Blackwire DMX-Bridge Specification sheet

DMX-BRIDGE
•DMX Bridge (SKU: DMX-BRIDGE)"
•Power adapter (9VDC 0.3A)"
•Straight connect Ethernet patch cable"
•Beautiful black, soft-touch grape sack"
•This user manual
Box Contents
The Blackwire DMX Bridge (Grape Box) is a powerful Ethernet to DMX bridge that enables up to 1,024
DMX channels
•2 Universe DMX Bi-Directional Ports"
•(1) RJ45 DMX Quick Connect"
•(1) 3-Pin DMX XLR Connector"
•HTP/LTP Merge Support"
•Supports Art-Net DMX over Ethernet"
•(1) RJ45 Connector 10/100 Mbps"
•Static or DHCP IP address support
Features
•Do not expose the DMX Bridge to rain or
moisture. The DMX Bridge is designed for
indoor use only."
•CAUTION: The Grape Box does not contain
any grapes. There are no snacks in this box."
•⚠WARNING: This product can expose you
to chemicals including arsenic, nickel
(metallic), berylilium and lead, which is
known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. For more information, go
to https://www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Safety
DC Input: Use the power supply included
in the box to power the DMX Bridge"
Reset: See reset instructions on how to
return settings to factory defaults
LED
Pattern
Meaning
PWR
(Solid LED)
Power indicator
STA
(3 blink + solid)
No DMX Network Detected, Check DMX cables and decoders
(solid with random flashes)
DMX Activity (solid with random flashes)
LINK
(flashing)
Network Activity
DMX 1: 3-Pin DMX XLR Input/Output"
DMX 2: DMX RJ45 Input/Output with
ETSA standard pin-out
Physical Connections

Default Settings "
•Default IP Address: 192.168.0.5"
•Default Subnet: 255.255.255.0"
•Default Password: (none)
•DMX Port 1 (3 Pin XLR)"
•DMX Universe: 0"
•DIP Switch 1: DMX OUT (Up)"
•DMX Port 2 (RJ45) "
•DMX Universe: 0"
•DIP Switch 2: DMX OUT (Up)
Quick Setup
IP Setup "
1. Ensure that the DMX Box is powered on and directly
connected to your computer using the ETHERNET
RJ45 port"
2. Configure your IP address to 192.168.0.100"
3. Type 192.168.0.5 into your browser and press enter"
4. At the password prompt press Submit"
5. Under Network Settings change the IP Configuration
setting to Custom IP
6. Configure an appropriate static IP, subnet, and
gateway for your network"
7. Disconnect the network cable from your computer
and connect the DMX Bridge to the control system
network
DMX Configuration Settings
To make changes to the configuration you will need to know the IP address of the Grape Box and computer
connected to the same subnet. See the Quick Setup section for instructions on how to initially connect to the
Grape Box. "
Setting a static IP for this device is highly recommended although DHCP reservations are supported with
compatible networking hardware.
Port Type Settings"
Note: The DMX support type must be set using the DIP
switches on the front face of the unit.
Port Types:
•Output (default): Ethernet to DMX Output using
the Art-net protocol"
•Input: DMX Input to Ethernet using the Art-net
protocol"
Universe"
Enter a compatible DMX universe value for the input or
output. The Grape Box supports up to two different
DMX Universes."
Framerate"
Adjusts the rate that the device will output data from
the output port."
Unicast"
If selected DMX traffic will be output to this IP address.
Merging Policy"
This option is disabled for most installs. Merging is
only available when a port is set to Output. Incoming
DMX on the same Universe but different IP address is
considered a different source."
Available Options:
•Disabled (default): Only one source should be
sending DMX data"
•HTP Merge: Compares each channel and sends
the highest value to the output "
•LTP Merge: Compares each channel and sends
the lowest value to the output"
•Backup: an be used either on input or output. "
•When used on input, this policy allows you to
add a backup DMX console on the second
input."
•When used on an output, the policy allows you
to add a backup Art-Net source on the
network
Blackwire Support is here for you! "
Chat: www.blackwiredesigns.com "
Phone: [phone]
Support