ultraDMX Micro Interface
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1. DMXking com ultraDMX Micro Interface DMXking com e JPK Systems Limited e New Zealand TABLE OF CONTENTS Lo po o O oia o q sarren eran E E ii ene ae aderen chine lic ann den T 1 MES NON ordes 1 2 EXTERIOR VIEW aeie A NO ANNO 1 FROME VICW A A E ANA 1 A O NO 1 3 Installing the FIDI Driver sr grise Ear a e aE EENES S EEEa OE ina TE ERE EER Tapa aE E STEER 2 4 Configuration Utility iio 2 5 Compatible SoftWare od 4 A O NO 4 Media Servers Winona lidades Aa Ei cai dai aaa idad 5 DEAL GE ue USD a ca ER dan Cid SR ea a a E dC dc COR cuts dd da er AEE AE 5 6 Updating Firmware Yoens n ended a cat Edgar Ped aci 7 Firmware Updater application het ar ER ERE En ARNE Nr GE ARa Aa aE Ea SIGN eae eres 7 Ze Technical SpecitiCatONnS ico erensnnersn cananea an inn CO eta SEERE ist nasce ofender nei dana d cio fas 9 8 WarraMty reece RR AR REAR RAR REDE REAR IP RAR ERES RR RES RR iii 9 DMXking com Hardware Limited Warranty enne vennvennereenneeneerenneeenneerennvensereenveennerenveeneeeenseeneveenvevenerennveennene 9 9 Declarations ECC 8 GE osierocenie e e venir even heed N e e dual caber a quo A e AE EA AEE EE EEEa a 9 Federal Communications Commission FCC Declaration of Conformity nn snneeonenennvervenerenneerenssenneerenssenneeenseeneersnsesnneens 9 A PE 10 DMXking com e JPK Systems Limited e New Zealand 0084 700 1 0 1 INTRODUCTION The DMXking com ultraDMX Micro product is a low cost reliable and robust single2. PE Firmware update mode initiated Very Fast FLASH Firmware CRC check failed DMXking com e JPK Systems Limited e New Zealand 0084 700 1 0 3 INSTALLING THE FTDI DRIVER To maximize compatibility with existing software an FTDI www ftdichip com FT245RQ device provides USB 2 0 Full Speed interfacing for the ultraDMX Micro unit Drivers are available directly from FTDI and in most cases the VCP Virtual COM Port driver should be used although both D2XX and VCP are automatically installed together on Windows OS The latest Windows driver is usually available from DMXking com however we recommend checking the FTDI site for updates Please refer to the installation guides at http www ftdichip com Documents InstallGuides htm and note the process involved installs 2 devices a USB serial device followed by USB virtual COM port All required files are included in the driver installation file Latest WHQL Certified Windows version is 2 08 14 released on 12 April 2011 File Action View Help 9 nlOlb alt exo a y JPKWA Y Batteries Mi Computer a Disk drives W Display adapters 8 DVD CD ROM drives USB Serial Port COMB Properties el Floppy drive controllers 53 Human Interface Devices Jungo amp Keyboards Bits per second 9600 z PY Mice and other pointing devices b EE Monitors Data bits 8 xi amp Network adapters YP Ports COM amp LPT Party Nowe YP Communications Port COMI YP ECP Printer Port LP
3. 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 ultraDMX Micro 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 DMXking com e JPK Systems Limited e New Zealand 0084 700 1 0 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 in 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 interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between th quip
4. dev dmxusbpro ShowMagic http www showmagic com White Cat Lighting Board http www le chat noir numerique fr TJShow http www tishow com Chameleon Lighting Software Mac http www maclightingsoftware com LightsOn Framework Mac OS X http www usbdmx com LightsOn MADRIX LED Lighting Control http www madrix com FireOne Flames http www fireonemalta com fireone flames index html DMXControl http www dmxcontrol org vvv a multipurpose toolkit http vvvv or StageSoft CHROMA http www stagesoft com chroma html MEDIA SERVERS VJ TroikaTronix Isadora http troikatronix com isadora html ArKaos MediaMaster Pro MediaMasterExpress Media Server http www arkaos net category index php catid 2 Modul8 Mac OS X http www modul8 us Resolume Avenue 3 http www resolume com MXWendler FXServer http www mxwendler net Product 4 0 html VISUALIZERS Capture http www capturesweden com 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 DMXking com e JPK Systems Limited New Zealand 0084 700 1 0 DMXking com e JPK Systems Limited e New Zealand 0084 700 1 0 6 UPDATING FIRMWARE A b
