ultraDMX Pro User Manual
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1. DMXking com ultraDMX Pro Interface USER MANUAL DMXking com e JPK Systems Limited e New Zealand 0080 700 1 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS IT 1 ee ee er eee 1 2 ele EN E EE E E E E O A EO 2 e A ere eee oe ee ee ee ee eee 2 Status LED Fable USB DMX 0 c 2 Status LED Table 0 3 3 acu oos NE e EE 3 EB Se Ito m 4 gt MEE e enee geen 0 ee er ee ee 6 KOI 6 Media Servers Mb 7 SU 7 MEE oe Eer IUE 8 POW WO 8 Le MR mm 9 Sa 9 DMXking com Hardware Limited Warranty pt 9 9 10 oO 0 V 10 Federal Communications Commission FCC Declaration of Conformity pp 10 EEC DeclaratiO err 10 DMXking com e JPK Systems Limited e New Zealand 0080 700 1 1 1 INTRODUCTION The DMXking com ultraDMX Pro product is a robust 3 universe bi directional DMX512 interface communicating with the host computer over USB An onboard Atmel microcontroller ensures complete timing accuracy and no flickering effects no matter Device communication using FTDI virtual COM port VCP or direct D2XX drivers allows use of any mainstream OS Operation in 3 universe mode 1 in 2 out requires compatible software Enhanced mode is disabled automatically when standard Enttec USB Pro commands2. are received and only 1 universe operation can be achieved however all outputs are available essentially making this device a USB Pro DMX Splitter in one A standalone mode is also available for DMX512 splitter functionality making the ultraDMX Pro product truly universal New in firmware v1 2 is DMX RX Throttling and DMX TX Maximum Compatibility mode which extends DMX512 timing These features bring the same functionality as a DMX Decelerator into your ultraDMX device at zero additional cost ultraDMX Pro operating modes MODE 1 Compatibility mode 1 Universe Device behaves just like ENTTEC USB Pro so works with large existing IN or 1 Universe OUT software base Provides 4 isolated DMX outputs all of the same default universe MODE 2 Enhanced mode 1 Universe IN Equivalent to having 3x USB DMX units rolled into 1 enclosure and and 2 Universes OUT total 3 USB connection Simultaneous 1 universe IN and 2 universes OUT enhanced universes with dual isolated output connectors MODE 3 Standalone DMX512 Splitter No USB connection to computer needed Provide 5Vdc power and computer not required the DMX512 input is re sent on all 4 output connectors Standalone splitter Configure as DMX Decelerator USB 5Vdc power supply or computer USB port for power using DMX TX and DMX RX settings Switching between MODE 1 and MODE 2 is fully automatic and determined by your lighting control software If enhanced mode DMX output commands
3. are sent to the ultraDMX Pro it enters enhanced mode and conversely when standard DMX output commands are sent compatibility mode is triggered MODE 3 standalone splitter can only be enabled and disabled using the ultraDMX Configuration Utility Note DMXking com also manufactures a dedicated 4 port splitter the ultraDMX Split MAIN FEATURES DMX transmit timing adjustment settings to fix issues with non compliant DMX lighting gear DMX receive rate throttling option to ensure receiving software isn t overloaded with too many frames per second Supported operating systems Windows Mac OS Linux DMX512 Transmitter and Receiver OUT and IN Tough metal enclosure with multiple mounting options A Available with 3 pin or 5 pin XLR connectors no adapter purchase required ANSI E1 11 2008 compliant DMX512 A E1411 Higher Protection Level DMX512 A Protected device Internal double buffered DMX512 streams resulting in zero lost frames Fully compatible with software suitable for ENTTEC USB Pro except D Pro sorry use our Art Net devices instead Standalone DMX512 Splitter mode Power with 5V USB supply A Configuration utility Windows NET 3 5 OS X version available Q3 2013 DMXking com e JPK Systems Limited e New Zealand 0080 700 1 1 FRONT VIEW One 5pin or 3pin XLR male connector for DMX512 input and 4x 5pin or 4x 3pin or 2x 5pin 3pin XLR female connectors for DMX512 out
4. lighting software resulting in guaranteed longer Break and MAB times along with slower DMX transmit rates and even extra delays between channel characters which some fixtures like the Chauvet ColorStrip need in order to function correctly wem Um DMX Output is as per settings on Parameters tab Decelerator Half speed extended Break MAB and extra 4405 inter channel delay PS DMX Break and MAB settings in Parameters are ignored Pe DMX Output rate from Parameters is halved i y Combination of the 2 options above DMX Output rate is 2x Parameters value but only if channel count allows PS DMX Output rate is dependent on channel count and can exceed 400 fps DMX RX Throttle setting will selectively drop incoming DMX frames to produce the indicated frame rate being forwarded over USB in Standard mode or sent direct to DMX output ports in Splitter mode When set to None the full DMX RX rate is forwarded however some software applications may have issues handling high rates Laser Show Designer QuickShow is known for this problem This is also useful to for re timing a DMX stream when in Splitter mode File View COM Port COM13 Refresh Detect USB Rety Count J 5 UID 6A 6B 82 00 00 01 Label 3 FW major 1 Label 3 FW minor 4 ultraDMX Pro Mode Standard DMXTX Mode Noe DMX RX Throttle e None Apply J DMXking com e JPK Systems Limited New Zealan
