PXM Gate 4 DMX User manual

MANUAL
Gate 4
DMX
PX357
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1. Overview...................................................................................................
2. Safety conditions......................................................................................
3. Gate structure overview............................................................................
4. Basic information on the DMX512 protocol..............................................
5. Software installation.................................................................................
6. Structure of the application window..........................................................
7. Device configuration.................................................................................
7.1. Restoring default settings.....................................................................
7.2. Troubleshooting connection problems..................................................
8. Connection scheme..................................................................................
9. Dimensions...............................................................................................
10. Technical data.........................................................................................
Declaration of conformity..............................................................................
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tel.: [phone]
fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.pxm.pl
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The manufacturer reserves the right to change the operation and handling of the device
in order to improve the product.
Ver.1.3.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Gate 4 DMX converts Art-Net signal to four output DMX512 ports.
It has two modes of merging signals: HTP and LTP. Protocol version is Art-Net II.
The device is protected against mechanical damage by robust metal housing. DMX 512 ports are
optical isolated XLR connectors, resistant to mechanical damage.
Additional mounting kits are available for installing a single P357 unit in a RACK system, two units
side by side in a RACK system, or for suspending a PX357 from e.g. a grid structure.
The device is equipped with an Ethernet interface running in 10/100BaseTX standard.
In addition, the device has four status LEDs that show device modes.
The gate is powered from 230 V AC.
The device comes with an application that enables the configuration of Ethernet settings, as well
as the configuration of timing parameters of DMX protocol, such as: Brake, MAB, MBF, WAIT and
the amount of transmitted DMX channels.
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Gate PX357 is powered directly from standard 230 V AC grid what can cause electric shock when
safety rules are not observed.
Therefore it is necessary to observe the following:
1. Installation, particularly power connection, should be performed by a person holding the
appropriate qualifications, according to instruction manual.
2. Gate can be connected only to grid, which has protecting instalation in working order (3-wire
grid).
3. All the conductors should be protected against mechanical and thermal damage.
4. In the event of damaging any conductor, it should be replaced with a conductor of the same
technical data and attestations.
5. Device with visible mechanical damage cannot be connected to the mains.
6. All repairs, should be made with cut off power supply.
7. The device should be strictly protected against water and other liquids.
8. All sudden shocks, particularly dropping, should be avoided.
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9. The device cannot be used in places with temperature lower than 2 C or higher than 40 C.
10. The device cannot be turned on in places with humidity exceeding 90%.
11. Clean with damp cloth only - gate should be made with cut off power supply.
1. OVERVIEW
2. SAFETY CONDITIONS
"Art-Net™ Designed by and Copyright Artistic Licence Holdings Ltd”

3. GATE STRUCTURE OVERVIEW
PX357 is equipped with four DMX outputs, Ethernet joint, LED indicators.
LEDs located in the front indicate the status of the device:
- diode flashing 1 time per 3 seconds indicates that the device is idle
- diode flashing 1 time per second (1 Hz) – the device is connected with a set-up programme
- diode flashing at a frequency of 4 Hz – the port sends DMX signal
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four DMX outputs
LED indicators
Ethernet joint
power connector
PowerCon
power ON/OFF
catalogue number of the product
serial number of the product
THE FRONT OF THE DEVICE:
THE REAR OF THE DEVICE:
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4. BASIC INFORMATION ON THE DMX512 PROTOCOL
BREAK BREAK MAB
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B
F
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B
F
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B
F
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B
F
START
CODE
CHANNEL
1
CHANNEL
2
CHANNEL
3
CHANNEL
511
CHANNEL
512
full "pakiet" DMX
BREAK – length of the low status on line at the beginning of the DMX packet transmission.
MAB (Mark After Break) – MAB Length – interval after Break, present in each packet according
to DMX-512 standard.
MBF (Mark Between Frames) – interval between DMX512 frames (channels). MBF separates
stop bits of one channel from the start bit of another.
WAIT – interval between the next DMX packets.
Channels nbr – the number of channels; by using this function, you can reduce the number of
channels sent by the device. The minimum is 24 channels, and the maximum is 512 (set by
default).
5. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
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PX357 software can be installed on Windows XP, VISTA™, Windows 7 oraz Windows 8.
Software installation procedure may vary depending on the computer's operating system.
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Windows 7 is presented as an example here.
The installation is as follows:
1. Open an installation file, click [Next] to go to the software installation.
The installation file is attached to the driver on the CD, or available for download from the website:
http://pxm.pl
2. From the drop-down menu, select the language for the installation and confirm by clicking [OK].
3. Carefully read the license agreement; if you agree to the terms of this agreement, click [I agree]
to continue the installation.
4. Select the components you want to install, then click [Next].
5. Select the folder in which you want to install the software. Confirm your selection by clicking
[Next].
6. Select the start menu in which you want to create a shortcut to the programme. You can also
rename the folder, then click [Install].
7. When installation complete window pops up, press [Finish] to exit the installation wizard.
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8. Windows displays a system security alert; to be able to use the PX357 software, you need
to allow access.
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searching for devices
available in the local
network
connect/disconnect
with the device
list of devices
available in the
network
DMX port
options
information on the device selected
from the list, network settings
c h o o s e t h e
default settings
close the application
send configuration to
the device
download current
device settings
upload new software
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6. STRUCTURE OF THE APPLICATION WINDOW
7. DEVICE CONFIGURATION
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1. Ensure that the computer is on the same network as the device.
By default, the device operates within subnet 2.0.0.0/8, which means that it takes IP address
2.x.x.x with subnet mask 255.0.0.0 (where “x” values, according to the Art-Net standard, are
generated based on the MAC address).
In order to connect to the device, you need to modify the network adapter configuration.
The IP address should be within the range 2.0.0.1 - 2.255.255.254 and should differ from the
IP address of the device (the default gate IP address is provided on the label on the device).
The mask should be set to 255.0.0.0.

