contractors,
installers, and professional light companies.
This units is ready to be installed or hung and powered right
out of the box. There is no assembly required. The DMX-
Branch/4™ comes with a sets of rack mount ears and a
set of rear hanging ears. Use these ears to mount your
unit in a rack or to support it on truss or in a ceiling. The
DMX-Branch/4™ is DMX signal splitter/booster combina-
tion. This unit not only allows you split the signal but also
boost the signal output. The DMX-Branch/4™ can also be
linked for extremely large installation. This unit comes stan-
dard with 3-pin male and female XLR connectors. Optional
5-pin male and female XLR connectors are available from
Elation®. at a small additional cost. We ordering the 5 -pin
connectors please ask for parts Z-XLR5IN and Z-XLR5OUT.