Sundrax PowerGate PGA-M-1DE User manual

User
Manual
Version 2.00
November 11, 2020
PGA-М-1DE, PGA-М-4DE, PGS-3-2DE,
PGS-5-2DE, PGS-3-4DE, PGS-5-4DE
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Contents
Safe operation
General information
Installation
Wireless network configuring
Indication
Web-settings
Main settings
Advanced settings
Network settings
Profiles
Firmware update
Technical maintenance
Notes
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Safe operation
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 show 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.
General information
PowerGate converter presents is an intelligent PWRDMX/Ethernet/DMX converter protocols, with
functions of merging (merging) and redundancy data, and is an effective solution for managing
lighting equipment based on the interface DMX512. A special feature of the converter is it’s
multifunctionality, which is expressed in the possibility various transformations and merging (merging)
of protocols PWRDMX, DMX512, RDM (ANSI E1.20), ArtNet (1,2,3,4), sACN (Draft, Release), KiNet (v1, v2),
RTTrPL, data transfer of these protocols via a power line up to 400 m long and an Ethernet network
with functions and redundancy, as well as the possibility of building different combinations
of reception / transmission of signals. To connect an additional equipment and settings via Ethernet
the converter has a built-in Ethernet port with a speed of 10/100 Mbit / s. For equipment settings, you
can use the built-in web interface, ArtGate Setting program, third-party software manufacturers
supporting the ArtNet protocol, or specially developed ARISTO software. The device is designed in
a dust-and-moisture-proof duralumin case with an IP65 protection class and can be used at positive
and negative ambient temperatures outdoors, indoors, indoors and outdoors. The flexibility
in placement of the device is characterized by its compactness, the ability to install on a farm and
a horizontal/vertical surface.
Warning!
The device uses hazardous
voltage AC 100-230V
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Warning!
Before mounting and power up, it is
necessary to verify protective earthing
and cable connections.
Installation
1. Visually inspect the device to make
sure that there are no transportation damages;
2. Connect the first device in transmitter mode
to DMX signal source, and the second device in receiver
mode to DMX-controlled equipment;
3. Connect AC power cable of the device to a power outlet in the network segment which is selected
for work. There should be no reactive components such as transformers, surge protectors, etc. between
the power sockets transmitter and receiver connected to. Normal operation of the device in any
mode starts immediately after switching power on.
Wireless network configuring
(receiver)
1. At power-on the receiver waits for a connection request from the transmitter. In this state the green
LEDs on it lights steadily.
2. When connected to the transmitter the receiver LEDs start blinking on every data reception.
DMX512 data received from network are sent to the output interface.
Wireless network configuring
(transmitter)
1. At power-on the transmitter connects to all receivers connected to all receivers from the same
segment of power network. If the DMX data stream at the input connector of this channel is correct
the LED associated with it lights steadily green. If there is no data stream the LED starts blinking.
2. DMX512 data taken by the transmitter from the input connector are transmitted to all
connected receivers.
Indication
List of possible malfunctions and methods of their elimination:
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Fault Name, Visual Signs
The device does not work,
neither of the LEDs are lit
No data transmission between
the transmitter and one or
more receivers
Possible Reasons
There is no supply voltage
Supply line fuse is broken
The receivers are in another
network segment
There are reactive elements
present in the segment
Troubleshootings
Connect the device to
a working power outlet
Replace the supply line fuse
Check the network, put
devices to the same mains segment
Check the network,
remove reactive load

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Web-settings
PowerGate 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 PowerGate 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».
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Main settings
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Advanced settings
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Advanced settings
To edit the advanced settings of the
device, click on the link “Advanced”.
Start discovery
Refresh report
Searching connected devices
Refresh search/list state detected devices
RDM devices – RDM devices list, connected to DMX ports:
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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 PowerGates equipped with Trigger inputs)- setup the mode of Trigger inputs:
Input
Mode
Delay, ms
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
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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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For profile operations, click
on the link «Profiles».
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Profiles settings
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».
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Firmware update
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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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 questions to www.sundrax.com
All Sundrax Electronics products are covered by a 36-month warranty.
Technical characteristics and appearance of the equipment of the Sundrax Electronics trademark can be
changed without notice.
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NW10 7FQ United Kingdom
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