User manual NETcon 8-3 / 8-5 ArtNet DMX converter
Musikhaus Thomann Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 E-mail: info@thomann.de Internet: www.thomann.de 26.10.2020, ID: 464561, 464598 (V2) Firmware V1.3.
Table of contents Table of contents 1 General information................................................................................................................................. 1.1 Further information........................................................................................................................... 1.2 Notational conventions.................................................................................................................... 1.3 Symbols and signal words.....
NETcon 8-3 / 8-5 ArtNet DMX converter
General information 1 General information This user manual contains important information on the safe operation of the device. Read and follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the device to another user, be sure that they also receive this manual. Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development.
General information 1.1 Further information On our website (www.thomann.de) you will find lots of further information and details on the following points: Download This manual is also available as PDF file for you to download. Keyword search Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of interest for you quickly. Online guides Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics and terms.
General information 1.2 Notational conventions This manual uses the following notational conventions: Letterings The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics. Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button. Displays Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics. Examples: ‘24ch’ , ‘OFF’ . Text input Text inputs that are carried out on the device are indicated by typewriter font.
General information Instructions The individual steps of an instruction are numbered consecutively. The result of a step is indented and highlighted by an arrow. Example: 1. Switch on the device. 2. Press [Auto]. ð Automatic operation is started. 3. Switch off the device. 1.3 Symbols and signal words In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this manual.
General information Signal word Meaning DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided. NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in material and environmental damage if it is not avoided. Warning signs Type of danger Warning – high-voltage. Warning – danger zone.
Safety instructions 2 Safety instructions Intended use This device is designed to convert DMX signals into ArtNet signals or vice versa. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use.
Safety instructions DANGER! Electric shock caused by high voltages inside Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present. Never remove any covers. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Do not use the device if covers, protectors or optical components are missing or damaged. DANGER! Electric shock caused by short-circuit Do not modify the mains cable or the plug. Failure to do so could result in electric shock/death or fire.
Safety instructions NOTICE! Risk of fire Do not block areas of ventilation. Do not install the device near any direct heat source. Keep the device away from naked flames.
Safety instructions NOTICE! Operating conditions This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and strong vibrations. Only operate the device within the ambient conditions specified in the chapter ‘Technical specifications’ of this user manual.
Safety instructions NOTICE! Power supply Before connecting the device, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual current circuit breaker. Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and possibly injure the user. Unplug the device before electrical storms occur and when it is unused for long periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or fire.
Features 3 Features Bidirectional ArtNet DMX converter for professional demands with the following features: n n n n n n n n n n n Configuration via display on the device Adjustable DMX repetition rate (10 … 40 Hz) 4096 channels Up to eight DMX universes LEDs to visualize the transmission status of network and DMX signal Supported protocols: DMX, RDM, ArtNet, sACN Clear OLED display (four lines each with a maximum of 16 characters) 2 × lockable RJ45 Ethernet port 8 × XLR in / output socket (female), 3-pi
Installation and starting up 4 Installation and starting up Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the product against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively. Create all connections while the device is off. Use the shortest possible high-quality cables for all connections.
Installation and starting up Rack mounting The unit has been designed for rack mounting in a standard 19-inch rack; it occupies one rack unit. Data connections The converter is connected to a computer network via one of the Ethernet interfaces or via an Ethernet switch or directly to a PC or notebook. The data is transferred to the converter and then sent internally to the XLR connectors for the DMX output.
Connections and controls 5 Connections and controls Front NETcon 8-3 (464561) and NETcon 8-5 (464598) 18 NETcon 8-3 / 8-5 ArtNet DMX converter
Connections and controls 1 [USB] USB interface for updates 2 Rubber feet 3 OLED display (4 lines of 16 characters each) 4 Operating key panel [Up]: Increases the value by one [Down]: Decreases the value by one [Back]: Menu level up [Setup]: Confirms the selection : Calls up the lock screen or activates the display. 5 Network input (RJ45) 6 Network output (RJ45) 7 8 × DMX connection socket, XLR, 3-pin (item no. 464561) 8 8 × DMX connection socket, XLR, 5-pin (item no.
