Blizzard Lighting AutoBahn 8 User Manual
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1. Enter the main menu by pressing the lt MENU gt button then use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to highlight 2 Set IP Address Press the lt ENTER gt button Then use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to scroll through the IP address character groups Push the lt ENTER gt button when the set of characters you d like to change is highlighted Then use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to scroll through your choices and push the lt ENTER gt button to confirm the change Repeat this process for each character group as necessary To finish setting the IP address you must save your changes by using the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to scroll to Enter and then push the lt ENTER gt button Please Note The IP address must be unique Page 6 AutoBahn 8 User Manual Rev A c 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC SETTING THE NETMASK This allows you to choose from the 3 commonly used network mask configurations that you can change per your system requirements Enter the main menu by pressing the lt MENU gt button then use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to highlight 3 Set Netmask Press the lt ENTER gt button Then use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to scroll through the 3 choices and push the lt ENTER gt button when your selection is highlighted To finish setting the netmask you must save your changes by using the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to scroll to Enter and then push the lt ENTER gt button DMX PORT SETTINGS REM2. disabled When the Port Status is set to output the Port Mode can be set to one of the following 4 modes Zero The port sends a DMX test signal only with all channels at 0 Single The port sends the DMX values of the selected universe LTP Latest Takes Precedence Port will output the latest channel activity between 2 selected universes It compares the principal and secondary universes and sends the latest one to the network HTP Highest Takes Precedence Like Single but will merge two DMX universes principal and secondary It will compare and output the one with higher value to the network And like Single and LTP the universes can be set within the range of 0 0 F F 4 e Merger Merger LTP LIP HTP HTP Page 8 AutoBahn 8 User Manual Rev A c 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC SETTING THE ID Cancel Enter Enter the main menu by pressing the lt MENU gt button then use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to highlight 5 Set ID NO Press the lt ENTER gt button Then use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to scroll through your choice of ID within the range of 000 to 255 The ID is only used to easily identify each AutoBahn 8 unit To finish setting the ID you must save your changes by using the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to scroll to Enter and then push the lt ENTER gt button LCD BACKLIGHT LCD BackLisht Za UFF Enter the main menu by pressing the lt MENU gt bu
3. a great concert or maximizing your client s satis faction and wow factor That s what it s all about after all Returns Gasp We ve taken a lot of precautions to make sure you never even have to worry about sending a defective unit back or sending a unit in for service But like any complex piece of equipment designed and built by humans once in a while something doesn t go as planned If you find yourself with a unit that isn t be having like a good little electronic device should you ll need to obtain a Return Authorization RA Don t worry this is easy Just send an email to support blizzardlighting com and we ll issue you an RA Then you ll need to send the unit to us using a trackable pre paid freight method We suggest using USPS Priority or UPS Make sure you carefully pack the fixture for transit and whenever possible use the original box amp packing for shipping When returning your device for service be sure to include the following 1 Your contact information Name Address Phone Number Email address 2 The RA issued to you 3 A brief description of the problem symptoms We will at our discretion repair or replace the unit Please remember that any shipping damage which occurs in transit to us is the customer s responsibility SO pack it well Shipping Issues Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility of the shipper and must be reported to the carrier immediately upo
4. a lower network load The AutoBahn 8 will allow you to increase the number of DMX universes and easily place DMX universes remotely on any TCP IP Ethernet network It can also be used as a DMX merger DMX splitter or backup device Now that you ve got your AutoBahn 8 or hopefully AutoBahn 8 s you should carefully unpack the box and check the contents to ensure that all parts are present and in good condition If anything looks as if it has been damaged in transit notify the shipper immediately and keep the packing material for inspection Again please save the carton and all packing materials If a fixture must be returned to the factory it is important that the fixture be returned in the original factory box and packing Caution There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit Do not open the housing or attempt any repairs yourself doing so will void your manufactures warranty In the unlikely event your unit may require service please contact Blizzard Lighting at support blizzardlighting com Getting A Hold Of Us If something is wrong just give us a call or send an email We ll be happy to help honest Blizzard Lighting N16 W23390 Stoneridge Dr Ste E Waukesha WI 53188 USA www blizzardlighting com 414 395 8365 Email support blizzardlighting com Disclaimer The information and specifications contained in this document are subject to change without notice Blizzard Lighting assumes no responsibility o
