Cooper Controls EtherN.8 RDM User manual

EtherN.8 RDM & EtherN.2 RDM
Ethernet DMX output devices
User guide

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Please read these instructions before using the product.
This product has been designed & manufactured for professional use only.
It should only be installed by a suitably qualied technician and in accordance with
electrical regulations in the country of use. Unless directed in the instructions, there
are no user serviceable parts inside the outer case of this Product. Always disconnect
from the power supply when not in use. Any specic IP rating, where appropriate, is
given in the instructions. Unless otherwise stated this product is designed for Indoor
use only. If used outdoors it MUST be installed in an appropriate IP rated cabinet.
Do not allow this product to be exposed to rain or moisture. Do not allow liquid to
penetrate the product.
Please recycle all packaging.
Overview
EtherN.8 RDM is a 1U Rack Mounted Art-Net to DMX/RDM converter capable of
outputting upto 8 universes of DMX/RDM data.
EtherN.8 RDM houses four internal modules; each module comprising two DMX ports
which are independently discoverable and congurable - each with four indicators.
There are two Network connections to allow multiple units to be connected together.
EtherN.2 RDM is a wall-mounted panel Ethernet to DMX512 converter. It converts
Art-Net Ethernet data into two universes of DMX/RDM data.
EtherN.8 RDM
EtherN.2 RDM

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Power Supply
The EtherN.2 RDM supports both Power over Ethernet and local DC power supply
(not supplied) via the supplied Jaguar DC connector. The EtherN.2 RDM can receive
DC power from 9 to 48V, and consumes 2 Watts. When connected to a Power over
Ethernet feed, the EtherN.2 RDM only requires the RJ45 network connection.
The EtherN.8 RDM is tted with an internal power supply which requires an 85 – 264V
AC input with an earth connection. The mains fuse should only be replaced with a
3.15A Slow Blow.
Earthing
The following table details the internal Earth interconnection and isolation on the
EtherN.8 RDM
Circuit Description
Chassis Bonded to Earth-Ground
DMX512 Ports Type: Grounded
Pin 1: Connects to internal Logic Ground.
Shell: The connector shell is connected to chassis
Ethernet Type: Transformer Isolated
Screen: Connects to Earth-Ground via 75 ohm resistance & 100pF capacitance,
as specied in the IEEE standard
Internal Logic Ground Connects to Earth-Ground via 10ohm resistance
Please note that we use the term Earth-Ground to avoid international confusion. In
Europe Earth-Ground is called Earth, in the USA Earth-Ground is called Ground.
Art-Net Interface
Art-Net is a TCP/IP based Ethernet protocol developed by Artistic Licence. It uses
standard Ethernet distribution hardware to transport many DMX universes across the
network, reducing cabling.
EtherN.8 RDM has two network connections, one on the front panel and one on the
rear. Both can be used to connect the EtherN.8 RDM into a network. If looping to
another EtherN.8 RDM it is recommended that this is only done to a maximum of three
times.
EtherN.2 RDM has s single network connection, on the rear, which also provides
power to the unit.
Connect to 10/100BaseT Ethernet Hub/Switch using Cat5 cable or better.

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Wiring Detail
The following guide should be used if custom Cat5 cables are being used.
As EtherN.8 RDM has an internal Ethernet Switch, the following guidelines must be
used when connecting to a network:
Connecting EtherN.8 RDM to: Cable to be used:
Ethernet Switch Cross-Over Cable
Computer or Node Patch/Straight Cable
When connecting an EtherN.2 RDM to a network, the following guidelines must be
used:
Connecting EtherN.2 RDM to: Cable to be used:
Computer or Node Cross-Over Cable
Ethernet Switch Patch/Straight Cable
Patch/Straight Cable Cross-Over Cable
White/Orange White/Orange
Orange Orange
White/Green White/Green
Blue Blue
White/Blue White/Blue
Green Green
White/Brown White/Brown
Brown Brown
White/Green White/Orange
Green Orange
White/Orange White/Green
Blue Blue
White/Blue White/Blue
Orange Green
White/Brown White/Brown
Brown Brown
RJ45 Connector XLR5 Female
PIN 5 PIN 1
PIN 2
PIN 3
PIN 4

