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Table of Contents Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Completely New, Totally Familiar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Using this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Help from ETC Technical Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Section 1: Gateway Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Front Panel Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of an industry leading ETC Net3™ network device. This manual will guide you through the setup of the hardware, electrical and data connections of this Gateway. It does not cover any of the software modes and configuration. This is covered separately and tied to the software versions that may be running in these Gateways. Please use the ETCNet2 NCE v4.1 User Manual which includes information about the Net3 DMX Gateways running in ETCNet2 mode.
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Section 1: Gateway Hardware Front Panel Layout Blue LED • On indicates power Green LED • On indicates network connection • Flashing indicates network activity LCD display.
Section 2: Installing the Gateway WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! Power must be removed from the Gateway before removing the unit or servicing the unit. With power disconnected from the Gateway, you can install or remove the unit from its enclosure. When using PoE (Power Over Ethernet), don’t patch this unit prior to installation. Use the provided screws to secure the mounting bracket to the enclosure. Note that this same bracket works for in-wall back boxes, surface-mount boxes and portable enclosures.
DMX Basics & Pin-outs The Net3 Two Port Gateway sends and receives DMX 512 control signals. The unit is can contain a pair of 5-pin XLR DMX input connectors or a pair of 5-pin XLR DMX output connectors. DMX cables should be acceptable for DMX data transmission (not microphone cable) and should follow the standard pinout. The optional secondary data pair is not used by the Net3 Two Port Gateway.
Appendix A: Specifi cations N e t 3 T w o P o r t G a t e w a y C o n tr o l F e a tu r e s • Distributes DMX over Ethernet • Supports ETCNet2 and Net3/ACN protocols • Distributes DMX data to any input/output device such as dimmers, scrollers, moving lights and DMX consoles • Modular DMX/RDM port design allowing easy configuration of port connector type and replacement • DMX512 via XLR 5-pin Male, XLR 5-pin Female connectors • LCD screen for labeling, status and configuration indicators • LED p
Mechanical • Fits in standard 2-gang masonry deep back box • Fabricated of 16-gauge steel, finished in fine-texture, scratch-resistant, black powder coat • 4.875” x 5.00” x 1.90” / 124mm x 127mm x 48.
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