5. automated lighting fixtures moving lights The electrical standard of DMX512 is RS485 which is as superset of RS422 which almost the same as RS232 well known as serial port on a PC Ethernet is the electrical standard that transports data based on TCP IP well known as a standard in todays internet ArtNet is based on TCP IP and uses UDP Packets So what is the big deal with ArtNet Well ArtNet supports up to 256 universes over one piece of CAT 5 cable compared to one universe over a DMX cable Page 11 AutoBahn 8 User Manual Rev A c 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC Keeping Your AutoBahn 8 As Good As New The fixture you ve received is a rugged tough piece of pro lighting equip ment and as long as you take care of it it will take care of you That said like anything you ll need to take care of it if you want it to operate as designed You should absolutely keep the unit clean especially if you are using it in an environment with a lot of dust fog haze wild animals wild teenagers or spilled drinks In transit keep the unit in cases You wouldn t throw a prized guitar drumset or other piece of expensive gear into a gear trailer without a case and similarly you shouldn t even think about doing it with your shiny DMX ArtNet Interface Common sense and taking care of it will be the single biggest thing you can do to keep it running at peak performance and let you worry about designing a great light show putting on
6. AUTOBAFIN 8 2 UNIVERSE DMX ARTNET INTERFACE LIGHTING Blizzard Lighting LLC www blizzardlighting com Waukesha WI USA Copyright c 2014 TABLE OF CONTENTS AutoBahn 8 DMX ArtNet 19 Rackmount Interface 1 1 Getting Started What s In The Box Getting It Out Of The Box Caution Getting A Hold Of Us WWW W 2 Meet The AutoBahn 8 Main Features Overview SS A 3 Operating Instructions Startup View Renaming the Device Setting the IP Address Setting the Netmask DMX Port Settings Setting the ID LCD Backlight User Presets Firmware Version A KA VD VD zl JO Om UI 4 Appendix 11 A Quick Lesson on ArtNet 11 Keeping Your AutoBahn 8 As Good As New 12 Returns Gasp 12 Shipping Issues 12 Application Diagram 13 Dimensional Diagram 13 Tech Specs 13 Page 2 AutoBahn 8 User Manual Rev A c 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC 1 GETTING STARTED What s In The Box e 1 x AutoBahn 8 DMX ArtNet Interface e An Ever So Handy Power Cord e This Lovely User Manual Getting It Out Of The Box Gl ckw nsche You re on the road to blazing fast bilateral ArtNet DMX signal conversion and more with the AutoBahn 8 With usage of multiple LED fixtures and video mapping many occasions require thousands of DMX channels It s important to have fast DMX response and proper network load management and the AutoBahn 8 will do just that It not only provides instant response but also
7. FA DAS Fort 5 Porta irut WOU i OHSIH Porta Zelle IN Forte Mode snormal Enter the main menu by pressing the lt MENU gt button then use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to highlight 4 Set DMX Port Press the lt ENTER gt button Then use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to scroll through the DMX in out port selections and push the lt ENTER gt button when highlighted 1 DMXIN Port A B DMX IN Port A B can be set as input or disabled status Univ Universe can be set within the range 0 0 F F When the DMX Port is set as input the Port Mode can be set as normal or Backup For all of the DMX Port Settings on page 8 use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to scroll through your choices and push the lt ENTER gt button to confirm Repeat this process for each group as necessary Page AutoBahn 8 User Manual Rev A c 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC DMX PORT SETTINGS CONTINUED Port Mode Normal Device will send data received from the DMX IN port to the network universe regardless of other data being received Port Mode Backup Device will NOT automatically send any data from this port This input port will only transmit data to the network universe when the network universe is receiving no other active data input DEFOL Fort Porti outeut 1 0 9 Mode sinale 2 DMXOUT Port 1 8 You can set the Port Status of any the DMX Ports 1 8 as output or
8. higher value to the network 3 2 In 1 LTP Mode Compares your designated input signals and outputs the latest to the network User Preset 2oF litter 1 4 mode Isolated Mode H H 4 DMX Splitter 1 4 Mode DMX IN A signal outputs to DMX out ports 1 4 DMX IN B signal outputs to DMX out ports 5 8 5 Isolated Mode Isolates the DMX Input and Output ports No signals from Input ports are passed to the Output ports The Output ports receive DMX signals directly from the network individually 6 Factory Setting All settings including the Device Name Device ID and Device IP will be restored to the original factory settings Page 10 AutoBahn 8 User Manual Rev A c 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC FIRMWARE VERSION Main Bi UI Slave BI UL You can check the firmware version from this option Enter the main menu by pressing the lt MENU gt button then use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to highlight 8 Version Press the lt ENTER gt button 5 APPENDIX A quick lesson on ArtNet ArtNet is a protocol like http ftp telnet and so on A protocol is a set of rules that have to be followed if you want you stuff to work with other machines ArtNet is basically DMX over Ethernet DOE and was developed by Wayne Howell and his company Artistic Licence Engineering Ltd USITT DMX512 is well known in the entertainment industry because it is the industry standard for controlling dimmers and
