City Theatrical Multiverse 5911 Manuel utilisateur

Multiverse®Transmitter

P/N 5911

User’s Manual

Rev 1.1

Multiverse Transmitters are covered by U.S. Patents #7,432,803 B2, #10,129,964 B1,

and other patents pending.

Made in USA

Table of Contents 
Compliance ...................................................................................................................................................... 3 
Safety Notices.................................................................................................................................................. 3 
Introduction....................................................................................................................................................... 4 
 5911 Multiverse Transmitter Features..................................................................................................... 4 
 Multiverse Transmitter Theory of Operation............................................................................................ 5 
 Understanding the Radio Spectrum Around You..................................................................................... 6 
 Choosing a SHoW ID............................................................................................................................... 6 
Multiverse Transmitter Setup Using DMXcat® ................................................................................................ 8 
 Attaching Universes to SHoW IDs......................................................................................................... 10 
 Setting up Multiverse Nodes as Receivers............................................................................................ 11 
 Setting up Multiverse SHoW Baby as Receivers................................................................................... 11 
 Looking at your Show with DMXcat....................................................................................................... 11 
 Advanced Settings................................................................................................................................. 13 
 Other Advanced Transmitter Settings.................................................................................................... 13 
 Multiverse Node Advanced Settings...................................................................................................... 14 
Multiverse Transmitter Menu Descriptions..................................................................................................... 15 
Specifications................................................................................................................................................. 23 
What’s Included.............................................................................................................................................. 24 
Face Panel..................................................................................................................................................... 25 
Mounting......................................................................................................................................................... 25 
Multiverse Transmitter Quick Start Guide...................................................................................................... 26 
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................. 27 
List of Tables 
Table 1: Selecting Your Multiverse SHoW ID.................................................................................................. 7 
Table 2: Physical Characteristics................................................................................................................... 23 
Table 3: Included Item Descriptions and Part Numbers ................................................................................ 24 
Table 4: Troubleshooting Guide..................................................................................................................... 27 
List of Figures 
Figure 1: Multiverse Theory of Operation ........................................................................................................ 5 
Figure 2: Connecting to Your Multiverse Transmitter with DMXcat................................................................. 8 
Figure 3: Discovering Your Multiverse Transmitter with DMXcat .................................................................... 9 
Figure 4: How to Open Multiverse Transmitter Options................................................................................... 9 
Figure 5: SHoW IDs with Maximum Universe Output.................................................................................... 10 
Figure 6: Universe Display on DMXcat.......................................................................................................... 10 
Figure 7: Setting a SHoW Key with DMXcat.................................................................................................. 13 
Figure 8: What’s Included .............................................................................................................................. 24 
Figure 9: Face Panel...................................................................................................................................... 25 
Figure 10: Pipe Mount.................................................................................................................................... 25 
Figure 11: Basic Multiverse System Setup in Default Mode.......................................................................... 26 

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Compliance

FCC Compliance Statement (United States)

This device complies with Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference.

This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

CAUTION:

Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

IC Statement

This device complies with Industry Canada’s license-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions:

This device may not cause interference; and

This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired

operation of the device.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio

exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:

l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et

l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le

brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.

Safety Notices

Please read this entire manual before using your new equipment. Please keep the manual in a safe place

so you can refer to it in the future as required.

The Multiverse wireless DMX/RDM System is intended for use only by qualified professionals. Connection,

installation, and hanging of this equipment must be performed in accordance with all pertinent local,

regional, and national safety codes and regulations.

Multiverse wireless DMX/RDM equipment is intended for indoor use only unless specified for outdoor use.

Keep the equipment dry! Do not operate the equipment if it gets wet!

Do not operate in excessive heat/direct sunlight. Be sure installation provides adequate ventilation.

There are no user-serviceable parts inside! Refer to qualified service personnel!

RF Exposure: The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of

at least 20cm from all persons and must not be collocated or operating in conjunction with any other

antenna or transmitter.

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Introduction

City Theatrical’s 5911 Multiverse® Transmitter opens a new world in wireless DMX/RDM. Its

Ethernet input allows it to take in streaming ACN (sACN) or Art-Net and to transmit as many as

ten user selectable universes of DMX/RDM in the 2.4GHZ band, while using only a fraction of the

radio energy of any present day single universe wireless DMX transmitter.

The Multiverse Transmitter has a Bluetooth radio receiver built in that allows it to communicate

with City Theatrical’s multi award winning DMXcat® app from the user’s smartphone. This gives

the user smartphone control of any lighting fixture that is part of the Multiverse setup, whether it is

a lighting fixture with a Multiverse Module inside, a lighting fixture receiving its data from a

Multiverse Node, or any wired fixture downstream of those devices.

The Multiverse Transmitter is Wi-Fi enabled, allowing for communication and control from tablet-

based Wi-Fi lighting controllers like Luminair.

5911 Multiverse Transmitter Overview of Features

•More DMX Data, Less Radio Energy

Broadcast up to 10 universes of DMX data while using less radio energy than other

single universe wireless DMX transmitters.