5. PK Systems Limited e New Zealand 0080 700 1 1 10 Signed Jason Kyle Date 9 September 2011 Position Managing Director DMXking com e JPK Systems Limited e New Zealand 0080 700 1 1 11
6. VJ 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 WYSIWYG http www cast soft com ESP Vision http www espvision com SoftPlot http www stageresearch com products SoftPlot9 SoftPlot9 aspx LD Assistant htto www ldassistant com DMXking com e JPK Systems Limited e New Zealand 0080 700 1 1 6 UPDATING FIRMWARE A built in boot loader permits updating of the ultraDMX Pro firmware Note only signed encrypted firmware files from DMXking com can be successfully loaded to ensure you won t brick your device by accident FIRMWARE UPDATER The ultraDMX Configuration utility includes a firmware updater function and the latest version contains all ultraDMX variant firmware files File View COM Part COM13 Device Name Se al Number Current Firmware Version 2 Select Firmware File 1 Close any applications that may be using the ultraDMX Pro unit Start the ultraDMX Configuration application Select the applicable COM port you may have more than one ultraDMX unit connected however only one may be updated at a time In the Firmware tab the device Serial Number is displayed Check this matches the device you planned to update 5 Select the Firmware File usually the most recent file which should aut
7. against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and 1f 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 006007 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 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 ultraDMX Pro 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 68 EEC e EN 55103 1 e EN 55103 2 e EN 60065 DMXking com e J
8. d 0080 700 1 1 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 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 File View COM Port COMS ggg Diech Deeg Parameters Advanced Serial Number 80000001 Fimware Version 0 Manufacturer DMXking com Device Name ultraDMX Output Rate U fe 40Hz Break Time JU kl 9075s Mark After Break e 10 74 Defaults footy Transmit Options Manual An Al255 Altemate Ramp Chase Left click to set value right click to select value and mouse wheel step 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 an
9. e ultraDMX Pro uses ENTTEC s DMX USB Pro Widget API Specification 1 44 as used for ENTTEC DMX USB Pro DMXking has added several extensions to cater for additional output universes and other product identification data Label 100 Output Only Send DMX Packet Request Universe 1 on outputs 1 amp 2 same format as label 6 Label 101 Output Only Send DMX Packet Request Universe 2 on outputs 3 amp 4 same format as label 6 When Label 6 data is received the ultraDMX Pro reverts back to standard mode and outputs 1 universe data on outputs 1 2 3 amp 4 All DMXking com USB DMX units also support Device Manufacture and Device Name extensions as detailed here http www opendmx net index php USB Protocol Extensions DMXking com e JPK Systems Limited e New Zealand 0080 700 1 1 10 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 Pro 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 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
10. her pointing devices E Monitors Data bits Sr Network adapters 1 Ports COM amp LPT Parity Communications Port COMI 1 ECP Printer Port LPT1 Stop bits 19 USB Serial Port COM12 17 USB Serial Port COM8 Flow control DI Processors Sound video and game controllers lt gt Storage controllers System devices Settings for COME Q Universal Serial Bus controllers Restore Defaults COM Port Number USB Transfer Sizes Select lower settings to correct performance problems at low baud rates Select higher settings for faster performance Receive Bytes 4096 e Transmit Bytes 4096 X BM Options Miscellaneous Options Select lower settings to correct response problems cur Serial Printer Latency Timer msec 16 SE Cancel If Power Off cee 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 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 device manager COM port list if unsure which one is your ultraDMX then select properties Port Settings tab Advanced button and finally choose the desired COM Port Number 4 CONFIGURATION UTILITY The ultraDMX Configurat