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DMX Connections
The DMX512 is connected to the 5 pin XLR on the front panel.
Cable connection is as follows:
XLR Pin RJ45 Pin Convention Function RJ45 Colour
1 7 Black Ground White / Brown
1 8 Black Ground Brown
22Blue Data - Orange
31Red Data + White / Orange
46n/c Aux Data - Green
53n/c Aux Data + White / Green
The DMX512-A standard species that Cat5 cable can be used to carry DMX data.
The table above shows which cores should be used. It is recommended that a good
quality Cat5E cable is used.
For the outputs, RDM data uses the same connections as the DMX data.
RDM
RDM (Remote Device Management) is a PLASA Standards protocol from the Technical
Standard Program that allows Bi-Directional communication over standard DMX cable.
This enables a controller to have access to a DMX / RDM xtures conguration and to
alter this conguration remotely. The most obvious use is to be able to remotely set the
start address of the xture. However there are many other benets to RDM such as
sensor feedback, rmware uploads and automatic patching.
EtherN.8 RDM and EtherN.2 RDM fully support the RDM protocol (E1.20 - 2006)
via Art-Net transport, but can also be used within networks where there is no RDM
present.
Power Requirements
EtherN.2 RDM
15VDC to 48VDC @ 200mW (RJ45,
Power over Ethernet)
9VDC to 48VDC @ 200mW (Jaguar)
Connection Options
• Powered Hub: Connect to IEEE802.3
PoE compliant 10BaseT Hub/Switch. This
will provide device power via the Ethernet
connector
• Independent Power: Connect DC
power as specied above to the 2 pin
Jaguar Connector located near the RJ45.
EtherN.8 RDM
85VAC - 264VAC, 25W
Power is supplied via IEC C13 connector.
The unit must be grounded.
The mains fuse should only be replaced
with a 3.15A Slow Blow Fuse.

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Indicators
EtherN.2 RDM features one ‘module’, whilst EtherN.8 RDM comprises four ‘modules’.
Each module has a set of indicator LEDs. The front panel Ethernet Connector on
EtherN.8 RDM also has status indicators.
Module Indicators
STAT On when the unit is powered. Flashing if a hardware fault is found.
NET On when the network data is active.
DMX A/B On when DMX data is being transmitted.
BOOT UP During boot up, the LEDs will sequentially step.
BOOT LOADER When in bootloader mode, the ‘NET’ LED will ash continuously.
ALL FLASHING (3
times)
The Sub-Net switch has been changed but the value has been set
remotely.
Ethernet Indicators
PWR Power LED.
LINK On if there is a valid link between this connection and another Ether-
net device.
ACT Flashes when data is being either received or transmitted.
SPD On if this connection is running at 100BaseT, Off if running at 10Ba-
seT.
Universe & Sub-Net Selection
In Art-Net each universe being transmitted is set to a particular Sub-Net and Universe
number to allow it to be distinguishable from other universes on the same network.
This allows up to 256 independent universes to be on the same network. Using
standard Ethernet distribution the maximum number of universes is 40. With correct
network design this number can be increased.
Port Universe Port Universe
10 9 8
2 1 10 9
3 2 11 A
43 12 B
5 4 13 C
6 5 14 D
76 15 E
8 7 16 F

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Universe
By default, each port of the EtherN.8 RDM has a sequential universe number, starting
from 0. To change the universe, use either the internal web-server or congure it from
your ZerOS console. The table overleaf shows the default settings.
Sub-Net
The Sub-Net for all the modules can be set by using the front panel Sub-Net switch.
Alternatively, any of the below conguration methods can be used to set a module’s
Sub-Net .
NB: If all the indicators ash when a switch setting has been changed, the product will
have been remotely congured, i.e. by DMX-Workshop or the internal web-server.
Conguration
There are three ways of remotely conguring a EtherN.8 RDM and an EtherN.2 RDM;
• Web-Server
• ZerOS console
• DMX-Workshop
Web-Server
To congure the EtherN.8 RDM or EtherN.2 RDM via the internal web-server, either
type the IP address of one of the modules or, if your web-browser supports NetBios,
then use the name; en8rdm or en2rdm in your address bar (eg: http://en8rdm/).
The internal web page will show the current status of each module, such as it’s DMX
status and IP address.
There are two options for each module;
• DMX Settings
Sets universe & sub-net values
DMX Output Prole
• IP Settings
Set a custom IP address, Sub-Net and
Gateway IP

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ZerOS Conguration
It is also possible to congure the EtherN.8 RDM and EtherN.2 RDM from within your
ZerOS console (running ZerOS version 8.0 or above). In the Network/Devices tab,
each module appears as a seperate device that you can congure using the on-screen
controls.
DMX-Workshop
DMX-Workshop is free Art-Net conguration software available from Artistic Licence.
Within the ‘Network’ view you will see four nodes for a single EtherN.8 RDM, and one
node for an EtherN.2 RDM. To congure a module, right click over the entry and the
conguration menu appears.
The variables that can be congured are;
• Universe and Sub-Net Values
• Label
• IP Address
• DMX Output Merge mode (LTP / HTP)
Transmit Style
Delta – DMX Output packets are synced with
incoming Art-Net packets.
Continuous – DMX output packets are continuously transmitted independently of the
Art-Net inputs.
Output Proles
When conguring the EtherN.2 RDM and EtherN.8 RDM via the web interface, three
output proles are offered to suit different DMX equipment connected.
Prole Name RDM Transmit Style Max Refresh Rate
Best ON Delta 43.57 FPS
Compatibility OFF Delta 43.06 FPS
Fix OFF Continuous 39.95 FPS
In addition to these proles, a Custom mode is offered to allow custom conguration
as required.

