OBSIDIAN NX2 Control Device Installation Guide
- July 14, 2024
- OBSIDIAN
Table of Contents
OBSIDIAN NX2 Control Device
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Obsidian Control Systems
- Model: NX2
- Country of Origin: The Netherlands
- Compliance: FCC Part 15
- Energy Saving Compliance: EuP 2009/125/EC
- Warranty: 2 years (730 days)
Product Usage Instructions
Introduction
Please read and understand the instructions in this manual carefully and
thoroughly before attempting to operate this device. These instructions
contain important safety and use information.
Unpacking
Ensure all components are present and in good condition upon unpacking.
Customer Support
Contact your local Obsidian Controls Systems dealer or distributor for any
product-related service and support needs. For additional support, visit
forum.obsidiancontrol.com or contact Obsidian Control Service Europe or USA
during their operating hours.
Safety Guidelines
Be cautious of the strong magnets on the left and right sides of the
controller. Keep ID cards, driving licenses, bankcards, and hotel key cards
away from these areas.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Q: What is the warranty period for Obsidian Control Systems products?
- A: The warranty period is two years (730 days) from the date of purchase.
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Q: How can I contact customer support for Obsidian Control Systems products?
- A: You can contact your local dealer or distributor, visit the Obsidian Control Systems forum, or reach out to Obsidian Control Service Europe or USA during their operating hours.
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Q: What should I do to save electric energy when not using the product?
- A: Please turn off all electrical products when they are not in use and disconnect them from power to avoid power consumption in idle mode.
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OBSIDIAN CONTROL SYSTEMS and all affiliated companies hereby disclaim all liabilities for property, equipment, building, and electrical damages, injuries to any persons, and direct or indirect economic loss associated with the use or reliance of any information contained within this document, and/or as a result of the improper, unsafe, insufficient and negligent assembly, installation, rigging, and operation of this product.
ELATION PROFESSIONAL B.V.
Junostraat 2 | 6468 EW Kerkrade, The Netherlands
+31 45 546 85 66
FCC STATEMENT
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE WARNINGS & INSTRUCTIONS
This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits as per Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
device uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the included instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this device does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
deter- mined by turning the device off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following methods
- Reorient or relocate the device.
- Increase the separation between the device and the receiver.
- Connect the device to an electrical outlet on a circuit different from which the radio receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Energy Saving Matters (EuP 2009/125/EC)
Saving electric energy is a key to help protecting the environment. Please
turn off all electrical products when they are not in use. To avoid power
consumption in idle mode, disconnect all electrical equipment from power when
not in use. Thank you!
Document Version: An updated version of this document may be available online.
Please check www.obsidiancontrol.com for the
latest revision/update of this document before beginning installation and use.
| Date | Document Version | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 02/23/2022 | 1 | Preliminary Release |
| 04/02/2024 | 1.1 | Added French Translation |
GENERAL INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION
Please read and understand the instructions in this manual carefully and thoroughly before attempting to operate this device. These instructions contain important safety and use information.
UNPACKING
Every device has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped in perfect
operating condition. Carefully check the shipping carton for damage that may
have occurred during shipping. If the carton is damaged, carefully inspect the
device for damage, and be sure all accessories necessary to install and
operate the device have arrived intact. In the event damage has been found or
parts are missing, please contact our customer support team for further
instructions. Please do not return this device to your dealer without first
contacting customer support. Please do not discard the shipping carton in the
trash. Please recycle whenever possible.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
Contact your local Obsidian Controls Systems dealer or distributor for any
product related service and support needs. Also visit
forum.obsidiancontrol.com with questions,
comments, or suggestions.
OBSIDIAN CONTROL SERVICE EUROPE – Monday – Friday 08:30 to 17:00 CET
+ 31 45 546 85 63 |
support@obsidiancontrol.com
OBSIDIAN CONTROL SERVICE USA – Monday – Friday 08:30 to 17:00 PST
+ 1(844) 999-9942 |
support@obsidiancontrol.com
LIMITED WARRANTY
- Obsidian Control Systems hereby warrants, to the original purchaser, Obsidian Control Systems products to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years (730 days).
- For warranty service, send the product only to the Obsidian Control Systems service center. All shipping charges must be pre-paid. If the requested repairs or service (including parts replacement) are within the terms of this warranty, Obsidian Control Systems will pay return shipping charges only to a designated point within the United States. If any product is sent, it must be shipped in its original package and packaging material. No accessories should be shipped with the product. If any accessories are shipped with the product, Obsidian Control Systems shall have no liability whatsoever for loss and/or or damage to any such accessories, nor for the safe return thereof.
