OBSIDIAN CONTROL SYSTEMS Netron RDM10 User manual

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[phone]
Art-Net
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Date
Document Version
Note
01/29/20
1.0
INITIAL RELEASE

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CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION
4
OVERVIEW
5
CONNECTIONS
6
MENU:
NAVIGATION
9
HOME SCREEN
10
PRESETS
11
DMX INPUTS
13
DMX PORTS
15
CUES
17
VIEW AND TEST
18
IP ADDRESS
20
SYSTEM
21
INFORMATION
22
WEB REMOTE CONFIGURATION
23
WEB REMOTE: HOMEPAGE
24
FIRMWARE UPDATES
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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 forums.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
(866) 245 – 6726 | [email protected]

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OVERVIEW
KEY FEATURES
The NETRON RDM10 is a first of its kind hybrid splitter. Dual DMX input, 10 port RDM
Splitter, Merger and EthernetDMX Gateway are unified into the RDM10, with an advanced
feature set to cover a wide variety of applications. 99 internal cues, factory and user presets,
plus external contact closures provide a unique combination of multiple devices to solve
many required tasks in one powerful unit.
- 2x Input, 10x Output ports
- RDM Splitter, HTP / LTP DMX Merge
- 2 Universe sACN and Artnet to DMX conversion
- Premade NETRON presets for instant setup
- 10 User Presets
- 99 Cues with Fade Time, Hold Time and Cue linking
- External contact closures to trigger cues and preset recall
- DMX Monitor
- DMX and Ethernet Test Generator
ETHERNET CONNECTION
The RDM10 provides two Gigabit RJ45 connections for data input. One port supports POE
802.3af power input and is marked with POE on the back of the device. Both ports are
connected to an internal highspeed network switch, allowing daisy chaining of multiple
devices. To avoid synchronization delays it is not recommended to chain more than 10
devices together. The ports are auto-crossing, eliminating the need for RJ45 crossover
cables.
SOFTWARE
The software for RDM10 is available from the support website http://obsidiancontrol.com.
Update your device to the latest software, and periodically check the website for updates.

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CONNECTIONS
DMX CONNECTIONS
All DMX Output connections are 5pin female XLR; however, 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 back of the gateway into the port labeled A or B. Devices
can be daisy chained, but it is recommended not to exceed 10 Netron devices in one chain.
Because these devices use locking RJ45 connectors, and the use of locking RJ45 ethernet cables
is recommended, any RJ45 connector is suitable.
To connect multiple devices to an EtherDMX Source, an Ethernet switch is required to split the data
into the desired number of streams.
The Ethernet connection is also used to connect a computer to the Netron device for remote
configuration 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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CONNECTIONS: FRONT & REAR PANELS
FRONT CONNECTIONS
- (10) 5pin DMX/RDM optically isolated ports
- Full color OLED display
- Encoder with Push-to-Select / Exit Button
DMX PORTS STATUS INDICATOR LEDs
Ports
LED Color
Solid
Slow Blink
Flashing/Strobing
RJ45
LINK Green
Link established
RJ45
ACT Yellow
Network Traffic
DMX
Red
Error
DMX
White
active RDM communication
DMX
Blue
Assigned to A
No DMX Signal
DMX
Amber
Assigned to B
No DMX Signal
DMX
Cyan
Assigned to Merger
No DMX Signal
DMX
Purple
Set to Send Static DMX Value
The LEDs are dimmable from the System – Display menu, and can be turned off completely
if desired.
REAR CONNECTIONS
- (2) 5pin DMX Input
- (2) 5pin DMX Through
- (2) RJ45 network connections (1x POE)
- (10) Contact Closures (Terminal Block)
- Power In/Thru
Turn to scroll,
push-to-select
OLED Display
(2) 5-Pin
DMX Input
Menu return
button
Power Out
Power In
Fuse
RJ45 Network
connection w/POE
DMX Port Status
Indicator LED
Contact Closures
(Terminal Block)
(10) 5-Pin Opto-Isolated
DMX Outputs
5pin DMX Through
5pin DMX In
Terminate button
(120 Ohm) for DMX In
RJ45 Network
connection

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CONNECTIONS: CONTACT CLOSURES
DO NOT APPLY VOLTAGE TO THE CONTACT! DOING SO WILL DAMAGE THE
INPUT AND IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY.
The RDM10 is shipped with two terminal blocks that connect to the back ports. Lost or missing blocks
can be purchased from authorized Obsidian Dealers.
10 Inputs are provided that can be mapped to various functions of the
RDM10. The inputs are simple dry contact closures and are provided
in ten pairs of trigger and ground connections.

