DiGidot C4 User manual

C4 MANUAL

THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING DIGIDOT!
The DiGidot C4 is the most advanced and versatile LED pixel controller of its kind.
This multifunctional device enables you to create technically complex and creative pixel controlled
light applications.
We strive to oer you the latest technology in LED lighting control and we’re constantly innovating
and expanding our control platform.
We’re convinced that you have everything you need to create a truly mesmerizing and innovative
piece of light art.
Are you proud of your end result? Then please share it with us, we love to see what you can do with
our products!
Your DiGidot team
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS 3
INTRODUCTION 6
PRODUCT INFORMATION 7
Box contents 7
C4 Live version 7
C4 Extended version 7
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 8
Product drawings 10
The DiGidot C4 explained 10
Art-Net/DMX controller required 11
Control software, DMX & Art-Net control platforms 11
Supported protocols (ICs) 11
Key features explained 11
BEFORE INSTALLATION 14
Safety instructions 14
Register your product 15
Mounting options 15
Wall mounting 15
DIN-rail mounting 17
INSTALLATION & WIRING 19
Data inputs/outputs 19
Ethernet connection 22
Connecting power 23
Power supply 23
Use of trigger inputs (Extended license only) 26
CONFIGURATION 27
Accessing the DiGidot C4 27
Wired quick start 27
Configuring computer with a fixed IP address 27
Configuring Wi-Fi for DiGidot app access 28
Wireless quick start 29
Device network settings for Art-Net 29
INTERFACE 31
Interface map 31
Getting started 32
Scenes (DiGidot C4 Extended only) 32
Create scenes 32
Record options 33
Recording DMX 33
Record settings 33
Generate Scene (DiGidot C4 Extended only) 34
Playlists (DiGidot C4 Extended only) 35
Triggers (DiGidot C4 Extended only) 36
Creating triggers 36
Trigger inputs 37
Analog triggers 37
Creating analog triggers 37
Art-Net or DMX triggers 38
Art-Net triggers (default) 38
DMX triggers 38
Power up 38
Onboard button 39
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Time/date 39
OSC 40
UDP 41
HTTP 42
Internal task 42
Sunrise / sunset 42
Counter 43
Trigger actions 44
Action types 44
Play scene 44
Play playlist 44
Action list 44
Pause 46
Resume 46
Stop 46
Next 46
Previous 47
Speed 47
Master brightness 47
Record 47
Link to another trigger 47
Enable/disable other trigger input(s) 48
Reset counters 48
Send UDP message 48
Send OSC message 48
Restart 48
Custom 48
Creating linked triggers 48
Groups 49
Add a group 50
Group settings 50
Monitor 50
Settings overview 51
Inputs & outputs configuration (manual configuration) 51
In/out configuration item page 53
Network settings 56
Ethernet configuration 56
Wi-Fi configuration 56
Device 59
License 59
License upgrade 59
Having trouble upgrading your DiGidot C4 license? 59
Oine upgrade 60
Account 60
Interface 60
Update 61
Oine update 61
Backup and restore 61
TIPS & TROUBLESHOOTING 62
Standard troubleshooting checklist 62
Status LEDs 62
Network status lights 63
No output signal from DiGidot C4 63
DiGidot C4 not receiving Art-Net 63
Art-Net software doesn’t recognize the DiGidot C4 64
Wireless connection lost after configuring a trigger 64
C4 controllers are not starting up 64
Factory reset 65
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Having trouble with your DiGidot C4 Setup? 65
Forgot the username or password for the DiGidot C4? 66
Can’t find your protocol/IC? 66
Need to cover greater cable distances between the outputs and first LED/IC? 66
Some LED’s/colors are not responding correctly 67
No microSD card 68
C4 Extended crashes 68
Unknown error 68
Interface issues 68
FAQ 69
How many universes can be recorded? 69
What is the storage capacity of the C4 Extended? 69
Can licenses be combined in a network? 69
How does the DiGidot C4 know what time it is? 69
Why do I get a repeating message; “The SD card(s) need to be formatted”? 69
ACCESSORIES 70
Transmitter and receiver modules 70
VARIOUS 71
Online resources 71
Remarks 71
Terminology 71
Compliances & EU declaration of Conformity 72
Warranty 72
Disposal and recycling 73
Feedback 73
Imprint 73
Trademarks 73
Copyright 73
Disclaimer 74
Manual version 74
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INTRODUCTION
The DiGidot C4 is a unique and powerful LED controller that allows you to control pixel controlled
LED products through Art-Net and DMX which are converted to various SPI protocols.