11. ion utility provides access to DMX512 timing and other advanced parameters along with a simple DMX display control providing output transmit and input receive operation testing without any additional software File View COM Port COM13 Serial Number 22000001 Firmware Version 2 Manufacturer DMXking com Device Name ultraDMX Pro Output Rate LJ fe am Break Time LH 1124s Mark After Break U 21 3ps DMXking com e JPK Systems Limited New Zealand 0080 700 1 1 The Advanced tab facilitates adjustment of some more specialized parameters You can alter what the ultraDMX Pro unit reports when queried with a Label 3 command This can be useful when software detects functionality based on the Label 3 FW major variable Default settings are Label 3 FW major 1 Label 3 FW minor 44 report ENTTEC USB Pro non RDM firmware Device UID cannot be altered and USB Retry Count should be left at 5 unless advised by DMXking com support Choose between ultraDMX Pro Mode Standard Or Splitter The later forces the unit to ignore any DMX data sent over USB and instead just receive DMX512 on the male XLR and re transmit on all 4 female XLRs Note the Break and Mark After Break times are re generated and not the same as the received DMX512 data stream and in conjunction with DMX TX Mode and DMX RX Throttle the ultraDMX Pro can re time DMX streams just like a DFD DMX Decelerator Options for DMX TX Mode will override parameters set by your
12. omatically be displayed first Click the Upload Firmware button and observe progress bar Programming takes around 15 seconds be sure not to disconnect the ultraDMX unit during this process Future firmware releases for this product will be in the form 0080 500 VersionMajor VersionMinor enc DMXking com e JPK Systems Limited e New Zealand 0080 700 1 1 7 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS e Dimensions 250x60x44mm WxHxD e Weight 0 45kg e DMX512 connector 5 or 3 pin XLR male and female e Internal DMX512 line termination on IN connector e USB connector USB B socket e DMX512 Frame Rate and Break Timing Adjustable e DMX512 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 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 COMMUNICATIONS PROTOCOL Th
13. put grouped as 2 pairs USB B connector for host interface STATUS LED TABLE USB DMX MODE ep AA Ae mien 00000000 DMXking com e JPK Systems Limited e New Zealand 0080 700 1 1 STATUS LED TABLE SPLITTER MODE AAA Slow FLASH Red Power ON indication Fast FLASH Red Receive DMX512 stream received at IN connector Flash rate DMX rate 3 INSTALLING THE FTDI DRIVER To maximize compatibility with existing software an FTDI www ftdichip com FT245RL device provides USB 2 0 Full Speed interfacing for the ultraDMX 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 installed by default on Windows OS The latest drivers are available from www ftdichip com Drivers VCP htm Please refer to the installation guides at 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 DMXking com e JPK Systems Limited New Zealand 0080 700 1 1 P De File Action View Help es iiO lA e lero 18 Computer cs Disk drives E Display adapters 2 DVD CD ROM drives USB Serial Port COM8 Properties id Floppy drive controllers y Port Settings Driver Details Uz Human Interface Devices General a AP Sr Jungo 3 Keyboards Bits per second n Mice and ot
14. ything involving potentially dangerous operations such as pyrotechnics including moving lights LED screens fog machines and laser displays The DMXking com ultraDMX Pro unit is 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 either ultraDMX Pro or if unavailable Enttec USB Pro as your DMX device full compatibility is guaranteed CONTROLLERS f http www lifact com http www maclightingsoftware com http alcplus sourceforge net Martin M PC Free Edition http www martin com controllersupport m pc software htm Laser Show Designer QuickShow Pangolin http www pangolin com QS Lightjams http www lightjams com DMXking com e JPK Systems Limited e New Zealand 0080 700 1 1 LumiDMX InGenius mLight OSF Solutions http www osfsolutions com External for Max Cycling 74 Windows OS X http www nullmedium de dev dmxusbpro ShowMagic http www showmagic com White Cat Lighting Board http www le chat noir numerique fr TJShow http www tjshow com LightsOn Framework Mac OS X http www usbdmx com LightsOn MADRIX LED Lighting Control http www madrix com DMXControl http www dmxcontrol org vvv a multipurpose toolkit http vvvv org MEDIA SERVERS
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