•Simultaneous Dual Band Transmission

Broadcast on two radios in the 2.4GHz band at the same time.

•Auto Dynamic Limited Burst

Multiverse can automatically sense which DMX slots are not in the patch and will not

broadcast them, thereby reducing unneeded radio energy.

•mDMX

mDMX is a form of DMX optimized for wireless broadcast that dramatically reduces

data being broadcast, thereby reducing unneeded radio energy.

•mRDM

Multiverse is able to broadcast RDM information without disrupting the DMX

broadcast. This feature is not available even in wired RDM systems.

•SHoW Key Security

SHoW Key is an additional three-digit code that can be added to the Multiverse SHoW

ID that will prevent any other system set on the same SHoW ID from interfering with

your system.

•Lock PIN

When using a smartphone with the DMXcat app, a four-digit PIN can be applied to the

Multiverse Transmitter to assure only authorized users can access it.

•Forward Error Correction

Allows the Receiver to detect and correct errors that may occur in the wireless

transmission of data.

•Ultra Low Latency

Total average system latency of 4ms.

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•User Selectable Adaptive Spread Spectrum Frequency Hopping

Adaptive Spread Spectrum Frequency Hopping identifies and masks off hopping

channels that contain interference, replacing them in the hop sequence with alternate

channels.

•Adjustable Output Power

Sometimes an application calls for the most available broadcast power, but many

entertainment systems can utilize lower output power to reduce detrimental effects on

other radio systems in the venue, reduce reflections, and improve performance.

•User Selectable SHoW IDs

City Theatrical has always produced wireless DMX products that allowed the user to

select the optimum transmission method. Users may select full bandwidth hopping,

hopping limited to a section of the spectrum (including areas of the spectrum outside of

the Wi-Fi range), or adaptive hopping, as well as selections that optimize fidelity,

quantity of universes broadcast, and broadcast distance.

Multiverse Transmitter Theory of Operation

Setting up a successful multi universe broadcast requires planning before beginning. Although e

5911 Multiverse Transmitter can broadcast as many as 10 universes of wireless DMX, very

demanding lighting cues such as direct view LED pixel chases or long distance broadcasts may

require using less than the maximum number of possible universes to get the best radio fidelity.

*Distance figures may vary depending on show conditions.

Figure 1: Multiverse Theory of Operation

Ideal for:

Very

Demanding

Shows

(i.e. direct audience view of

LED chases OR requires less

distance from transmitter to

universe)

Ideal for:

Less

Demanding

Shows

(i.e. control of moving lights,

LED washes, incandescent

dimmers, OR requires more

universes per transmitter)

Universes

Broadcast

Distance*

(Outdoor)

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Multiverse Transmitter Theory of Operation, Continued

Here are some questions to consider when planning your radio setup:

1. How many universes will you broadcast from each transmitter?

2. Exactly which universes will you broadcast?

3. What is the status of the spectrum around you? This may influence your choice of

radio frequencies on which to broadcast, which portion of the chosen band on which to

broadcast, or even which model of Multiverse Transmitter to choose.

4. What is the approximate distance between your Multiverse Transmitter and your

Multiverse Nodes?

5. Is your show’s cueing relatively simple, such as conventional or LED fixtures and

moving lights, or do you have direct view LED chases?

6. Are specialized antennas needed? Panel and Yagi antennas can help to overcome

challenges related to fidelity or distance while keeping unneeded radio energy away

from other systems in the venue.

Our Technical Services team is always available to assist you in making these setup decisions.

Call 201-549-1160 or email support@citytheatrical.com

Understanding the Radio Spectrum Around You

Radio waves are not visible and it is often not possible to understand the amount of radio activity

around you without doing some research and testing, but it is important to the quality of your

broadcast to do so. One way is to ask about and to be aware of other radio gear on site that is in

the 2.4GHz band. You can find this by searching carefully for broadcast devices and antennas,

and by asking your colleagues if they are using any radio gear in your area of the spectrum.

Beyond that, we highly recommend that you invest in some basic portable spectrum analysis

gear. Useful gear includes:

•Wi-Spy with Chanalyzer from Metageek for 2.4GHz spectrum analysis

https://www.metageek.com/products/wi-spy/

•RF Explorer from Seeed Studio for 2.4GHz spectrum analysis

https://www.seeedstudio.com/spectrum-analyzers-c-876/RF-Explorer-ISM-Combo-p-

1092.html

If your analysis reveals a lot of radio activity in one particular area of the spectrum, by using the

“Band” selection of the SHoW ID (fourth digit of the SHoW ID) you can direct your broadcast to a

quieter area of the spectrum. If all areas seem crowded you can choose either full spectrum

hopping, adaptive hopping, or, in the 2.4GHz band only, “extremely high band” hopping. See the

SHoW ID chart in Table 1 on page 7.

Choosing a SHoW ID

SHoW ID is a proprietary system developed by City Theatrical to give wireless DMX users the

ability to optimize their systems to meet the conditions of the environment in which they are

operating. Using the knowledge and information you have gathered so far, you can now choose a

SHoW ID, which is simply a descriptive number that represents a combination of four elements:

•The radio frequency

•The data rate (which determines the number of universes you can broadcast)

•The section of the wireless band where the radio frequency hopping will occur

•The hopping pattern.

