eDMX2

Interface

USER MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................................... 1

Main Features ................................................................................................................................................................................. 1

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Exterior View .............................................................................................................................................................................. 1

Front View ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 1

Status LED Table .............................................................................................................................................................................. 2

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Default Configuration ................................................................................................................................................................. 2

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Configuration Utility ................................................................................................................................................................... 3

Network Tab ................................................................................................................................................................................... 3

Port Tab ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

DMX Display Function ..................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Art-Net Node Name ........................................................................................................................................................................ 6

Factory Reset .................................................................................................................................................................................. 6

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Compatible Software ................................................................................................................................................................. 7

Controllers ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

Media Servers / VJ .......................................................................................................................................................................... 8

Visualizers ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

Mobile Apps .................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

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Technical Specifications ............................................................................................................................................................. 9

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Warranty .................................................................................................................................................................................... 9

DMXking.com Hardware Limited Warranty .................................................................................................................................... 9

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Declarations (FCC & CE) ............................................................................................................................................................. 9

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity ....................................................................................... 9

EEC Declaration ............................................................................................................................................................................. 10

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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 eDMX2 range covers several models providing functionality perfectly matched to your application.

Model eDMX2 TX eDMX2 RDM

Highlights

2 Universe DMX512-A output only. Merge 2 ArtNet/sACN streams on each channel.

2 Universe DMX512-A output or input. RDM functionality. Merge 2 ArtNet/sACN streams on each channel.

MAIN FEATURES

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Supported operating systems: Any with Ethernet networking support. Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android.

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DMX512 Out or DMX512 In functionality selectable on each port (*eDMX2 TX model only has Out function).

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Art-Net broadcast, Art-Net II & III unicast, sACN/E1.31 Multicast and sACN Unicast support.

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E1.20 RDM over Art-Net support.

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User configuration of Art-Net Node short and long names.

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Compact tough metal enclosure with multiple mounting options including 19” rack adapter.

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Available with 3 pin or 5 pin XLR socket, no adapter purchase required.

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Compliant with 802.3af PoE power over Ethernet. Send power through the Ethernet cable up to 100m distance.

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ANSI E1.11 Higher Protection Level “DMX512-A Protected” device.

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Fully compatible with *ALL* software and hardware that supports Art-Net, Art-Net II & III, and sACN protocols.

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Configuration utility with basic Art-Net output/input test functionality.

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Firmware updates can be performed by end user.

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EXTERIOR VIEW

FRONT VIEW

Ethercon connector for power/network using 802.3af PoE switch or power injector. Two female 3pin or 5pin XLR connectors for

DMX512-A input (eDMX2 RDM only) or output function on each port.

Important Note: eDMX2 requires either an 802.3af compliant network switch or power injector. See DMXking.com accessories.

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STATUS LED TABLE

B

LED

Data

Network

A

Indication

Protocol activity. Red = RX, Green = TX, Orange = Boot loader mode

Network activity. Green = Link, Flash = Traffic

DMX512 Port A. Green = TX, Red = RX

DMX512 Port B. Green = TX, Red = RX

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DEFAULT CONFIGURATION

All eDMX2 units ship with default IP address settings. Please reconfigure for your requirements before use!

Parameter

IP Address

Subnet Mask

Default Setting

192.168.0.112

255.255.255.0

Default Gateway 192.168.0.254

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.

Parameter

Network Mode

*Operation Mode

*DMX Universe

*Merge Mode

*DMX512 Update Rate

*RDM Packet Spacing

*RDM Discovery Period

*Broadcast Threshold

Default Setting

Custom IP address

DMX Out

1-2 [Net 00, Subnet 0, Universe 0-1]

Note sACN Universe 1 = Art-Net 00:0:0

HTP

40 [DMX512 frames per second]

1/20s

0s [RDM Disabled]

0 [Force Art-Net broadcast]. Don’t change this unless you want Art-Net

II/III unicast on DMX In ports.

*These parameters are per port.

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CONFIGURATION UTILITY

The eDMX 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.

Special note: Once you’ve finished configuring your eDMX product close the application before starting your lighting control application if it’s run from the same computer.

NETWORK TAB

Before starting the eDMX Configuration utility please ensure your computer has appropriate IPv4 network settings, for example

IP 192.168.0.100 Subnet 255.255.255.0 Gateway 192.168.0.254.

Upon startup eDMX 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 eDMX 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 eDMX unit will reboot after network any settings changes.

Selecting “Firmware Update” will prompt for an appropriate firmware file and upload upon confirmation. A built in boot loader permits updating of the eDMX firmware. Note only signed encrypted firmware files from DMXking.com can be successfully loaded to ensure you won’t brick your device by accident. Future firmware releases for this product will be in the form 0091-

500-VersionMajor.VersionMinor.enc

The Port A - B tabs provide access to the DMX512 port parameters.

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PORT TAB

Parameter

MAC Address

IP Address

Subnet Mask

Default Gateway

Network Mode

Operation Mode

DMX Universe

Merge Mode

Update Rate

RDM Packet Spacing

RDM Discovery Period

Broadcast Threshold

Make changes to the applicable Port settings then click “Update”.

The following table explains each of the settings parameters.

