Zero88 Betapack 4 User manual

Gateway 4
Introduction
Compliance
Revisions
Warnings & Safety
Ethernet Connection
Power
DMX Outputs
Merging
Configuration
Web Server
DMX Workshop
Squawk
LED Indication
Mechanical
Support
Gateway 4 provides flexible DMX / RDM data distribution, converting four universes of Ethernet (sACN or Art-Net) into
DMX512/RDM. The unit can be desk mounted or safely secured to a vertical or horizontal bar by adding a standard
clamp onto one of two m10 mounting positions.
Gateway 4 is fully compatible with the latest protocols (sACN, Art-Net 4, LLRP, DMX & RDM), ensuring your
distribution network is ready to meet your future demands. Gateway 4 is appropriate for permanent installations or as
a flexible, adaptable rental & touring tool due to it’s compact, rugged and scratch-resistant metal design.
When combined with any ZerOS console, Gateway 4 provides on-board configuration from the console, for a truly
integrated system. Alternatively, the unit can be configured through an internal web server or via optional control
software. DHCP enables automatic IP addressing; static IP and LLRP negotiation are also supported.
Gateway 4 is ideal for use alongside Splitter 8 and Gateway 8 to build a larger data distribution system.
Please read this manual before use, especially the Warnings & Safety section.
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E&OE. Cooper Lighting Solutions reserves the right to make changes to the equipment and specification
described in this manual without prior notice.
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Introduction
Thank you
Thank you for choosing Gateway 4 by Zero 88 to fulfil your data distribution needs. We sincerely hope that your new
product will bring you years of trouble-free service. We make great efforts to build in reliability and serviceability at
every stage of our development and production processes and include a three-year limited warranty - giving you
peace of mind for your investment.
Our extensive dealer network can also provide you with technical service and sales support in your local language no
matter where you are in the world. If you have any questions, comments or problems our contact details can be found
at zero88.com/support
Once again, thank you for choosing Zero 88.
This manual
This online manual describes the operation of Gateway 4.
For an overview of the Zero 88 Online Manuals, take a look at this
video.
For detailed information on each function, the manual has been
divided into chapters - one for each major area, which can be
navigated using the menu on the left-hand side. You can also search
the manual using the search bar top right.
Each section or whole chapters can be exported to PDF by tapping
"PDF", found just below the search bar. The whole manual can be
exported as a PDF, by tapping "PDF" at the top page of the manual.
Zero 88 online manuals are updated regularly to ensure you have all the relevant information and useful tips. Check
out the Revisions section to see what has been added. If you see something that doesn't look right, or have
suggestions, please send us an email to [email protected].
Compliance
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Gateway 4 complies with the following standards:
BS EN IEC 62368-1:2020+A11:2020. DMX is defined as Energy Source 1 (SELV)
Revisions
Change log of this manual
November 2020 - DE added - ES
July 2020 - Manual Restructured - ES
June 2020 - Manual Created - ES
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Warnings & Safety
No user serviceable parts inside.
This equipment is designed for professional stage lighting control and is unsuitable for any other purpose. It
should be used by, or under the supervision of, an appropriately qualified or trained person.
Please reference wiring instructions if using external PSU. Gateway 4 is not compatible with Zero 88’s
legacy console PSUs.
Zero 88 networking devices are designed for use within a dedicated, stand alone, private, local area network only,
for the sole purpose of transmitting and/or receiving nonsensitive entertainment lighting control data. Although
they utilize Ethernet networking, these devices should not be connected to the internet.
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Ethernet Connection
Gateway 4 has an RJ45 (etherCON) connector and supports Art-Net 4 and sACN (ESTA E1.31). Gateway 4 requires
Cat 5 cable or better and supports 10BaseT and 100BaseT.
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Power
Gateway 4 can be powered from either an external PSU (9-48 VDC) or with PoE. The latter requires a suitable
Ethernet switch for the power source.
Please reference wiring instructions if using external PSU. Gateway 4 is not compatible with Zero 88’s legacy
console PSUs.
Please note that the product should be powered via EITHER the DC
power input or Ethernet PoE, but not both (there is no option to fail-
over from one power source to the other if both are connected).
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DMX Outputs
Gateway 4 can output a maximum of four Universes of DMX512 data. There are four DMX/RDM output ports with
female XLR5 connectors.
If network data or connectivity is lost, the device will hold last state.
Universe Addressing
The universe (Port Address) is used to uniquely identify the DMX data on the network. Art-Net allows universe
numbers in the range 0-32767. sACN allows universe numbering in the range 1 - 63999.
For the avoidance of cross-protocol confusion, users are advised to number universes from 1.
sACN universes 0 & 64000 - 65535 are reserved.
When configuring sACN port numbers using Art-Net, you will not be able to configure between 32768 - 65535.
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Merging
Gateway 4 can merge two streams of data to a DMX output. Depending on the settings, merge can operate as
HTP/LTP or Priority.
In HTP (highest takes precedence), the levels of each channel in the two streams are compared and the highest value
is used.
In LTP (latest takes precedence), the levels of each channel in the two streams is compared to the output; if there is a
change, that level is output.
In Priority, the sACN Priority field defines which universe will be output.
