Doug Fleenor Design E8ANL-DIN Instruction sheet

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8 channel Ethernet to analog interface
Web Server Configuration Manual
models: E8ANL-DIN, E8ANL-DIN-JBOX, E8ANL-DIN-JBOX-PS
Doug Fleenor Design, Inc.
396 Corbett Canyon Road
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
[phone] Voice and FAX
Manual Revision 1
April 2019

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Product Overview and Document Scope
The E8ANL-DIN is an Ethernet (sACN or ArtNet) interface with 8 analog (0-10V) outputs
(each with its own common terminal) and a DMX512 output. Configuration is via a built-
in webserver. The standard Ethernet connector (8P8C aka RJ-45) accepts PoE (power
over Ethernet) or the user may supply power (18 to 48 VDC) on a two-position terminal
block. DMX512 and analog connections are on pluggable terminal blocks. The device
mounts on standard 35mm “top hat” DIN rail.
Specifications concerning power, inputs, outputs, and more are available in a separate
data sheet.
Configuration Overview
Power is supplied to the E8ANL-DIN via 802.3af PoE (Power over Ethernet), or by an
auxiliary 18-48 VDC power input made via direct wiring to a terminal. Once powered,
setup begins with a physical connection to a network using the Ethernet RJ-45
connector. Once physically connected, appropriate IP addresses must be set in order to
access the web pages and configuration options. The two methods for establishing this
web connection are using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol [DHCP] and Node
Discovery, or Static IP addresses. Once connected and configured, the E8ANL-DIN
stores the settings, which persist after removing power.
Installers may choose to bench configure these products (typically with Static IP) prior to
installation, or place them into networks specified in a way where connection is possible
after being physically connected into the system (typically with DHCP and Node
Discovery on Windows 7 or higher). Mac and Linux users who require DHCP/Discovery
configuration can give us a call at [phone].
Ship Time IP Configuration
Unique IP addresses are assigned to each DFD Ethernet product at ship time. The IP
Address and Subnet Mask are labeled on each unit. DHCP is also enabled at shipping
time. When a new unconfigured E8ANL-DIN is connected to a network that does not
have a DHCP server, the IP labeled on the unit is used.
For pages other than the status page, the default Username and Password are:
Username: admin
Password: dmx512

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Connect using DHCP and Node Discovery
This procedure is valid for PCs using Windows 7 or newer. Mac and Linux users who
require assistance can give us a call at [phone].
1. To begin setup, plug in the E8ANL-DIN and ensure that the red “POWER” LED
illuminates.
2. Run a CAT5E (or higher) cable from the Ethernet RJ-45 connector to a router
configured to serve DHCP (default for most ‘home’ routers).
3. Run another cable from the router to a Windows 7 (or newer) PC with an
Ethernet card set to use DHCP (standard for most ‘home’ PCs).
4. Next, download Node Discovery from our webpage at www.dfd.com. To do so,
navigate to the Node Discovery Page under the Ethernet Products heading.
Node Discovery is a simple application that allows you to find Doug Fleenor
Design Ethernet devices on your network. There is no need to install the
program, just unzip the file and double-click on NodeDiscovery.exe. Type in your
IP and subnet, click Discover, and then double-click on the interface you wish to
configure. It opens the device’s built-in webserver for configuration. Below is a
screenshot that displays the output of a successful Node Discovery.
You will be brought to a page in the product’s built-in webserver to configure the
selected E8ANL-DIN. The username and password are as follows:
Username: admin
Password: dmx512
Once entered, you can edit your password in the Admin tab.

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Connect using STATIC IP
1. To begin setup, plug in the E8ANL-DIN and ensure that the red “POWER” LED
illuminates.
2. Run a CAT5E (or higher) cable from the Ethernet RJ-45 connector to the
Ethernet port of your computer. The computer’s Ethernet interface will need an IP
Address set to 10.X.X.X and a Subnet Mask of 255.0.0.0. The X’s can be any
number between 1 and 255, but cannot be the same as the IP listed on the
E8ANL-DIN.
3. Open any web browser and type the IP Address listed on the unit into the
address bar. This opens the internal web server of the E8ANL-DIN. Additionally,
Node Discovery may be used with a static IP. The above section describes how
to download Node Discovery.
4. With the browser open, and the correct IP address in the address bar, you will be
brought to a page in the product’s built-in webserver to configure your E8ANL-
DIN. The username and password are as follows:
Username: admin
Password: dmx512
Once entered, you can edit your password in the Admin tab.

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Web Server
The Status page displays all of the details of the current setup for the Ethernet to analog
interface. This includes its name, description, current version of firmware, DHCP status,
IP Address, Subnet Mask, MAC Address, sACN parameters, and ArtNet parameters.
Adjustments to these settings can be made in the other pages.

