DMX4ALL DMX UNIVERSE DR1.1 RDM User manual

DMX UNIVERSE
DR1.1 RDM
User manual
Art-Net™ Designed by and Copyright Alderamin Group Ltd.

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For your own safety, please read this user manual and warnings
carefully before installation.
Description
The DMX UNIVERSE DR1.1 RDM is a compact Ethernet Interface (DMX via
Ethernet), which can be used for Art-Net™/TPM2/sACN to DMX/RDM or DMX to Art-
Net™. Via a standard RJ45 net work connection the connection to ethernet net work
occurs.
Switchable DMX direction
The DMX direction can be switched according to usage.
Settable DMX frame rate
In the DMX-OUTPUT mode the DMX frame rate is adjustable, so this interface is
compatible to "slow" DMX devices.
RDM via Art-Net™
Supports RDM via Art-Net™ and thus enables connected RDM devices to be
configured via Art-Net™ using corresponding software.
Disengageable LED display
The LED-Display at the DMX UNIVERSE DR1.1 RDM is disengageable via Art-
Net™-Command (AcLedMute) or time controlled. This is very helpful to avoid
disturbing “light points” on stage.
Easy Configuration
A user friendly configuration via web browser allows a fast and uncomplicated setting
of all parameters. No special software is necessary, a standard web browser is
enough. So, the configuration is possible any time from PC, Smartphone or tablet.
For an easy setting of the IP we provide the IP-Configurator as PC-Tool or Android-
App for free. The net work settings can be leaved unchanged and the IP can be
configured without any problems.
Compact Design
With a width of only 29.2mm the DMX UNIVERSE DR1.1 RDM is suitable for the
optional DIN rail housing 350.
Art-Net™ Merge-Function
Two Art-Net™ sources are output by LTP (Latest) or HTP (Highest) combined to the
DMX output.
Combinable with WiFi components
In combination with a WLAN bridge the DMX UNIVERSE DR1.1 RDM can also be
integrated into WLAN net works.
Firmware update function
To use future functions the DMX UNIVERSE DR1.1 RDM offers a Firmware-Update-
Function. This can be started with any web browser, so no direct access to the
device is necessary!
DMX4ALL Communication-Interface
The DMX UNIVERSE DR1.1 RDM has an additional communication interface using
the DMX4ALL-Commands via TCP or UDP packages.

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Data sheet
Power supply: 8-24V DC
(150mA@12V; 100mA@24V)
Connections: Ethernet: RJ45
Power: Screw terminals
DMX: Screw terminals
DMX: Settable:
- 512 channels OUT
- 512 channels IN
DMX frame rate: Settable (5 - 44 fps)
RDM: RDM via Art-Net™ on/off switchable
Data Fail (DMX-OUT) :HOLD last data
CLEAR all to 0%
SET all to 100%
NO OUTPUT
DEFAULT VALUES
INTERNAL PROGRAM
DMX-IN Fail (DMX-IN) :NO DATA
HOLD last data
CLEAR all to 0%
SET all to 100%
Protocol: Art-Net™
TPM2
sACN (Unicast)
DMX4ALL Commands (as with the LAN-DMX STAGE-PROFI)
Internal program: User configurable Stand-Alone Program
LED display: Green: ethernet connection
Yellow: data transfer
Dimensions: 29,2mm x 82mm
Contents
1x DMX UNIVERSE DR1.1 RDM
1x Quick guide german and english

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Connection
DMX
UNIVERSE
DR1.1 RDM
POWER 8-24V DMX
Ethernet

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LED-Display
LED green
The green LED flashes, if no Ethernet-Connection is available and lights
permanently, if an Ethernet-Connection is available.
LED yellow
The yellow LED lights up as soon as data are received.

