DMX4ALL ArtNet-DMX-UNIVERSE 4.1 User manual

ArtNet DMX-UNIVERSE 4.1
User Manual
Art
-Net™ Designed by and Copyright Artistic Licence Holdings Ltd.

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Description
The ArtNet-DMX-UNIVERSE 4.1 interface has 4 DMX-outputs and 1 DMX-input. All
DMX-outputs and inputs are galvanically isolated und can be used simultaneously.
With a RJ45 connection occurs the contact to the ArtNet-network.
A user-friendly configuration with a web browser allows a fast and uncomplicated
adjustment for all parameters.
An additional Extension-mode allows an output of 1024 DMX-channels on each
DMX-output. All in all up to 4096 channels are supported. The Extension-mode is
optimised for controlling the MagiarLED II products.
Data Sheet
Voltage supply:
7-24V DC from external power supply (included)
Ethernet:
1x Neutrik RJ45
DMX-IN:
1x Neutrik XLR 3 - 512 DMX-channels
DMX-OUT:
4x Neutrik XLR 3 - 512 DMX-channels
or
4x Neutrik XLR 3 - 1024 DMX-channels in the Extension mode
Dimensions:
172 x 170 x 56 mm

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Connection
DMX-OUT 1
DMX-OUT 2
DMX-OUT 3
DMX-OUT 4
POWER 7-24V=
ETHERNET
CONFIG
STATUS-LED
ETHERNET-LED
DMX-INPUT
DMX-INPUT-LED

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LED-display
STATUS-LED
The STATUS-LED lights up as soon as the device is working.
ETHERNET-LED
The ETHERNET-LED signals an active connection about the RJ45-Connection.
DMX-IN-LED
The DMX-IN-LED signals a DMX signal on the DMX input
Configuration
The configuration of the ArtNet-DMX-UNIVERSE 4.1 occurs about an web-interface
which can be called about any web browser.
The assigned IP-address 2.0.0.10 in the delivery status will be used for the web-
interface as well as for the ArtNet.
The network settings must be configured to
the IP-address 2.0.0.1 and the subnet
255.0.0.0.
Please consult the ArtNet-specifications for
further details.

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Please call the IP 2.0.0.10 in the address bar of the web browser for getting the
following configuration page:
The ArtNet-DMX-UNIVERSE 4.1 has 2 ArtNet Nodes which can be configured
separate.
Each Node needs an own IP-address, so the assignment in the network
occurs clearly. According to the ArtNet-specifications please use the IP-
addresses 2.x.x.x or 10.x.x.x.
For an easier identification you can assign each node with any names.
The Short-name is limited to 18 signs and the Long-name to 64 signs.
The Subnetmask is left to 255.0.0.0 according to the ArtNet-specifications.
In an event of a DMX-signal failure (DMX FAIL) several actions can be selected for
the DMX-input.
NO DATA - with ArtNet no DMX-input will be received
HOLD last DMX data - the last data will retained
CLEAR all DMX channels to 0% - all DMX-input channels will be set on 0
SET all DMX channels to 100% - all DMX-input channels will be set on 255

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The Update-rate with whom the DMX-input data are outputted can be adjusted in
different times. On change data transfers the DMX-input data only if it change,
however max. every 0,1 seconds.
With the option Use Unicast it is possible to send the DMX input to the ArtNet device
with the Unicast IP in the network.
Use Broadcast send the DMX input to all ArtNet devices.
The Factory Settings will be restored by entering the number 7319.
SAVE memorized the configuration respectively restored the Facory Settings.
Extension Setup
The Extension setup allows you to set up the ArtNet parameters Net, Subnet and
Port.

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DMX-outputs
The DMX-outputs are galvanically isolated and will be controlled with the ArtNet-
protocol. Each DMX-output is assigned with a port out of node 2:
An assignment of the single ports to the DMX-universes have to occur in the used
software, e.x. as follows in Madrix
®
:
DMX-input
The DMX-input is galvanically isolated und is assigned to the Port 1 of Node1.
Node 2: Port 4 Port 3 Port 2 Port1
Node 1: Port1

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Extension Mode
The ArtNet-DMX-UNIVERSE 4.1 interface has an Extension Mode. On each DMX-
output can be spent 1024 DMX-channels. 2 ports (per 512 DMX-channels) will be
spent on each DMX-output consecutively. Therefore all in all 4096 channels are
possible.
To switch on the Extension mode, please adjust switch 1 to ON.
In the Extension mode another ArtNet node will be activated which has also 4 ports.
In the web-configuration it will be displayed as Node 3:
Each node needs an own IP-address so the assignment in the network occurs
clearly. According to the ArtNet-specifications please use the IP-addresses
2.x.x.x or 10.x.x.x.
The assignment of the ports to the corresponding outputs are as follows:
Out 2: Out1:
Port A3+A4 Port A1+A2
Node 2
Out 4: Out3 :
Port B3+B4 Port B1+B2
Node 3

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The DMX Routing in the configuration specifies for each DMX-output how the data of
the ports are linked together.
The entered value specifies how many DMX-channels from the first port should be
spent. After that the DMX-channels of the second port will be attached.
Example: DMX-Routing = 512
Port 1 (512 Kanäle) Port 2 (512 Kanäle)
Kanal 1 Kanal 512 Kanal 513 Kanal 1024
Example: DMX-Routing = 450
Port 1 (450 Kanäle) Port 2 (512 Kanäle)
Kanal 1 Kanal 450 Kanal 451 Kanal 1024Kanal 962
The value 0 on output 2, 3 or 4 will generate a DMX signal with 512 channels.
This data comes from Port 1. In the Extension Mode this allows you to use
standard DMX devices.
DMX-Routing examples
The following examples refer to the application with the indicated products.
Routing Product
511 MagiarLED II Stripe 12xRGB
450 MagiarLED II Panel 25 Pixel
510 MagiarLED II flex Stripe without configuration channel
Channel 512
Channels up to 1024
will be filled with 0
Channel 1
Channel 513
Channel 1024
Port 1 (512 Channels ) Port 2 (512 Channels )
Channel 1
Channel 450
Channel 451
Channel 962
Channel 1024
Port 1 (450 Channels ) Port 1 (512 Channels )

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Factory Reset
The ArtNet-DMX-UNIVERSE 4.1 interface can be reset into the delivery status with
switch 2.
For this purpose please proceed as follows:
- Power off the device
- Switch 2 ON
- Power on the device
- STATUS LED lights up ca. 10 seconds
- While the LED is flashing please adjust switch 2 OFF
- The reset will be in progress and the LED flashes 3x as confirmation.

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Equipment
Neutrik NE 8 MC
EtherCon
®
plug for installation
to RJ45-cables

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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.
Neutrik
®
is a registered trademark
EtherCon
®
is a registered trademark
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®
is a registered trademark of inoage trade GbR - Germany
™

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