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Jumper Settings
In normal operation EtherN.8 RDM and EtherN.2 RDM do not require any
conguration. However there are several advanced settings that can be required to
overcome various issues in more complex installations.
To t a jumper to EtherN.8 RDM, follow the instructions below:
1) Disconnect the Power from the unit
2) Ensure you have adequate Anti-Static protection
3) Remove the top row of screws from the front panel
4) Remove the bottom row of screws from the rear panel
5) Carefully pull the two halves apart, about 10cm
The table below describes the function of each jumper. By default none of the jumpers
are connected.
Jumper Option
JP0 -
JP3
Not Assigned
JP4 Connect to switch to the alternate 10.x.x.x network.
JP5 Connect to disable RDM.
JP6 Connect to invert the low byte of the IP address.
JP7 Connect to restore default settings on EtherN.2 RDM.
Not assigned on EtherN.8 RDM.
ROM Boot Jumper
EtherN.8 RDM and EtherN.2 RDM have a built in fail safe mode that will put the unit
into a basic running state allowing new rmware to be uploaded. This is only to be
used if the currently installed rmware becomes corrupted.
To get an EtherN.8 RDM or EtherN.2 RDM to boot in Boot Loader mode, simply
power the unit up with the ROM boot jumper linked. The ‘Net’ Indicator will ash when
in Boot Loader mode. If the jumper is removed and the unit is powered up it will return
to the current installed rmware.
Firmware Upload
As new revisions of the rmware are released (due to upgrades) it is possible to
upgrade your EtherN.8 RDM and EtherN.2 RDM to the latest version. Please refer to
the rmware upgrade instructions (published with the rmware) for more details.

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Error Messages
On power up, the EtherN.8 RDM and EtherN.2 RDM run a number of self checks to
ensure that it is functioning correctly. If an internal fault occurs the LED’s are used to
display an error code.
LED State Description
Stat & All Alternatively Flashing SRAM Fault*
Net & All Alternatively Flashing E2Prom Fault*
Port A & All Alternatively Flashing System ROM Fault*
Net Flashing Module is in Boot Loader
Mode
All three times Sub-Net switch is locked out
Port LED Flashing Output is merging data
* = Contact Cooper Controls for advice
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Troubleshooting
Q) My xtures are ashing randomly when connected to a EtherN.8 RDM or EtherN.2
RDM?
A) The common cause of this is that they are responding to RDM data being
transmitted by the EtherN.8 RDM or EtherN.2 RDM. If they are DMX512 compliant
they should ignore this data. To overcome this refer to the ‘Jumper Settings’ section
and link the jumper to disable RDM. Alternatively this can be done via the web-server.
Q) My xture seems to lose DMX when set to high start addresses?
A) Some older equipment can not handle full rate DMX refresh rates. This results in
it working on lower start addresses but seems ‘steppy’ on higher start addresses.
To overcome this use the web-server advanced DMX page and slow the refresh rate
down. Refer to the ‘web-server’ section
Q) EtherN.8 RDM or EtherN.2 RDM boots up but the ‘Net’ LED is always ashing?
A) This means that the unit has gone into boot loader mode. Uploading the latest
rmware will allow the unit to function normally
Q) I changed my IP address and have lost all communication with the EtherN.8 RDM
or EtherN.2 RDM?
A) When you change the IP address of a device out of the range the PC is on you must
then change the PC IP address to match. If you still can not discover the device you
will need to reset all custom settings to put it back into the default IP range (2.x.x.x). To
do this refer to the ‘Jumper Settings’ section
Q) All the Module Indicators ash three times when I change the Sub-Net switch?
A) If the Sub-Net values have been set remotely the front panel switch is ignored. The
LED’s ash to show that the switch is being ignored.
Q) I have connected three or more EtherN.8 RDM’s in series and the data seems to be
delayed from the rst to the last?
A) If several EtherN.8 RDM’s are connected in series then the data from the control
source has to be re-transmitted to each one. The more in series the longer the delay.
To overcome the delay use an Ethernet Switch and connect all EtherN.8 RDM’s and
control sources to it.
Q) An output port LED is ashing continuously and the DMX LED is ashing?
A) When the port LED is ashing it means that the output has two universes it is
merging.

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Warranty
All products manufactured by Cooper Controls are warranted to be free from defects in
material and workmanship and shall conform to and perform in accordance with Seller’s written
specications.
For detailed warranty information, visit our website at www.coopercontrol.com
This warranty will be limited to the repair or replacement, at Seller’s discretion, of any such goods
found to be defective, upon their authorized return to Seller. This limited warranty does not apply
if the goods have been damaged by accident, abuse, misuse, modication or misapplication, by
damage during shipment or by improper service.
There are no warranties, which extend beyond the hereinabove-limited warranty, INCLUDING,
BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND THE IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF FITNESS.
No employee, agent, dealer, or other person is authorized to give any warranties on behalf of the
Seller or to assume for the Seller any other liability in connection with any of its goods except in
writing and signed by the Seller. The Seller makes no representation that the goods comply with
any present or future federal, state or local regulation or ordinance. Compliance is the Buyer’s
responsibility.
The use of the Seller’s goods should be in accordance with the provision of the National Electrical
Code, UL and/or other industry or military standards that are pertinent to the particular end use.
Installation or use not in accordance with these codes and standards could be hazardous.
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