5. universe bi directional DMX512 interface with USB connection to a computer An onboard Atmel microcontroller ensures complete timing accuracy and no flickering effects no matter what your computer is doing Device communication using FTDI virtual COM port VCP or direct D2XX drivers allows use of any mainstream OS MAIN FEATURES Supported operating systems Windows 98 ME 2000 XP Vista 7 Server 2003 Server 2008 Supported operating systems Linux Mac OS X OS 9 OS 8 _DMX512 Transmitter or Receiver Tough metal enclosure No external power supply required Internal double buffered DMX512 streams resulting in zero lost frames Fully compatible with ALL software suitable for ENTTEC USB Pro Configuration utility Windows platform only NET 3 5 contact support for other OS Firmware update utility Windows platform only NET 3 5 contact support for other OS 2 EXTERIOR VIEW FRONT VIEW The main housing contains both microprocessor electronics and a 3pin Female XLR connector for either DMX512 input or output function A USB cable is hard wired with strain relief to ensure many years of trouble free operation STATUS LED TABLE Internal LED Slow FLASH Receive mode no DMX512 stream detected Power ON indication FLASH Receive mode DMX512 stream detected Flash rate DMX update rate Fast FLASH Transmit mode DMX512 stream received from computer Flash rate DMX rate
6. T1 Stop bits 1 1 USB Serial Port COM12 1 USB Serial Port COMB Flow control None E ER Processors b a Sound video and game controllers Advanced Restore Defauits lt gt Storage controllers PETRA JM System devices ee tee 7 Universal Serial Bus controllers General Port Settings Driver Details COM Port Number coma USB Transfer Sizes Select lower settings to correct performance problems at low baud rates Select higher settings for faster performance Receive Bytes 96 Transmit Bytes 96 BM Options Miscellaneous Options Select lower settings to correct response Sa E p Latency Timer msec elite Cancel If Power Off Event On Surprise Removal Minimum Read Timeout msec Set RTS On Close Minimum Write Timeout msec Disable Modem Ctrl At Startup On occasion you may wish to change the COM port number an ultraDMX Micro unit has been assigned by Windows This can be done through the Device Manager applet by right clicking on the USB Serial Port of interest unplug re plug the unit and observe if unsure which COM port then select properties Port Settings tab Advanced button and finally choose the desired COM Port Number 4 CONFIGURATION UTILITY The ultraDMX Configuration utility provides access to DMX512 timing parameters and also contains a simple DMX display control providing output transmit and input receive operation testing w
7. ation 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 DMXking com e JPK Systems Limited e New Zealand 0084 700 1 0 Transmit Options Receive Cana ao 4255 Atemate Ramp Chase Transmit Left click to set value right click to select value and mouse wheel step File View COM Port coms Y ggg Pattesh Detect Parameters Advanced Serial Number 80000001 Firmware Version V1 0 Manufacturer DMXking com Device Name ultraDMX Output Rate DE sorte Break Time E Q 90 7ps Mark After Break JU f 1075 Defauts Number Channels B B 5 COMPATIBLE SOFTWARE DMX512 is the most commonly used lighting control protocol 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 ultraDMX Micro unit is an entry level 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
8. e image to upload Check dialogue above for errors 8 Check the message area for application success or failure information DMXking com e JPK Systems Limited e New Zealand 0084 700 1 0 Target updated successfully COM4VI0 rv Select COM Port Select firmware image to upload Check dialogue above for errors E Allow blank devices Future firmware releases for this product will be in the form 0084 500 VersionMajor VersionMinor enc DMXking com e JPK Systems Limited e New Zealand 0084 700 1 0 7 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS e Dimensions 19x76mm Diameter x Length e Weight 75g e DMX512 connector 3 pin XLR Female e USB connector USB A plug 0 5m cable e DMX512 Frame Rate and Break Timing Adjustable 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 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