Connections and controls Rear panel 9 Power Twist input socket 10 Power Twist output socket 20 NETcon 8-3 / 8-5 ArtNet DMX converter
Operating 6 Operating Configuring DMX interfaces 1. Press to show the main menu. Use [Up] | [Down] to select the menu item ‘PortConfig’ and confirm with [Setup]. The display shows the mode of the 8 interfaces. The displayed values have the following meaning: Dis‐ play Name Function ‘O’ DMX output When an interface is set to output mode, DMX data packets are sent at the set intervals. Immediately after switching on, all channel values are sent with 0.
Operating 22 NETcon 8-3 / 8-5 ArtNet DMX converter Dis‐ play Name Function ‘I’ DMX input When an interface is set to input mode and DMX data is received at the interface, the data is sent immediately to the configured IP address or via the broadcast device via ArtDMX. If the 15-bit interface address matches, the other device will accept the DMX data.
Operating 2. Select ‘All’ if you want to set the interfaces all the same. Now select one of the four options and confirm with [Setup]. If you want to configure the interfaces differently, select individual interfaces ‘Port1’ … ‘Port8’ to set them to one of the four values. 3. Interface address Press [Back] to go to the higher menu level. The current version of the ArtNet protocol supports 15-bit addresses and allows multiple con‐ verters to be connected.
Operating If eight interface addresses of the device match, they are treated as one interface. For example, if Interface 1 and Interface 2 are set to 0x0000, the DMX data sent by the ArtNet controller to the 0x0000 interface will be simultaneously transmitted to both interfaces.
Operating Configuring sACN 1. Select ‘sACN-Config’ to set the domain area for the sACN protocol. 2. In ‘Universe’ , choose a value between ‘00001’ … ‘63999’ . 1. Select ‘Settings’ to make general settings. 2. In ‘Sub-Mask ’ , select one of the three address ranges. 3. In ‘Local IP’ , enter the desired local IP address of the device. 4. In ‘Broadcast’ , in Input mode, select the option ‘Broadcast’ or ‘Unicast’ . 5.
Operating 8. Turn keylock on and off in ‘KeyLock’ . Press for 3 seconds if you want to activate the display while the keylock is activated. 9. For the DMX intervals in output mode, select a value of ‘25’ … ‘100’ (unit ms) in ‘DMXInterval’ . 10. In ‘Factory’ , you can reset the device to factory default settings. 1. ‘Version’ displays the current software version. 2. ‘Devices’ shows how many RDM devices are connected to the respective interface (dis‐ play shows ‘Port1:0’ … ‘Port8:0’ ).
Operating 4. Changing the MAC address In the third line: Keylock and software version The network device has a unique MAC address (48 bits, 6 bytes), with the front 24 bits being the registered manufacturer identifier and the back 24 bits being a proprietary assignment by the manufacturer. The first two bytes of the MAC address are factory set to 0xE0FE and the last four bytes are calculated by the MCU's UID to prevent duplication.
Operating ArtCommand format Functions Command=Restart Restarts the device Command=Search RDM Find a port for a new RDM device Command=Clear RDM List Clears the UID list of the RDM devices for each port Command=Clear RDM List Refind the RDM device for each port Command=Search RDM 28 NETcon 8-3 / 8-5 ArtNet DMX converter Command=Research RDM1 Refind the RDM device on port 1 Command=Research RDM2 Refind the RDM device on port 2 Command=Research RDM3 Refind the RDM device on port 3 Command=R
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Technical specifications 7 Technical specifications In and output connectors Output connections ArtNet DMX converter NETcon 8-3 (464561) ArtNet DMX converter NETcon 8-5 (464598) DMX control 8 × XLR chassis socket, 3-pin 8 × XLR chassis socket, 5-pin Network 1 × Ethernet RJ45, lockable Voltage supply 1 × Power Twist input socket USB 1 × USB port, 5 V, 1 A Network 1 × Ethernet RJ45, lockable Voltage supply 1 × Power Twist output socket Control protocols DMX512, RDM, ArtNet, sACN Power co
Technical specifications ArtNet DMX converter NETcon 8-3 (464561) Protection class IP20 Dimensions (W × H × D) 463 mm × 49 mm × 169 mm Weight 2.
Plug and connection assignment 8 Plug and connection assignment Introduction This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip‐ ment so that a perfect light experience is guaranteed.
Plug and connection assignment DMX connections A five-pin XLR socket serves as DMX output, a five-pin XLR plug serves as DMX input. The drawing below and the table show the pin assignment of a matching coupling.
Protecting the environment 9 Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate‐ rial For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of. Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling. Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging.
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