Merging with...
Art-Net
sACN
Art-Net
If two streams from different IP addresses are directed to the same Port-Address, merging will occur. If more streams
are directed to the same Port-Address, they will be ignored.
sACN
Merging can operate with both unicast and multicast data.
If two streams from different IP addresses are directed to the same
universe, the priority field is checked and the stream with the highest
priority is output. If the priority field in both streams is identical,
merging will occur.
If additional stream(s) are directed to the same universe, any
additional stream with higher priority will take precedence. If the
priority is identical to the merging streams, it will be ignored.
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Configuration
Configuration is achieved via the internal web server or via Art-Net. In order to restore the product to its factory default
state, hold down the reset button and cycle the power.
Web Server
To configure Gateway 4 via the internal web-server, either type in the IP address of the product or, if your web-
browser supports NetBios, type “Gateway4". To find the IP address, use DMX-Workshop.
IP Settings
The IP settings for the product are displayed in the top section of the
screen. The Edit control allows the static IP, subnet mask and gateway
to be configured. DHCP operation can be selected via DMX-Workshop.
The indicator meanings are as follows:
Online: Green = live connection between browser & product;
Red = connection lost
Power: Green = powered; Flashing green = Identify; Red = Fault
Net: Yellow = Link; Green = Art-Net or sACN activity
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Port Settings
The settings for each DMX port can be configured via the web-browser
using the following columns:
Port: The DMX port number
DMX: Green shows changing data
RDM: Tick to enable RDM
Delta: Tick to enable delta transmission (DMX frames are only
sent when network data changes)
Universe: Set the universe (port address) for this output
Rate: Sets the DMX refresh rate:
High = 24 ms frame time
Medium = 32 ms frame time
Slow = 48 ms frame time
Protocol: Select either Art-Net or sACN control over this output
Merge: Select HTP or LTP merge when 2 controllers send data
to this port (for more information, see ‘Merging’ section).
Label: Editable field for port name
DMX Workshop
DMX-Workshop™ is a fully featured network management, analysis,
configuration and diagnostics tool for lighting networks. You can
download the free software from the Artistic-Licence website.
When Gateway 4 is connected to a computer running DMX-Workshop,
it should be detected and displayed as an Art-Net node (click the
‘Node List’ tab to verify this). The node can be expanded to show the
configuration and DMX output information.
Right-clicking on any entry brings up a menu that offers various
functionality:
The ‘Configure Node’ option enables configuration of the
universe number (port address), protocol (Art-Net or sACN),
sACN priority, product name and port labels.
‘Copy to clipboard’ enables all the node information to be
pasted into a support request email.
‘Merge Controls’ (selectable only on individual DMX outputs)
enables the choice of LTP (latest takes preference) or HTP
(highest takes preference) merge modes.
‘Indicators’ enables selection of normal, identify or mute for the
LED indicators. Normal is the default behaviour, identify causes
the power LED to flash, and mute turns off all the LEDs.
‘RDM Devices’ offers options for device discovery and
configuration.
‘Advanced’ leads to ‘Programme Upload’ and ‘Configure IP
Address and DHCP’.
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IP Address Configuration
Choosing the ‘Configure IP Address’ in the ‘Advanced’ menu brings up
a window that shows the IP and Subnet Mask.
The IP uniquely identifies any nodes or controllers on a network, while
the Subnet Mask defines which part of the IP represents the network
address and which part represents the node address. For example, a
Subnet Mask of 255.0.0.0 means that the first byte of the IP defines
the network address and the remaining 3 bytes define the Node
address.
By default, the product has a static IP address in the range 2.x.x.x.
There are situations in which the user may wish to change this - for
example, a 192.168.x.x address is generally used in office
environments.
A useful additional feature is the ability to enable automatic IP address
allocation on networks controlled by a DHCP server (check the ‘Enable
DHCP’ box to activate).
Squawk
On a complicated network it is not always easy to relate what is showing on screen to the physical location of the
nodes. A single press of the factory reset button on Gateway 4 causes the product to send a message over the
network to the console.
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LED Indication
Die individuellen LED-Anzeigen der DMX-Ausgänge auf der Vorderseite zeigen den Betriebsstatus an. Im normalen
Betrieb leuchten die LED‘s grün, um die DMX-Aktivität anzuzeigen.
Online
Grün: Live-Verbindung zwischen Webbrowser & Gateway 4
Rot: Verbindung unterbrochen
Power
Grün: Netzspannung liegt an
Grün blinkend: Identifizierung
Rot: Fehler
Netzwerk
Gelb: Link
Grün: ArtNet- oder sACN-Aktivität
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Mechanical
Always observe the operating environment information. If this environment is exceeded, it is likely that damage
will occur to your Gateway 4.
Height: 77.5mm
Width: 150mm
Depth: 66.2mm
Weight: 0.8kg
Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C
Storage Temperature: -10°C to +50°C
Operating Relative Humidity (max): 80% Non Condensing
IP Rating: IP20 Indoor Use Only
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Support
Support requests can be submitted through our support forum at zero88.com/forum or via email to
[email protected]
For more urgent requests, please contact Zero 88 by telephone on [phone] – 24 hour answer service
available.
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