9. ithout any additional software DMXking com e JPK Systems Limited e New Zealand 0084 700 1 0 File View COM Port como ee Parameters Serial Number Firmware Version Manufacturer DMXking com Device Name ultra DMX Micro Output Rate Je 40Hz Break Time H Mark After Break B p Defauts Select View Advanced to enable the Advanced configuration tab if required You can alter what the ultraDMX unit reports when queried with a Label 3 command This can be useful when software detects RDM functionality based on the Label 3 FW major variable Useful settings are FW major 1 FW minor 44 ENTTEC USB Pro DMX firmware Device UID cannot be altered with this utility and USB Retry Count should be left at 5 unless advised by DMXking com support File View COM Port comao Parameters USB Retry Count 7 UID 6A 68 84 DO 00 01 Label 3 FW major 1 Label 3 FW minor 44 Select View DMX Display for the simple DMX512 test control To generate a DMX512 output stream click Transmit then select one of the 6 Transmit Options 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 inform
10. ment and the receiver Connect th quipment 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 ultraDMX Micro conforms to the EC and 73 23 EC The Low Voltage Directive on the T T requirements of Council Directives 89 336 EC and therefore complies with T the requirements of Council Directive 73 23 harmonisation of the laws of Member States relating to electrical quipment designed for use within certain voltage limits as amended by Article 13 of Council Directive 93 68 EEC e EN 55103 1 e EN 50103 2 e EN 60065 Signed Jason Kyle Date 30 December 2011 Position Managing Director DMXking com e JPK Systems Limited e New Zealand 0084 700 1 0 10
11. than a laptop There are many free and commercial software packages available and by selecting the Enttec USB Pro as your DMX device compatibility is guaranteed Some software manufacturers have added support for DMXking com interfaces so select this option where possible as additional features will be added in future firmware releases CONTROLLERS LightFactory http www lifact com Lightjams Live interactive control MIDI TUIO wii http www lightjams com Laser Show Designer QuickShow Pangolin http www pangolin com QS Venue Magic http www venuemagic com FreeStyler http www freestylerdmx be MagicQ ChamSys Windows Mac Linux http www chamsys co uk download LumiDMX http www lumidmx com LX Series Mac OS X http Ix claudeheintzdesign com Q Lighting Controller Linux Mac OS X Windows http qlc sourceforge net LSC Clarity Windows Mac OS X http www Isclighting com products clarity control system clarity for pcmac DMXking com e JPK Systems Limited e New Zealand 0084 700 1 0 ChromaKinetics StageConsole amp tools http www chromakinetics com DMX Visual Show Automation VSA Brookshire Software http www brookshiresoftware com InGenius mLight OSF Solutions http www osfsolutions com External for Max Cycling 74 Windows OS X http www nullmedium de
12. uilt in boot loader permits updating of the ultraDMX Micro firmware Note only signed encrypted firmware files from DMXking com can be successfully loaded FIRMWARE UPDATER APPLICATION The ultraDMX firmware update utility is freely available from the DMXking com website It is common to the entire ultraDMX range of products Download install and follow the instructions below 1 Add any additional firmware files into the installation folder Usually the latest version is automatically copied during installation 2 Close any applications that may be using the ultraDMX Micro unit 3 Ensure that your ultraDMX Micro unit is connected and the FTDI Virtual COM Port driver is installed correctly 4 Start the ultraDMX Firmware Updater application It will automatically detect all COM ports current firmware versions and available firmware files that came with the update application 5 Select the applicable COM port you may have more than one ultraDMX family unit connected however only one at a time may be updated COM3 V1 0 w 0085 500 1 0 enc y Select COM Port Select firmware image to upload Check dialogue above for errors T Allow blank devices 6 Select the desired firmware version 7 Click the Program button and observe progress bar Programming takes around 30 seconds be sure not to disconnect the ultraDMX Micro unit during this process COM3 V1 0 0085 500 1 0 enc Progra Select COM Port Select firmwar
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