OBSIDIAN CONTROL SYSTEMS NETRON EP2 User manual

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equipment, building, and electrical damages, injuries to any persons, and direct or indirect economic loss
associated with the use or reliance of any information contained within this document, and/or as a result
of the improper, unsafe, insucient and negligent assembly, installation, rigging, and operation of this
product.
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
07/12/2021 1 Initial Release

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GENERAL INFORMATION 4
LIMITED WARRANTY 5
SAFETY GUIDELINES 6
OVERVIEW 7
INSTALLATION 8
CONNECTIONS 14
MAINTENANCE 16
SPECIFICATIONS 17
DIMENSIONS 18
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.
UNPACKING
Every device has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped in perfect operating condition.
Carefully check the shipping carton for damage that may have occurred during shipping. If the carton
is damaged, carefully inspect the device for damage, and be sure all accessories necessary to install
and operate the device have arrived intact. In the event damage has been found or parts are missing,
please contact our customer support team for further instructions. Please do not return this device to
your dealer without rst contacting customer support. Please do not discard the shipping carton in the
trash. Please recycle whenever possible.
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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LIMITED WARRANTY
1. Obsidian Control Systems hereby warrants, to the original purchaser, Obsidian Control Systems
products to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years
(730 days).
2. For warranty service, send the product only to the Obsidian Control Systems service center. All
shipping charges must be pre-paid. If the requested repairs or service (including parts replacement)
are within the terms of this warranty, Obsidian Control Systems will pay return shipping charges
only to a designated point within the United States. If any product is sent, it must be shipped in
its original package and packaging material. No accessories should be shipped with the product.
If any accessories are shipped with the product, Obsidian Control Systems shall have no liability
whatsoever for loss and/or or damage to any such accessories, nor for the safe return thereof.
3. This warranty is void if the product serial number and/or labels are altered or removed; if the product
is modied in any manner which Obsidian Control Systems concludes, after inspection, aects the
reliability of the product; if the product has been repaired or serviced by anyone other than the
Obsidian Control Systems factory unless prior written authorization was issued to purchaser by
Obsidian Control Systems; if the product is damaged because not properly maintained as set forth
in the product instructions, guidelines and/or user manual.
4. This is not a service contract, and this warranty does not include any maintenance, cleaning or
periodic check-up. During the periods as specied above, Obsidian Control Systems will replace
defective parts at its expense, and will absorb all expenses for warranty service and repair labor by
reason of defects in material or workmanship. The sole responsibility of Obsidian Control Systems
under this warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product, or replacement thereof, including
parts, at the sole discretion of Obsidian Control Systems. All products covered by this warranty
were manufactured after January 1, 1990, and bare identifying marks to that eect.
5. Obsidian Control Systems reserves the right to make changes in design and/or performance
improvements upon its products without any obligation to include these changes in any products
theretofore manufactured.
6. 6. No warranty, whether expressed or implied, is given or made with respect to any accessory
supplied with the products described above. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, all
implied warranties made by Obsidian Control Systems in connection with this product, including
warranties of merchantability or tness, are limited in duration to the warranty periods set forth
above. And no warranties, whether expressed or implied, including warranties of merchantability or
tness, shall apply to this product after said periods have expired. The consumer’s and/or dealer’s
sole remedy shall be such repair or replacement as is expressly provided above; and under no
circumstances shall Obsidian Control Systems be liable for any loss and/or damage, direct and/or
consequential, arising out of the use of, and/or the inability to use, this product.
7. This warranty is the only written warranty applicable to Obsidian Control Systems products and
supersedes all prior warranties and written descriptions of warranty terms and conditions heretofore
published.
8. Use of software and rmware:
9. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall Elation or Obsidian Control
Systems or its suppliers be liable for any damages whatsoever (including, but not limited to,
damages for loss of prots or data, for business interruption, for personal injury or other loss
whatsoever) arising out of or in any way related to the use of or inability to use rmware or software,
the provision of or failure to provide support or other services, information, rmware, software,
and related content through the software or otherwise arising out of the use of any software or
rmware, even in the event of the fault, tort (including negligence), misrepresentation, strict liability,
breach of warranty of Elation or Obsidian Control Systems or any supplier, and even if Elation or
Obsidian Control Systems or any supplier has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
WARRANTY RETURNS: All returned service items, whether under warranty or not, must be freight
pre-paid and accompany a return authorization (R.A.) number. The R.A. number must be clearly written
on the outside of the return package. A brief description of the problem as well as the R.A. number
must also be written down on a piece of paper and included in the shipping container. If the unit is
under warranty, you must provide a copy of your proof of purchase invoice. Items returned without a
R.A. number clearly marked on the outside of the package will be refused and returned at customer’s
expense. You may obtain a R.A. number by contacting customer support.

