Visual Productions - RdmSplitter (Terminal)

The RdmSplitter (terminal) is an optically isolated splitter / booster for DMX and RDM networks, designed to overcome the structural limitations of the DMX-512 protocol.

Despite being a widely used and reliable standard, the latter has some restrictions: a single line can handle a maximum of 32 devices, must be wired in a bus topology, and should not exceed 300 meters in length. The RdmSplitter (terminal) directly addresses these limitations by distributing the DMX signal across its 6 DMX outputs, enabling a more efficient and flexible star topology. Each output can drive an additional 32 devices and supports an additional 300 meters of cabling, regenerating the signal and functioning as a true booster.

The device offers DMX-512/RDM connections via Phoenix screw terminals, ideal for electrical panels and fixed installations where robust, tidy, and permanent wiring is required. Each port is individually optically isolated, increasing system reliability and reducing the risk of interference or failures propagating across the network. Compatibility with the RDM protocol (ANSI E1.20) enables bidirectional communication, allowing automatic device addressing and the return of status information to the lighting controller.

DIN rail mounting, 9 - 24 V_DC power supply, and compliance with DMX512-A (ANSI E1.11), CE, ROHS, UKCA, FCC, and EAC standards make it an effective choice for permanent professional installations.

User benefits

• Simple and clean integration into electrical panels and racks thanks to Phoenix-type screw terminals
• Overcomes the limitations of traditional DMX, increasing the number of connectable devices
• Ensures greater signal stability thanks to optical isolation on each port
• Allows tidier and more efficient wiring thanks to the star topology
• Simplifies configuration and maintenance thanks to RDM compatibility and bidirectional communication
• It integrates easily into hybrid systems thanks to support for major network protocols

Areas of use

• Architectural and architainment installations
• Facade and urban lighting
• Museums, churches, and places of worship
• Cruise ships and hospitality facilities
• Theaters, event halls, and performance spaces
• Trade fair stands and shopping centersHotels, restaurants, nightclubs, lounges, and gardens

Technical characteristics

• DMX512-A (ANSI E1.11)
• RDM (ANSI E1.20)
• Screw terminals
• 6 outputs
• Optical isolation (individual per port)
• 9 - 24 V_DC 5 W (PSU optional)
• Operating temperature: -20 to 50 °C
• Operating relative humidity: 10 to 80% non-condensing
• Compliance: CE, ROHS, UKCA, FCC, EAC
• DIN rail mounting
• Dimensions: 104 x 105 x 59 mm