LSS MasterPort 2 User manual

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LSS
Manual
MasterPort 2
Multi-protocol-capable 4-port node for
DMX512 and Ethernet (IEEE 802.3af)

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Date: 13.02.2013
Valid from software version: 1.03 Rev. 13
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Index
PREAMBLE ........................................................................................... 5
NOTES FOR THE READER .................................................................................... 6
How to use this manual ...........................................................................................6
Safety advices...........................................................................................................6
Instruction for use....................................................................................................7
THE MASTERPORT 2 ............................................................................. 8
GENERAL OVERVIEW ........................................................................................ 9
FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW .................................................................................. 10
DMX........................................................................................................................10
Ethernet .................................................................................................................11
Merge settings .......................................................................................................11
Remote configuration ............................................................................................12
SCREENS AND CONFIGURATION ..........................................................13
DEVICE OVERVIEW ......................................................................................... 14
Connectors .............................................................................................................14
Operation LED ........................................................................................................15
Menu settings ........................................................................................................16
CONFIGURATION OF THE MASTERPORT 2 ............................................17
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CONFIGURATION ............................................................. 18
LEGEND FOR THE SCHEME OF THE MENU.............................................................. 19
FIRST LEVEL.................................................................................................. 20
MAIN MENU................................................................................................. 21
PIN request ............................................................................................................21
Structure of the main menu ..................................................................................21
VIEW MENU ................................................................................................. 22
Structure of the view menu ...................................................................................22
View→DMX............................................................................................................23
View→Network......................................................................................................24
CONFIGURATION MENU................................................................................... 27
Structure of the Configuration menu ....................................................................27
Config→Routing.....................................................................................................28
Config→DMX..........................................................................................................31
Config→Network ...................................................................................................32
OPTIONS ..................................................................................................... 35
Structure of the Options menu..............................................................................35

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Options→Display ...................................................................................................36
Structure of Options submenues...........................................................................38
Options→Factory Defaults.....................................................................................39
Options→Reset ......................................................................................................39
CONFIGURATION WITH LSS CONFIGCORE ............................................40
CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE CONFIGCORE........................................................... 41
Connecting the MasterPort 2 with ConfigCore .....................................................41
CONFIGCORE MENUS...................................................................................... 43
Main menu.............................................................................................................43
Advanced LSS Device Features ..............................................................................44
MASTERPORT -GROUPS ................................................................................. 54
Introduction ...........................................................................................................54
Changing groups ....................................................................................................56
DEFAULT SETTINGS......................................................................................... 57
SERVICE...............................................................................................58
FIRMWARE UPDATE........................................................................................ 59
LSS ConfigCore .......................................................................................................59
Connecting with ConfigCore ..................................................................................59
Updating firmware.................................................................................................60
Error messages/failed update................................................................................63
Contact...................................................................................................................63
APPENDIX ...........................................................................................64
APPENDIX A ................................................................................................. 65
Technical specifications .........................................................................................65
Network .................................................................................................................66
Pinouts ...................................................................................................................68
Order numbers.......................................................................................................68

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Preamble

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Notes for the reader
How to use this manual
This manual provides advices and information’s about the function and configuration of the Mas-
terPort 2.
Like all devices of LSS GmbH the MasterPort 2 is constantly evolving technology. It is therefore
possible that this manual does not explain later development forms.
This manual uses the following symbols to indicate important information for your safety and for
configuration.
Here you will get additional information.
Attention alerts you to situations in which decisions can provoke to technical prob-
lems with the equipment or losing data.
A Warning statement indicates situations in which can result in injury or damage to
life and limb.
Safety advices
Proper care of the MasterPort 2 is not dangerous. However please note the following
Authorized personnel must install the device!
Never operate with visibly damaged devices!
If the suspect prior to a defect, immediately disconnect the device from the power
supply! Secure the device to restart!
Disconnect the device from the power supply before you open the case!
Employees of the LSS GmbH may only make repairs!

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Instruction for use
The MasterPort 2 is designed for continuous operation. However please note the following:
Use the device only for its intended purpose!
Avoid extreme mechanical loads!
Avoid extreme mechanical loads on the display!
To clean the display, turn off the power! Use a damp cloth only.
Avoid direct exposure to moisture and excessive heat on the device!
Do not cover the ventilation openings! Risk of fire!
Don’t mount the unit directly above headlights!

