Sundrax ArtGate RGS-X-DB-AC User manual

User
Manual
Version 1.04
March 11, 2020
RGS-X-DB-AC, RGS-X-2D2B-AC, RGS-X-DB-DC, RGS-X-2D2B-DC,
RGA-0-DB-AC, RGA-0-2D2B-AC, RGA-0-DB-DC, RGA-0-2D2B-DC,
RGS-X-4D2B-AC, RGS-X-4D2B-DC, RGA-0-4D2B-AC, RGA-0-4D2B-DC, GJP-5-8D5EF
ArtGate
DMX-Ethernet converters

Contents
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Specifications
General information
Safe operation
Merging
Input processing
Standalone merger
Trigger inputs
Connection types
Web interface settings
Main settings
Advanced settings
Network settings
Profiles
Firmware update
Technical maintenance

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Specifications
DMX512 interfaces
Supported protocols
DMX data refresh rate
I/O connectors
Max current consumption
Setup
Power supply
Fuse
1, 2, 4, 8 or 16
DMX512, RDM (E1.20), ArtNet (I,II,III,4), sACN
(E1.31, draft and release), KiNet (v1 and v2)
RTTrPL, HTTP, etc.
44 Hz default, may be changed if necessary
Depends on the modification
0.1 A
web interface, specialized software ArtGate,
ArtNet standard tools
~90-250 V, 50/60 Hz or Power-over-Ethernet (PoE)
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General information
Safe operation
ArtGate is the series of full-featured converters for converting network protocols ArtNet and sACN to light
fixtures control protocol DMX512. Through their 1, 2, 4, 8, 12 or 16 DMX ports, LAN interface and Optical
port (ArtJet Pro and GigaJet Pro), the devices transmit and receive DMX512 data streams via Ethernet LAN
functioning in 10Base-T or 100Base-T mode (100Base-FX in ArtJet Pro, 1000Base-FX in GigaJet Pro).
Compatibility with ArtNet and sACN protocols enables the use of ArtGate devices in a network
of heterogeneous devices from other manufacturers.
As well as the standard broadcast data transfer ArtNet, ArtGate devices also support point-to-point data
transfer in the local network or via the Internet. Address settings of the device (name, SubNet, Universe)
and network settings (IP address, subnet mask, UDP-port), standard software tools for ArtNet networks,
such as DMX Workshop, as well as using the web based interface.
Web-interface allows changing advanced settings of ArtGate devices not covered by the ArtNet standard,
such as:
DMX signal direction and merge mode for each port
physical characteristics (timing) of DMX512 signal
data stream transmission and reception modes in ArtNet network
In addition, specialized utility software allows advanced users to assign custom MAC address
to the Ethernet interface of the device and restore default settings of the device. ArtGate series
is powered by AC ~90-250 V, 50/60 Hz, or from Ethernet using the Power-over-Ethernet technology
(depends on modification).
In installation, operation, preventive maintenance and
repairs of the device, the requirements of the safety rules
must be followed.
To ensure safe and reliable operation of the devices, please
observe the following requirements:
Use the device only for its intended purpose;
Do not use devices that shows signs of malfunctioning;
Avoid strong physical impacts on the device;
Protect devices and cables from contact with corrosive liquids.
Whenever a fault is detected in the device, please contact the manufacturer.
Warning!
The device uses hazardous
voltage AC 90-250V

