DMXking.com eDMX4 MAX DIN User manual

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eDMX4 MAX DIN
USER MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Hardware and Firmware versions................................................................................................................................................... 1
Main Features ................................................................................................................................................................................. 2
2. Exterior View.............................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Front View....................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Status LED Table.............................................................................................................................................................................. 3
3. Default Configuration................................................................................................................................................................. 4
4. Configuration Utility................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Network Tab ................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Port Tab........................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Recorder Tab................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
DMX Display Function..................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Node Report.................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Art-Net Node Name ...................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Factory Reset ................................................................................................................................................................................ 11
Summary of settings ..................................................................................................................................................................... 12
5. Ports, Merging, Priority And DMX Input .................................................................................................................................. 13
Ports and merging......................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Supported merging combinations ................................................................................................................................................ 13
sACN / E1.31 Priority..................................................................................................................................................................... 13
sACN / E1.31 Priority –DMX Receive............................................................................................................................................ 13
DMX512 In –Unicast / Broadcast / Multicast............................................................................................................................... 14
6. Compatible Software ............................................................................................................................................................... 14
7. Technical Specifications ........................................................................................................................................................... 15
8. Warranty .................................................................................................................................................................................. 15
DMXking Hardware Limited Warranty.......................................................................................................................................... 15

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1. INTRODUCTION
Thanks for purchasing a DMXking product. Our aim is to bring you high quality products with great features we know you’ll
appreciate.
HARDWARE AND FIRMWARE VERSIONS
From time-to-time minor hardware changes occur in our products usually small feature additions or unseen optimizations. The
table below lists eDMX4 MAX DIN product variants. Check the product label for P/N details.
Part Number
Feature addition
0126-1.1
Initial product release
Firmware updates are released on a semi-regular basis. We recommend updating to the latest available firmware version so all
product features are available. Please take note the user manual reflects latest firmware version features unless otherwise
noted.
Firmware Version
Comments
V4.0
Initial release. RDM support disabled.

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MAIN FEATURES
−Wide input power range 7-28Vdc
−Power from USB-C
−OEM board available for integration into your designs
−DIN rail and wall mount using built in clips
−Static or DHCP IPv4 network addressing
−Supported operating systems: Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS, Android
−eDMX4 MAX DIN - 4x DMX512 Out or DMX512 In with Art-Net, sACN E1.31 and E1.20 RDM support
−Art-Net broadcast, Art-Net II,3 & 4 unicast, sACN/E1.31 Multicast and sACN Unicast support
−Merge 2 incoming Art-Net/sACN streams per output channel with both HTP and LTP options
−Merge Art-Net/sACN + DMX input -> DMX output(s)
−Merge 2x DMX input -> DMX output(s)
−Split 1x DMX input -> 3x DMX outputs
−sACN Priority takeover for multi-tier controller arrangements
−Mix and match ArtNet with sACN merge/priority sources
−DMX-IN and DMX-OUT channel offset re-mapping
−User configuration of Art-Net Node short and long names
−Fully compatible with all software and hardware that supports Art-Net I, II, 3 & 4 and sACN protocols
−Works with your existing console if Art-Net or sACN external nodes are supported
−Universe Sync Art-Net, sACN and Madrix Post Sync
−Recording and playback to microSD card (not included). See eDMX MAX Record / Playback manual
−Standalone show playback without computer or network connection
−Internal clock with optional battery backup for timed playback. NTP time sync
−Configuration utility with basic Art-Net output/input test functionality
eDMX MAX translates Art-Net 00:0:0 to Universe 1 (i.e. offset by 1) so there is
an easy mapping between sACN/E1.31 and Art-Net.

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2. EXTERIOR VIEW
FRONT VIEW
Network 10/100Mbps RJ45 socket. Pluggable 2way 5mm pitch terminal block for 7-28Vdc power input. Four 3way 3.5mm pitch
pluggable terminal block connectors for DMX512.
STATUS LED TABLE
LED
Indication
Protocol
Protocol activity. Flash Red = Art-Net/sACN. Solid Red = Bootloader mode
Link/Act
Network activity. Green = Link, Flash = Traffic
Port A
DMX512 Port A TX/RX activity
Port B
DMX512 Port B TX/RX activity
Port C
DMX512 Port C TX/RX activity
Port D
DMX512 Port D TX/RX activity

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3. DEFAULT CONFIGURATION
All eDMX4 MAX DIN units ship with default IP address settings. Please reconfigure network settings as required before use.
Parameter
Default Setting
IP Address
192.168.0.112
Subnet Mask
255.255.255.0
Default Gateway
192.168.0.254
IGMPv2 Unsolicited
Report
Unchecked
Network Mode
Static IP address
DMX512 Port configuration parameter defaults.
Parameter
Default Setting
Async Update Rate
40 [DMX512 frames per second]. Universe Sync will override.
Port Operation Mode
DMX-OUT
Timeout all sources
Unchecked
Channel Offset
0
Fixed IP
0.0.0.0 [Only for DMX IN –Unicast to 1 IP address only]
Merge Mode
HTP
Full DMX Frame
Unchecked
*Broadcast Threshold
10 [Art-Net II/3/4 unicasting up to 10 nodes]. Set to 0 for Art-Net I
broadcast on DMX IN ports.
Unicast IP [DMX-IN]
0.0.0.0
sACN Priority [DMX-IN]
100
RDM Discovery Period [DMX-OUT]
0s / RDM Disabled
RDM Packet Spacing [DMX-OUT]
1/20s
DMX-OUT Failsafe Mode
Hold Last
Recall DMX Snapshot at startup
Unchecked
DMX512 Universe
1-4 [Net 00, Subnet 0, Universe 0-3]
Note: sACN Universe 1 = Art-Net 00:0:0
*Global threshold for all DMX-IN ports, configured only in Port A settings tab.

