DOUG FLEENOR DESIGN (805) 481-9599 Model: NODE4 802.3 Ethernet to DMX512 Gateway OWNER'S MANUAL Doug Fleenor Design 396 Corbett Canyon Road Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 (805) 481-9599 Revision 2.0 January 2013 Software V1.3 and V1.
Overview The NODE4 is an Ethernet to DMX bridging device. It accepts Artistic License's ArtNet (version 3 or prior), PLASA’s Streaming ACN (ANSI E1.31), or Draft Streaming ACN protocols. There are four fully isolated DMX512 ports. Each port can be configured as either an input or as an output. Each of the connectors can be mounted on either the front or rear panel. Their location can be changed in the field to accommodate fixed or touring installations.
DMX PORT SPECIFICATIONS Port circuit: EIA-485 transceiver with 120 ohm termination between Data+ and DataNOTE: This product uses slew-rate-limited output drivers. Slew-rate-limited drivers minimize EMI and reduce reflections. Input signal: 0.2 Volts minimum, 12 Volts maximum Output signal: 1.
Setup and Operation Front Panel User Interface 3 5 1 2 4 6 7 8 9 1) 20x2 Character LCD screen: Used to show data to the user based on the current selection. After power up, the display shows the unit's current name and IP address. 2) Direction Pad: Consists of UP, DOWN, LEFT, and RIGHT keys. Use these keys to edit configuration items and navigate the menu system.
The Menu System HOME Menu The HOME page shows the unit's name and current IP address. This is the default screen at startup, and you can return to it at any time by pressing the BACK key until you reach the HOME screen. Pressing the DOWN key from this page will display the Software Version page. The Software Version page shows the unit's current software version. This page is located one page down from the HOME page.
To view the Medium Access Control Address (MAC Address), press the NET select key. This will display the network settings menu. Press the DOWN arrow key three times to display the MAC Address page. This value is not configurable. To set the Network Protocol, press the NET select key. This will display the network settings menu. Press the DOWN arrow key four times to display the Network Protocol Page. Press ENTER to edit the mode.
To change the Direction of a port press the corresponding port select key (A, B, C, or D) for the port to configured. Press DOWN one time (or three times when in Artnet Mode) to display the Port Direction page. Press ENTER to edit the direction. Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to select between Input and Output modes. When the appropriate direction is displayed, press ENTER to save the settings. Press BACK to exit without saving.
Using a web broswer to configure the NODE4 The NODE4 has a built-in web server that allows remote configuration of a unit across the network. It allows for configuration of all aspects of the NODE4 including the front panel name, unit description, network settings, and port options available for the current network protocol. To access the web server, the computer to be used must be physically connected to the same network as the NODE4.
On the Status Page the current status of the NODE4 can be seen. The uptime, number of power cycles, software version, DHCP status, IP address, Subnet Mask, MAC Address, DMX512 port Universe selections, and DMX512 port input/output status. A menu bar at the top of the page has links to access the network settings and the DMX512 port settings. In addition, there is a check box to identify the NODE4. While checked, the LCD backlight on the currently selected NODE4 will blink.
The Network Configuration page lets you set the Device Name, Description, IP Address, Subnet Mask, DHCP settings, and Network Protocol. Be sure to click the Save Settings button on the bottom right of the page before navigating away from this page. If another page is selected before saving, all changes will be lost. If the IP, Subnet, or DHCP settings have been changed, care must be taken to ensure it will still be possible to connect to the NODE4 after saving the settings.
The Port A, Port B, Port C, and Port D pages allow setting of the attributes of the DMX512 ports. Be sure to click the Save Settings button before selecting another page.
Operation of the NODE4 Upon Loss of DMX512 from the network, the NODE4 will continue to transmit its last received DMX512 data for three seconds. It then stops transmitting DMX512 and disables the the DMX512 line driver allowing moving lights and dimmers to reset or to let a Preset10 take control of the line. Merging on the NODE4 is done automatically. Six network sources per port are allowed on the NODE4.
Typical Layout A typical Ethernet cable to NODE4. network. network system will contain at least one console, one or more NODE4s, and an switch. In the system shown above, the console is connected by an Ethernet an Ethernet switch. An Ethernet cable is connected from the switch to each Category 5e or higher cabling is required for 100Mbs operation in an Ethernet Network Setup There are a number of considerations when connecting and configuring a lighting control network.
The other major consideration is what network protocol to use. There are three network protocols supported by the NODE4. They are ANSI E1.31(Streaming ACN), Draft Streaming ACN, and Artistic License's Artnet Version 3 or prior. Doug Fleenor Design highly recommends the use of ANSI E1.31 Streaming ACN in networks for its scalability and higher performance characteristics. Streaming ACN has no restrictions on IP whereas an Artnet IP must be in the range 2.X.X.X or 10.X.X.X with a subnet of 255.0.0.0.
Warranty Products manufactured by Doug Fleenor Design carry a five year parts and labor warranty against manufacturing defects. It is the customer's responsibility to return the product to Doug Fleenor Design (at the customer's expense). If covered by warranty, Doug Fleenor Design will repair the unit and return it to the customer (at Doug Fleenor Design's expense). If a trip is necessary to the customer's site to solve a problem, the expenses of the trip must be paid by the customer.
