The SHoW DMX Neo® Installation and Application Guide Rev 1.0 SHoW DMX Neo Transceivers are covered by U.S. Patent # 7,432,803 and other patents pending. 2 Radio Compliance Information .................................................................................... 6 Antennas ........................................................................................................................ 6 5792 SHoW DMX Neo Radio Module CE Declaration of Conformity .................................. 9 Introduction ................................................................................................................. 10 The SHoW DMX Neo Product Range ......................................................................... 11 5701 SHoW DMX Neo® Transceiver .................................................................................... 11 5711 SHoW DMX Neo® Receiver ......................................................................................... 13 5702 SHoW DMX SHoW Baby® ........................................................................................... 15 7400-5708 SHoW DMX Vero Net™ Transceiver .................................................................. 17 7400-5707 SHoW DMX Vero™ Transceiver ......................................................................... 19 Antennas ...................................................................................................................... 21 Antenna Accessories .................................................................................................. 22 Antenna / Device Connection Matrix ......................................................................... 23 Antenna Connectors ................................................................................................... 24 SHoW DMX Neo Operation ................................................................................................... 25 DMX System Flow ................................................................................................................. 25 RDM System Flow ................................................................................................................. 26 Performing a Wireless DMX Site Survey ................................................................... 27 Using the SHoW DMX Neo Features to Optimize Performance............................... 28 Limited Bandwidth Frequency Hopping ............................................................................. 28 Limited Burst DMX Transmission ........................................................................................ 29 Limited Burst DMX Output Settings ................................................................................. 29 Adjustable Broadcast Power ............................................................................................... 30 Broadcast Power, Antennas, and Range ............................................................................ 31 Adaptive Spread Spectrum Frequency Hopping (AFHSS) ................................................ 31 About SHoW ID...................................................................................................................... 31 About Latency .................................................................................................................... 32 Neo Adaptive Mode Operation ......................................................................................... 32 Neo Adaptive SHoW ID Table ........................................................................................... 33 Neo Mode Operation .......................................................................................................... 33 Neo SHoW ID Tables ......................................................................................................... 33 3 Classic Mode Operation .................................................................................................... 35 Classic SHoW ID Tables .................................................................................................... 35 SHoW IDs in Multiple Universe Systems ............................................................................ 37 Working with Different Antennas ............................................................................... 39 Antenna Approval .............................................................................................................. 39 Power Ratings .................................................................................................................... 39 Omni-Directional Antennas .............................................................................................. 39 Using Omni Antennas in Multiple Universe Systems .................................................... 42 Panel Antennas .................................................................................................................. 42 Yagi Antennas .................................................................................................................... 42 Using Directional Antennas .............................................................................................. 42 Increasing Range ............................................................................................................... 43 Reducing Interference ....................................................................................................... 43 Splitters .............................................................................................................................. 43 Cables ................................................................................................................................. 43 Setting Up Panel Directional Antennas ..................................................................... 45 Installing and Optimizing a Panel Antenna System ........................................................... 45 Polarize Antennas the Same Way .................................................................................... 46 Test the Reception of the System .................................................................................... 46 Adjust the Height and Rotation ........................................................................................ 46 Check for Obstacles between the Antennas ................................................................... 46 Test both Vertical and Horizontal Polarity ...................................................................... 46 Test Different Power Levels .............................................................................................. 47 Using Panel Antennas in Combination with Omni-Directional Antennas ....................... 47 Test both Vertical and Horizontal Polarity ...................................................................... 48 Test Different Power Levels .............................................................................................. 48 Planning a SHoW DMX Neo System .......................................................................... 49 The Proscenium Theatre System ........................................................................................ 49 The Stadium System ............................................................................................................. 50 The Urban Outdoor System ................................................................................................. 51 The Park / Rural Outdoor System ........................................................................................ 52 The 5701 SHoW DMX Neo Transceiver Configuration Guide .................................. 53 Controls, Connections and Features .................................................................................. 53 Front Panel ............................................................................................................................ 53 LCD Display ........................................................................................................................ 53 4 Control Button Pad ............................................................................................................ 53 Panel Lockout .................................................................................................................... 53 Back Panel ............................................................................................................................. 54 To Install a Firmware Update: ........................................................................................... 54 The SHoW DMX Neo Transceiver Menu Structure ............................................................. 54 About SHoW ID: .................................................................................................................... 55 RF Settings ............................................................................................................................ 56 Classic Mode Operation .................................................................................................... 56 Neo Mode Operation .......................................................................................................... 56 Neo Adaptive Mode Operation ......................................................................................... 56 DMX512 / Art-Net / sACN Control Input ............................................................................... 57 Input Settings