DMX4ALL ArtNet Player 4 User manual

ArtNet Player 4
Art-Net™ Designed by and Copyright Artistic Licence Holdings Ltd.

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Description
The ArtNet Player 4 is a 4 universe ArtNet-Player and a 1 universe DMX-Player.
Stored programs on a SD-Card can be outputted Stand-Alone.
The DMX-Output displays the first DMX-Universe, so DMX capable devices can be
controlled directly with the ArtNet Player 4.
A Remote-Option via external DMX-Signal serves for integration in existing systems.
Furthermore there are 4 digital Long Distance-Inputs for controlling via deducted
buttons.
Creating programs only takes place via a SD-Card. So, all settings are available
depending on the respective project.
A user-friendly configuration via the DMX-Configurator allows a fast and
uncomplicated setting of all parameters and creating reproducable programs.

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Data Sheet
Power supply: 7-24V DC
Output: Art-Net™: 2048 channels
DMX: 512 channels
Remote-options: external DMX-Signal
External Art-Net™-Signal
Android App:DMX4ALL Remote
Long Distance-Inputs: Program stepping
Brightness setting
On / Off
Start / Stop
Other features: RGB filter
Firmware-Update-Function
Dimensions: 70mm x 90 mm x 60mm
SD-Card
The ArtNet Player 4 needs a SD-card for the program memory. It will be inserted
with the contacts downwards and the tapered side to the right.
By inserting the SD-card slide in the card as far as a clicking sound is audible and a
resistance is perceptible.
By removing the SD-card push the card again until the clicking sound is audible. The
card will be pushed out for ca. 1 cm and can be removed manually.
Use only SD-Cards SDHC-cards Class4 or higher.
The SD-Cards must be formatted with the File-system FAT16 or FAT32. The
file-names should be 8 signs for maximum and there must not be used a folder
on the SD-Cards.
It will be recommended not to rename the files generated from the DMX-
Configurator.

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Connection
ArtNet-Player 4
LAN STATUS
SD-CARD
0V 7-24V DMX+ DMX- GND
POWER DMX INLAN
EXTERNAL CONTROL
DMX OUT
DMX+ DMX- GND
KEY
GND GND
PRG+
ILM +/-
BLACKOUT
START/STOP
RESERVED
+5V OUT +5V OUT
RESERVED
RESERVED RESERVED
LED-Display
LAN
Connected with a net work cable the LAN-LED flashes.
STATUS
Flashing: No SD-Card inserted
Lights permanently: ArtNet Player 4 works normally

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Configuration / Generate programs
The settings configuration and program creation occur user friendly via the Windows
program DMX-Configurator.
The DMX-Configurator 4PIXX is available as download in the current version
( www.dmx4all.de/support.html ).
Please refer the user manual for the DMX-Configurator how to create programs.
After creating the programs, the export is to process under Project→Export→ArtNet
Player 4:
The area ArtNet Player Settings contains the ArtNet Player 4 devices settings.
These will be explained on the following pages.
Load settings from File reads the device settings from an existing file which is
created before. Please specify here the config.cfg file.
The export options to be activated specify which elements are to be exported.
Export ArtNet Player Settings The devices settings will be exported
Export scenes from project The scenes included within project will be exported
Export only Steps in Loop Only the steps which were in one loop will be
exported
Create folder Creates the exported files within a generated folder.
This option offers the possibility to store the
exported files from a specific project to an external
medium.

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Under ... you have to specify the path where the files should be written.
Please choose directly the SD-Card and don’t create a folder to use the SD-Card
directly in the ArtNet Player 4 afterwards!
Export starts the export-process.
Device Settings
Under Device the ArtNet Player settings the IP and the subnet mask will be adjusted
for the ArtNet Player 4.
Each network device needs an own IP-Address, so the assignment occurs
clearly within the network. Use in accordance to the ArtNet-Specifications the
IP-Address 2.x.x.x or 10.x.x.x .
Each other IP-address can also be used, e.g. 192.168.1.10 .
In this case the net mask must be adapted to 255.255.255.0 !
Furthermore the brightness specifications must be configured after turning on.

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Universe Settings
For each universe the target-settings must be specified within the tabs Universe 1 up
to Universe 4.
The option Enable ArtNet-Output must be activated for an ArtNet-Output.
The Destination-IP shows the target-devices IP to which the universe should be
send.
By activated Use Broadcast the universe will be send global to all devices, in this
case the Destination-IP will not be needed.
Furthermore for each universe the ArtNet-parameters Net, SubNet and Universe will
be specified for the target.
The option ArtNet to DMX OUT with BACKUP is available for Universe 1. If it is
activated, for this Universe no ArtNet-Data can be sent. In this case the ArtNet-
Parameter Net, SubNet and Universe are used for receiving ArtNet-Data.
In the case of receiving ArtNet-Data, these are outputted priority. If no ArtNet-Data
are received for longer than 5 seconds, then the DMX-Output is switched to program
playback.

