Enttec Open DMX Ethernet User manual

Open DMX Ethernet
User Manual
www.enttec.com
Firmware V1.0 07-Dec-2008

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Table of Contents
Contents................................................................................................................4
Contacting ENTTEC............................................................................................ 4
Warranty............................................................................................................... 5
lossary................................................................................................................6
Introduction.......................................................................................................... 7
Features.................................................................................................................7
Limitations............................................................................................................8
Basic Concept.......................................................................................................8
Connector pin out................................................................................................. 8
DMX OUT:............................................................................................ 8
DMX IN :............................................................................................... 9
etting Started .....................................................................................................9
Ethernet Channels:................................................................................. 9
LEDs.....................................................................................................................9
NMU configuration............................................................................................ 10
Updating the Application firmware....................................................................16
Emergency Firmware update..............................................................................17
Appendix 1......................................................................................................... 19
Appendix 2......................................................................................................... 20
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Contents
When you open the packaging, you should find these items in the box:
•Open DMX Ethernet (pn:70305)
•Straight connect Ethernet lead (pn:79102) typically blue coating
•Power Adapter (pn: 79104 ) if you have the POE option, the power adapter
is not included.
•User manual
•CD (pn:79106)
If one of these items is missing please contact your local dealer.
Contacting ENTTEC
To contact us, please send an email to: [email protected]
Tel: [phone] MT+10
Fax: [phone]
To write us:
ENTTEC Pty Ltd
PO BOX 282
KEW, VIC, 3101
AUSTRALIA
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Warranty
ENTTEC warrants that the product it manufactures and sells will be free from
defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 1 year from the date of
shipment from an authorized ENTTEC wholesaler. If the device proves
defective within the respective period, ENTTEC will repair or replace the
defective hardware at its sole discretion. If the failure is due to an operator error
the user accepts to pay for any charge relating to the diagnosis of the hardware,
faulty parts or shipping from our factory.
ENTTEC makes no warranty of any kind express or implied including
without limitation the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness
for a particular purpose. In no event shall ENTTEC be liable for indirect
special or consequential damages.
Opening the unit voids the warranty as described above.
As this product uses ethernet as a communication medium we cannot
officially support applications where the ODE is used on an existing
computer network. We recommend you have a good knowledge of
networking infrastructure and IP networking.
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Glossary
ACN: Advanced Control Network.
Art-Net: Artistic License network protocol. This is the Artistic License
DMX over Ethernet protocol.
Dimmer: One discretely controlled device or parameter of a device out of
512 possible in the DMX512 protocol. Sometimes also referred
to as “Address”, “DMX Channel” or “Output Channel”
DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol.
ESP: Enttec Show Protocol. This is the Enttec DMX over Ethernet
protocol.
HTP: Highest Takes Precedence.
IP: Internet Protocol.
LTP: Latest or Lowest Takes Precedence (Context usually informs
which one is applicable.)
PC: Personal Computer.
RDM: Remote Device Management.
Stream: A DMX512 over Ethernet Universe coming into or leaving the
ODE
Universe: 512 addresses or slots of control information as conveyed
by DMX512 protocol. As a lighting system may have more than
512 discrete things to control, multiple universes may be
required. When this is the case, the Universe number will be
expressed in 0-255 form for ESP or 0-15 subnet and 0-15
universe # for Art-Net.
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Introduction
Thank you for buying the ODE. At ENTTEC we are proud of our products and
we hope you will enjoy them as much as we enjoy making them.
Firstly, unpack the unit from the box. You will find:
•the ODE, which is a box containing all the electronics
•an external power supply (not included on the Power Over Ethernet model)
•a CD containing the NMU program,
•and this manual.
If you are missing any parts, please contact the dealer through whom you
purchased the unit to arrange a solution.
On the front of the ODE device, you will find :
•RJ45 Ethercon connector for a 10/100 Base-T Ethernet connection
•4 Status LEDS
•DC 9V input power jack for connecting the included Power Supply
(not included on the POE Model)
On the back you will find:
•1 DMX output connector
•1 DMX input connector
The unit has no power switch and can be left on continuously.
Features
•1 DMX port with Male and Female connectors
•Setup done through Node Management Utility
•Supports ESP and Art-Net protocols for DMX over Ethernet
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imitations
As the ODE is reliant on Ethernet, if you are using an existing computer
network and sharing the traffic between your lighting control system and other
functions, you may increase your exposure to potential delays in data
propagation, or a drop in the update rate. Specific strategies for better
implementing such large networks can be planned in consultation with Enttec
engineers if your application's scope warrants it.
Basic Concept
While it has tremendous flexibility, right out of the box the ODE is factory
configured to be a DMX OUTPUT device, running on Art-Net Universe 0,0. It
can be either output or input, however, and can use any possible universe in
Art-Net or ESP modes. It has configurable IP address as well. Use the free
utility program, Node Management Utility, to change configurations.
Connector pin out
DMX OUT:
Pin 1: round
Pin 2: Data -
Pin 3: Data +
Pin 4: NC
Pin 5: NC
DMX IN :
Pin 1: round
Pin 2: Data -
Pin 3: Data +
Pin 4: NC
Pin 5: NC
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Getting Started
When you power up the ODE for the first time, the default factory profile will
be as follows:
DMX Port:
It will be set to be an Output by default.