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Merging and other output ports procedures for different merge modes are shown in Pic2, Pic3, Pic4, Pic5.
Pic.4 Output port procedures for Backup mode Pic.5 Output port procedures for Trigger
and XFade modes
Pic.2 Output port procedures for LTP,HTP, Auto modes Pic.3 Output port procedures for Priority mode
Merging
HTP: highest takes precedence
LTP: latest takes precedence
AUTO: last modified takes precedence - intelligent merging mode
PRIORITY: for sACN streams with priority tag
BACKUP: primary/secondary universe backup
TRIGGER and X-FADE: dedicated channel / dedicated
universe controllable merging
Ethernet
DMX output port
Merge
(LTP, HTP, Auto)
Loopback
universe
Primary/
secondary
universe
DMX512
RDM
RDM
(on primary
ArtNet
universe)
Ethernet
DMX output port
Prioritization
Loopback
universe
Primary
universe
DMX512
RDM
Secondary
universe
RDM
(on primary
ArtNet
universe)
Primary/
secondary
universe
Primary/
secondary
universe
Primary/
secondary
universe
Ethernet
DMX output port
Crossfading
Loopback
universe
Primary
universe
DMX512
RDM
Secondary
universe
RDM
(on primary
ArtNet
universe)
XFade control universe,
XFade control channel
Ethernet
DMX output port
Primary
universe
DMX512
RDM
Secondary
universe
RDM
(on primary
ArtNet
universe)
Loopback
universe

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Connection types
Input processing
Standalone merger
Trigger inputs
Device is connected to the network via RJ-45. All ArtGate devices
have two LEDs to indicate the status of the network connection.
If there is no Ethernet connection, both LEDs are off, if network is connected, one LED is constantly on,
the other one flashes when data are transmitted and received over the network. Each device has unique
IP and MAC addresses. Device’s IP address, subnet mask, and other network parameters can be changed,
but even in this case, the device is still available on the original IP address (2.x.x.x) for ping and http
requests. Thus, even in case of loss of the new IP address, the device can be access on the network using
the original IP address through the web-interface.
ArtGate devices may be used as standalone (without permanent Ethernet connection) mergers. When 2
or more input ports are configured with the same universe protocol/number, DMX streams from them
can be merged and outputted to another output port which must have the same protocol/number too
to provide such feature. This configuration may work even if device is not connected to Ethernet.
When configured as input, DMX port of ArtGate can convert DMX512 signal to ArtNet, sACN or other type
of universe. Universe type and protocol for input ports is always taken from primary universe settings.
Input port can respond to RDM requests. Each port of one device has it’s own RDM UID.
Some ArtGate models have trigger feature. When trigger is activated, static scene stored in non-volatile
memory is recalled and set for all DMX ports. Trigger is activated via “dry contact” inputs, which can be
configured for working with normally opened and normally closed sensors (smoke sensors, buttons, etc).
Each Trigger input can be also configured as alarm input. When alarm is activated, device returns
to normal work only after power cycle or manual reset, not just input deactivation.
By default, static scenes for all triggers are “all channels to 100%”. User can set up the custom scene
on all used DMX ports and then capture and save the scene for necessary trigger.
Ethernet connection
Pic.6 Ethernet connector

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ArtJet devices are equipped with 100 Mbit fiber optics port
(duplex SC connectors). Fiber optics port works as another network
interface, with functionality similar to Ethernet port. When connected
both to fiber optics and ethernet, device acts as a network
switch/media converter.
Fiber optics connections
XLR 5-pin connectors are used to connect external master and slave devices to DMX ports. If necessary,
the device can be equipped with XLR three-pin connectors. Each port on the 2 and 4-port devices has 2
connectors — one M connector and one F connector, which allow the port to pass-through the DMX bus.
On 8 and 16-port devices and ArtGate Compact, each port has single connector of type F.
Each port is equipped with internal 120 ohms terminator which can be enabled via web interface.
DMX connections
100 Base-FX
Tx Rx
Pic.7 Fiber optics connectors
Рис.8
XLR(F) и XLR(M) DMX разъемы (5pins/3pins)

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Web interface settings
ArtGate devices support configuring most of their
parameters through the Web interface using HTTP protocol (TCP port 80).

