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8-Port Isolated DMX/RDM Splitter

DS 8

Eight-port DMX/RDM splitter, the largest in the range, for high-density signal distribution in complex lighting installations. The DSX8 takes one DMX/RDM input and feeds eight independent, optically isolated outputs, so a fault on one run won’t disrupt the others. A passive Thru port carries the input on to further devices, and full RDM support lets you address and monitor fixtures remotely.

  • Outputs 8× isolated DMX / RDM
  • Isolation Optical
  • Power 100–277 V AC, 50/60 Hz
  • Mounting 35 mm DIN rail
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Key Specifications · DSX8 8-Port Isolated DMX/RDM Splitter

Data & Protocols
Control Protocol DMX-512 / RDM
Outputs 8 × isolated DMX / RDM
Output Isolation Optical
Thru Port Yes, passive loop-through
Electrical
Input Voltage 100–277 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Operating Temp. −20°C to +60°C (−4°F to 140°F)
Storage Temp. −20°C to +70°C (−4°F to 158°F)
Physical
Dimensions 256 × 88.5 × 76.5 mm (L × W × H)
Housing Sheet metal, black powder coat
Mounting DIN rail (35 mm)
Data Input 2× 3-pin green terminators (DMX/RDM In & Thru)
Data Output 8× 3-pin green terminators for DMX outputs
IP Rating IP20
Certifications
Rating & Certifications CE / IP20
Warranty
Warranty 5 Years (Extendable Warranty Available)

Note: All dimensions in millimetres. Specifications subject to change without notice — check the datasheet for the current revision.

Dimensions (mm)
DSX8 top, front and side dimensions in millimetres

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Specifications

dsx8_specifications_sheet.pdf

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Product PX24 Pixel controller MX96PRO Long-range transmitter SX2 Long-range receiver SX4 Long-range receiver CX10 Compute unit CX24 Compute unit CX64 Compute unit DX10 DMX / RDM gateway DSX2 DMX / RDM splitter DSX4 DMX / RDM splitter DSX6 DMX / RDM splitter DSX8 You are here DMX / RDM splitter TX10 Trigger panel PXTR SPI booster pair
Universes 24 96 12 12 10 (licence) 24 (licence) 64 (licence) 10 — — — — — —
Pixel outputs 4 e-fused — 2 fused 4 fused — — — — — — — — — —
Max RGB pixels / output 1020 normal · 510 expanded — 1020 510 — — — — — — — — — —
Max RGBW pixels / output 768 normal · 384 expanded — 768 384 — — — — — — — — — —
Control protocols Art-Net · sACN Art-Net · sACN — — Art-Net Art-Net Art-Net Art-Net · sACN · ESP DMX-512 · RDM DMX-512 · RDM DMX-512 · RDM DMX-512 · RDM DMX —
Pixel protocols 60+ 70+ Set at transmitter Set at transmitter — — — — — — — — — —
Ethernet ports 2 × 10/100/1000 2 × 10/100/1000 — — 1 × 1000, 1 × 100 1 × 1000, 1 × 100 1 × 1000, 1 × 100 1 in (RJ45) — — — — — —
Dedicated data outputs — 8 × RJ45 — — — — — 10 + 2 DMX/RDM (RJ45) 2 isolated DMX/RDM + 1 Thru 4 isolated DMX/RDM + 1 Thru 6 isolated DMX/RDM + 1 Thru 8 isolated DMX/RDM + 1 Thru — —
Auxiliary port 1 × RS485 in/out 1 × RS485 in/out — — 2 × RS485, 2 × RS232 2 × RS485, 2 × RS232 2 × RS485, 2 × RS232 — — — — — — —
MicroSD card slot 1 1 — — 1 1 1 — — — — — — —
Range — Up to 300 m to receivers Up to 300 m from transmitter Up to 300 m from transmitter — — — — — — — — — Up to 100 m (SPI extension)
Input power 5–24 V DC 100–240 V DC 5–24 V DC 5–24 V DC 9–36 V DC 9–36 V DC 9–36 V DC 12–24 V DC or PoE 100–277 V AC 100–277 V AC 100–277 V AC 100–277 V AC 12–24 V DC 12–48 V DC
Per output current limit 7 A — 7.5 A (mini blade fuse) 7.5 A (mini blade fuse) — — — — — — — — — —
Device current rating — — — — — — — — — — — — — 6 A max, each unit
Total current 28 A — — — 24 W max 24 W max 24 W max — — — — — — —
Fault protection ESD all ports · ±36 V clock/data · ±48 V aux · reverse polarity ESD all ports · ±36 V data out · ±48 V aux ESD · ±24 V data and clock/data · over-current ESD · ±24 V data and clock/data · over-current ESD and surge on I/O ESD and surge on I/O ESD and surge on I/O Surge and reverse polarity on power — — — — — —
Dimensions 126.5 × 119 × 42 mm 221 × 169 × 42 mm 95 × 78 × 33 mm 95 × 78 × 33 mm 258 × 172 × 42 mm 258 × 172 × 42 mm 258 × 172 × 42 mm 200 × 120 × 42 mm 165 × 88.5 × 76.5 mm 165 × 88.5 × 76.5 mm 256 × 88.5 × 76.5 mm 256 × 88.5 × 76.5 mm 85.5 × 85.5 × 15 mm —
Weight 0.3 kg 1.1 kg 0.2 kg 0.2 kg 1.2 kg 1.2 kg 1.2 kg 0.46 kg — — — — — —
Enclosure Aluminium + ABS Aluminium High-strength ABS High-strength ABS — — — ABS + anodised aluminium Sheet metal, black powder coat Sheet metal, black powder coat Sheet metal, black powder coat Sheet metal, black powder coat Aluminium —
Mounting Wall & DIN-rail Panel, wall & rack Wall, plate or DIN-rail Wall, plate or DIN-rail Table or wall, VESA bracket Table or wall, VESA bracket Table or wall, VESA bracket Rack, surface or DIN DIN rail (35 mm) DIN rail (35 mm) DIN rail (35 mm) DIN rail (35 mm) Built-in —
IP rating — — — — — — — IP20 IP20 IP20 IP20 IP20 IP20 IP20
Ambient operating temperature −20 °C to +70 °C −10 °C to +60 °C −20 °C to +55 °C −20 °C to +55 °C −20 °C to +60 °C −20 °C to +60 °C −20 °C to +50 °C −20 °C to +50 °C −20 °C to +60 °C −20 °C to +60 °C −20 °C to +60 °C −20 °C to +60 °C −30 °C to +50 °C —

Frequently Asked Questions

8 Questions

Common questions, answered.

A single DMX/RDM input feeds eight independent, optically isolated outputs, so each line stays protected and a fault on one run won’t disrupt the others. It is the largest in the DSX range.
Yes. The control protocol is DMX-512 / RDM, and full RDM support enables remote fixture addressing and monitoring.
A dedicated Thru port passes the input signal on to further devices. It is a passive loop-through.
It runs directly from 100–277 V AC mains, 50/60 Hz.
It mounts on 35 mm DIN rail in a black powder-coated sheet-metal housing measuring 256 × 88.5 × 76.5 mm (L × W × H).
It is rated IP20 and carries the CE mark.
It operates from −20°C to +60°C (−4°F to 140°F) and can be stored from −20°C to +70°C (−4°F to 158°F).
5 years, with extendable warranty available.