OBSIDIAN CONTROL SYSTEMS NETRON EP2 User manual

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ELATION PROFESSIONAL B.V.
Junostraat 2 | 6468 EW Kerkrade, The Netherlands
[phone]
FCC STATEMENT
This device 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.
FCC RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE WARNINGS & INSTRUCTIONS
This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits as per Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This device uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the included instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this device does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be deter- mined by turning the device o and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following methods:
• Reorient or relocate the device.
• Increase the separation between the device and the receiver.
• Connect the device to an electrical outlet on a circuit dierent from which the radio receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Energy Saving Matters (EuP 2009/125/EC)
Saving electric energy is a key to help protecting the environment. Please turn o all electrical products
when they are not in use. To avoid power consumption in idle mode, disconnect all electrical equipment
from power when not in use. Thank you!
Document Version: An updated version of this document may be available online.
Please check www.obsidiancontrol.com for the latest revision/update of this document before beginning
installation and use.
Date Document Version Note
27/12/2021 1 Initial Release

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GENERAL INFORMATION 4
OVERVIEW 5
CONNECTIONS 6
MENU: 8
NAVIGATION 8
HOME SCREEN 8
PRESETS 9
NETRON PRESETS 10
DMX PORTS 11
VIEW AND TEST 12
IP ADDRESS 13
SYSTEM 14
INFORMATION 15
WEB REMOTE CONFIGURATION 16
WEB REMOTE MENU 17
FIRMWARE UPDATES 26
CONTENTS

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GENERAL INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION
Please read and understand the instructions in this manual carefully and thoroughly before attempting
to operate this device. These instructions contain important safety and use information.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
Contact your local Obsidian Controls Systems dealer or distributor for any product related service and
support needs. Also visit forum.obsidiancontrol.com with questions, comments, or suggestions.
OBSIDIAN CONTROL SERVICE EUROPE - Monday - Friday 08:30 to 17:00 CET
[phone] | [email protected]
OBSIDIAN CONTROL SERVICE USA - Monday - Friday 08:30 to 17:00 PST
[phone] | [email protected]

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OVERVIEW
The NETRON EP2 is a compact Ethernet to DMX gateway with two RDM compatible ports designed
for wall mount, truss mount and standalone installations.
It is congurable via its internal web remote and powered over Ethernet or via the convenient USB-C
connection.
KEY FEATURES:
- RDM, ArtNet and sACN support
- Factory and user presets for plug and play setups
- POE or USB-C powered
- 1.5” OLED Display with rotary knob
- Remote conguration via internal webpage
- Powder-coated compact aluminum housing
- Connect to ONYX PC for a full four Universe Solution
- In-wall, On-Wall, Truss and Standalone mounting
SOFTWARE AND OPERATION
For setup and operation of all software features, please update the devices to the latest release.
Download and study the full user guides from http://obsidiancontrol.com/netron.
The NETRON Ether-DMX devices oer a comprehensive and easy to use feature set, and are
continuously improving. It is advised to periodically check for updates on the Obsidian product pages.

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CONNECTIONS
DMX CONNECTIONS:
All DMX Output connections are 5pin female XLR; the pin-out on all sockets is pin 1 to shield, pin 2 to
cold (-), and pin 3 to hot (+). Pins 4 and 5 are not used. Carefully connect DMX cables to the respective
ports. To prevent damaging the DMX ports, provide strain relief and support. Avoid connecting FOH
Snakes to the ports directly.
Pin Connection
1 Com
2 Data -
3 Data +
4 Not connected
5 Not connected
ETHERNET DATA CONNECTION
The Ethernet cable is connected on the side of the EP2 device. This device cannot be daisy chained.
Although this is an Locking RJ45 Ethernet connector, and the use of a Locking RJ45 Ethernet cables is
recommended, any RJ45 connector is suitable.
The Ethernet connection is also used to connect a computer to the EP2 for remote conguration via a
web browser. To access the web interface, simply enter the IP address shown in the display in any web
browser connected to the device. Information about the web access can be found starting on page 14
of this manual.

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Status Indicators
LED Color Solid Blink Routing
DMX PORTS RED
DMX PORTS GREEN DMX In DMX Lost
DMX PORTS BLUE DMX Out Stable DMX Lost
DMX PORTS WHITE Flash on RDM packets
DMX PORTS STATUS INDICATOR LEDs
CONNECTIONS: FRONT & SIDE PANELS
FRONT CONNECTIONS:
(2) 5Pin DMX ports
are bidirectional for
In-and-Output
DMX Port Status
Indicator LED
RJ45 Network
connection w/POE
Power: Type-C: 5V, 2A
No Data Connection
SIDE CONNECTIONS
Menu return button
Turn to scroll,
push-to-select
1.3” OLED Display
M12
M10

