eDMX1 Interface
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1. DMXking com eDMX1 Interface USER MANUAL DMXking com e JPK Systems Limited e New Zealand 0077 700 1 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS E A ce auatas ames ees tase aseaunaecae cece Gaueeeetaancmeawans 1 WEIER eE RO EE 1 Za EI 1 A on o A dos geaiomeadin seine oa E T E 1 Kee E A no RN 1 Sas CED EC E 2 3 Douala 2 de A o A A 3 5 Compatible SOR Wear OA TOTI II NOTI 6 enn E Eu e y E 6 Med Serve EE 6 O A po o e 6 MODIS PIS OPA reee E ECO E ES E oo e A E EE 7 6 UPaa lnea EEN 8 BE TE E A e PP PO AE A O O 8 i TENNE ENEE 9 di ne O PPC CA uo roi O A E eo E 9 DMXking com Hardware Limited Wa ge ul iii enc re 9 Declaratons FECE CE ansiada ei 9 Federal Communications Commission FCC Declaration of Conformity 9 Beggen 10 DMXking com e JPK Systems Limited e New Zealand 0077 700 1 1 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 eDMX1 product is a robust single universe bi directional DMX512 interface communicating with the host computer over Ethernet Firmware v1 0 supports the widely used Art Net broadcast and Art Net 2 unicast protocols MAIN FEATURES Supported operating systems Any with Ether2. Discovery Period B B Packet Spacing g p Source ArtNet Messages 192 168 0 2 Poll Reply 192 168 0 2 Poll 192 168 0 2 PollReply s0n ran nu m p f 40hz 0 Operation Mode Receive O Transmit 60s 1s DMX Universe Ka gt Changing to Receive mode will display the selected Art Net universe number with merged streams if more than 1 is present Note Art Net II unicast is not supported meaning only Art Net broadcast streams are displayed Receive Information Receive Rate Ohz Transmit Receive Size 512 Channel 275 Value 168 Percent 65 9 00 00 00 UR OM 00 00 00 UR OM UR OM 00 00 00 Latest Takes Priority LTP Highest Takes Priority HTP Universe 10 o File View eDMX Devices IP Address 192 168 0 1 192 168 0 2 Name DMXking com eDMX1 DMXking com eDMX4 Messages Time IP 31 05 2011 21 02 01 192 168 0 2 31 05 2011 21 02 01 192 168 0 1 31 05 2011 21 02 00 211 NC MN11 NI NNn NN lt ArtNet Settings Update Rate Broadcast Threshold p Merge Mode O Highest Takes Priority HTP Latest Takes Priority LTP RDM Settings Discovery Period A LI Packet Spacing f p Source ArtNet Messages 192 168 0 1 PollReply 192 168 0 1 Poll 192 168 0 2 PollReply san ran nu II p 40hz 0 Operation Mode O Receive Transmit DE fe 1s DMX Universe The DMX Display utility works with any manufacturers
3. Art Net hardware and can be useful for diagnostics and simple testing of DMX512 fixtures DMXking com e JPK Systems Limited e New Zealand 0077 700 1 1 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 com eDMX1 unit is a single universe Art Net device designed for use with computer based show control software It replaces an entire lighting console allowing the user to perform sophisticated shows with little more than a laptop There are many free and commercial software packages available and by selecting Art Net as your DMX device compatibility is guaranteed The following tables are by no means a definitive guide to Art Net compatible software however it s a good starting point CONTROLLERS be ttp www chamsys co uk download al ttp www lumidmx com LX Series Mac OS X ttp Ix claudeheintzdesign com Q Lighting Controller Linux Mac OS X Windows ttp qlc sourceforge net LSC Clarity Windows Mac OS X http www Isclighting com products clarity control system clarity for pcmac MEDIA SERVERS VJ ArKaos MediaMaster Pro MediaMasterExpress
4. Media Server http www arkaos net category index php catid 2 Resolume Avenue 3 http www resolume com tp MXWendler FXServer http www mxwendler net Product 4 0 html VISUALIZERS DMXking com e JPK Systems Limited e New Zealand 0077 700 1 1 WYSIWYG http www cast soft com ESP Vision http www espvision com SoftPlot http www stageresearch com products SoftPlot9 SoftPlot9 aspx LD Assistant http www ldassistant com MOBILE APPS Luminair iPhone iPad http www synthe fx com products luminair LightingPad iPhone iPad http www alcorn com products lightingpad index html DMXking com e JPK Systems Limited e New Zealand 0077 700 1 1 6 UPDATING FIRMWARE A built in boot loader permits updating of the eDMX1 firmware Note only signed encrypted firmware files from DMXking com can be successfully loaded to ensure you won t brick your device by accident USING TFTP CLIENT TFTP protocol is used to transfer new firmware images into the eDMX1 Your operating system may have a TFTP Client command line utility installed enabled by default contact support if you are unsure 1 Locate eDMX1 IP address using the eDMX Configuration utility Note the custom IP is used for firmware updating and Art Net 2 x x x or 10 x x x address mode settings are ignored if configured Using eDMX Configuration utility click Enter Bootloader The top LED will stay continuously lit when in boot loader mode You can exit this mode by eithe
