Obsidian Control presents the Netron IP66 range for outdoor events

Netron signal distribution devices from Obsidian Control Systems add the first IP66 certified range for use in outdoor and indoor entertainment applications with a single product.

The popular Neutron gamma of DMX/RDM distributors Obsidian Control Systems, company of Elation, now has the first series with IP66 protection in the world to facilitate entertainment applications.

The company already has available for marketing a nodo EtherDMX six port (EN6 IP); and divisor DMX/RDM also six ports (RDM6 IP) and a PoE switch eight-port managed (NS8 IP).

This IP66 range combines the chassis and connector technology of the Proteus IP65 luminaires of Elation with the Netron data platform, for which you use a custom designed sealed chassis and a die-cast body, impact resistant paint, IP ports and touch controls, thus offering reliable data distribution for any location requiring protection from dust and moisture.

Los shows, events and concert tours outdoors have experienced a huge increase, with lighting equipment, video and sound exposed to the weather elements. Despite the extensive IP-rated entertainment technology on the market, Until now, no data distribution devices with this classification had been developed..

Matthias Hinrichs, Product Manager at Obsidian Control Systems and Elation, this is how he explains it: “in the market there was a lack IP Rated Rugged Lighting Data Nodes which will fit our Proteus range. These are simple products, but much needed to support the increasing number and scale of outdoor shows and events, as well as other applications that require robust and reliable data solutions”.

With IP66 rating on the Netron range, lighting technicians can operate with greater confidence in any environment, no need to add custom enclosures to ensure system integrity in harsh environments.

How Netron IP66 devices hold up outdoors and other harsh environments, reduces downtime and event interruptions, to which it is added that they can also used indoors, reducing separate inventories and resulting in significant cost savings.

Designed to offer maximum reliability and performance, These devices facilitate the management of complex network lighting systems and integrate with Obsidian Control Systems' Onyx control platform, in addition to being compatible with third-party systems, making them a universal solution for a multitude of configurations.