eDMX2 Interface USER MANUAL DMXking.com • JPK Systems Limited • New Zealand 0091-700-2.
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. The DMXking.com eDMX2 range covers several models providing functionality perfectly matched to your application.
STATUS LED TABLE LED Indication Data Protocol activity. Red = RX, Green = TX, Orange = Boot loader mode Network Network activity. Green = Link, Flash = Traffic A DMX512 Port A. Green = TX, Red = RX B DMX512 Port B. Green = TX, Red = RX 3. DEFAULT CONFIGURATION All eDMX2 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. 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.
PORT TAB Make changes to the applicable Port settings then click “Update”. The following table explains each of the settings parameters. 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 Custom IP, Art-Net 2.x.y.z , Art-Net 10.x.y.
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. When in Manual mode you can click on any of the channels (represented by small boxes with hexadecimal channel level inside) to set ON level and double click to set zero. The mouse scroll wheel adjusts a channel by a defined increment.
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. COMPATIBLE SOFTWARE Art-Net and DMX512 are the most commonly used lighting control protocols with roots in simple theatrical light dimming. These days almost any lighting or stage effect equipment may be controlled using DMX512 (with explicit exclusion of anything involving potentially dangerous operations such as pyrotechnics) including moving lights, LED screens, fog machines and laser displays. The DMXking.
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6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS • • • • • • • • • • • • • Dimensions: 250x44x60mm (WxHxD) Weight: 0.47kg DMX512 connector: 3 or 5 pin XLR Female per port Internal DMX512-A line biasing termination as per ANSI E1.20 RDM requirements. 1500V isolation on each port. Power input: 802.3af Power over Ethernet. Art-Net, Art-Net II, Art-Net III and sACN/E1.31 support. ANSI E1.20 RDM compliant with RDM over Art-Net.
New Zealand declares that the product eDMX2 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.