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To access the settings page enter the IP address of the device to the browser.
Main settings page of the ArtGate device will be displayed.
Main settings
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Основные настройки
Normal
Blink
Off
Indication depending on the current port status
Search mode
LEDs are off
Indication – switching LED indication modes:
Device name
Device description
Device status
ArtNet 4 Net address
Editable device name (up to 17 characters)
Editable device description (up to 63 characters)
Current state of the device
Network number (0-127, only for ArtNet 4)
Ports – configuration and status for each DMX ports
Mode/merging
Pri. unv. protocol
Pri. unv. number
Sec. unv. protocol
Sec. unv. number
Status
Port direction and merge mode for output
Primary universe protocol
Primary universe number
Secondary universe protocol
Secondary universe number
Current state of the port
To save the changes in main settings, click «Save settings».
To restore default values of main settings, click «Set default».
To reset to the current saved values of main settings, click «Reset».
Pic.9
Main settings

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To edit the advanced settings of the device,
click on the link “Advanced”.
Advanced settings
Start discovery
Refresh report
Searching connected devices
Refresh search/list state detected devices
RDM devices – RDM devices list, connected to DMX ports:
Pic.10
Advanced settings

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DMX signal timing – sets the parameters of the output DMX signal for all ports:
Break
MaB
Data slots
Pause
from 4 to 1000 µs
from 4 to 1000 µs
1 to 512
from 0 to 10000 µs
Advanced port settings – settings for advanced features for each port:
Src. timeout
Trigger/XFade unv. protocol
Trigger/XFade unv. number
Trigger/XFade control channel
Loop. unv. protocol
Loop. unv. number
Triggers/alarms – (for ArtGates equipped with Trigger inputs)- setup the mode of Trigger inputs:
Input
Mode
Delay, ms
Status
Action
Trigger/Sensor input
Operating mode (disabled, trigger/alarm sensor normally open/closed)
Delay for triggering in milliseconds
Current status of input (open, closed, active, alarm)
Save the current state of all DMX ports as scene to recall on trigger activation
DMX line terminator – enables (selected) or disables (cleared) termination resistor
between D+ and D- wires of DMX line on each port.
Options – enable/disable device features.
Universe source timeout, in seconds
XFade/Trigger control universe protocol
XFade/Trigger control universe number
XFade/Trigger control channel
Loop back universe protocol
Loop back universe number
To save the changes in advanced settings, click «Save settings».
To restore default values of advanced settings, click «Set default».
To reset to the current saved values of advanced settings, click «Reset».

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To edit the network settings of the device, click
on the link “Network”.
Network settings
MAC address
Main IP
Subnetwork mask
Gateway IP address
Art-Net UDP port
sACN UDP port
Access login/password
Hardware address and secondary (permanent) IP-address of the device
Set the main network address of the device
Set the mask of the IP-subnet
Set the network address of the gateway
(if ability to operate via the Internet is required)
Set the UDP-port for ArtNet protocol
Set the UDP-port for sACN protocol
Login and password for access to web-interface of device.
If password is empty, authentification is not performed
To save the changes in network settings, click «Save settings».
To restore default values of network settings, click «Set default».
To reset to the current saved values of network settings, click «Reset».
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Network settings

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For profile operations, click
on the link «Profiles».
Profiles
Download current profile
Profile for uploading
Upload profile
Download the current settings as a file
Select the file of previously saved profile
To upload the selected profile in the device
Firmware update
To update firmware of the device, click
on the link «Firmware».
Reboot
Current firmware
New firmware file
Update firmware
Device reboot button
Current firmware name and version
Select firmware file to upload to the device
Upload the selected firmware file
After software update downloading, need to accept updating by clicking button «Reboot».
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Profiles settings
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Firmware update

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Technical maintenance
Maintenance, search and troubleshooting should be performed by service personnel. The device should
be free from dirt, dents, connecting cables and wires must be intact and securely fastened.
Notes
Please send all your warranty-related questions to [email protected]
All Sundrax products are covered by a 36 months warranty.

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Sundrax Electronics
6008, First Central 200
2 Lakeside Drive, Park Royal, London
NW10 7FQ United Kingdom
+ 44 (0) 208 991 33 19
[email protected]
www.sundrax.com