5. ate IPv4 network settings for example IP 192 168 0 100 Subnet 255 255 255 0 Gateway 192 168 0 254 Upon startup eDMX1 devices on the same subnet 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 Note that if no response is received the settings will be greyed out An activity box shows both transmitted and received messages to help with diagnosing communication issues If your network configuration has multiple adapters and or IP addresses you need to select the same network range as the eDMX1 from the Network Adapter IP Address dropdown box and also ensure the subnet mask is appropriate Make changes to the applicable settings on the Network tab then click Update Network Settings If you select the Art Net 2 x y z or 10 x y z addressing scheme please note the custom IP address will still be valid during initial boot stages i e firmware updates are always on the Network Settings address not 2 x y z or 10 x y z The eDMX1 unit will reboot after network any settings changes Selecting Enter Bootloader will force the eDMX1 unit into boot loader mode which is detailed elsewhere in this manual The Port 1 tab provides access to the DMX512 port parameters DMXking com e JPK Systems Limited e New Zealand 0077 700 1 1 EY DMXki
6. costs from our service facility in New Zealand shall be free of charge How to obtain service Contact DMXking com directly by email sales dmxking com or telephone 64 9 3794836 UTC 12 9 DECLARATIONS FCC amp CE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION FCC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Responsible Party JPK Systems Limited PO Box 493 Pukekohe 2340 New Zealand declares that the product USB DMX512 A complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules DMXking com e JPK Systems Limited e New Zealand 0077 700 1 1 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 These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference agg a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the i
7. ery Packet Spacing 1 Unused in v1 0 firmware RDM Discovery Period 60 Unused in v1 0 firmware Broadcast Threshold O Force Art Net 1 broadcast Don t change this unless you want Art Net Il unicast DMXking com e JPK Systems Limited e New Zealand 0077 700 1 1 4 CONFIGURATION UTILITY The eDMX1 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 File View eDMX Devices Network Port 1 IP Address Name MAC Address Device IP Address 00 1A 19 00 21 6B 192 168 0 1 192 168 0 2 DMXking com eDMX4 Network Settings Network Mode IP Address 1922 168 0 1 2 106 33 107 10 106 33 107 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 A Default Gateway 192 168 0 254 Hardware Information Commands a CU ESTA jk Update Network Settings DMXking com eDMX1 Pr Pete Network Adapter IP Address Network Adapter Subnet Mask 192 168 0 102 255 255 255 0 Messages Time Source ArtNet Messages 31 05 2011 20 23 40 i 192 168 0 2 PollReply 31 05 2011 20 23 40 i 192 168 0 2 Poll 31 05 2011 20 23 20 i 192 168 0 2 PollReply 44 NC_MN11 90 99 90 4 Before starting the eDMX1 Configuration utility please ensure your computer has appropri
8. net networking support Windows MAC OS Linux BSD DMX512 Out or DMX512 In functionality Tough metal enclosure Available with 3 pin or 5 pin XLR socket no adapter purchase required External 5Vdc power input USB mini B socket Can be powered from computer USB port ANSI EL UL Higher Protection Level DMX512 A Protected device Fully compatible with ALL software and hardware that supports Art Net and Art Net Il protocols Configuration utility Windows platform only NET 3 5 contact support for other OS Firmware update through TFTP contact support 2 EXTERIOR VIEW FRONT VIEW One 3pin or 5pin XLR connector for either DMX512 A input or output function An XLR male to male gender changer may be required in some DMX512 receive situations depending on your cabling configuration REAR VIEW USB mini B power socket Ethernet RJ45 socket DMXking com e JPK Systems Limited e New Zealand 0077 700 1 1 STATUS LED TABLE FLASH Network activity Upper LED A om timare update mode iis omeroifon to ent 3 DEFAULT CONFIGURATION All eDMX1 units ship with default IP address settings Please reconfigure for your requirements before use DMX512 and Art Net configuration parameters are also configured with default values Where noted please do not alter parameters without first contacting DMXking com support DMX512 Update Rate 40 DMX512 frames per second RDM Discov