- This warranty is void if the product serial number and/or labels are altered or removed; if the product is modified in any manner which Obsidian Control Systems concludes, after inspection, affects the reliability of the product; if the product has been repaired or serviced by anyone other than the Obsidian Control Systems factory unless prior written authorization was issued to purchaser by Obsidian Control Systems; if the product is damaged because not properly maintained as set forth in the product instructions, guidelines and/or user manual.
- This is not a service contract, and this warranty does not include any maintenance, cleaning or periodic check-up. During the periods as specified above, Obsidian Control Systems will replace defective parts at its expense, and will absorb all expenses for warranty service and repair labor by reason of defects in material or workmanship. The sole responsibility of Obsidian Control Systems under this warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product, or replacement thereof, including parts, at the sole discretion of Obsidian Control Systems. All products covered by this warranty were manufactured after January 1, 1990, and bare identifying marks to that effect.
- Obsidian Control Systems reserves the right to make changes in design and/or performance improvements upon its products without any obligation to include these changes in any products theretofore manufactured.
- No warranty, whether expressed or implied, is given or made with respect to any accessory supplied with the products described above. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, all implied warranties made by Obsidian Control Systems in connection with this product, including warranties of merchantability or fitness, are limited in duration to the warranty periods set forth above. And no warranties, whether expressed or implied, including warranties of merchantability or fitness, shall apply to this product after said periods have expired. The consumer’s and/or dealer’s sole remedy shall be such repair or replacement as is expressly provided above; and under no circumstances shall Obsidian Control Systems be liable for any loss and/or damage, direct and/or consequential, arising out of the use of, and/or the inability to use, this product.
- This warranty is the only written warranty applicable to Obsidian Control Systems products and supersedes all prior warranties and written descriptions of warranty terms and conditions heretofore published.
- Use of software and firmware:
- To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall Elation or Obsidian Control Systems or its suppliers be liable for any damages whatsoever (including, but not limited to, damages for loss of profits or data, for business interruption, for personal injury or other loss whatsoever) arising out of or in any way related to the use of or inability to use firmware or software, the provision of or failure to provide support or other services, information, firmware, software, and related content through the software or otherwise arising out of the use of any software or firmware, even in the event of the fault, tort (including negligence), misrepresentation, strict liability, breach of warranty of Elation or Obsidian Control Systems or any supplier, and even if Elation or Obsidian Control Systems or any supplier has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
WARRANTY RETURNS: All returned service items, whether under warranty or not, must be freight pre-paid and accompany a return authorization (R.A.) number. The R.A. number must be clearly written on the outside of the return package. A brief description of the problem as well as the R.A. number must also be written down on a piece of paper and included in the shipping container. If the unit is under warranty, you must provide a copy of your proof of purchase invoice. Items returned without a R.A. number clearly marked on the outside of the package will be refused and returned at customer’s expense. You may obtain a R.A. number by contacting customer support
SAFETY GUIDELINES
This device is a sophisticated piece of electronic equipment. To guarantee a
smooth operation, it is important to follow all instructions and guidelines in
this manual. OBSIDIAN CONTROL SYSTEMS is not responsible for injury and/or
damages resulting from the misuse of this device due to the disregard of the
information printed in this manual. Only the original included parts and/or
accessories for this device should be used. Any modifications to the device,
included and/or accessories will void the original manufactures warranty and
increase the risk of damage and/or personal injury.
Warning: the left and right side of the controller holds strong magnets. Keep away ID cards, driving licenses, bankcards, hotel key cards from the sides of the controller.
PROTECTION CLASS 1 – DEVICE MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE THIS DEVICE WITHOUT BEING FULLY TRAINED ON HOW TO USE
IT. ANY DAMAGES OR REPAIRS TO THIS DEVICE OR ANY LIGHTING FIXTURES CONTROLLED
BY THIS DEVICE RESULTING FROM IMPROPER USE, AND/OR THE DISREGARD OF THE SAFETY
AND OPERATION GUIDELINES IN THIS DOCUMENT VOIDS THE OBSIDIAN CONTROL SYSTEMS
WARRANTY, AND ARE NOT SUBJECT TO ANY WARRANTY CLAIMS AND/OR REPAIRS, AND MAY
ALSO VOID THE WARRANTY FOR ANY NON-OBSIDIAN CONTROL SYSTEMS DEVICES.
KEEP FLAMMABLE MATERIALS AWAY FROM DEVICE.
DRY LOCATIONS USE ONLY!
DO NOT EXPOSE DEVICE TO RAIN, MOISTURE, AND/OR SEVERE ENVIRONMENTS!
DO NOT SPILL WATER AND/OR LIQUIDS ON OR INTO THE DEVICE!