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MENU: NAVIGATION
The Netron devices use a small OLED display for feedback and setup. The encoder dials up and down
through the menu, a push of the encoder selects an item or saves an entry. Revert to a previous menu
or cancel an entry with a single push of the back arrow.
Wheel Right Scroll down in menu list / increase values
Wheel Left Scroll up in menu list / decrease values
Wheel Push Enter Menu, Select menu item, go down one level in menu, conrm values.
Back Arrow Go up one level in menu tree, cancel change of values, hold for 2 seconds
to return to home screen
As you scroll up or down the menu, the arrows indicate that more items are available above or below
that which is displayed, and only show when needed.
MENU: HOME SCREEN

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MENU: PRESETS
Several simple presets are preprogrammed into the device for fast
setup. Some presets require additional input like a start Universe.
SUB MENU OPTION / VALUES DESCRIPTION
1. ArtNet 2.x Universe 1-32767
See NETRON Presets
2. ArtNet 10.x Universe 1-32767
3. ArtNet 192.x Universe 1-32767
4. ArtNet 172.x Universe 1-32767
5. ArtNet DHCP Universe 1-32767
6. ArtNet In Universe 1-32767
7. ArtNet In/Thru Universe 1-32767
8. sACN 2.x Universe 1-32767
9. sACN 192.x Universe 1-32767
10. sACN 172.x Universe 1-32767
11. sACN 172.x Universe 1-32767
12. sACN DHCP Universe 1-32767
13. sACN DHCP In Universe 1-32767
1. MyPreset 1
...
10. MyPreset 10
Load Preset Preset Loaded

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MENU: NETRON PRESETS
These simple presets are preprogrammed into the device for fast setup. Some presets require additional
input like a start Universe.
Label Ethernet DMX Ports
IP Address Subnet Protocol Option 1 2
Artnet 2.x Automatic 2.x 255.0.0.0 Artnet Universe # Output Output
XX X+1
RDM Yes
Artnet 10.x Automatic 10.x 255.0.0.0 Artnet Universe # Output Output
XX X+1
RDM Yes
Artnet 192.x Automatic 192.x 255.0.0.0 Artnet Universe # Output Output
XX X+1
RDM Yes
Artnet 172.x Automatic 172.x 255.0.0.0 Artnet Universe # Output Output
XX X+1
RDM Yes
Artnet DHCP DHCP DHCP Artnet Universe # Output Output
XX X+1
RDM Yes
Artnet In Automatic 2.x 255.0.0.0 Artnet Universe # Input Input
XX X+1
sACN 2.x Automatic 2.x 255.0.0.0 sACN Universe # Output Output
XX X+1
RDM Yes
sACN 10.x Automatic 10.x 255.0.0.0 sACN Universe # Output Output
XX X+1
RDM Yes
sACN 192.x Automatic 192.x 255.0.0.0 sACN Universe # Output Output
XX X+1
RDM Yes
sACN 172.x Automatic 172.x 255.0.0.0 sACN Universe # Output Output
XX X+1
RDM Yes
sACN DHCP DHCP DHCP sACN Universe # Output Output
XX X+1
RDM Yes
sACN DHCP
In DHCP DHCP sACN Universe # Input Input
XX X+1

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MENU: DMX PORTS
Select a port number to adjust its settings. Depending on the
Mode, certain options are not relevant and hidden from the display
or web interface.
SUB MENU OPTION / VALUES DESCRIPTION
Mode
Disable The port is disabled.
Input The port receives DMX values and assigns
them to the selected Universe.
Output The port sends out DMX Values on the
selected Universe
Send
Value
0 –
255 Send a static DMX value
Universe 1 – 32767 Select the EtherDMX Universe
Protocol
Art-Net
Select the EtherDMX protocol per portsACN
None

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MENU: VIEW AND TEST
Select a View and Test mode to test . Depending on the Mode,
certain options are not relevant and hidden from the display or web
interface.
SUB MENU OPTION / VALUES DESCRIPTION
DMX View
View Port 1 – 2 View the DMX values of a specic port
Start Monitor
Start Monitoring Values. Use Encoder to dial to the
desired DMX address. Push Encoder to change
display readout style (Grid, List, Address)
ArtNet View
Universe 1 – 32767 View a specic Art-Net Universe
Start Monitor
Start Monitoring Values. Use Encoder to dial to the
desired DMX address. Push Encoder to change
display readout style (Grid, List, Address)
sACN View
Universe 1 – 32767 View a specic sACN Universe
Start Monitor
Start Monitoring Values. Use Encoder to dial to the
desired DMX address. Push Encoder to change
display readout style (Grid, List, Address)
DMX Port
Test
Output Port 1 – 2 Send generator values on specic port
All Ports Send generator values on all ports
Speed 1 – 10, Manual Select the speed of generator
Value 0 -255
ArtNet
Test
Universe 1 – 32767 Select Art-Net Universe
Speed 1 – 10, Manual Select the speed of generator
Value 0 -255
sACN
Test
Universe 1 – 32767 Select sACN Universe
Speed 1 – 10, Manual Select the speed of generator
Value 0 -255