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MENU: NAVIGATION
The Netron RDM10 uses 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
back 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, confirm
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.

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MENU: HOME SCREEN
This is the default screen, which provides quick status feedback and indicates IP and DMX traffic. Turn the
encoder wheel to the right to show Page 2 (clockwise), or turn it left to show Page 1 (counterclockwise). The
page defaults to Page 1 after a timeout (the same timeout duration as with the menu).
Page 1
The home page shows the A and B input status. Valid traffic and the source are indicated with a full colored box.
The current merge mode and active source are displayed in the bottom half for immediate overview of the merge
activity. Certain Merge statuses like an active Backup will yield a red background, indicating that the unit
triggered its backup source.
Page 2
Ports: The port numbers show the assigned input source. A and B source assignments are displayed on top.
IP Address: shows the
current IP address of the
device. Use this address
inside a web browser for
remote access.
IP A / B: White text with a check mark indicates if a network port is
connected. Red indicated the port is not connected.
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MENU: PRESETS
Several simple presets are preprogrammed into the RDM10 for
fast setup. Some presets require additional input like a start
Universe. In addition, the RDM10 can store 10 User Presets for
fast recall of favorite setups. Select the desired preset slot and
save/load or rename it.
SUB MENU
OPTION / VALUES
DESCRIPTION
1 :Splitter AB
See NETRON Presets
2 :Splitter A
3 :HTP Merge
4 :LTP Merge
5 :Backup
6 :Toggle
7 :ArtNet 2.x
InputA Univ
Universe 1 – 32767
InputB Univ
Universe 1 – 32767
8 :Dual ArtNet 2.x
Universe 1 – 32767
9 :sACN DHCP
Universe 1 – 32767
10:Dual sACN DHCP
InputA Univ
Universe 1 – 32767
InputB Univ
Universe 1 – 32767
1 :MyPreset 1
…
10 :MyPreset 10
Save Preset
Preset Saved
Load Preset
Preset Loaded
Rename
Preset
12 Character Label

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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
Source
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Splitter
AB
-
-
Input A DMX
A
A
A
A
A
Input B DMX
B
B
B
B
B
Splitter
A
-
-
Input A DMX
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
Input B DMX
HTP
Merge
-
-
Input A DMX
Merger
HTP
Merger
HTP
Merger
HTP
Merger
HTP
Merger
HTP
Merger
HTP
Merger
HTP
Merger
HTP
Merger
HTP
Merger
HTP
Input B DMX
LTP
Merge
-
-
Input A DMX
Merger
LTP
Merger
LTP
Merger
LTP
Merger
LTP
Merger
LTP
Merger
LTP
Merger
LTP
Merger
LTP
Merger
LTP
Merger
LTP
Input B DMX
Backup
-
-
Input A DMX
Merger
Backup
Merger
Backup
Merger
Backup
Merger
Backup
Merger
Backup
Merger
Backup
Merger
Backup
Merger
Backup
Merger
Backup
Merger
Backup
Input B DMX
Toggle
-
-
Input A DMX
Merger
Toggle
Merger
Toggle
Merger
Toggle
Merger
Toggle
Merger
Toggle
Merger
Toggle
Merger
Toggle
Merger
Toggle
Merger
Toggle
Merger
Toggle
Input B DMX
Artnet
2.x
Automatic
2.x
255.0.0.0
ArtNet
Input A
Universe
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
X
Dual
Artnet
2.x
Automatic
2.x
255.0.0.0
ArtNet
Input A
Universe
A
A
A
A
A
X
Input B
Universe
B
B
B
B
B
Y
sACN
DHCP
DHCP
sACN
Input A
Universe
A
A
A
A
A
X
B
B
B
B
B
Dual
sACN
DHCP
DHCP
sACN
Input A
Universe
A
A
A
A
A
X
Input B
Universe
B
B
B
B
B
Y