- DISCONNECT the device from AC power before removing fuses or any part, and when not in use.
- Always electrically ground this device.
- Use only a source of AC power that complies with local building and electrical codes and has both overload and ground-fault protection.
- Do not expose the device to rain or moisture.
- Never attempt to bypass fuses. Always replace defective fuses with ones of the specified type and rating. Refer all service to a qualified technician.
- Do not modify the device or install other than genuine Netron parts.
- CAUTION: Risk of Fire and Electrical Shock. Use only in dry locations.
- CAUTION: Risk of Explosion if Battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to local environmental regulations.
- AVOID brute force handling when transporting or operating.
- DO NOT expose any part of the device to open flame or smoke. Keep device away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
- DO NOT use device in extreme and/or severe environments.
- Replace fuses with ones of the same type and rating only. Never attempt to bypass a fuse. Unit provided with a single fuse in Line side.
- DO NOT operate device if power cord is frayed, crimped, damaged and/or if any of the power cord connectors are damaged, and does not insert into the device securely with ease. NEVER force a power cord connector into device. If the power cord or any of its connectors are damaged, replace it immediately with a new one of similar power rating.
- Strictly use a source of AC power that complies with local building and electrical codes and has both overload and ground-fault protection. Use only the provided AC power supply and power cords and the correct connector for the country of operation. Use of the factory provided power cable is mandatory for operation in the US and Canada.
- Allow free unobstructed airflow to the bottom and back of the product. Do not block the ventilation slots. Operate the console only on a stable and solid surface.
- DO NOT use the product if the ambient temperature exceeds 40°C (104° F)
- Transport the product only in suitable packaging or a custom fitted road case. Transportation damage is not covered under warranty.
OVERVIEW
The NX K is a small USB powered control surface for ONYX. The ideal companion for the NX1 console and ONYX PC systems, it replicates the full keypad and command section of larger consoles. Four encoders complete the programming experience for fast and direct parameter access.
A simple magnetic alignment system allows attachment on any side of the NX K console or NXP motorized fader wing. The keypad and playback wing are part of the ONYX platform and can be utilized with all other NX devices or ONYX on any PC system.
KEY FEATURES
- Portable and compact USB keypad
- Full ONYX keypad and command section
- 4 Encoders with push and led feedback
- ONYX Nova+ License (4 Universes + MIDI/OSC/ Timecode support)
- USB powered
SOFTWARE
The software for NX K is available from the support website http://support.obsidiancontrol.com. You must update your controller to the latest version of ONYX before using it for the first time, and periodically check the website for updates.
PC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FOR NX K
Onyx is designed to be operated on PC systems that utilizes a multi-touch
touch screen.
Without the touchscreen the system will provide a poor user experience and may
be difficult to use.
The PC should meet these minimum recommendations; higher universe counts may require more powerful systems
- Windows 10
- Intel Core i3 processor 6th Generation+
- 4 GB RAM
- 2 GB available disk space (SSD recommended)
- Widescreen monitor, minimum 1280 wide, 768 high (capacitive multi-touchscreen recommended)
- USB 2.0 port
- 10/100 Ethernet port for Art-Net DMX output
- 100/1000 Ethernet port for X-Net, remote operation and scans
CONTROL SURFACE & LABELS
MAINTENANCE
The Obsidian Control Systems NX K is designed as a rugged, roadworthy device. The only required service is occasional cleaning. For other service-related concerns, please contact your Obsidian Control Systems dealer, or visit www.obsidiancontrol.com
Any service that is not described in this guide must be carried out by a trained and qualified Obsidian Control Systems technician.
As any computer, the NX K requires periodic cleaning. The schedule relies on the environment in which the controller is operated. An Obsidian Control Systems technician can provide recommendations if necessary.
Never spray cleaner directly onto the device surface; always spray into a lint-free cloth and wipe it clean. Consider using cleaning products designed for cellphone and tablet devices.
Important! Excessive dust, dirt, smoke, fluid build-up, and other materials can degrade the performance of the NX K device, causing overheating and damage to the unit that is not covered by the warranty.
SPECIFICATIONS
Control Surface
- ONYX numerical keypad
- Command section
- 4x digital rotary encoders with push function and status LED for fixture parameter control
Connections
1x USB-B 2.0 input
Physical
- Length: 298.5 mm (11.75 in.)
- Width: 160 mm (6.3in.)
- Height: 71 mm (2.8 in.)
- Weight: 1.4 kg (3 lbs.)
Electrical
USB 5V
Included Items
- ONYX USB cable
- USB 3.0 recovery drive
SKU
- US #: NXK601
- EU #: 1330000075
DIMENSIONS
References
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