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Remote Settings
The DMX-Input, ArtNet-Input or the APP “DMX4ALL Remote” (Android) can be used
as remote control for the ArtNet Player 4.
Activate within the configurations the Remote-Function, you would like to use and
adjust the according parameters.
The Remote-Channels for ArtNet and DMX are allocated as follows:
DMX
-
C
hannel
Function
Value
3 channel mode:
1 Program 0-15 PRG1
16-31 PRG2
32-47 PRG3
48-63 PRG4
64-97 PRG5
80-95 PRG6
96-111 PRG7
112-127 PRG8
128-143 PRG9
144-159 PRG10
160-175 PRG11
176-191 PRG12
192-207 PRG13
208-223 PRG14
224-239 PRG15
240-255 PRG16
2 Speed 0-255 Slow →Fast
3 Total brightness 0-255 0% →100%
6 channel mode:
1 Program 0-15 PRG1
16-31 PRG2
32-47 PRG3
48-63 PRG4
64-97 PRG5
80-95 PRG6
96-111 PRG7
112-127 PRG8
128-143 PRG9
144-159 PRG10
160-175 PRG11
176-191 PRG12
192-207 PRG13
208-223 PRG14
224-239 PRG15
240-255 PRG16
2 Speed 0-255 Slow →Fast
3 Total brightness 0-255 0% →100%
4 Brightness red 0-255 0% →100%
5 Brightness green 0-255 0% →100%
6 Brightness blue 0-255 0% →100%

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Digital Inputs
The 4 digital inputs are supposed to controlling with remote buttons. You can run the
inputs with a switching contact to GND:
The inputs are not potential-free.
Which function is to execute as output is to set under Inputs:
Next Program
Switch to the next program.
The program sequence is equal to the sequence of data written to the SD-Card.
Brightness +/-
Set the Master-Brightness
- Press and hold carry out the diming
- Release switches the dimming direction
Hold pressing for dimming
Release changes the dimming direction
Black Out
Turn on or off the Blackout-Function.
Start / Stop
Starts or stops the replay (Pause).

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Execute programs via Android App
The ArtNet Player 4 programs can be called easily via the Android App DMX4ALL
Remote.
The App DMX4ALL Remote is free available in Google Play-Store and can be
installed to Smartphones or Tablets with Android 4.0 or higher.
After starting the App the first time the ArtNet Player 4s IP must signed in the
settings .
After leaving the settings, the programs are load to the ArtNet Player 4 and shown in
the list.
By tipping the programs name in the list the according program will be executed in
the ArtNet Player 4. The executed program will be signed with a symbol.

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By tipping the running program will be stopped.
By tipping the running program will be played further.
Tipping to turns off the output respectively on. If the Blackout-
Function is activated this button will be displayed in red.
For adjusting the replaying speed and brightness there are two slide controls (Speed,
Brightness) available.
For programs with RGB-Filter there are 3 more slide controls for the colors red, green
and blue displayed. With these the color can be faded out in the replayed programs.

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Execute the Firmware-Update
The ArtNet Player 4 has a Firmware-Update-Function, which allows transfer future
Firmware-Versions. A Firmware-Update will be executed via the SD-card.
Please proceed as follows:
-Copy Firmware-file (firmware.bin) to SD-card
-Turn off ArtNet Player 4
-Insert SD-Card to the device
-Turn on ArtNet Player 4
-The STATUS-LED flashes 10x alternately
-Push button meanwhile until the LED lights permanently
-Wait, until the update has finished (LAN-LED flashes 2x)
-Remove SD-Card and delete Firmware-file (firmware.bin)

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Accessories
Power supply 12V / 20W

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CE-Conformity
This assembly (board) is controlled by a microprocessor and
uses high frequency. In order to maintain the properties of the
module with regard to CE conformity, installation into a closed
metal housing in accordance with the EMC directive 2014/30/EU
is necessary.
Risk-Notes
You purchased a technical product. Conformable to the best available technology the
following risks should not excluded:
Failure risk: The device can drop out partially or completely at any time without
warning. To reduce the probability of a failure a redundant system structure is
necessary.
Initiation risk: For the installation of the board, the board must be connected and
adjusted to foreign components according to the device paperwork. This work can
only be done by qualified personnel, which read the full device paperwork and
understand it.
Operating risk: The Change or the operation under special conditions of the
installed systems/components could as well as hidden defects cause to breakdown
within the running time.
Misusage risk: Any nonstandard use could cause incalculable risks and is not
allowed.
Warning: It is not allowed to use the device in an operation, where the safety of
persons depend on this device
ArtNet
™
is a trade mark of Alderamin Group Ltd. Designed by and Copyright Artistic Licence Holdings Ltd.

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Last Change: 27.02.2018
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