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SAFETY GUIDELINES
This device is a sophisticated piece of electronic equipment. To guarantee a smooth operation, it is important to
follow all instructions and guidelines in this manual. OBSIDIAN CONTROL SYSTEMS is not responsible for injury
and/or damages resulting from the misuse of this device due to the disregard of the information printed in this
manual. Only the original included parts and/or accessories for this device should be used. Any modications
to the device, included and/or accessories will void the original manufactures warranty and increase the risk of
damage and/or personal injury.
PROTECTION CLASS 1 – DEVICE MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE THIS DEVICE WITHOUT BEING FULLY TRAINED ON HOW TO USE IT.
ANY DAMAGES OR REPAIRS TO THIS DEVICE OR ANY LIGHTING FIXTURES CONTROLLED BY
THIS DEVICE RESULTING FROM IMPROPER USE, AND/OR THE DISREGARD OF THE SAFETY
AND OPERATION GUIDELINES IN THIS DOCUMENT VOIDS THE OBSIDIAN CONTROL SYSTEMS
WARRANTY, AND ARE NOT SUBJECT TO ANY WARRANTY CLAIMS AND/OR REPAIRS, AND MAY
ALSO VOID THE WARRANTY FOR ANY NON-OBSIDIAN CONTROL SYSTEMS DEVICES.
KEEP FLAMMABLE MATERIALS AWAY FROM DEVICE.
DRY LOCATIONS USE ONLY!
DO NOT EXPOSE DEVICE TO RAIN, MOISTURE, AND/OR SEVERE ENVIRONMENTS!
DO NOT SPILL WATER AND/OR LIQUIDS ON OR INTO THE DEVICE!
DISCONNECT the device from AC power before removing fuses or any part, and when not in use.
Always electrically ground this device.
Use only a source of AC power that complies with local building and electrical codes and has both overload
and ground-fault protection.
Do not expose the device to rain or moisture.
Never attempt to bypass fuses. Always replace defective fuses with ones of the specied type and rating.
Refer all service to a qualied technician.
Do not modify the device or install other than genuine Netron parts.
CAUTION: Risk of Fire and Electrical Shock. Use only in dry locations.
CAUTION: Risk of Explosion if Battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to
local environmental regulations.
AVOID brute force handling when transporting or operating.
DO NOT expose any part of the device to open ame or smoke. Keep device away from heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including ampliers) that produce heat.
DO NOT use device in extreme and/or severe environments.
Replace fuses with ones of the same type and rating only. Never attempt to bypass a fuse. Unit provided with
a single fuse in Line side.
DO NOT operate device if power cord is frayed, crimped, damaged and/or if any of the power cord connectors
are damaged, and does not insert into the device securely with ease. NEVER force a power cord connector into
device. If the power cord or any of its connectors are damaged, replace it immediately with a new one of similar
power rating.
Strictly use a source of AC power that complies with local building and electrical codes and has both overload
and ground-fault protection. Use only the provided AC power supply and power cords and the correct connector
for the country of operation. Use of the factory provided power cable is mandatory for operation in the US and
Canada.
Allow free unobstructed airow to the bottom and back of the product. Do not block the ventilation slots.
Operate the console only on a stable and solid surface.
DO NOT use the product if the ambient temperature exceeds 40°C (104° F)
Transport the product only in suitable packaging or a custom tted road case. Transportation damage is not
covered under warranty.
CAUTION: Risk of explosion if CMOS battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries
according to local environmental regulations.
CAUTION: Do not expose CMOS battery to excessive heat such as sun or re.

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OVERVIEW
The NETRON EP2 is 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

