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GBS Network Selector
User Manual

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ProPlex GBS Network Selector User Manual
ProPlex-Netowrk-Selector-Manual-v1.2
Effective 29 September 2022

© Copyright 2022, TMB
All rights reserved
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Specifications are subject to change without notice. The
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Description
ProPlex GBS Network Selector
4-way Ethernet Source Selector•••••

Active selection of any one or two of four network sources
Instantaneous seamless switching with no glitches
4 x 1Gb IN, 1 x 1Gb OUT, with indicating button selectors
Input and Output indicator LEDs show network activity and speed
Rugged ProPlex RackMount “blue-box” construction

Specification
Part Number
Ethernet Ports
Ethernet Connectors
Network Protocols
PowerPower Connector
Power Consumption
Fuse
Operating Temp.
Unit Dimensions (WxHxD)
Unit Weight (unpacked)

PPGBSNS1X4R
5Neutrik EtherCon RJ45sACN, ArtNet, CobraNet, Dante, ETCNet,
Ethersound, MA-Net, and more
100-240V, 50-60 Hz
Neutrik PowerCon
15 W1 A, 250 V-4 to +104 ºF [-20 to +40 ºC]
19 x 1.72 x 8.38 in [482.6 x 43.7 x 212.8 mm]
6.6 lb [3.0 kg]

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Overview

LED status information
Link/Activity LEDs

Green ==> 1 Gbps
Orange ==> 100 Mbps
Blink ==> Activity
Port Enable LEDs

Input is selected- LED (100%)

Input is unselected - LED (10%)

To select an input, press and hold port enable button for one second.
Note! It is possible to activate two ports at the same time by pressing and holding two buttons
together.
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For seamless switching between ports, ALL ports are active, even when not selected.

Connections
Four lighting consoles or other sources may be connected to the unit.

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Limited Warranty
ProPlex Data Distribution Devices are warranted by TMB against defective materials orworkmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of original sale by TMB.
TMB’s warranty shall be restricted to the repair or replacement of any part that proves to be
defective and for which a claim is submitted to TMB before the expiration of the applicablewarranty periods.
This Limited Warranty is void if the defects of the Product are the result of:• Opening the casing, repair, or adjustment by anyone other than TMB or persons specificallyauthorized by TMB• Accident, physical abuse, mishandling, or misapplication of the product.
• Damage due to lightning, earthquake, flood, terrorism, war, or act of God.
TMB will not assume responsibility for any labor expended, or materials used, to replace and/orrepair the Product without TMB’s prior written authorization. Any repair of the Product in the field,
and any associated labor charges, must be authorized in advance by TMB. Freight costs on
warranty repairs are split 50/50: Customer pays to ship defective product to TMB; TMB pays to ship
repaired product, ground freight, back to Customer.
This warranty does not cover consequential damages or costs of any kind.
A Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) Number must be obtained from TMB prior to return ofany defective merchandise for warranty or non-warranty repair. For all repairs please contact TMB
Tech Support Repair using the contact information below or email
TechSupportRepairNA@tmb.com.
US527 Park Ave.
San Fernando, CA 91340
Tel: +1 818.899.8818
Fax: +1 818.899.8813
tmb-info@tmb.com
www.tmb.com

UK
21 Armstrong Way
Southall, UB2 4SD England
Tel: +44 (0)20.8574.9700
Fax: +44 (0)20.8574.9701
tmb-info@tmb.com
www.tmb.com

Return Procedure
Please send returned merchandise prepaid and in the original packing. Freight call tags will not be issued
for shipping the product to TMB, but TMB will pay the freight for return to the customer. Clearly label
package with a Return Merchandise Authorization Number (RMA #). Products returned without an RMA# will delay service. Please contact TMB and request an RMA # prior to shipping the unit. Be prepared toprovide the model number, serial number, and a brief description of the cause for the return. Be sure toproperly pack the unit; any shipping damage resulting from inadequate packaging is the customer’sresponsibility. TMB reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace product(s). Proper
UPS packing or double- boxing will better ensure product integrity when shipped.
Note: If you are given an RMA #, please include the following information on a piece of paper inside thebox:

1) Your name2) Your address3) Your phone number
4) The RMA #5) A brief description of the symptoms

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