User Manual

ODE MK3 (70407)
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USER MANUAL
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Document updated
December 2022
Merging
Merging is available when the ODE MK3 ‘Type’ is set to Output (DMX Out). Two different Ethernet-DMX sources
(from different IP addresses) values can be merged if the source is the same protocol and universe.
If the ODE MK3 receives more sources than expected (Disabled – 1 source & HTP/LTP – 2 sources) the DMX
Output will send this unexpected data, affecting the lighting fixtures, potentially causing flicker. The ODE
MK3 will display a warning on the home page of the web interface and the status LED will blink at a high
rate.
Whilst set to HTP or LTP merging, if either one of the 2 sources stop being received, the failed source is held
in the merge buffer for 4 seconds. If the failed source returns the merge will continue, otherwise it will be
discarded.
Merging options include:
 Disabled: No Merging. Only one source should be sending to the DMX output.
 HTP Merge (by default): Highest Takes Precedence. Channels are compared one to one and the highest
value is set on the output.
 LTP Merge: Latest Takes Precedence. The source with the latest change in data is used as the output.
Hardware Features
▪ Electrically insulated ABS plastic housing
▪ 2* 5-Pin Female XLR for Bi-directioal DMX Ports
▪ 1* RJ45 EtherCon Connection
▪ 1* 12–24V DC Jack
▪ 2* LED Indicators: Status and Link/Activity
▪ IEEE 802.32af PoE (active PoE)
DMX Connectors
The ODE MK3 features two 5-Pin Female XLR bi-directional DMX ports, which can be used either for DMX in
or DMX out, depending on the settings set within the Web Interface.
5pin DMX OUT/ DMX IN:
 Pin 1: 0V (GND)
 Pin 2: Data -
 Pin 3: Data +
 Pin 4: NC
 Pin 5: NC
Any suitable 3 to 5pin DMX adaptor can be used to connect to 3pin DMX cables or fixtures. Please note the
pinout, before connecting to any non-standard DMX connector.
LED Status Indicator
ODE MK3 comes with two LED indicators located between the DC Jack input and the RJ45 EtherCon Connector.
▪ LED 1: This is a Status indicator which blinks to indicate the following:
Frequency
Status
On
IDLE
1Hz
DMX / RDM