ACME ArtDMX A28 User manual

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ArtDMX A28
User Guide
Please read these instructions carefully before use
2016.12.15
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CONTENTS
1. Features...................................................................................................................2
2. General Instructions...............................................................................................3
3. Overview..................................................................................................................4
3.1 Front View.....................................................................................................4
3.2 Rear View......................................................................................................4
4. Operation Guide.....................................................................................................5
4.1 Startup View..................................................................................................5
4.2 Main menu..................................................................................................6
4.2.1 Rename Device...................................................................................7
4.2.2 Set IP Address.....................................................................................7
4.2.3 Set Netmask.........................................................................................7
4.2.4 Set DMX port .......................................................................................8
4.2.5 Set ID NO...........................................................................................10
4.2.6 Set LCD Backlight.............................................................................10
4.2.7Set LED Brightness............................................................................11
4.2.8 User Preset........................................................................................11
4.2.9 Version................................................................................................12
5.Application Diagram.............................................................................................13

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1. Features
RJ45 Ethernet (LAN) connector, 10/100/1000M self-adaption, support
TCP/IP protocol
Ethernet connector supports Auto MDI/MDIX
Support standard DMX-512 and ArtNet protocol
Support ArtNet←→DMX signal bilateral conversion
DMX input/output can be set as able/disabled
Each DMX output can be set as single, zero, HTP, LTP，RDM mode
Can be acted as DMX splitter
IP address can be set manually
Six kinds of user pre-setting
Display indicates each DMX port status
LED indicators indicate the activate status of Ethernet
Online updates software
2 DMX input, 8 DMX output. All the input /output with optoelectronic
isolation
NOTE: Some basic knowledge of DMX is required to fully utilize this unit.

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2. General Instructions
Please read the user manual carefully, as it includes important information
regarding details of operation, maintenance, and technical data. Keep this
manual with the unit for future consultation.
WARNINGS！
♦DO NOT make any inflammable liquids, water or metal objects enter the
unit.
♦Should any liquid be spilled on the unit, DISCONNECT the power
immediately.
♦STOP using the unit immediately in the event of serious operation
problems and contact with your local dealer for a check or contact us
directly.
♦DO NOT open the unit--there are no user serviceable parts inside.
♦NEVER try to repair the unit by yourself. Repairs by unqualified people
could cause damage or faulty operation.
CAUTIONS！
♦After having removed the packaging, please check that the unit is NOT
damaged in any way. If in doubt, DON'T use it and contact an authorized
dealer.
♦Packaging material (plastic bags, polystyrene foam, nails, etc.) MUST
NOT be left within children's reach, as it can be dangerous.
♦This unit must only be operated by adults. DO NOT allow children to
tamper or play with it.
♦NEVER use the unit under the following conditions:
In places subject to excessive humidity.
In places subject to vibrations or bumps.
In places with a temperature of over 45℃/113 F or less than 2℃/35.6 F.
Protect the unit from excessive dryness or humidity (ideal conditions are
between35% and 80%).
♦DO NOT dismantle or modify the unit privately.

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3. Overview
3.1 Front View
1 POWER LED indicator
To show the on/off status of the unit
2 LINK LED indicator
Network connect status indicate
3 ACTIVITY LED indicator
Network activity indicator, when there is
any data transmit, it will flash.
4 LCD Display
display the present status and the
available option
5 MENU Button
6 UP/DOWN Button
7 ENTER Button
Enter into main menu or back to last
menu
UP and DOWN
Enter and Confirm
8 Power Switch Button
Power ON/OFF the unit
3.2 Rear View
9 Power supply
Connect with the power cord
10 Ethernet RJ45 connector
Connect with network cable
11 DMX In port A B
DMX in
12 DMX port 1-8 Can be set as DMX in/DMX out

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4. Operation Guide
4.1 Startup View
There are 4 different statuses (as pictures show) you can check when you
power on the unit. You can switchover them by pressing the UP and DOWN. All
of the options can be changed in the main menu.
In the port status, A/B means the network port; “x” means there is no network
connected. “√” means the network has been connected. 1-8 refers to the DMX
port 1-8. In the status, “x” means the DMX port’s status is inactive. It will hold
the current output. “√” stands the DMX port’s status is activity, it has connected
to the network. “-” means the current port status is forbidden.

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4.2 Main menu

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4.2.1 Rename Device
Enter into the main menu by press MENU, then pressing the UP and DOWN
to choose the Rename Deviceoption and then press the ENTER to confirm
your selection. Now you can rename the device by pressing UP and DOWN
now. Confirm you change and move to next option by press the MENU.
4.2.2 Set IP Address
Enter into the main menu by press MENU, then pressing the UP and DOWN
to choose the Set IP Address option and then press the ENTER to confirm
your selection. Now you can set IP address by pressing UP and DOWN now.
Confirm you change by press the ENTER.
Please note: Each of the IP address should be unique.
4.2.3 Set Netmask
Enter into the main menu by press MENU, then pressing the UP and DOWN
to choose theSet Netmaskoption and then press the ENTER to confirm your
selection. Now you can set Netmaskby pressing UP and DOWN now.
Confirm you change by press the ENTER.