9. n receipt of the items Claims must be made within seven 7 days of receipt Page 12 AutoBahn 8 User Manual Rev A c 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC Application Diagram 6 1 inches 155mm EW A POWER a semo 0a v 1 75 inches 44mm 19 inches 482mm Tech Specs Weight amp Dimensions Warranty 2 year limited warranty Page 13 AutoBahn 8 User Manual Rev A c 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC This page intentionally left blank Page 14 AutoBahn 8 User Manual Rev A c 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC This page intentionally left blank Page 15 AutoBahn 8 User Manual Rev A c 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC Enjoy your product Our sincerest thanks for your purchase The team Blizzard Lighting
10. r liability for any errors or omissions that may appear in this user manual Blizzard Lighting reserves the right to update the existing document or to create a new document to correct any errors or omissions at any time You can download the latest version of this document from www blizzardlighting com Page 3 AutoBahn 8 User Manual Rev A c 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC 2 MEET THE AUTOBAHN 8 MAIN FEATURES e ArtNet DMX bilateral signal conversion 1x RJ45 Neutrik EtherCON Ethernet LAN port 10 100M supports TCP IP protocol e 2x DMX inputs and 8x DMX outputs each photoelectrically isolated e Auto MDI MDI X ethernet connector e Supports standard DMX 512 and ArtNet protocol e DMX input outputs can be set to enabled or disabled e Each DMX output can be set to single zero HTP or LTP mode e Each DMX input can be set to normal or backup mode e DMX splitter merger functionality e Manual IP address settings e LCD display indicates each DMX input output status e Ethernet LED status indicator e Quick and easy to set user presets OVERVIEW Front Side 123 4 gt 6 8 1 Power LED Shows unit on off status 2 Link LED Shows network connect status 7 Enter Button To confirm a menu selection 8 Power Switch To power ON OFF the unit Page 4 AutoBahn 8 User Manual Rev A c 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC Rear Side 3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STARTUP VIEW Device Hame Denice ID Art e
11. t To DMX IF Addres d 18 10 CS There are 4 initial top tier menu status screens shown above that you ll see when you power on the unit You can scroll through them by using the lt UP DOWN gt buttons The Device Name Device ID and IP Address can all be edited later within the menu settings In the first row of the port status screen A B refers to the DMX IN A B and 1 8 refers to DMX outputs 1 8 In the second row of port status screen x means the port is inactive V means the port is active and means the port has been set as disabled Page 5 AutoBahn 8 User Manual Rev A c 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC RENAMING THE DEVICE Lance Enter Enter the main menu by pressing the lt MENU gt button then use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to highlight 1 Rename Device Press the lt ENTER gt button Then use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to scroll through the characters and push the lt ENTER gt button when the character you d like to change is highlighted Use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to scroll through your choices and push the lt ENTER gt button to confirm the change Repeat this process for each character as necessary to rename the device To finish renaming your device you must save your changes by using the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to scroll to Enter and then push the lt ENTER gt button SETTING THE IP ADDRESS IF Address GEM 016 018 007 Cancel Enter
12. tton then use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to highlight 6 Set LCD Backlight Press the lt ENTER gt button Then use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to scroll through your choice of either 1 ON or 2 OFF ON means the LCD backlight will stay on all the time OFF means the LCD backlight will turn off automatically after 30 seconds of idle To finish setting your backlight preference you must Save your changes by using the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to scroll to Enter and then push the lt ENTER gt button Page 9 AutoBahn 8 User Manual Rev A c 2014 Blizzard Lighting LLC USER PRESETS Enter the main menu by pressing the lt MENU gt button then use the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to highlight 7 User Preset Press the lt ENTER gt button ser Preset 1 2 In 1 backur mode 2 2 In 1 HTF mode The built in user presets will help you to use the device easily and avoid complicated setup procedures You can simply choose the presets by using the lt UP DOWN gt buttons to scroll through your choices then pushing the lt ENTER gt button to confirm Presets 1 2 and 3 settings are the inherited DMX Port Settings See p 7 8 There are 5 different user presets factory settings restore 1 2 In 1 Backup Mode When one DMX input port is not sending a Signal it will use the DMX signal from the other input 2 2In 1 HTP Mode Compares your designated input signals and outputs the one with
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