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Configuration
The configuration of the DMX UNIVERSE DR1.1 RDM occurs about a web interface
which can be called about any web browser.
Set the IP with IP-Configurator
The IP-Configurator enables the IP-Address and the net mask setting even if the
PCs network setting is not within the IP range of the DMX UNIVERSE DR1.1 RDM.
-Install the program IP-Configurator
-Connect the DMX UNIVERSE DR1.1 RDM with net work and turn it on
-Start the program IP-Configurator
-The DMX UNIVERSE DR1.1 RDM is shown in the list
-Select entry (click)
-Enter the news IP and net mask
-Click SET

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Set IP with web browser
During the delivery status the given IP-Address is 2.0.0.10, which can be used via
the web interface.
Set the net work card of the PC to this IP range to call the IP-Address 2.0.0.10 via the
web browser.
The net work settings of the PC must be set
to IP address 2.0.0.1 and
sub net mask to 255.0.0.0
Please take further details from
Art-Net™-Specifications.

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Device Configuration
Call the DMX UNIVERSE DR 1.1 RDM IP-Address in the web browser and address
bar (delivery status: 2.0.0.10) to get the following configuration site:
Network Settings
Each device (node) needs an own
IP
-
Ad
d
ress
, so the assignment in the net
work occurs clearly. According to the Art-Net™ specifications please use the
IP-Addresses 2.x.x.x or 10.x.x.x.
Each other IP addresses are also possible, for example 192.168.1.10.
Then the net mask must be changed to 255.255.255.0 !
For an easier identification you can assign each node with any names.
The Short-Name is limited to 18 marks and the Long-Name is limited to 64 marks.
The net mask is to leave according to the Art-Net™ specifications auf 255.0.0.0.

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Device Settings
Device Settings specify the DMX direction (DMX Input / DMX Output) as well as the
used protocol (Art-Net™ / TPM2 / sACN).
RDM Settings
Enable RDM activates the RDM function of the DMX UNIVERSE DR 1.1 RDM .
In addition to the global search for RDM compatible devices, the IDs specified under
Search ESTA-IDs are also requested during discovery.
During standard operation this field can remain empty.
DMX4ALL Command Settings
The configuration of the Ethernet port for the DMX4ALL commands is done here.
LED Indicator Settings
The option LED auto off turns off automatically the LED display at the DMX
UNIVERSE DR 1.1 RDM after 5 minutes if an Ethernet connection exists throughout.
SAVE stores the configuration.

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DMX-Output
For using the DMX UNIVERSE DR1.1 RDM as DMX-Output (Ethernet to DMX)
please select the Interface Mode DMX-Output in the Main-Settings.
By clicking DMX-Output you reach the following configuration site:
The Art-Net™ parameter SubNet, Net and Port must be set in accordance to the Art-
Net™ specifications and show the aim for the DMX data.
The Merge settings can be adjusted at LTP (Latest) for last change or HTP (Highest)
for highest value.
Framerate set the maximum DMX frame rate in the output.
MAX is the maximum frame rate of ca. 44 fps (frames / second).
Fail Action sets the behavior in case of failure of the Art-Net™ data.
Via Enable Sync the DMX output of several devices can be synchronized.
The option Save current DMX values as defaults stores current DMX values and
restores these in case of Fail Action.
The option Enable DMX output after first data packet starts the DMX-Output not
until the first Art-Net™ data package is received after turn on.

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DMX-Input
For using the DMX UNIVERSE DR1.1 RDM as DMX-Input-Interface (DMX to Art-
Net™), please select the interface mode DMX-Input in the main settings.
By clicking DMX-Input you reach the following configuration site:
The Art-Net™ parameter SubNet, Net and Port must be set in accordance of Art-
Net™ specifications and show the aim for the DMX data.
Use Broadcast: The DMX data will be send to all devices within the Art-Net™
Use Unicast: The DMX data will be send to a specified device with the Unicast IP
within the Art-Net™
Several actions are available for the DMX input in the case of a breakdown of the
DMX signal (DMX Input Fail).
NO DATA - via Art-Net™ will be no DMX input received
HOLD last DMX data - the last data will be retained
CLEAR all DMX channels to 0% - all DMX channels will be set to 0
SET all DMX channels to 100% - all DMX channels will be set to 255
The Update-Rate with which the DMX input data are outputted can be switched in
several times.
On change data transferred only the DMX input data if these changes, however
max. every 0.1 seconds.
DMX Framerate transferred the received DMX values as soon as a frame has
finished. So, the frame rate of the incoming DMX signal will be used for the update
rate.

