Robe Universal Interface™

The Robe Universal Interface is a multi-functional tool box with 2 DMX ports and one USB port.

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This unit communicates with a PC or Laptop via USB. The Robe Universal Interface provides fixture software updates and with additional ROBE RDM-network software provides RDM (Remote Device Management) functionality. The DreamBox supports RDM - new control protocol featuring AutoPatch and Fixture Status Monitoring. The Robe Universal Interface can be used in combination with Robe Media Fusion software as DMX input from any DMX console.

Technical Specification

Supported operating systems

Windows 7, ME, 2000, XP, Vista, Server 2003, Linux, MacOS X v10.5 and above

Function

USB/DMX converter

Provides fixture software updates

Brings RDM communication protocol into DMX 512

Control systems

RDM-network software allows:

  • Fixture Status Monitoring

  • Fixture Personality Setting

  • AutoPatch

Connection

DMX data in/out: Locking 5-pin XLR

USB 2.0 (series B)

Electrical

No extra PSU needed

Galvanic isolation of 1kV between DMX Input and USB (DMX Output and USB)

Approvals

CE

Mechanical specification

Rugged aluminium housing

Height: 54 mm (2.1″)

Width: 86 mm (3.4″)

Depth: 108 mm (4.3″)

Weight: 0.3 kg (0.7 lbs)