eDMX4 PRO DIN Interface USER MANUAL DMXking.com • JPK Systems Limited • New Zealand 0105-700-1.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................................... 1 Main Features ................................................................................................................................................................................. 1 2. Exterior View ......................................................................................
1. INTRODUCTION Thanks for purchasing a DMXking.com product. Our aim is to bring you high quality products with great features we know you’ll appreciate. We ship only what’s required which is why there’s no CD or printed manual in the box, this is part of our commitment to minimizing environmental impact which also translates into end user savings. This user manual covers features up to v3.0 firmware. Some functionality may not be available with earlier firmware versions.
STATUS LED TABLE LED Indication Protocol Protocol activity. Flash Yellow = Art-Net/sACN. Solid Yellow = Firmware Update mode. Network Network activity. Green = Link, Flash = Traffic 3. DEFAULT CONFIGURATION All eDMX4 PRO units ship with default IP address settings. Please reconfigure for your requirements before use. Parameter Default Setting IP Address 192.168.0.112 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway 192.168.0.
4. CONFIGURATION UTILITY The eDMX Configuration utility provides a simple interface to all device parameters. Only version 1.9 and above is compatible with eDMX4 PRO devices. Typically these are set once during initial configuration and left untouched. If you are not confident in setting up network IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway parameters please get in touch with DMXking.com support and we’ll walk you through the process. DHCP is supported from firmware v2.14 onwards.
PORT TAB Make changes to the applicable Port settings then click “Update”. Parameter Usage MAC Address Factory programmed Ethernet MAC address IP Address IPv4 network address Subnet Mask Subnet mask, typically 255.0.0.0, 255.255.0.0 or 255.255.255.0 for class A,B & C respectively Default Gateway Address of network gateway (router) for communications beyond local subnet Network Mode DHCP or Static IP Operation Mode DMX IN Art-Net, DMX IN sACN, DMX OUT (both Art-Net and sACN are enabled).
RECORDER TAB Please refer to the eDMX PRO Recorder manual for more information. This functionality is common to all eDMX PRO, LeDMX PRO and ultraDMX2 PRO devices. DMX DISPLAY FUNCTION Select View | DMX Display for a simple DMX512 test utility. To generate an Art-Net output stream click Transmit then select one of the 6 Transmit Options and change Art-Net Universe as applicable.
Changing to Receive mode will display the selected Art-Net universe number with merged streams if more than 1 is present. Note Art-Net II unicast is not supported meaning only Art-Net broadcast streams are displayed. The DMX Display utility works with any manufacturers Art-Net hardware and can be useful for diagnostics and simple testing of DMX512 fixtures. ADVANCED OPTIONS IGMP Unsolicited Period can be configured where an IGMP Querier is not always active in a multicast (sACN) network.
ART-NET NODE NAME The Art-Net protocol supports device naming which can make larger installations more manageable. Both Short Name (17 characters) and Long Name (63 characters) for an eDMX Device can be modified using the Advanced | Edit Node Name dialog. FACTORY RESET This is a last resort option if for whatever reason incorrect or forgotten device network settings have rendered your device unusable.
5. PORTS, MERGING, PRIORITY AND DMX INPUT PORTS AND MERGING Each DMX Port is fully independent which allows for configurations including setting multiple ports to the same universe. eDMX Products are capable of several advanced merging and stream selection functions usually only found on high priced equipment. Support for both HTP (Highest Takes Precedence) and LTP (Latest Takes Precedence) merging of 2 sources producing a single DMX512 output thus permitting 2 controllers to co-exist for 1 lighting rig.
DMX512 IN – UNICAST / BROADCAST / MULTICAST When you feed a DMX512 signal into an eDMX Port configured as DMX IN Art-Net the following will determine Art-Net unicast or broadcast: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. If Broadcast Threshold = 0 the frame is always broadcast on the IP subnet. If Broadcast Threshold > 0 and number of detected Art-Net II/3/4 devices "subscribed" to that universe is less than the threshold the frame is unicast to each device.
7. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Dimensions: 70x68x35mm (WxHxD) Weight: 0.07kg DC Power input 8-28Vdc, 2.5W max. Typical current consumption @ 12Vdc 250mA DMX512 connector: 3 way terminal block. RJ45 available upon request (minimum qty applies). DMX512 ports are NOT isolated Internal DMX512-A line biasing termination as per ANSI E1.20 RDM requirements Art-Net, Art-Net II, Art-Net 3, Art-Net 4 and sACN/E1.31 support.
New Zealand declares that the product eDMX4 PRO DIN complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