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MENU: IP ADDRESS
Set the desired device IP address in this menu. Every Netron
device is set to a unique 2.x.x.x address at the factory, and after
every reset to this default. For Art-Net systems, it should never be
necessary to adjust this IP. Any custom address and subnet can be
assigned so the node can operate within any network environment.
SUB MENU OPTION / VALUES DESCRIPTION
DHCP IP
The device waits for a DHCP server address
After30sitassigns itselfa unique169.254.x.x
address but continues to monitor DHCP
server requests.
Automatic 2.x The device is set to a unique 2.x.x.x Address,
Subnet 255.0.0.0
Automatic 10.x.x The device is set to a unique 10.x.x.x
Address, Subnet 255.0.0.0
Custom IP
IP Address x.x.x.x Assign any desired numbers. The device
does not check the validity of address and
subnet values.
Subnet
Mask x.x.x.x
Automatic 192.x The device is set to a unique 192.x.x.x
Address, Subnet 255.0.0.0
Automatic 172.x The device is set to a unique 172.x.x.x
Address, Subnet 255.0.0.0

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MENU: SYSTEM
This menu contains all the settings to congure and manage the
device
SUB MENU OPTION / VALUES DESCRIPTION
Device
Name
12 Character Label Set a device name
Device ID
0-999 Set an optional device ID
Display
Display Timeout Disable Display stays on indenitely
10s, 30s, 1m, 5m, 10m Display goes dark after this time
Screen Brightness 1-10 Adjust the brightness of the internal display
LED Brightness 0-10 Adjust the brightness of the front LEDs. Set to 0 to
disable them.
Home Screen
Device Info The display shows port and connectivity information
Cue Browser The display shows a list of stored cues which can easily
be browsed and started by the encoder wheel
ArtNet
Start
Universe 1
Universe 0
Universe 1 is sent to Art-Net 0-0
Universe 1 is sent to Art-Net 0-1
Lock Device
PIN: 000 (011)
Lock Disable The device does not require a pin
Timeout The device asks for a pin after the display times out
Manual
Lock:
000
(011)
Lock/Unlock Lock the device immediately
Wait for Data
No DMX is sent until valid data is received for the ports.
The last incoming values continue to be sent on the ports
until the time is expired. Once timeout has completed,
the device will perform one of the below actions
Send 0
Signal Loss
Hold Last Look Forever, 0s, 10s, 30s,
1m, 5m, 10m, 60m
The last incoming values continue to be sent on the ports
until the time is expired. Once timeout has completed the
device will perform one of the below actions.
Fade to 0 0-60s (30s) Crossfade to DMX 0. Set to 0s for instant out.
Disable DMX DMX trac is turned o on all ports
Backup
Cong
Save Cong Cong Saved Save current conguration including all cue data
Load Cong Cong Loaded Reload conguration. Backups can be exported and
imported from the web interface
RDM
Processing
All Disable Disables RDM processing on the device
All Enable Enables all RDM processing on the device
Factory Reset
Pin: 000 (011) Conrm
Device will
be reset
to factory
defaults. Yes/
No
Reset the device to factory default. It will reload NETRON
Preset 1. All cues are deleted, and all settings are set to
default.
Pin: 000 (007) Conrm
Device will be
reset to User
Preset 1. Yes/
No
Reset the device to User Preset 1.

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MENU: INFORMATION
This menu provides information about the device.
SUB MENU OPTION / VALUES DESCRIPTION
Software Version
Boot SW V#
Firmware: V# Display the current software version
Product On Time
Time: XXXXX(H) Total time the device has been powered on.
Mac Address
:x:x:x:x:x Displays MAC address
RDM UID
UID1: xxxx Displays product RDM UID.

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WEB REMOTE CONFIGURATION
Ensure the device and a computer do not share IP address, but are in the same IP address range, and
are connected.
Browser Sample: Enter the device IP address into a web browser to access the device page.
PC Conguration Sample: Please note your PC conguration results may vary.
MAC OS Conguration Sample: Please note your MAC OS conguration results may vary.

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WEB REMOTE MENU: HOMEPAGE
Please note that Netron devices are not compatible with Microsoft Internet Explorer. Also, the antivirus
software AVAST is known to block important communication with NETRON, and must be disabled for
the web interface and rmware updates to function.
Identify Button:
Identify sets device into blinking Red/White LEDs and a blinking display to nd Netron devices.

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WEB REMOTE MENU: PRESETS - NETRON PRESETS
WEB REMOTE MENU: PRESETS - USER PRESETS

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WEB REMOTE MENU: DMX PORTS - OUTPUT

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WEB REMOTE MENU: DMX PORTS - DISABLE
WEB REMOTE MENU: DMX PORTS - INPUT