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.