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The MasterPort 2

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General Overview
The MasterPort 2 is the successor to the popular MasterPort, which can be found in many lighting
systems in Europe. In the second generation LLS extended significantly the capabilities of the node
for lighting networks with the ability to act as voltage supplier for devices in the lighting system. In
addition to the new, even more powerful CPUs the new encoder for menu settings is striking.
Using a new CPU the conversion of network protocols from Ethernet to DMX are executed faster.
As before the protocols Art-Net, sACN, AVAB/IPX, AVAB/UDP, ShowNet are supported. Now the
MasterPort 2 supports RDM and also Art-Net3 networks.
With changing the menu buttons to rotary/push encoder for menu control, the menu has been ed-
ited in its structure and adapted to the new setting options. The overlook of the menu interface is
much easier and using much comfortable. The menu itself has been extended to major configura-
tion settings and makes the MasterPort 2 ready for future developments.
Like many other devices of LSS also, the MasterPport 2 PSU is designed explicitly for use close to
the stage. This means that it is passively cooled and therefore totally silent, the display configura-
tion can be switched off and, not least, the LSS MasterPort 2 can be completely configured re-
motely by the software LSS ConfigCore.
One device –two designs
The MasterPort 2 is available in two versions, each in three different connector designs. As built-in
it can be used as a component of multifunctional channels, or in junction boxes and distribution
boards. In the Portable version the MasterPort 2 is supplied with a surface mounting box for wall
mounting.
MasterPort2 as built-in version MasterPort 2 as Portable version

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Functional overview
DMX
Connectors
The LSS MasterPort 2 is available with three DMX connector designs:
4x DMX-Out, 5pin XLR female
2x DMX-Out, 5pin XLR female / 2x DMX-In, 5pin XLR male
4x DMX-In, 5pin XLR male
In all designs the DMX ports are electrical isolated bey opto-coupler.
DMX Outputs
For all DMX outputs the following parameters can be set:
Response to reception loss of all sources (power off, hold, send zeros)
Break length 90 ... 999 ĩS
Mark After Break 20 ... 999 ĩS
So the MasterPort 2 is adjustable to each component.
The MasterPort 2 can only be used as a protocol converter between DMX and Ethernet-
based network protocols. For conversions of Ethernet to Ethernet a LSS MasterGate
must be used!
DMX Inputs
For all DMX inputs the following parameters are set by manufacturer:
Maximum data rate: Up to 44/s = protocol length 22,4ms
Minimum Mark After Break: 4μs
Timeout until data loss: 2s.
All DMX signals are processed by the controller logical and evaluated.

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Ethernet
Data transfer rate
The MasterPort 2 is characterized by high throughput and low latency (delay) in both directions.
The Ethernet interface supports up to 100MBit/s and the internal CPU runs on a very fast real-time
multitasking operating system. So a maximum throughput of more than 1000 network packets per
second is possible.
Ethernet protocols
The LSS MasterPort 2 supports the following protocols:
Art-Net
ShowNet
AVAB/UDP
AVAB/IPX
sACN
The default Ethernet protocol of the MasterPort 2 is the non-proprietary Art-Net of ArtisticLi-
cence. The current protocol version is 1.4bd III.
IP parameters
For all TCP/IP based protocols you can still define the following parameters:
IP address manually / Art-Net 2.xxx / Art-Net 10.xxx / DHCP
IP subnet mask
Gateway IP
Merge settings
The MasterPort 2 is able to merge up to four channels on HTP when they send on the same subnet
/ universe. This distinguishes this device from most of other nodes. For instance Art-Net supports
one or two transmitters only.
Priorities are supported, if permitted by the lighting protocol. But proprietary extensions, such as
“Priorities per circle”, will be not supported.

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Remote configuration
For all devices of LSS the freeware LSS ConfigCore is recommended. All features of the MasterPort
2and other LSS devices, but also Art-Net compatible devices of other manufacturers will be sup-
ported. Only with this freeware it is possible to find all devices on the network and configure the
MasterPort 2 fully remotely.
Because the MasterPort 2 is an Art-Net compatible device itself so it works fine with Art-Net soft-
ware tools of other manufacturers, especially DMX Workshop (download at
www.artisticlicence.com). Of course, like all other Art-Net devices the MasterPort 2 has an own
OEM ID (identified and supported by DMX Workshop version 3.57 and higher). Using this tool, also
a restricted remote configuration is possible. By using DMX Workshop note Art-Net can only con-
figure a subset of the MasterPort 2.
If other protocols than Artet will be set the MasterPort 2 will be always configurable
with ConfigCore. Providing that the PC with ConfigCore is in the same IP address range
like the MasterPort 2.