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4. CONFIGURATION UTILITY
The eDMX Configuration utility provides a simple interface to all device parameters. Typically, these are set once during initial
configuration and left untouched.
eDMX Configuration functions with primary Art-Net UDP 6454 and an alternate UDP 16454 port for device configuration. This is
helpful when simultaneously running eDMX Configuration and a lighting control application. Automatic selection of alternate
port is performed upon utility startup if the primary Art-Net port is unavailable. It is also possible to lock eDMX Configuration to
the alternate port via the Advanced menu. Note that DMXking nodes are always listening on both primary and alternate ports so
there is no device configuration required to change.
eDMX Node configuration can be saved/loaded from a simple Key:Value YML file. Select the node and perform Load/Save
accessible in the File menu. Configuration files can be loaded from a file named “conf.yml” on the SD card however updates
made to configuration are not currently saved by the node back to the conf.yml file. This is intended as a deployment
mechanism where complete device configuration and show content can be prepared externally on an SD card.

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NETWORK TAB
eDMX Configuration can find and configure eDMX MAX hardware on different IP subnets from the computer network adapter.
There are some functions such as the Recorder that require both devices on the same IP subnet range e.g., Computer IP
192.168.0.100 Subnet 255.255.255.0 Gateway 192.168.0.254 when eDMX MAX is on default IP.
Upon startup eDMX nodes are automatically detected and displayed by IP address. To poll for new devices or just check the
communications is okay by clicking Search. Polling is automatic every 8 seconds but can be disabled through the Advanced |
Auto Device Poll menu option. Mute Responses option prevents any new nodes from being listed regardless of their status on
the network. With large node counts this can be helpful.
Click on the desired node’s entry and all Settings will be retrieved. Note that if no response is received the settings will be greyed
out and no additional tabs visible. An activity box shows both transmitted and received messages to help with diagnosing
communication issues. If your network configuration has multiple adapters and or IP addresses you should select the same
network range as the eDMX from the Network Adapter IP Address dropdown box and also ensure the subnet mask is
appropriate.
Settings Broadcast is suppored by eDMX MAX which allows node settings to be updated regardless of the network adapter
subnet range.

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Unicast single node discovery and configuration is possible by selecting Advanced | Unicast Poll and entering the destination
IPv4 address then click Search. This will function over routed networks provided a Default Gateway has been specified in the
node Network Settings.
eDMX MAX nodes provide IGMPv2 Reports necessary to participate in a multicast environment as necessary for sACN/E1.31
protocol. Sometimes due to network infrastructure issues an IGMP querier is not present and in these situations, you can opt to
have the node generate ongoing unsolicited IGMPv2 Reports.
To change the node Network Settings make applicable changes then click Update Network Settings.
Selecting Firmware Update will prompt for an appropriate firmware file and upload upon confirmation. A built-in boot loader
permits updating of the eDMX firmware. We do not recommend performing firmware updates over routed networks. Note only
signed encrypted firmware files from DMXking.com can be successfully loaded to ensure you won’t brick your device by
accident. Future firmware releases for this product will be in the form 0126-500-VersionMajor.VersionMinor.enc
PORT TAB
Port Operation Mode: DMX-OUT

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Port Operation Mode: DMX-IN sACN with sACN Priority 100
DMX512 ports can be individually configured as either DMX-OUT, with automatic dual sACN/Art-Net protocol support, or DMX-
IN, with manually selected sACN or Art-Net protocol. When configured as DMX-IN a single Unicast IP address destination may be
specified but in the majority of applications leaving this field at 0.0.0.0 is appropriate.
Timeout all sources can be used to override default ArtNet defined behavior of holding the last sent or received frame forever.
•DMX-OUT mode: Whenever 2 sources are present and being merged together a 2nd source will always timeout when
the stream stops. In DMX-OUT mode if Timeout all sources is unchecked and Hold Last mode selected the output will
hold last frame forever. Timeout all sources checked and Failsafe Mode other than Hold Last selected will cause the
output to change to Zero, Full or Snapshot Scene.
•DMX-IN mode: An ArtNet or sACN stream is generated upon receiving DMX512 on the port. Timeout all sources
checked will cause this stream to end a few seconds after the DMX512 signal stops.
Channel Offset provides simple re-mapping for both DMX-OUT and DMX-IN port configurations. Set to 0 for no re-mapping.
•DMX-OUT mode: Incoming ArtNet or sACN stream(s) are re-mapped so channel 1 is pushed up to channel 1+N. When
channel 1+N exceeds 512 the incoming stream channels are ignored/lost.
•DMX-IN mode: Incoming DMX512 is re-mapped so channel 1 is pushed up to channel 1+N on the outgoing ArtNet or
sACN stream. When incoming DMX512 channel 1+N exceeds 512 to channels are ignored/lost.
Make changes to the applicable Port settings then click Update. Changes on all port tabs are updated regardless of which tab the
Update button is clicked.