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE!
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
A qualied electrician should be used for all electrical connections and/or installations.
USE CAUTION WHEN POWER LINKING OTHER MODEL DEVICES AS THE POWER
CONSUMPTION OF OTHER MODEL DEVICES MAY EXCEED THE MAXIMUM POWER
OUTPUT OF THIS DEVICE. CHECK SILK SCREEN FOR MAXIMUM AMPS.
Device MUST be installed following all local, national, and country commercial electrical and
construction codes and regulations.
POWER LINKING
USE CAUTION WHEN POWER LINKING AS THE POWER CONSUMPTION MAY
EXCEED THE MAXIMUM POWER OUTPUT ON THIS DEVICE. CHECK SILK SCREEN
FOR MAXIMUM AMPS.
MOUNTING OPTIONS:
- Truss-mounted using the M10 or M12 mounting holes for use with a truss clamp or appropriate
mounting hardware.
- Wall-mounted horizontally or vertically (brackets included)
- DIN Rail mounted horizontally or vertically (adapter included)
- Rack-mount option for two devices (requires NET Shelf, not included)
- The EP2 can be used Standalone, where the device sits on a rm at surface.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CLAMP INSTALLATION
Insert 18.8 steel M10x25mm or M12x25mm bolt (not included) through the respective mounting hole
of the clamp (not included), and then thread it into the matching 10M hole on top, or 12M hole on
bottom. The bolt must be threaded at least 18mm (0.7ins) into the xture base.
M12
M10
A Truss Clamp can be
installed on top (10M) or
bottom (12M) of EP2 Fixture.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Remove torx-screws securing the
control surface panel to the integrated
multi-use mounting-bracket and lift.
A qualied technician/electrician can
then disconnect the data and power
connectors from the control surface
panel to the mounting case.
Wall-Mount/Panel Installation: Chassis Disassembly
2. Remove the (4x) hex-screws securing the
integrated multi-use mounting-bracket to the
mounting case. This will be used to mount to
the control panel.
All wiring and connections
must be performed by a
qualied electrician.
The wall-mount/panel installation option requires
the control panel to be removed from the mounting
case, the internal multi-use mounting-bracket
removed, and then remounted to the junction box.
After the control surface panel has been wired by a
qualied electrician, the control panel can then be
remounted to the multi-use mounting-bracket.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Wall-Mount/Panel Installation: Junction Box
1. Mount and secure the internal multi-use mounting-
bracket to the junction-box.
All wiring and connections
must be performed by a
qualied electrician.
2. Secure the control panel to the internal multi-use
mounting-bracket with the (4x) torx-screws.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Wall-Mount/Panel Installation: American Standard Socket Junction Box
2. Secure the control panel to the internal multi-use
mounting-bracket with the (4x) torx-screws.
All wiring and connections
must be performed by a
qualied electrician.
1. Mount and secure the internal multi-use mounting-
bracket to the junction-box.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Wall-Mount/Panel Installation: Chassis Reassembly
To recongure the EP2 to its original form, remount
the internal multi-use mounting-bracket to the case
and secure it with (4) hex-screws.
All wiring and connections
must be performed by a
qualied electrician.
Once a qualied technician/electrician
has reconnected the control surface
panel with the power and data
connectors, the control surface panel
can then be mounted and secured to
the base assembly with (4) torx-screws.

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CONNECTIONS
POWER CONNECTIONS:
The Obsidian Control Systems Netron EP2 is powered through USB-C or POE.
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 in the 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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MAINTENANCE
The Obsidian Control Systems Netron EP2 is designed as rugged, roadworthy device. The only required
service is occasional cleaning. For other service-related concerns, please contact your Obsidian
Control Systems dealer, or visit www.obsidiancontrol.com.
Any service that is not described in this guide must be carried out by a trained and qualied Obsidian
Control Systems technician.
As any computer, the EP2 requires periodic cleaning. The schedule relies on the environment in which
the controller is operated. An Obsidian Control Systems technician can provide recommendations if
necessary.
Never spray cleaner directly onto the device surface; always spray into a lint-free cloth and wipe it
clean. Consider using cleaning products designed for cellphone and tablet devices.
Important! Excessive dust, dirt, smoke, uid build-up, and other materials can degrade the
performance of the EP2 device, causing overheating and damage to the unit that is not
covered by the warranty.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Connections
Front
- (2) 5pin DMX/RDM optically isolated ports. Ports are bidirectional for DMX In and Output
Side
- (1) Locking RJ45 Ethernet network connections (POE), USB-C power option (5V, 2A)
Physical
- Length: 4.6 in. (117.6mm)
- Width: 4.5 in. (114mm)
- Height: 3.5 in. (89mm)
- Weight: 1.76lbs. (0.8kg)
Electrical
- USB-C 5V
- POE 802.3af
- Approvals / Ratings
- CE / IP20
Included Items
- Universal 5V/2A USB Power Adapter (UK, US, Europe, & AUS connectors), 100-240V
- 1.5m Obsidian USB-C cable
- Wallmount Enclosure
- In-wall mounting ring
SKU
- US #: NRE034
- EU #: 1330000072

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DIMENSIONS

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