These choices combine to form a number that sets the basic broadcast parameters of the system.

Let’s take a closer look at the SHoW ID numbering system:

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Table 1: Selecting Your Multiverse SHoW ID

Multiverse SHoW ID Example: 24

Prefix

Data Rate

Band

Hop Pattern

24 2.4GHz Multiverse

Faster data rates provide more

DMX universes. Slower data

rates travel longer distances and

provide more immunity to

interference.

2.4GHz:

Universes

Range

1500’ Outdoor

300’ Indoor

1500’ Outdoor

300’ Indoor

1000’ Outdoor

100’ Indoor

Specifies which sections

of the wireless band the

frequency hopping

utilizes.

Use full range of the

2.4GHz band.

Use only lowband

channels.

Use only mid band

channels (availablefor

Data Rate 1 only).

Use only highband

channels.

Use only extreme high

band to avoid WiFi

(2.4GHz only).

Adaptive hopping.

Avoids busy channels

by analyzing

spectrum.

If multiple wireless

systems need to operate

with the same data rate

and band this value will

change the hopping

pattern to minimize

overlapping between the

two systems. Can be any

number from 0 –9 (not all

bands have all Hop

Patterns).

Note: Not all combinations of digits are possible and unused numbers are reserved for future use.

The factory default SHoW IDs are 24250 (for Radio A) and 24251 (for Radio B), which allows

a four-universe broadcast.

Note: Multiverse Transmitter does not utilize SHoW DMX Neo SHoW IDs.

Note that transmitting more universes may require shorter broadcast distances, as does achieving

the highest fidelity levels that may be required for direct view pixel chases, and both concepts are

heavily dependent on spectrum traffic around you.

Your show may not require multiple universes, or the use of both of the 2.4GHz radios together. If

that is the case, just follow the instructions on page 8 for your chosen radio setup.

You can run a quick test using your proposed SHoW ID to check the received

signal quality at your receiving Multiverse Nodes (receivers) by using RDM to

view to view the “Sensors” tab on your Nodes. They will look like this (although

your signal quality will vary according to your conditions). Signal quality of 85%

or higher will achieve good fidelity, and signal quality of even 40-50% will often

provide adequate fidelity. See page 11 for more information on setting up

Multiverse Nodes as receivers.

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Multiverse Transmitter Setup Using DMXcat

After SHoW IDs have been chosen that meet the needs of your show for each of the two radios in

the Multiverse Transmitter, you can begin to set up your Multiverse Transmitter and Multiverse

Nodes.

The setup of the Multiverse Transmitter is achieved only with the use of City Theatrical’s

DMXcat® app. This app is a free download from the Google Play Store, Apple App store, or

Amazon App Store (for Amazon Fire), and the DMXcat hardware is built into the Transmitter.

Once you have loaded the DMXcat app, go to Settings, tap Bluetooth Device, and look for the

serial number of your Multiverse Transmitter on the list of recognized devices. Select Connect

and you will be in communication with your transmitter.

Figure 2: Connecting to Your Multiverse Transmitter with DMXcat

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Go back to the home screen of the DMXcat and select Multiverse Transmitter. Your Multiverse

Transmitter will be discovered.

Figure 3: Discovering Your Multiverse Transmitter with DMXcat (shown with default SHoW IDs)

Select the down arrow on the Transmitter screen to open the options

screen:

On this screen you can choose your SHoW ID for both radios, and an

optional SHoW Key. SHoW ID and SHoW Key must match on

Multiverse Transmitter and all receivers.

Alternatively, you can choose the Modulation, the band, and the hop

Pattern, and optionally, a SHoW Key (see page 11 for more

information on SHoW Key), tap SETID & KEY, and the corresponding

SHoW ID will be set for you.

Use these buttons to select Radio A or Radio B.

Figure 4: How to Open Multiverse

Transmitter Options

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Here is what the screen looks like after choosing SHoW IDs that produce the maximum universe

output:

Figure 5: SHoW IDs with Maximum Universe Output

Attaching Universes to SHoW IDs

Once you choose a SHoW ID, a series of boxes will be shown in this setup screen. These boxes

represent the number of universes that each radio can carry. Note the screen above shows five

boxes for the 2.4GHz Radio A and five boxes for the 2.4GHz Radio B. By tapping on the “U” icon

in the box you can edit the universe number and add descriptive names such as Truss 1, or

Electric 3, to help remind you where that universe is broadcasted to in your show. Tapping on the

horizontal arrow will take you to the connected devices.

The box for each universe will show:

•The SHoW ID of the radio

•The universe assigned to it

•The number of devices (receivers and lighting fixtures) detected on that universe

connected by that radio’s SHoW ID.

•Any custom label you have given this universe

•A “→” symbol that when tapped will take you to a screen that shows the receivers

on that universe.

Figure 6: Universe Display on DMXcat

Tap here to change

universe number or label.

Tap here to view connected

devices

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