Usage

Factory programmed Ethernet MAC address

IPv4 network address

Subnet mask, typically 255.0.0.0, 255.255.0.0 or 255.255.255.0 for class A,B & 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

DMX In Art-Net, DMX In sACN (multicast only), DMX Out (both Art-Net and sACN simultaneously). eDMX4 TX models only support DMX Out. sACN 1-63999 which is translated to an Art-Net Port-Address (Net:Sub:Uni). Setting DMX

Universe = 1 results in sACN Universe = 1 and Art-Net 00:0:0 (Universe 1 = Art-Net Universe 0)

HTP (Highest Takes Precedence - dimmers), LTP (Last Takes Precedence – moving lights)

DMX512 output frame rate/frequency

Number of 1/20sec intervals enforced minimum between RDM messages on DMX line

Number of seconds between internally initiated RDM Discovery attempt. Setting Discovery

Period = 0s will disable RDM which is the default.

0 = Force Art-Net broadcast mode, > 0 Art-Net II/III unicast.

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DMX DISPLAY FUNCTION

Select View | DMX Display 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.

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.

The DMX Display utility works with any manufacturers Art-Net hardware and can be useful for diagnostics and simple testing of

DMX512 fixtures.

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ART-NET NODE NAME

The Art-Net protocol supports device naming which can make larger installations more manageable. Both Short Name (17 characters) and Long Name (63 characters) for an eDMX Device can be modified using the Advanced | Edit Node Name dialog.

FACTORY RESET

This is a last resort option if for whatever reason incorrect or forgotten device network settings have rendered your device unusable. A word of warning – this function will factory reset *ALL* eDMX devices on your network so it’s critical to separate off the device requiring reset. We recommend directly connecting a computer and eDMX device using a crossover cable so there’s no chance of additional eDMX devices accidentally being reset too.

Several warnings are presented before the command is sent.

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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 eDMX4 unit is a 4 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 & sACN compatible software however it’s a good starting point.

CONTROLLERS

LightFactory

Venue Magic

FreeStyler

MagicQ – ChamSys (Windows, Mac, Linux)

LumiDMX

LX Series (Mac OS-X)

Q Lighting Controller+ (Linux, Mac OS-X, Windows)

LSC Clarity (Windows, Mac OS-X)

Max – Cycling 74 (Windows, OS-X)

White Cat Lighting Board

TJShow

MADRIX – LED Lighting Control

DMXControl vvv – a multipurpose toolkit

Enttec D-Pro

D::Light

Chameleon (Mac)

Lightjams – Live interactive control MIDI / TUIO

StageSoft – CHROMA

Martin M-PC Free Edition

ShowMagic http://www.lifact.com/ http://www.venuemagic.com/ http://www.freestylerdmx.be/ http://www.chamsys.co.uk/download http://www.lumidmx.com/ http://lx.claudeheintzdesign.com/ http://qlcplus.sourceforge.net/ http://www.lsclighting.com/products/clarity-controlsystem/clarity-for-pcmac http://cycling74.com/products/maxmspjitter/ http://www.le-chat-noir-numerique.fr/ http://www.tjshow.com/ http://www.madrix.com/ http://www.dmxcontrol.org/ http://vvvv.org/ http://www.enttec.com/ http://www.nicole-banana.com/ http://www.maclightingsoftware.com/ http://www.lightjams.com/ http://www.stagesoft.com/chroma.html

http://www.martin.com/controllersupport/mpc_software.html

http://www.showmagic.com/

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MEDIA SERVERS / VJ

ArKaos MediaMaster Pro, MediaMasterExpress, Media Server http://www.arkaos.net/category/index.php?catid=2

Resolume Avenue 3 http://www.resolume.com/

MXWendler FXServer

Kineme Art-Net Tools for Quartz Composer http://www.mxwendler.net/Product.4.0.html

http://kineme.net/product/ArtNetTools

TroikaTronix – Isadora http://troikatronix.com/isadora.html

VISUALIZERS

Capture

WYSIWYG

ESP Vision

SoftPlot

LD Assistant

MOBILE APPS

Luminair (iPhone/iPad)

LightingPad (iPhone/iPad)

ArtNet DMX Remote (iOS)

LED Remote (iOS) http://www.capturesweden.com/ http://www.cast-soft.com/ http://www.espvision.com/ http://www.stageresearch.com/products/SoftPlot9/SoftPlot9.aspx

http://www.ldassistant.com/ http://www.synthe-fx.com/products/luminair http://www.alcorn.com/products/lightingpad/index.html

http://lightning-dmxcontrol.com/ http://arminarzani.com/en/

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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Dimensions: 250x44x60mm (WxHxD)

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Weight: 0.47kg

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DMX512 connector: 3 or 5 pin XLR Female per port

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Internal DMX512-A line biasing termination as per ANSI E1.20 RDM requirements.

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1500V isolation on each port.

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Power input: 802.3af Power over Ethernet.

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Art-Net, Art-Net II, Art-Net III and sACN/E1.31 support.

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ANSI E1.20 RDM compliant with RDM over Art-Net.

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Both HTP and LTP merging of 2 Art-Net/sACN streams per port

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Internal merging capability with DMX In and DMX Out ports on same Universe.

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IPv4 Addressing

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DMX512 Frame Rate: Adjustable per port

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DMX512 Port Protection: DMX512-A Protected as per E1.11-2008

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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 [email protected]

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DECLARATIONS (FCC & CE)

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Responsible Party: JPK Systems Limited

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New Zealand declares that the product eDMX2 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 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 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

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New Zealand declare under our sole responsibility that our product eDMX2 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

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EN 55103-1

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EN 50103-2

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EN 60065

Signed: Jason Kyle

Date: 17 December 2012

Position: Managing Director

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