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Create / Use internal program
The DMX UNIVERSE DR1.1 RDM has a user programmable Stand-Alone-Function
which can replay an internal program.
The internal program can be used within the DMX-Output-Mode and can be executed
after turning and in case of hold off Art-Net™ data (DMX Output →Fail Action).
The internal program is created with the software DMX-Configurator.
The program created with the DMX-Configurator software is then transferred to the
DMX UNIVERSE DR1.1 RDM via Hardware→Write memory.
Execution after switching on
Program 1 (New 1) is executed in case Art-Net™-Fail

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DMX4ALL-Command support
The DMX UNIVERSE DR1.1 RDM has a further communication interface, using
DMX4ALL-Commands.
For the communication interface the following settings are available in the main
settings:
The DMX4ALL-Commands can be controlled by sending the RAW data packages via
TCP or UDP to the set port.
The possible DMX4ALL-Commands can be found in the separate DMX4ALL-
Command description.

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VCP-Control
For controlling via a COM-Port a TCP-VCP-program must be installed, which
provides a virtual Com Port (VCP).
We recommended the tool Serial to Ethernet Connection which we tested. You find
this tool as download in our support area.
During the installation you have to
enter a password (see opposite
figure).
After the installation please start the
tool „Centos SEC“ you find on your
desktop. Now, add a VCP with Add
and enter the parameters for this
VCP-Port as shown opposite.
Make sure, that the IP is used which
is adjusted via the web browser.
Finally, click into the main window
to Update all to activate the VCP.
Now, the status Available and the
COM-Port will be shown into the
device manager.

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Factory Reset
The DMX UNIVERSE DR1.1 RDM can be reset into the delivery status via the web
browser.
Please proceed as follows:
-Open web browser and call the Service site
-Enter the Service-Code „7319“ within the input field
-Click Send
-Following wait minimum 10 seconds
If the Factory-Reset is done via the web site the IP-Address and the Subnet
Mask is reset. It is not always possible to return. Set the IP-Address again if
necessary (see Set the IP with IP-Configurator or Set the IP via web browser).
Alternatively you can reset the delivery status via the DMX4ALL LAN-Updater:
-Turn on the device
-Start software DMX4ALL LAN-Updater
-Generate net work connection to PC
-Turn on device
-The yellow LED lights for ca. 3 seconds
-Click FIND while yellow LED lights
-Select DMX UNIVERSE DR1.1 RDM from list
-Click FACTORY RESET
-Now, the Reset will be executed
Alternatively you can restore the delivery status via DMX4ALL IP-Configurator:
-Turn on device
-Start the software DMX4ALL IP-Configurator
-Click FIND
-Select DMX UNIVERSE DR1.1 RDM from list
-Click FACTORY RESET
-Now, the Reset will be executed

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Make Firmware-Update
The DMX UNIVERSE DR1.1 RDM has an Update-Function, which allows transferring
future firmware versions.
Please proceed as follows:
-Turn off device
-Start the update software DMX4ALL LAN-Updater
-Generate net work connection to PC
-Turn on device
-The yellow LED lights for ca. 3 seconds FIND
-Select DMX UNIVERSE DR1.1 RDM from list
-Click Firmware-Update
-Select firmware file (.bin) and confirm
- Wait until the update has finished (Entry RUN application. appears)
Activate firmware update via web browser (older units):
-Open web browser and call up the site Service
-Enter the service code „1379“ into the text box
-Click Send
-Start the update software DMX4ALL LAN-Updater
-Select the DMX UNIVERSE DR1.1 RDM from list
-Click Firmware-Update
-Select and confirm firmware file (.bin)
-Wait until the update has finished (Entry RUN application. appears)
-Click Back within the web browser
If an error occurs during the update you can activate the firmware update at
the device directly any time and start again.

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Dimensions
All details in mm

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Accessories
Top hat rail housing 350
Power supply 12V / 20W
Net work cable

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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.
Disposal
Electronical and electronic products must not be disposed
in domestic waste. Dispose the product at the end of its
service life in accordance with applicable legal
regulations. Information on this can be obtained from your
local waste disposal company.
Warning
This device is no toy. Keep out of the reach of children.
Parents are liable for consequential damages caused by
nonobservance for their children.

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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.
Art-Net™
™
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