DMXking.com eDMX2 PRO User manual

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USER MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Main Features ................................................................................................................................................................................. 1
2. Exterior View.............................................................................................................................................................................. 1
Front & REAR View.......................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Status LED Table.............................................................................................................................................................................. 2
3. Installing the FTDI driver ............................................................................................................................................................ 2
4. Default Configuration................................................................................................................................................................. 4
USB DMX Modes............................................................................................................................................................................. 5
5. Configuration Utility................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Network Tab ................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Port Tab........................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Recorder Tab................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
DMX Display Function..................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Advanced Options........................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Art-Net Node Name ...................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Factory Reset ................................................................................................................................................................................ 10
6. Ports, Merging, Priority And DMX Input .................................................................................................................................. 11
Ports and merging......................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Supported merging combinations ................................................................................................................................................ 11
sACN / E1.31 Priority..................................................................................................................................................................... 11
sACN / E1.31 Priority –DMX Receive............................................................................................................................................ 12
DMX512 In –Unicast / Broadcast / Multicast............................................................................................................................... 12
7. Compatible Software ............................................................................................................................................................... 12
8. USB Communications Protocol ................................................................................................................................................ 13
Enhanced mode ............................................................................................................................................................................ 13
Compatibility mode....................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Manufacturer and Device Name extensions................................................................................................................................. 13
9. Technical Specifications ........................................................................................................................................................... 14
10. Warranty.............................................................................................................................................................................. 14

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DMXking.com Hardware Limited Warranty.................................................................................................................................. 14
11. Declarations (FCC & CE) ....................................................................................................................................................... 14
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity ..................................................................................... 14
EEC Declaration............................................................................................................................................................................. 15

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1. INTRODUCTION
Thanks for purchasing a DMXking.com product. Our aim is to bring you high quality products with great features we know you’ll
appreciate. We ship only what’s required which is why there’s no CD or printed manual in the box, this is part of our
commitment to minimizing environmental impact which also translates into end user savings.
This user manual covers features up to v3.0 firmware. Some functionality may not be available with earlier firmware versions.
MAIN FEATURES
Supported operating systems: Any with Ethernet networking support. Windows, OS X, Linux, iOS, Android.
Fully compatible with software suitable for ENTTEC USB DMX Pro. Drivers for Windows, OS X, Linux.
ultraDMX2 PRO - 2x DMX512 Out or DMX512 In with Art-Net, sACN E1.31 and E1.20 RDM support.
DMX512 Out or DMX512 In functionality selectable on each port.
Merge 2 incoming Art-Net/sACN streams per output channel with both HTP and LTP options.
Merge Art-Net/sACN + DMX input -> DMX output.
Merge DMX input + USB DMX source -> DMX output.
USB DMX enhanced mode for 2 Universe Out or 1 In 1 Out.
1500V Isolation between every port.
Art-Net broadcast, Art-Net II, III & 4 unicast, sACN/E1.31 Multicast and sACN Unicast support.
E1.20 RDM over Art-Net support.
Universe Sync Art-Net, sACN and Madrix Post Sync.
User configuration of Art-Net Node short and long names.
Compact tough metal enclosure.
Available with 3 pin or 5 pin XLR sockets.
Optional Power over Ethernet compliant with 802.3af PoE or passive 48V PoE.
Ethercon connector.
Accessory port for external show triggering and future add on devices.
Fully compatible with *ALL* software and hardware that supports Art-Net, Art-Net II, III & 4, and sACN protocols.
Fully compatible with lighting consoles capable of generating Art-Net or sACN protocol.
Configuration utility with basic Art-Net output/input test functionality.
Recording and playback to microSD card (not included). See eDMX PRO Record / Playback manual.
Standalone show playback without computer or network connection.
Firmware updates can be performed by end user.
2. EXTERIOR VIEW
FRONT & REAR VIEW