Ethernet Channels:
Out of the box, it will be bound to Universe 0, 0. This is also known as
the first DMX Universe. There are 255 possible DMX over Ethernet universes
from which you can select one. These are also referred to as Streams in the
Node Management Utility.
EDs
1 Status: This LED will blink when the ODE is operating normally. If the LED
is on and does not blink it means the ODE is in fault, this could be due to a
failed firmware upgrade. You may need to scan your network with NMU and re
flash the firmware.
If the LED off and you have power to the unit please contact ENTTEC support.
2 Port Direction: The LED will be ON when the port is in Output mode and off
when the port is in input mode.
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3 Ethernet Link: This LED will be ON when there is an Ethernet Link.
4 Ethernet Activity: This LED blinks when there is activity on the Ethernet
network.
NMU configuration
NMU (Node Management Utility) is the free Windows and OSX application
used to manage compatible ENTTEC DMX over Ethernet nodes.
NMU bypasses all your TCP/IP settings allowing you to reconfigure nodes in a
plug and play fashion, how ever they are configured.
NMU V1.34 supports the ODE starting with the V1.0 firmware.
To employ the NMU, follow this set of instructions:
1. If you have not already done so, install the program from the included
CD, or download and install this application from the Enttec website
http://www.enttec.com/nmu(no emanagement)
2. Ensure that your ODE is hooked up physically by Ethernet cable to the
same physical network as the computer on which you will run the NMU.
This can be done directly to the port on your computer or through a
switch.. When you plan to use multiple ODEs you will need to use a
switch.
3. Start the application.
4. Press the Discovery button.
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5. Select an ODE from the list of devices shown (your screen will differ
from example shown here to some degree).
6. The configure button will now be enabled; press it to continue.
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7. The ODE Configuration Window will appear. It contains the controls
needed to make all possible changes to the ODE's configurations.
8. At your option, you may choose to enter a new name for the ODE in the
Device Name blank. Calling it “Truss 1” or “Onstage Dimmers
Universe” may be convenient to your application, for instance.
9. If you need to adjust the IP Address for your application, it may be done
here. While many users can expect the ODE to work fine with factory
default IP, some networks will be a bit trickier. If it works for you as is,
don't bother changing anything here, but if you're trying to troubleshoot,
a valuable tip would be to choose an IP which is similar in the first 3
numbers (but distinct in the last) from other elements of your lighting
system. For further information about this consult a Network Manager
or IT expert who knows your local Ethernet setup well.
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10. Choose which protocol you wish to use, between Art-Net (default) and
Enttec Show Protocol (or ESP). The ESP may be quicker and easier to
set up, but Art-Net is supported very widely by other hardware and
software, so you have both options available.
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11. Assign your ODE to a Subnet and Universe in the Art-Net range of
possible locations. If you only have one ODE, the default of 0,0 may be
suitable, but when multiple devices are used then take care as to which
you assign where, and consider labeling the outside of the box, perhaps
with tape and a permanent marker, or by using a plastic stick-on label,
so that you can deploy and troubleshoot it easily.
12. If you're choosing to employ ESP protocol, your universe assignment is
a single step procedure with 256 choices in a single pull-down list.
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13. Select whether you need to output or input DMX information (or disable
it in rare instances) with the Port Direction setting.
14. Once you have it all set up the way you'd like, click on Save Config
button to send this information to the device.
15. You can then close the application and use the ODE right away.
Congratulations, you're done!
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Updating the Application firmware
To update the firmware on the ODE, you can perform a simple operation inside
the NMU program. Follow Steps 1-7 as described above in the NMU
configuration section. Then click the button at the bottom for Firmware
Update.
A small progress window will pop up showing the percentage of completion
achieved as the procedure happens.
When it reaches 100% another
window will alert you that it
successfully completed this operation
and that you can Cick OK to refresh
the list of devices which the NMU can
see.
After you click the OK button, the update procedure is completed.
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Emergency Firmware update
In some rare cases, there firmware might become corrupted and support may
instruct you to force a firmware update, this is the procedure.
Please Click on File->ODE Emergency Firmware Recovery
Select the file, then power the ODE
The firmware update may take a few seconds to start.
Once finished you will see
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Appendix 1
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity
Responsible Party: ENTTEC Pty/Ltd
Level 1, 672 Glenferrie Rd,
awthorn,Vic,3122
Australia
declares that the products:
Product Name: ODE
complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. owever, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and the
receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
* In order to maintain compliance with FCC regulations shielded
cables must be used with this equipment. Operation with non-approved
equipment or unshielded cables is likely to result in interference to
radio & television reception.
Appendix 2
We
ENTTEC Pty Ltd
Level 1, 672 lenferrie Rd,
Hawthorn, Vic, 3122
Australia
declare under our sole responsibility that our products:
ODE
conforms to the requirements of Council Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC and therefore complies with the requirements of Council
Directive 73/23/EEC, (The Low Voltage Directive) on the harmonization of the laws of Member States relating to electrical equipment
designed for use within certain voltage limits as amended by Article 13 of Council Directive 93/68/EEC
•EN 55103-1
•EN 50103-2
•EN 60065/AS 3650
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