OXO T BOX G2 Installation instructions
USER INSTRUCTION
(T)BOX G2
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER
MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU INITIALLY START-UP
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1. In the box
• (T)Box G2
• AC-DC adapter 9V 1200mA,
• DMX adaptor XLR3 to 5 and XLR5 to 3
• Bag
2. Instructions
WARNING
Read the instruction in this manual carefully and thoroughly, as they give important
information regarding safety during use and maintenance. Keep this manual with the unit,
in order to consult it in the future. If the unit is sold or given to another operator, make
certain that it always has its manual, to enable the new owner to read about its operation
and relative instructions.
Protect the unit from excessive dryness or humidity (ideal conditions are between 35%
and 80%).
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product under a high temperature or
humidity area.
DO NOT make any inflammable liquids, water or metal objects enter the unit.
Should any liquid be spilled on the unit, DISCONNECT the power supply to the unit imme-
diately.
This product must be earthed.
Take care not to damage the power cord.
After having removed the packaging check that the unit is NOT damaged in any way. If in
doubt, DON’T use it and contact an authorized dealer.
NEVER use the unit under the following conditions:
- In places subject to excessive humidity.
- In places subject to vibrations or bumps.
- In places with a temperature of over 45 C/113 F or less than 2 C/35.6 F.
DO NOT open the unit--there are no user serviceable parts inside.
NEVER try to repair the unit yourself. Repairs by unqualified people could cause damage
or faulty operation. Contact your nearest dealer.
Wait for at least one second to turn on the power after turning off this unit.
This unit is intended for indoor use only.
Packaging material (plastic bags, polystyrene foam, nails, etc.) MUST NOT be left within
children’s reach, as it can be dangerous.
STOP using the unit immediately In the event of serious operation problems and either
contact your local dealer for a check or contact us directly.
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DO NOT dismantle or modify the unit.
If in doubt, DON’T use it and contact an authorized dealer.
This unit must only be operated by adults. DO NOT allow children to tamper or play with it.
3. Features
TBox G2 is a testing tool for LED luminaires. lt can be used to test ali the
parameters and is fully compatible with DMX-512, RDM and MIDI protocols. This unit can also
be used as a RDM controller, it can control fixtures with a RDM protocol.
4. Technical specifications
Power supply 9V OC, 500mA power adapter
Power consumption 5W
Control protocols DMX-512, RDM, MIDI
Connections 5-pin XLR IN&OUT, MIDI, Micro SD slot
Housing PVC
Dimensions 175 x 105 x 50 mm
Weight 0,28 kg
5. Overview
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1. LCD display
2. Jog wheel
3. 9V DC power adapter IN
4. Voltage warning LED indicators
5. Micro SD slot
6. Power LED indicator
7. Power switch ON/OFF
8. 5-pin DMX/RDM signal connector OUT
9. 5-pin DMX/RDM signal connector IN
10. MIDI IN
35 C
Under Voltage
8 9 10 3 4 5 6 7
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6. Installation
Remove all packing materials from the TBox G2. Check if ali foam and plastic padding is remo-
ved. Connect ali cables.
Do not supply power before the whole system is set up and connected properly.
Always disconnect from electric mains power supply before cleaning or servicing.
Damages caused by non-observance are not subject to warranty.
7. Set Up and Operation
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Follow the directions below, as they pertain to your preferred operation mode.
Before plugging the unit in, always make sure that the power supply matches the product
specification voltage. Do not attempt to operate a 120V specification product on 230V power, or
vice versa. Connect the device to the main power supply.
Main Menu Option
• Turn the jog wheel to select one of the following menu options:
MAIN MENU
.DMX-512
.RDM DATA
.MIDI
.CABLE TEST
.SYSTEM Setup
• Once you have chosen your desired menu, press the jog wheel to open the desired menu.
• If you want to choose one of the submenus, turn the jog wheel.
• Press the jog wheel again to select the desired submenu.
• The display will now show the submenu screen.
• To return to the previous step you have to choose Exit in the submenu.
• You can repeat steps 1-6 to navigate through all the existing menus .
WARNING!!!
Display Off after 30 seconds-30 minutes
When no button is pressed for 30 seconds, 1 min, 2min, 5 min, 1O min or 30min, the display
will turn off. You con set this time in menu System setup, see page 18.
To light up the display, you have to press or turn the jog wheel.
Once you have pressed or turned the jog wheel, the display will light up .
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8. Control Mode
1 DMX-512
With this menu, you can monitor the total DMX packet of the fixture and test the DMX data
signal received from the connected DMX fixture or send to the connected DMX fixture.
• Turn the jog wheel to select DMX-512 test in the main menu.
• Press the jog wheel to open the menu.
• The display shows:
DMX-512
..DMX-512 Analyser
..DMX-512 Rx
..DMX-512 Tx
..Exit
• Select one of the 3 submenus DMX 512 Analyser, DMX 512 Rx or DMX 512 Tx.
1.1 DMX 512 Analyser
• Turn the jog wheel to select DMX 512 Analyser in the DMX-512 test menu.
• Press the jog wheel to open the submenu.
• When no signal is received, the display shows:
DMX 512 Analyser
<EXIT>[Lost]
• If no signal is received, please check the cables and connections.
