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The latest version is named SP218U-XL
DMX512 Splitter/ Booster/ Merger/ ReTimer ...

8 way DMX512 Splitter & Booster with still more functions

views of different installation variants with 19" flanges

The latest version of our approved SP218U is called XL now. Recognizable at the three additional 7segment displays and push buttons as well as the installation possibility of an USB-XLR plug connector.
With every new version we try to extend the SP218U by new and helpful functions.
The SP218U-XL has two groups of modes how till now. Subdivided into six Splitter/Booster and seven Merger modes. In Splitter/Booster mode one DMX512 universe can be be distributed and strengthened into eight outputs or two DMX512 universes into four outputs each. All inputs and outputs are fully isolated against each other and ground lifted. ! IN A to Out 1 and IN B to Out 5 can be configured also differently.
In merger mode two universes are mixed to HTP (highest takes precendce or) LTP (last takes precedence). The result then reaches the Splitter/ Booster.
There is one special merger mode, that can block a DMX512 universe on IN B. To do this a preselected channel of IN A must reach a value of 60%.
The following Neutrik plug connectors stand by the choice. XLR 5pin, 3pin and RJ45.
To change the installation variants as necessary the design uses seperate 19" flanges.

New funktions:
- A ReTimer to adjust DMX512 timing to one to three outputs.
- An adjustable merger start address and locking address to IN B.
- It is possible now to hold a direct connection between IN A and OUT 1 and IN B to OUT 5 after power
  is on. DMX512 THRU.
- Two DMX512 lines can be led about plug connector of Input A.
- Testfunktions for single channel check independent from Input signal.
- Record a cue for replay on DMX error e.g.
- USB connector for viewing a DMX512 universe and different errors (option).

A detailed description you fill find here: operating instructions (PDF 775kB)

Table of the modes

Splitter & Booster 1 to 8 with mit accident switchover, IN A / B (no data processing)

Splitter & Booster 2 lines to 4 out each (no data processing)

active Splitter & Booster with defined behavior on input error (idle mode, hold value, ...)

Merger, both inputs are combined by the HTP or LTP process.

Merger LTP with / without hyteresis, aktion only at changes > 3 digit

lock input B if channel 512 line A = 255* digit (adjustable), basic function A -HTP-B

lock input B if channel 512 line A = 255* digit (adjustable), basic function A -LTP-B

adjustable startaddress of Merger IN B

* adjustable locking address
ReTimer for DMX512 timing adjustments
Testfunktions
record a cue
low delay, passive approx. 4µs, aktive max. 20ms