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Screens and Configuration

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Device overview
At the front side of the LSS MasterPort 2 the DMX-Ports and area of configuration are situated.
Operation LED
Menu
DMX ports
Connectors
The connectiors of the LSS MasterPort 2 are located directly on the device. For all connection de-
signs all DMX ports are disposed on the front side. The RJ45 connector and the power supply of
the built-in devices are at the rear of the device. The power supply is realized via terminal con-
nector.
RJ45 connector
powerCon blue
Portable devices for surface mounting the RJ45 connector and the power supply are situated
sideways. A blue powerCon is used for power supply.

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Types of power supply - PoE or external power supply
The power supply of the MasterPort 2 can be realized either via Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) or with
an external power supply.With PoE the power supply can be ensured by end-span devices (eg di-
rectly PoE-capable switches) or midspan devices (units between switch and end device).
PoE has priority, if the MasterPort 2 is connected on both types of power supply.
Operation LED
The LEDs on the front panel displays the operating status of the MasterPort 2.
LED
Colour
Meaning
Power
Blue
On: Operation voltage available
Off: Operation voltage is not available
LINK/DATA
Yellow
On: Ethernet-LINK enabled, no Data
Flash: Ethernet-LINK enabled, running Data transfer
Off: Ethernet-LINK is not enabled
ACTIVE/FAIL
Green
Red
DMX display for all DMX ports
On: At least one DMX port is running
Blink: At least one port has no data and HOLD last received data
Flash: At least one port has no data and sends ZERO
Out: All ports are turned off
Displays error messages
Blink: Software error. Inform service!
On: Combined error. Inform service!
Inside the device, further diagnostic LEDs are provided. These are intended for service and
maintenance.

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Menu settings
The LSS MasterPort 2 can be configurated localy by a convenient menu system. The menu is dis-
played on a brilliant blue-white 20x4 LCD screen with energy-saving LED backlit and a long life. Use
the screen saver! It’s increasing the life of the display by a multiple.
The individual menu settings are selected und set by using a rotary/push encoder.
Menu screen
Rotary/push encoder
Use the screen saver! This increases the life of the display by a multiple.
You can adjust the contrast of the display in the menu. Readjustment is usually not neces-
sary, because the display is already temperature compensated.

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Configuration of the MasterPort 2

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Instructions for the configuration
Design and selection
The menu structure of the MasterPort 2 is arranged hierarchically. It started with the First Level,
from which the access is made to the main menu. From the main menu, the other submenus are
divided thematically into levels.
Menu selection
Turning the rotary/push encoder selects the various menu submenus and settings by a wandering
►. A quick push on the encoder opens this submenu or confirms the setting.
Changing settings
The selected parameter is shown with an inverse flashing first character and can now be changed
by turning the encoder. Pressing it again takes on the setting. Changed parameters are active im-
mediately.
Confirming the "◄" the Master Port 2 PSU controller return to the parent menu. Before the menu
is displayed, you will be asked if you want to save the changed parameters.
Save settings
To save the set parameters confirm the request with "Yes". The modified parameters are stored
permanently. With "No" you will return to the parent menu, set parameters will not saved, even
though they had already been suspended temporarily.
Is the encoder in an adjustable period not used, the First Level will be activated. Simultaneously
the access of the device will be locked and the typed password will be deleted to prevent unau-
thorized manipulation. Any unsaved changes of parameters in the currently open menu will be
lost!

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Legend for the scheme of the menu
The structure of the menu and the configuration options are described below schematically. The
used symbols have the following meanings:
Symbol
Meaning
Display
Menu name
Shows settable parameters

Rotate encoder to select

Push the Encoder
Shows the menu path

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First Level
The First Level of the menu of the MasterPort 2 scrolls through different diagnostic pages. These
pages give a quick overview of different settings and the operating status of the device.
A rotation of the encoder interrupts the automatic scroll. Further rotations display the diagnostic
pages manually. The automatic scroll is displayed by means of a flashing icon top right. The icon
changes in II when switching to manual scroll.
It is possible to replace the First Level by other displays. Further information are on menu Options.