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MENU: DMX INPUTS – A & B
The RDM10 processes two DMX Inputs. The source can either
be the DMX ports on the unit, or a network Universe via the
RJ45 ports. For a network source, two Universes can be
merged into the Input.
SUB MENU
OPTIONS / VALUES
DESCRIPTION
Source
DMX, Network, SendValue
Select the source protocol
RDM
Disable, Enable
Disable / Enable RDM traffic for this port
FrameRate
10Hz, 15Hz, 20Hz, 25Hz, 30Hz, 35Hz,
40Hz
Select the desired frame rate
Range
From: 1 – 512
To limit the DMX range, set the first address of the
DMX port
To: 1 – 512
To limit the DMX range, set the last address of the
DMX port
Offset Addr
OFF, 2-512
Offset start address, incoming channel X value is
sent on this port as channel X+Offset, Channels
are cut off if they exceed 512
Source
DMX, Network, SendValue
Select the source protocol
RDM
Disable, Enable
Disable / Enable RDM traffic for this port
FrameRate
10Hz, 15Hz, 20Hz, 25Hz, 30Hz, 35Hz,
40Hz
Select the desired frame rate
Range
From: 1 – 512
To limit the DMX range, set the first address of the
DMX port
To: 1 – 512
To limit the DMX range, set the last address of the
DMX port
Offset Addr
OFF, 2-512
Offset start address, incoming channel X value is
sent on this port as channel X+Offset, Channels
are cut off if they exceed 512

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MENU: DMX INPUTS – MERGER
This menu defines how Inputs A and B are combined. The
results can be mapped onto a DMX port by choosing “Merger”
as the source.
SUB MENU
OPTIONS / VALUES
DESCRIPTION
OFF
The inputs are not combined
HTP
A and B are merged by Highest Takes Precedence
LTP
A and B are merged by Last Takes Precedence
Backup
Source A is used until no valid traffic is received, then
Source B is activated. Once traffic resumes on Source
A, it restores back to Source A
Toggle
The complete source Universe is switched over
without delay as soon as a single DMX value changes
Backup Time
0s (0-88)
This delays the backup switching from A to B
Restore Time
0s (0-88)
This delays before the source is restored from B to A
Framerate
10Hz, 15Hz, 20Hz, 25Hz, 30Hz,
35Hz, 40Hz
Select the desired frame rate
Range
From:1-512
To limit the DMX range, set the first address of the
DMX port
To: 1-512
To limit the DMX range, set the last address of the
DMX port
Offset Addr
OFF, 2-512
Offset start address, incoming channel X value is sent
on this port as channel X+Offset, Channels are cut off
if they exceed 512

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MENU: DMX PORTS
Select a port number to assign the source. Input and Merger
settings and rules are defined in other menus.
SUB MENU
OPTIONS / VALUES
DESCRIPTION
Input A
Send values defined for Input A
Input B
Send values defined for Input B
Merger
Send values defined by the merger
Disable
Port is disabled

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MENU: REMOTE INPUTS
The device supports ten remote assignments that can trigger
specific actions like recalling a cue or preset. These events are
recalled using local contact closures, DMX In, or a specific
EtherDMX Universe / Address.
SUB MENU
OPTIONS / VALUES
DESCRIPTION
ACT
Disable DMX
Stops all DMX output for as long as contact is
closed
Cue
Cue
1-99
Recall a specific cue number
Mode
Trigger
The cue is activated, and all times and links are
processed even if the contact is opened again
Toggle
The cue is activated, and all times and links are
processed only as long as the contact is closed.
Netron Preset
1:Splitter AB
2:Splitter A
3:HTP Merge
4:LTP Merge
5:Backup
6:Toggle
7:ArtNet 2.x
8:Dual ArtNet 2,
9:sACN DHCP
10:Dual sACN DHC
Recalls this Netron preset when the contact is
closed
User Preset
1-10
Recalls this user preset when contact is closed
Send Value
0-255
Sends specific DMX value on all ports for as
long as contact is closed
Source
Disable
Input is disabled
Contact
Use local contact closure on the back of the
device
DMX Port
Port A
Use DMX Input Values
Port B
ArtNet
Art-Net Trigger
sACN
sACN Trigger
DMX Map for Remote Trigger
Inputs can be remotely activated over DMX, Art-Net, or sACN. The input is activated as long
as the DMX value is at the value shown below.
Value
Action
0 – 10
Idle
11 – 20
Input 1
21 – 30
Input 2
31 – 40
Input 3
41 – 50
Input 4
51 – 60
Input 5
61 – 70
Input 6
71 – 80
Input 7
81 – 90
Input 8
91 – 100
Input 9
101 – 110
Input 10
111 – 255
Idle