• If all cables are connected properly and there is a DMX signal, the display shows the specifi-
cation of the DMX signal, for example:
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DMX 512 Analyser
<EXIT>[Act]
Total Channel: 512
Start Code: 000
Break+Mark Time: 1002us+98us
Channel Time: 56us
Frame Period: 50ms
Signal Voltage: 5.26V
• Select Exit to return to the previous submenu. Press the jog wheel to confirm .
1.2 DMX 512 Rx
• Turn the jog wheel to select DMX 512 Rx in the DMX-512 test menu.
• Press the jog wheel to open the submenu.
• The display shows:
• If a DMX signal is received, you con see the output levels in the diagram.
• Turn the jog wheel to select the starting channel (Start:).
• Press the jog wheel to confirm and turn the jog wheel to adjust. The adjustment range is
between 001-512.
• To select a display format, turn the jog wheel to select Format. Press the jog wheel to enter
the Format option.
• Turn the jog wheel to select Decimal, Percents, BAR (square), RGB (square with RGB color
mixing), BRG (square with BRG color mixing) or Hexadecimal.
• Select Exit to return to the previous submenu. Press the jog wheel to confirm.
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1.3. DMX 512 Tx
• Turn the jog wheel to select DMX 512 Tx in the DMX-512 test menu.
• Press the jog wheel to open the submenu.
• The display shows:
DMX 512 Tx
...Single Channel Mode
...Multi Channel Mode
...Color Demo Mode
...Chase Effect Mode
...Exit
• Select one of the 4 channel modes, Single Channel Mode, Multi channel Mode, Color Demo
Mode or Chase Demo Mode.
• Turn the jog wheel to select Single Channel Mode.
• Press the jog wheel to confirm, the display shows:
• ln Single Channel Mode you con scroll with the jog wheel through 4 options, Channel,
Mode, Channel level and Speed.
• Select Channel to set which Channel a DMX signal is sent to, the adjustment range is
between 001- 512 or Ali channels.
- ln the option Mode you can select 4 modes: Fader Only, Auto ON/OFF, Ramping or Stop.
- Fader Only: You can change the output value by turning the jog wheel, between 0-255.
- Auto ON/OFF: The output value will change automatically while adjusting the speed.
- Ramping: The output value will change gradually between 0-255, along with the speed.
Then the process will repeat.
- Stop: The output value cannot be changed.
• The adjustment range of the Channel level (output level) is between 0-255. l l) The adjust-
ment range of the Speed is between level O - level l O.
• Select Exit to return to the previous submenu. Press the jog wheel to confirm.
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• Select Multi Channel Mode in the DMX 512 Send submenu, the displays shows:
Multi Channel Mode
<EXIT>Format: DEC
Start Channel: 001 All Reset
CH: 001 255 000 000 000 000
CH: 006 255 000 000 000 000
CH: 011 255 000 000 000 000
CH: 016 255 000 000 000 000
CH: 021 255 000 000 000 000
• ln this mode you con adjust the starting channel (Start Channel), the display format (Format)
and the output level of the DMX channels.
- Start channel: Turn the jog wheel to set the starting DMX channel, the adjustment range is
between 0-51 2.
- Output level of the channels: Turn the jog wheel to set the output level of the DMX chan-
nels, the adjustment range is between 0-255.
- Format: Turn the jog wheel to change the display format, choose Decimal, Percents, BAR,
RGB, BRG or Hexadecimal.
- To reset the output level of the DMX channels, select Ali Reset. Press the jog wheel to
confirm.
- Select Exit to return to the previous submenu. Press the jog wheel to confirm.
- Select Color Demo Mode in the DMX 512 Send submenu, the displays shows:
• ln this mode you can adjust the pixel type, starting channel, master level, speed level or
fade time.
- Pixel type: You can either select an 8-bit or 16-bit fixture (each consists of 9 colors).
- Start Channel: Set the starting address of the first fixture, between 001-512.
- Master Level: Set the maximum value of the DMX output, between 0-255.
- Speed level: Set the data speed, between 0-10 or manual.
- Fade Time: Set the data fade time ratio, between 0-100%.
• Select Exit to return to the previous submenu. Press the jog wheel to confirm.
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• Select Chase Effect Mode in the DMX 512 Send menu, the displays shows:
Chase Effect Mode
<EXIT>
Start Chan: 001
Master: 255
Pixel Type: 8Bit-1Color
Total Pixel: 250
Effect width
Effect step
• You con adjust the starting channel, master level, the pixel type, total pixel, pixel group, jump
pixel, Test Color, Speed level or Fade time.
- Start Channel: Set the starting address of the first fixture, between 001-512.
- Master: Set the maximum value of the DMX output, between 0-255.
- Pixel Type: You con either select an 8-bit or 16-bit fixture {each consists of 9 colors).
- Total Pixel: Set the range, between 001-512.
- Effect width: Set the number of fixtures, within the range set in Total Pixel.
- Effect step: Set the number of fixtures, which switch within the range set in Effect width.
- Test Color: Set the fixture functions, which you want to test.
- Speed level: Set the data speed, between level 0-10 or ma nuai.
- Fade lime: Set the data fade time ratio, between 0-100%.
• Select Exit to return to the previous submenu. Press the jog wheel to confirm.
• Select Exit again to return to the main menu. Press the jog wheel to confirm.
2. RDM
With this menu you can obtain info about the connected fixture and you can also control the
fixture.
• Turn the jog wheel to select RDM Data Test in the main menu.
• Press the jog wheel to open the menu.
• The display shows:
RDM
...GET & SET RDM
...Update RDM Device
...Exit
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