LeDMX4 PRO Interface USER MANUAL DMXking.com • JPK Systems Limited • New Zealand 0106-700-1.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................................... 1 Main Features ................................................................................................................................................................................. 1 2. Connections.........................................................................................
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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 LeDMX4 PRO is available in 2 versions. Model Features LeDMX4 PRO 5V Directly drives 5V LED pixel products.
In many LED pixel installations, especially where the majority of pixels may be running simultaneously at full brightness, it is necessary to inject DC power at various points along the pixel strip or string. Although the LeDMX4 PRO can only provide up to 5A per output port terminal block this is not a limitation since currents higher than that will require power injection along the strip anyhow. Contact DMXking technical support for additional advice. 2.
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 TYPICAL APPLICATIONS LED Pixel Array LED Pixel Strip There are many pixel types and form factors available. Please check carefully when designing for your application. DMXking.com • JPK Systems Limited • New Zealand 0106-700-1.
3. DEFAULT CONFIGURATION LeDMX4 PRO units ship with default IP address settings. Please reconfigure for your local area network requirements before use. Default configuration is for WS2811/2812 pixel output with automatic RGB color order correction and 1 DMX universe per output. Network Tab Parameter Default Setting IP Address 192.168.0.113 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway 192.168.0.254 Pixel Output and Art-Net configuration parameters are configured with the following default values.
Port Tab A (DMX512 port) Parameter Default Setting Network Mode Static IP address Operation Mode DMX Out Fixed IP 0.0.0.0 [Only for DMX IN – Unicast to 1 IP address only] DMX Universe 1 [Net 00, Subnet 0, Universe 0]. Note sACN Universe 1 = Art-Net 00:0:0 Merge Mode/Timeout all sources HTP, Timeout unchecked DMX512 Update Rate 40 [DMX512 frames per second]. Universe Sync will override.
NETWORK TAB Before starting eDMX Configuration utility please ensure your computer has a static IPv4 network setting, for example IP 192.168.0.100 Subnet 255.255.255.0 Gateway 192.168.0.254. Upon startup eDMX devices are automatically detected and displayed by IP address. You can re-poll for new devices or just check the communications is okay by clicking “Search For Devices”. Click on the desired device’s IP address in the list and all Settings will be retrieved.
SETTINGS TAB Make changes as required then click “Update” to save settings in your LeDMX4 PRO unit. The following table explains each of the settings parameters. Parameter Usage Update Rate Frequency LED strip receives updates from Incoming Universe data. Universe Sync takes precedence. Synchronization Mode This setting is deprecated from v3.0 firmware onwards. Universe sync now occurs automatically if Art-Net Sync, sACN Universe Sync, or Madrix Post Sync are present on the network.
PORT TAB – PIXEL OUTPUTS Make changes as required then click “Update” in the Settings Tab to save settings in your LeDMX PRO unit. Parameter Usage Pixel Type Must match your connected Pixel type. WS2801, LPD880x, LPD6803, APA102, WS2811/2812/TM1809, or APA104. Fast mode recommended however normal speed may be appropriate for longer cable runs. There are many pixel types which use the exact same protocol timing as this list. Pixel Count Number of physical RGB pixels in the string (i.e.
Some examples of Full Mapping from source DMX512 data ch1 = Full (Pixel 1 Red), ch14 = Full (Pixel 5 Green). Port 1 configured with Pixel Count = 12, Null Pixels = 0, Start Universe = 1, Start Channel = 0. Pixel Group Size = 1 Pixel Group Size = 2 Reverse Order. Pixel Group Size = 1 PORT TAB – DMX512 PORT Make changes to the applicable Port settings then click “Update”.
Operation Mode DMX IN Art-Net, DMX IN sACN, DMX OUT (both Art-Net and sACN are enabled). Fixed IP is 0.0.0.0 by default which equates to OFF. Setting a Fixed IP forces DMX IN unicast to 1 IP only. DMX Universe sACN 1-63999 which is translated to an Art-Net Port-Address (Net:Sub:Uni). Setting DMX Universe = 1 results in sACN Universe = 1 and Art-Net 00:0:0 (Universe 1 = Art-Net Universe 0) Merge Mode HTP (Highest Takes Precedence - dimmers), LTP (Last Takes Precedence – moving lights).
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.
FACTORY RESET This is a last resort option if for whatever reason incorrect or forgotten device network settings have rendered your device unusable. A word of warning – this function will factory reset *ALL* eDMX devices on your network so it’s critical to separate off the device requiring reset. We recommend directly connecting a computer and eDMX device using a crossover cable so there’s no chance of additional eDMX devices accidentally being reset too.
SUPPORTED MERGING COMBINATIONS Source 1 Source 2 Notes Art-Net Art-Net Sources are timed out 3 seconds after last received frame. sACN / E1.31 sACN / E1.31 Sources will end immediately upon sACN stream termination flag, otherwise 3 second timeout after last received frame. Art-Net sACN / E1.31 Art-Net source timed out 3 seconds after last received frame, sACN stream termination flag otherwise 3 second timeout after last received frame. DMX IN Art-Net Merge external DMX512 source (i.e.
6. COMPATIBLE SOFTWARE Art-Net/sACN 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 including LED pixels. The DMXking.com LeDMX4 PRO unit is a 4 Pixel Output + 1 DMX512 sACN/Art-Net device designed for use with computer based show control and effect software. Check the following page for a short list of compatible software: http://dmxking.
7. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Dimensions: 64x68x30mm (WxDxH). Weight: 80grams. Power input 5Vdc or 12-24Vdc depending on model purchased. Control electronics power requirements: 5Vdc @ 200mA (or 12-24Vdc @ 150mA max for 12V model) Maximum continuous current per output 5A. Buffered 5V Clock and Data lines. WS2812, WS2811, TM1809, APA104, WS2801, LPD880x, LPD6803, APA102 pixel types and equivalents supported.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Responsible Party: JPK Systems Limited PO Box 493 Pukekohe 2340 New Zealand declares that the product LeDMX4 PRO 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.