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MENU: CUES
A cue is a full static snapshot of all DMX values of all ports. The
device supports 99 cues with fade and hold times, plus a link
option to loop multiple cues together. This allows small “mini”
cuelists to be created. Cues are used for standalone operation,
as a backup for signal loss or can be assigned to one of the
switch inputs. This is often used for fire alarm situations where a
system has to go to a defined state and stop all console
playback. Cues can be sent as Ethernet Universes so one device
can drive many other Netron devices.
Run Cue
1-99
Select the desired cue
Save Cue
1-99
Save all values on all ports to a cue slot
Rename Cue
Edit name of cue
Link Cue
Fade Time
Set the fade time of the cue
Hold Time
Set the time to hold the cue until the next cue is started
Link to Cue
Set the next Cue
Resend Ethernet
Disable
Cue data is not sent over Ethernet
Enable
Cue data is sent on the Universe number and protocol
assigned to the ports.
SUB MENU
OPTIONS / VALUES
DESCRIPTION
Run Cue
1 – 99
Go/Off
Select the desired cue
Save Cue
1:Cue 1
…
99:Cue 99
Save Cue?
Yes/No
Save all values on all ports to a cue slot
Rename Cue
1 – 99
12 Character Label
Edit name of cue
Link Cues
1 – 99
Fade Time
0s –60min
Set the fade time of the cue
Hold Time
0s –60min
Set the time to hold the cue until the next cue is
started
Link to Cue
Disable, 1 – 99
Set the next Cue
Resend Ethernet
Disable
Cue data is not sent over Ethernet
Enable
Cue data is sent on the Universe number and protocol
assigned to the ports.

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MENU: VIEW AND TEST
This Netron device provides a variety of tools right from the front
display to monitor and test the system. Colors indicate changing
values.
SUB MENU
OPTIONS / VALUE
Description
DMX View
View
Port 1 – 4
View the DMX values of a specific port
Range
From: 1 – 512
default 1
To: 1 – 512
default 512
Start Monitor
Start Monitoring Values. Use Encoder to dial to the
desired DMX address. Push Encoder to change
display readout style (Grid, List, Address)
Art-
Net
View
Universe
1 – 32767
View a specific Art-Net Universe
Range
From: 1 – 512
default 1
To: 1 – 512
default 512
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 specific sACN Universe
Range
From: 1 – 512
default 1
To: 1 – 512
default 512
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 –4
Send generator values on specific port
All Ports
Send generator values on all ports
Range
From: 1 – 512
default 1
To: 1 – 512
default 512
Speed
1 – 10, Manual
Select the speed of generator
Art-
Net
Test
Universe
1 – 32767
Select Art-Net Universe
Range
From: 1 – 512
default 1
To: 1 – 512
default 512
Speed
1 – 10, Manual
Select the speed of generator
sACN Test
Universe
1 – 32767
Select sACN Universe
Range
From: 1 – 512
default 1
To: 1 – 512
default 512
Speed
1 – 10, Manual
Select the speed of generator

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MENU: VIEW AND TEST (continued)
Monitor (DMX View, Art-Net View, sACN View)
The monitoring options are helpful to find faults, or simply watch incoming traffic. Three styles
are available by clicking the encoder wheel. Dial the wheel to change the display to the desired
address, and exit the monitor with the back button.
DMX Test Display – Grid
The color coding helps to quickly identify changing DMX values.
Cyan: DMX Address
Green: Value Decreased
Red: Value Increased
White: Value stable (after 10 seconds)
DMX Test Display – Line
DMX Test Display – Address

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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
OPTIONS / VALUES
Description
DHCP IP
The device waits for a DHCP server address
After 30s it assigns itself a unique 169.254.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
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