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4.2.4 Set DMX port
Enter into the main menu by press MENU, then pressing the UP and DOWN to
choose the Set DMX port option and then press the ENTER to confirm your
selection. Then you can set the parameter of the each port by pressing UP
/DOWN and ENTER now.
1) DMX Input A B
Press ENTER button and select DMX IN Port A or DMX IN Port B. Then
press the button UP and DOWN to set the Port Status and Povtuniverse
from 001 to 256.
2) 1-8 DMX Input
You can enter to any of the DMX port 1-8 and set as below:
1, Port Status, DMX port status can be set as IN / OUT/ DIS;
2, As the DMX port set as Input status, then the Mode only can be set as
normal or backup.
3, Framerte/fs, adjust the speed of DMX output
4, Principal, adjust the value
5, Secondary, adjust the value
6, Resend, adjust or disable the value for universal of network
7, Display Mode, adjust the display mode
Normal mode means it will send the data received from DMX IN port to the
universal of network regardless if there is any data in the universal of the
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Backup mode refers that when there is any data on the universal of
network, the CA-AN08 won’t send any data to universal of network. Only
when the universal of network is no any data, then the CA-AN08 will
receive the data from DMX IN port and send it to the universal of network
simultaneously.
3) 1-8 DMX output
Any of the port 1-8 also can be set as Output or Disabled status. Upon the port
has been set as Output status, there are LTP, HTP, Zero, Single and RDM
these 5 modes can be selected.
Zero means the port output should be “0’;
Single means this port will only output one universal.
LTP means this port will output the latter one between the universal of principle
and secondly. The unit will compare the two universal and resend the later one
to the network.
HTP means the port will output the one with higher value between the
universal of principle and secondly. The unit will compare the two universal and
resend the higher data to the network. They can be set within the range of
0.0-F.F./001-255. (These two formats can be change through Display Mode)
RDM means the port output can support Remote Device Manager.
4) 1-8 DMX port disabled

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Any of the port 1-8 can be set as Disabled status. Upon the port has been set
as Disabled status, the DMX port will be disabled, it cannot send or receive any
data from now on.
Please note that the Framerte/fs only available for Output status; The Secondly and
Resend option only available for the HTP/LTP mode under the status of Output.
4.2.5 Set ID NO.
Enter into the main menu by press MENU button, pressing UP and DOWN to
choose the Set ID NO. option, then press the ENTER to confirm your selection.
You can set the ID No. for the unit from 000 to 255. The ID is only used to
recognize each of the unit easily.
4.2.6 Set LCD Backlight
Enter into the main menu by press MENU button, then pressing the UP and
DOWN to choose the Set LCD Backlight option and then press the ENTER to
confirm your selection. You can choose its status as ON/OFF. ON means the
LCD backlight will turn on all the time. OFF means the LCD backlight will turn
off automatically after idle 30 seconds.

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4.2.7Set LED Brightness
Enter into the main menu by press MENU button, then pressing the UP and
DOWN to choose the Set LED Brightness and then press the ENTER button
to confirm your selection. You can adjust the brightness from 000 to 010.
4.2.8 User Preset
Enter into the main menu by press MENU button, then pressing the UP and
DOWN to choose the User Preset option and then press the ENTER to
confirm your selection. This setting help you easily use the application avoid
complicated setup procedure. You can simply choose you desired mode by
pressing UP and DOWN, and confirm your choose by pressing ENTER..
1) 8 x Input: Make the 8 DMX port as Input status.
2) 8 x Output: Make the 8 DMX port as Output status.
3) DMX Split 2>8 HTP: This setting will split the DMX signal. DMX signal
input from port A&B, and output from port 1 to 8. It will be HTP mode, the
port which signal is better will be prior .
4) DMX Split 2>8 LTP: This setting will split the DMX signal. DMX signal

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input from port A&B, and output from port 1 to 8. It will be LTP mode, the
port which signal change later will be prior .
5) DMX Split 1>4 2>8: This setting will split the DMX signal. DMX signal
which input from port Awill output from port 1 to 4. DMX signal which input
from port B will output from port 5-8.
6) Scene Handle: You can Run/Save/Delete scene.
7) Factory Setting: All of the setting including the device name, device ID as
well as device IP will be restored to the original status.
4.2.9 Version
You can check the version number from this option.

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5. Application Diagram
Please Note that the unit cannot be circular connected, or it will cause
cyber storm to affect the performance of system.

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Technical Specification
Power Supply .................…………………AC100-240V, 50/60Hz
Dimensions.....................……………...…482x44x155mm
Weight......... ...................…….................2.0 kgs

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