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Ethercon connector for power/network using 802.3af PoE switch or power injector. Alternatively higher power 802.3at
switches/injectors or passive 48V PoE will also work. Two female 3pin or 5pin XLR connectors for DMX512-A input or output
function on each port. Port A on left, Port B on right. Port A indicator at top, Port B indicator at bottom. USB B socket for direct
5V power input and/or connection to host computer for USB DMX functionality. RJ12 socket for accessory connection. Upper
indicator Protocol/Activity, lower indicator network link/activity.
STATUS LED TABLE
LED
Indication
Data (upper)
Protocol activity. Red = RX, Green = TX, Orange = Boot loader mode
Network (lower)
Network activity. Green = Link, Flash = Traffic
A (upper)
DMX512 Port A. Green = TX, Red = RX
B (lower)
DMX512 Port B. Green = TX, Red = RX
3. INSTALLING THE FTDI DRIVER
To use the USB DMX interface install the FTDI driver. Modern versions of Windows and OS X should do this automatically. Note
the FTDI driver isn’t required for pure Art-Net or sACN operations. eDMX2 PRO maximizes compatibility with existing software
using an FTDI ( www.ftdichip.com ) FT245RL device which provides USB 2.0 Full Speed interfacing. Drivers are available directly
from FTDI and in most cases the VCP (Virtual COM Port) driver should be used although both D2XX and VCP are installed by
default on Windows OS. The latest drivers are available from www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm
Please refer to the installation guides at www.ftdichip.com/Documents/InstallGuides.htm and note the process involved installs
2 devices, a USB serial device followed by USB virtual COM port. All required files are included in the driver installation file.

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On occasion, you may wish to change the COM port number an eDMX2 PRO unit has been assigned by Windows. This can be
done through the Device Manager applet by right clicking on the USB Serial Port of interest (unplug/re-plug the unit and observe
if unsure which COM port) then select properties, Port Settings tab, Advanced button and finally choose the desired COM Port
Number.

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4. DEFAULT CONFIGURATION
All eDMX2 PRO units ship with default IP address settings and DHCP disabled. Please reconfigure for your requirements before
use.
Parameter
Default Setting
IP Address
192.168.0.112
Subnet Mask
255.255.255.0
Default Gateway
192.168.0.254
DMX512 and Art-Net configuration parameters are also configured with default values.
Parameter
Default Setting
Network Mode
Static IP address
*Operation Mode
DMX Out
*Fixed IP
0.0.0.0 [Only for DMX In –Unicast to 1 IP address only]
*DMX Universe
1, 2 [Net 00, Subnet 0, Universe 0, 1]
Note sACN Universe 1 = Art-Net 00:0:0
*Merge Mode/Timeout all sources
HTP, Timeout all sources unchecked
*DMX512 Update Rate
40 [DMX512 frames per second]. Universe Sync will override.
*RDM Packet Spacing
1/20s
*RDM Discovery Period (TX mode)
/ sACN Priority (RX mode)
0s [RDM Disabled]
*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.
*Recall DMX Snapshot at startup
Recall unchecked
Recorder Tab
All options disabled/unchecked by default. TFTP Client IP 0.0.0.0
*These parameters are per port.

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USB DMX MODES
In USB DMX mode the eDMX2 PRO operates either standard or enhanced functionality depending on your software. Note
compatible software is required for enhanced mode.
eDMX2 PRO operating modes:
1x OUT
(standard)
Compatibility mode. Universe 1
configured on Port A or Port B.
Device behaves just like ENTTEC USB Pro so works with large existing
software base. Provides 1 isolated DMX output.
2x OUT splitter
(standard)
Compatibility mode. Universe 1
configured on Port A & Port B.
Device behaves just like ENTTEC USB Pro so works with large existing
software base. Provides 2 isolated DMX outputs of the same
universe.
1x IN
(standard)
Compatibility mode. Universe 2
configured on Port B as DMX IN.
Device behaves just like ENTTEC USB Pro so works with large existing
software base. Provides 1 isolated DMX input.
2x OUT, 2 universes
(enhanced)
Enhanced mode. Universe 1
and 2 configured on Port A &
Port B respectively.
Equivalent to having 2x USB DMX units rolled into 1 enclosure and
USB connection. Requires compatible software.
1x OUT, 1x IN
(enhanced)
Enhanced mode. Universe 1
configured on Port A DMX OUT
and Universe 2 on Port B DMX
IN.
Equivalent to having 2x USB DMX units rolled into 1 enclosure and
USB connection with both DMX OUT and DMX IN unit. Requires
compatible software.
Switching between Standard and Enhanced modes is fully automatic and determined by your lighting control software. If
enhanced mode DMX output commands are sent to the ultraDMX2 PRO it enters enhanced mode and conversely when
standard DMX output commands are sent standard mode is triggered.
Note if Port A and Port B are not configured to the appropriate Universes the USB DMX functionality will not work. Only
Universe 1 and Universe 2 are used for USB DMX. Use the auto-configuration in ultraDMX Configuration Utility v1.9+ for simple
setup of USB DMX configurations (firmware 3.1 and above).
5. CONFIGURATION UTILITY
Because this unit is both USB DMX and Ethernet DMX there are 2 configuration utilities that can be used. The majority of
features are setup using eDMX Configuration which requires a network connection to the eDMX2 PRO device. Basic setup
relevant to USB DMX operation is available using the ultraDMX Configuration Utility v1.9 and above with firmware 3.1 and
above.
The eDMX Configuration utility provides a simple interface to all device parameters. Typically these are set once during initial
configuration and left untouched. If you are not confident in setting up network IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway
parameters please get in touch with DMXking.com support and we’ll walk you through the process. By default DHCP is disabled.
Special note: Once you’ve finished configuring your eDMX2 PRO close the application before starting your lighting control
application if it’s run from the same computer.