9. ng com eDMX Configuratic File View eDMX Devices IP Address Name ArtNet Settings 192 168 0 1 DMXking com eDMX1 m 192 168 0 2 D reg em eDMX4 Update Rate H age Broadcast Threshold al Merge Mode Operation Mode O Highest Takes Priority HTP Receive Latest Takes Priority LTP O Transmit RDM Settings Discovery Period B 60s Packet Spacing B p 1s DMX Universe Messages Time Source ArtNet Messages 31 05 2011 20 30 40 192 168 0 2 Poll Reply 31 05 2011 20 30 40 192 168 0 2 Poll 31 05 2011 20 30 36 192 168 0 1 Settings Reply 94 NC_MN11 E ET Te 2 A in ArH nina 4 mW Make changes to the applicable Port settings then click Update The following table explains each of the settings parameters IPv4 network address Subnet mask typically 255 0 0 0 255 255 0 0 or 255 255 255 0 for class A B amp C respectively Address of network gateway router for communications beyond local subnet Custom IP Art Net 2 x y z Art Net 10 x y z DMX512 Receiver DMX512 Transmitter Art Net Subnet 0 F Art Net Universe 0 F HTP Highest Takes Precedence dimmers LTP Last Takes Precedence moving lights DMX512 output frame rate frequency RDM not enabled in v1 0 firmware RDM not enabled in v1 0 firmware 0 Force Art Net broadcast mode gt 0 Art Net Il unicast contact DMXking com support DMXking com e JPK Systems Limited e New Zealand 0077 700 1 1 Select View DMX Dis
10. nterference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help EEC DECLARATION We JPK Systems Limited PO Box 493 Pukekohe 2340 New Zealand declare under our sole responsibility that our product USB DMX512 A conforms to the requirements of Council Directives 89 336 EEC and 73 23 EEC and therefore complies with the requirements of Council Directive 73 23 EEC The Low Voltage Directive on the harmonisation of the laws of Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits as amended by Article 13 of Council Directive 93 6s REC EN 55103 1 e EN 50103 2 e EN 60065 Signed Jason Kyle Date 15 March 2011 Position Managing Director DMXking com e JPK Systems Limited e New Zealand 0077 700 1 1 10
11. play 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 Channel number increases left to right top to bottom and the roaming tool tip provides information about a specific channel Both the ON level and mouse wheel step can be set by right clicking anywhere within the black display area Number of channels transmitted and the refresh rate can be adjusted using the applicable sliders adjacent to transmit options EY DMX Data 192 168 0 102 Transmit Options Manual an Altemate Ramp Chase NumberChannels Left click to set value right click to select value and mouse wheel step Update Rate E DMX Universe File View eDMX Devices IP Address 192 168 0 1 192 168 0 2 Name DMXking com eDMX1 DMXking com eDMX4 Messages Time Type Y f 512 31 05 2011 20 56 00 Received p 40hz 31 05 2011 20 56 00 Received 31 05 2011 20 55 40 Received Dee E 211 NC M1 4 NN CC 4N n A ArtNet Settings Update Rate Broadcast Threshold Merge Mode O Highest Takes Priority HTP Latest Takes Priority LTP RDM Settings
12. r powering off on or uploading a firmware image 4 Windows Start command prompt and enter tftp i 192 168 0 1 PUT 0077 500 1 0 enc firmware enc Change the destination IP address and source filename as applicable Note you must use binary transfer mode sometimes called octet mode to ensure byte mode transfers are used Future firmware releases for this product will be in the form 0077 500 VersionMajor VersionMinor enc DMXking com e JPK Systems Limited e New Zealand 0077 700 1 1 7 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS e Dimensions 60x36x78mm WxHxD e Weight 0 13kg e DMXS512 connector 3 or 5 pin XLR Female e Internal DMX512 line biasing 120Q termination e Power connector USB mini B socket e Art Net and Art Net ll support e Both HTP and LTP merging of 2 Art Net streams e Pv4 Addressing e DMX512 Frame Rate Adjustable e DMxX512 Port Protection DMX512 A Protected as per E1 11 2008 8 WARRANTY DMXKING COM HARDWARE LIMITED WARRANTY What is covered This warranty covers any defects in materials or workmanship with the exceptions stated below How long coverage lasts This warranty runs for one year from the date of shipment from an authorized DMXking com distributor What is not covered Failure due to operator error or incorrect application of product Opening the unit voids the warranty What DMXking com will do DMXking com will repair or replace at its sole discretion the defective hardware Return shipping
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