It has a huge controlling capacity up to 8092 individual channels (depending on the DiGidot C4
license).
A built in web based user interface allows the DiGidot C4 controller to be configured by computer
and even by smartphone or tablet through the DiGidot C4 app.
DiGidot C4 controllers can work together to create a huge device network to control any scale of pixel
project.
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PRODUCT INFORMATION
Box contents
C4 Live version
‣DiGidot C4 Live
‣Output terminal connector
‣Quick start guide
‣USB power cable
‣RJ45 network cable
C4 Extended version
‣DiGidot C4 Extended
‣Output terminal connector
‣Quick start guide
‣DiGidot 8 GB microSD card
‣USB power cable
‣RJ45 network cable
‣TRRS trigger cable
NOTE: We put great care in our products and have a high quality control standard. Nonetheless we
advise to double check for missing or damaged items.
In case of any missing or damaged items, please contact your supplier immediately. Never use
damaged products!
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Electrical
Input Voltage: 5-24V DC
Max. power consumption: 5W
Mechanical
Housing material: Self extinguishing Acrylonitril-Butadieen-Styreen (ABS)
Dimensions: 153 x 74 x 28 mm | 6.02 x 2.91 x 1.10” (L x W x H)
Net device weight: 140gr | 4.93oz
C4 Live package weight: 265gr | 9.34oz
C4 Extended package weight: 280gr | 19.87oz
Mounting: DIN-rail or surface mounted
Environmental
Operation Temperature (Tc): 0 to 50°C | 32 to 122°F
Max. ambient Temp. (Tamax): 40°C | 104°F
Storage temperature: -20 to 50°C | -4 to 122°F
Max. operating relative humidity: 90% (indoor use only)
Protection
IP rating: IP10
Power: Reverse polarity
Digital input / output: Overvoltage protection (max. 24Vdc)
Analog input: Overvoltage protection (max. 12Vdc)
Control
Input Protocols: Art-Net 1,2,3 & 4
DMX512 (2 inputs)
DiGidot C4 app
Output Protocols: Art-Net 1, 2, 3 & 4 (out/through)
DMX512 (2 outputs)
DMX TTL (4 outputs)
55+ SPI protocols (check supported IC’s list)
UDP (DiGidot C4 Extended only)
OSC (DiGidot C4 Extended only)
Output channels (of 4 I/O ports): Up to 8192 Art-Net channels or 1.024 DMX channels
(license dependent). Physical port limit: 4096 channels.
Ethernet: RJ45 compatible, for 10/100 Base-TX Ethernet
Wi-Fi: 10/100 Base Ethernet with static IP Address or DHCP
Wi-Fi protocols: 802.11 b/g/n (HT20)
Frequency range: 2.4 GHz ~ 2.5 GHz (2400M ~ 2483.5M)
TX Power: Max. +20 dBm
Antenna: Onboard
Wi-Fi Mode: Client + AP
Wi-Fi security: WPA, WPA2
Encryption: WEP/TKIP/AES
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Technical Specifications
Trigger options: max. 3 dry contacts
max. 3 analog inputs (0-10V, 1-10V, potentiometer 50 kΩLin)
Onboard button
Power up
Internal clock
Sunset/sunrise
Art-Net / DMX
HTTP-Get
UDP
JSON
OSC
Internal tasks (presence/absence of Art-Net or when a scene is (not)
playing)
DiGidot C4 web based user interface
DiGidot C4 app
Programming & control: DiGidot C4 web based user interface
DiGidot C4 app
Any type of Art-Net Software/Device (visit our website:
www.digidot.eu for a complete list of supported software)
Connectivity
Terminal wiring: Max. 2,5 mm2 (14 AWG)
Connectors: Power: 5-24 Vdc power jack
Network: 2 x RJ45 bus
IO port: 6-pin Input/Output terminal connector
Trigger input: 4-pin 3,5 mm TRRS mini jack
Quality
Warranty: 2 year carry in factory warranty
Compliances: CE, listed under No. 2016/119-1
cETL US, listed under No. 5010008
RoHs
Applied standards: EN60950-1:2006 +A11:2009 + A1:2010 + A12:2011 + A2:2013,
IEC60950-1 / EN60950-1, EN61006-6-3, EN55032
HS Code: 8537109090
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Product drawings
The DiGidot C4 explained
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Analog jack
(TRRS)
Micro SD
Side Status Light
Ethernet Ports
Power Port
Button
Input/Output Port
Top Status Light