By way of example:
IP: 2.0.0.1
mask: 255.0.0.0
2. Run the application, you will see a list of available network interfaces [IP]. From the list, select
the IP address to be used by the application.
3. Click [Search] to search for devices available in the network.
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In case of problems, make sure that the computer is in the same subnet as the device.
NOTE: By default, the device operates in 2.0.00/8 subnet.
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4. Select a device from the list [Device List].
5. Click [Connect] to connect with the selected device.
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The connection is also possible by double-clicking on the name of the device.
Upon connection, the right panel of the application window displays the timing parameters of the
DMX signal for four DMX ports, and four LEDs (located on the front panel of the device) flash at
a frequency of 1 Hz.
6. If necessary, change network and port settings.
For each of the four DMX ports, Universe can be set, from which values are to be sent to the port,
DMX signal timing parameters and amount of channels sent.
7. Click [Set] to send the configuration
If you change network settings, the device is disconnected and you should search for it again.
If you want to cancel settings change, click [Refresh] to re-read the current settings.
The default IP address of the device can be found on a sticker located on the device housing.
The user can select from the two modes of merging signals: HTP (highest value) and LTP (last
value).
7.1. Restoring default settings
To restore default settings:
- when connected to the device: click [Default]
- no connection to the device: press the physical button located on the device housing and hold
it for about 3 seconds. If the LEDs are continuously lit up, it means that default settings are
restored.
7.2. Troubleshooting connection problems
In case of connection problems, make sure the device is properly plugged.
Then, check whether your computer is in the same subnet as the device and the settings of
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the Windows firewall do not block the programme.
push and hold
for 3 seconds
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Driver
PC
230 V AC
8. CONNECTION SCHEME

10. TECHNICAL DATA
PX357
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yes
yes
through Ethernet interface
with standard 10/100BaseTXXLR
3-Pin or 5-Pin Plug Seat
PowerCon
230 V AC
5 W
1,1 kg
200 mm
42,5 mm
147 mm
Typ e:
- DMX lines:
- optically isolated DMX line:
- overvoltage protection:
- configuration via PC:
- Ethernet interface:
- DMX output:
- power connector:
- power supply:
- power consumption:
- weight:
- dimensions:
- width
- height
- depth
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9. DIMENSIONS
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42,5 mm
200 mm
135 mm

PXM Marek Żupnik sp. k.
ul. Przemysłowa 12
30-701 Kraków
Gate 4 DMX
PX357
PN-EN 60065:2004
PN-EN 61000-6-1:2008
PN-EN 61000-6-3:2008
PN-EN 61000-4-2:2011
The DMX-512 output must be shielded and the
shielding must be connected to the ground
responding to the DMX connectors.
mgr inż. Marek Żupnik (M.Sc. Eng.)
Name of producer:
Manufacturer’s address:
We declare that our product:
Product name:
Product code:
complies with the following standards:
LVD:
EMC:
Additional information:
Krakow, 15.07.2015
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
according to guide lines 2004/108/WE and 2006/95/WE
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