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The IP Address page allows you to configure the E8ANL-DIN’s network settings. From
here, you can enable and disable DHCP, and change both the Static IP and Static
Subnet Mask to best fit the needs for your system. Please note that the “Restart
Interface” button must be clicked to apply the new settings.

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The sACN page allows you to configure the E8ANL-DIN using the sACN lighting
protocol. From this page, you can enable and disable sACN, as well as configure its
universe (from 1 to 63,999) and its starting slot (from 1 to 512). New settings are only
applied after clicking the “Apply Protocol Configuration” button.

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The ArtNet page allows you to configure the E8ANL-DIN using the ArtNet lighting
protocol. From this page, you can enable and disable ArtNet, as well as configure its
universe (from 0 to 15), its subnet (from 0 to 15), its net (from 0 to 127), and its starting
slot (from 1 to 512). New settings are only applied after clicking the “Apply Protocol
Configuration” button.

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The Admin page allows you to change the password to access the Ethernet to analog
interface. Note that your username is “admin”, and that the original password is
“dmx512”. The new password is only applied after clicking the “Submit” button.
The Name page allows you to adjust the name of the E8ANL-DIN. It provides both a
long name and a short name, and both are visible on the Status page. On the Status
page, the short name is displayed as the device’s name, and the long name is displayed
as the device’s description. New names are applied after clicking the “Submit” button.

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The Test page allows you to test the analog output of the E8ANL-DIN. To check the
outputs, you can force each one on individually from this page. When you select the
“Force One” option and click “Submit”, the green “SIGNAL” LED will blink on and off,
and the selected output will be set to full (10 V). If the first output is selected, the “MIMIC
1”LED will also be illuminated. Selecting the “Stop Test” option and clicking “Submit”
will stop the test and bring the E8ANL-DIN back to network control. This can help you
troubleshoot both the E8ANL-DIN and your system’s setup.

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The Signal Loss page is used to configure the interface’s behavior upon loss of signal.
You can configure the Signal Loss Mode to have all the outputs go to Zero or have all
the outputs go to Full. In addition, you can overwrite this configuration setting by
removing the ‘Hold Last Look’ Jumper (JP1).
Jumper Settings
The E8ANL-DIN has three jumpers, JP1 through JP3, which select different feature
options. The factory default is to have all jumpers installed.
JP1 With JP1 installed, the E8ANL-DIN uses the signal loss configuration to
determine its signal loss behavior. When removed, the ‘Hold Last Look’ function
is selected. This overrides the Signal Loss setup option.
JP2 With JP2 installed, the E8ANL-DIN operates normally. When removed, access to
the webserver is disabled and configuration changes are not possible. NODE
Discovery will still discover the E8ANL-DIN on the network, but the webserver
cannot be accessed.
JP3 With JP3 installed, the E8ANL-DIN operates normally. When removed at power
up, this jumper resets all default settings to the factory configuration values.
Caution: Removing this jumper will cause you to lose your settings and will reset the
E8ANL-DIN’s IP Address to 10.10.10.10 and the Subnet Mask to 255.0.0.0.

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Input
Both signal and power inputs are made via the same Ethernet RJ-45 connector. The
interface is powered by 802.3af PoE (Power over Ethernet) as standard, but the
E8ANL-DIN also has an auxiliary 18-48 VDC power input. This auxiliary power
connection is made via direct wiring to a terminal. The signal input supports both sACN
and ArtNet, and both can be used simultaneously. Levels from the protocols are piled
onto each other in a highest-takes-precedence fashion.
Outputs
The E8ANL-DIN has eight separate analog outputs and one DMX512 output. The
Ethernet input is isolated from the outputs, but the outputs are not isolated from each
other. The eight analog outputs are made via direct wiring to two 8-position pluggable
terminal blocks, with each terminal block containing four outputs and four commons.
Each of the eight analog outputs carry a 10 mA rating. The DMX512 output is made via
direct wiring to the 3-position pluggable Phoenix terminal block.
Limited Manufacturer's Warranty
Products manufactured by Doug Fleenor Design (DFD) carry a five-year parts and labor
warranty against manufacturing defects. It is the customer's responsibility to return the
product to DFD at the customer's expense. If covered under warranty, DFD will repair
the unit and pay for return ground shipping. If a trip is necessary to the customer's site
to solve a problem, the expenses of the trip must be paid by the customer.
This warranty covers manufacturing defects. It does not cover damage due to abuse,
misuse, negligence, accident, alteration, or repair by other than by Doug Fleenor
Design.
Most non-warranty repairs are made for a fixed $50.00 fee, plus shipping.
Doug Fleenor Design, Inc.
396 Corbett Canyon Road
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
[phone] voice and FAX
(888) 4-DMX512 toll free [phone]
web site: http://www.dfd.com
e-mail: [e-mail]