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NETWORK TAB
Before starting the eDMX Configuration utility please ensure your computer has appropriate IPv4 network settings, for example
IP 192.168.0.100 Subnet 255.255.255.0 Gateway 192.168.0.254.
Upon startup eDMX devices on the same subnet are automatically detected and displayed by IP address. You can re-poll for new
devices or just check the communications is okay by clicking “Search For Devices”.
Click on the desired device’s IP address in the list and all Settings will be retrieved. Note that if no response is received the
settings will be greyed out. 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 need to select the same
network range as the eDMX from the Network Adapter IP Address dropdown box and also ensure the subnet mask is
appropriate.
Make changes to the applicable settings on the Network tab then click “Update Network Settings”. If you select the Art-Net
2.x.y.z or 10.x.y.z addressing scheme please note the custom IP address will still be valid during initial boot stages (i.e. firmware
updates are always on the Network Settings address, not 2.x.y.z or 10.x.y.z) The eDMX unit will reboot after network any
settings changes.
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. 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 0107-
500-VersionMajor.VersionMinor.enc
The Port A & B tabs provide access to the DMX512 port parameters.

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PORT TAB
Make changes to the applicable Port settings then click “Update”.
Parameter
Usage
MAC Address
Factory programmed Ethernet MAC address
IP Address
IPv4 network address
Subnet Mask
Subnet mask, typically 255.0.0.0, 255.255.0.0 or 255.255.255.0 for class A,B & C respectively
Default Gateway
Address of network gateway (router) for communications beyond local subnet
Network Mode
DHCP or Static IP
Operation Mode
DMX IN Art-Net, DMX IN sACN, DMX OUT (both Art-Net and sACN are enabled). Fixed IP is
0.0.0.0 by default which equates to OFF. Setting a Fixed IP forces DMX IN unicast to 1 IP only.
DMX Universe
sACN 1-63999 which is translated to an Art-Net Port-Address (Net:Sub:Uni). Setting DMX
Universe = 1 results in sACN Universe = 1 and Art-Net 00:0:0 (Universe 1 = Art-Net Universe 0)
Merge Mode
HTP (Highest Takes Precedence - dimmers), LTP (Last Takes Precedence –moving lights).
Timeout all sources: Last Art-Net or sACN stream source if lost will timeout DMX output.
Update Rate
DMX512 output frame rate/frequency. Universe Sync takes precedence.
RDM Packet Spacing
Number of 1/20sec intervals enforced minimum between RDM messages on DMX line
RDM Discovery Period (TX) /
sACN Priority (RX mode)
Number of seconds between internally initiated RDM Discovery attempt. Setting Discovery
Period = 0s will disable RDM which is the default. In receive mode –sACN Priority 0 –200.
Broadcast Threshold
0 = Force Art-Net broadcast mode, > 0 Art-Net II/3/4 unicast.
Recall DMX snapshot at startup
Recall snapshot scene at power on and output until Art-Net or sACN source received.
Snapshot DMX button records current DMX output to snapshot memory.