Each output is electrically isolated from the input, and from every other output, by 2500 volt optical couplers. Each output has its own line driver and associated power supply. The DMX splitter allows connection of DMX receivers (dimmers, color changers, moving lights, etc.) in a star configuration as opposed to a daisy chain configuration. In a star configuration, each control cable is run to a central point, in this case the splitter. In a daisy chain configuration all the devices are connected on one control cable, the output of one feeding the input of the next. It is not good practice to simply split a DMX control cable using a ''wye'' cable as this can cause signal corruption due to reflections. Typical uses of the splitter include splitting the control signal between stage right and stage left dimmers, running an isolated split to a string of color changers, splitting and isolating a feed to a wall outlet for temporary or rented dimmers, isolating a stack of dimmer packs from each other, etc. FeaturesInput is electrically isolated from outputOutputs are isolated from each otherOutputs are separately bufferedNo user adjustments, Easy ''fool proof'' installationDMX pinouts are printed on the splitter, Assists in proper control wiringPowder coated 1/10'' aluminum chassis, Rugged and attractive for years of serviceGold plated Neutrik 5 pin connectors, Assures reliable connectionsAll integrated circuits are socketed, Eases field serviceUses 2500 Volt optical couplers, Easily isolates line voltage failures, Usually withstands electrical storm damageForty times faster than DMX data rate, Reliable, high speed data throughputAir gap'' circuit board under isolator60 mA drive currentPower and input signal indicatorsSpecificationsInput circuit: EIA-485 receiver with 120 ohm termination resistor between +Data and -Data (Units with feed through connectors do not have internal termination)Input signal: 0.2 volts minimum, 12 volts maximumOutput circuit: EIA-485
