Enttec DMXEtherGate Mk2 User Manual

Enttec DMXEtherGate Mk2 User Manual

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DMXEtherGate Mk2
DMX512 Ethernet gateway
User Manual
www.enttec.com
Firmware V1.0
6-Nov-2003
V1.0
DMXEtherGate Mk2 User Manual
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  • Page 1 DMXEtherGate Mk2 DMX512 Ethernet gateway User Manual www.enttec.com Firmware V1.0 6-Nov-2003 V1.0 DMXEtherGate Mk2 User Manual...
  • Page 2: This

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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents................................. 4 Contacting ENTTEC............................4 Warranty.................................5 Introduction..............................6 Features................................6 Connector pinout............................7 DMX OUT for DMXEtherGate Mk2 OUT:..................7 DMX IN for DMXEtherGate Mk2 IN:.................... 7 Configuration..............................8 Getting Started (Plug & Play operation )....................9 Ethernet Connection............................9 Trouble shooting............................9 No Ethernet traffic.............................9 DMX Output does not change........................9...
  • Page 4: Contents

    User manual • If one of these items is missing please contact your local dealer. The user manual for DMXEtherGate Mk2 IN and OUT is the same. Please refer to the section relating to that specific product. Contacting ENTTEC To contact us, please send an email to: contact@enttec.com...
  • Page 5: Warranty

    ENTTEC warrants that the product it manufactures and sells will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 1 year from the date of shipment from an authorized ENTTEC wholesaler. If the device proves defective within the respective period, ENTTEC will repair or replace the defective hardware at its sole discretion.
  • Page 6: Introduction

    Firstly, un pack the unit from the box. The DMXEtherGate Mk2 is a 1U 9.5 inch rack, you can mount 2 together to form a standard 19 inch rack.
  • Page 7: Connector Pinout

    Connector pinout DMX OUT for DMXEtherGate Mk2 OUT: Pin 1: Ground Pin 2: Data - Pin 3: Data + Pin 4: NC Pin 5: NC DMX IN for DMXEtherGate Mk2 IN: Pin 1: Ground Pin 2: Data - Pin 3: Data +...
  • Page 8: Configuration

    Configuration On the front panel of the DMXEtherGate Mk2 you will find 4 dip-switches. The dip-switches let you set the universe in Plug&Play mode and reset the node. Switch settings Description Web configuration System Mode Output node Input node Universe 1-2...
  • Page 9: Getting Started (Plug & Play Operation)

    No Ethernet traffic If the there is no DMX on the DMXEtherGate Mk2 IN, the node will not send DMX packets on the ethernet. If there is a valid DMX signal but the values are always the same, a packet will be sent on each second.
  • Page 10: Configured State

    Type in the address of the node in the address bar like this: http://10.5.2.6 where 10.5.2.6 is the IP address of the DMXEthergate Mk2. By default , the IP address is 10.x.y.z where x,y and z are the last 3 numbers of MAC/Serial number.
  • Page 11: Status Page

    IP address. During the DHCP timeout no DMX is sent or received. IP: This is the IP address that is used if DHCP is disabled. Broadcast Type: When sending DMX data, the node will broadcast on the selected network class. DMXEtherGate Mk2 User Manual...
  • Page 12: Dmx

    When you make a change to any setting, make sure you click on the update setting button on the bottom of the page. The change will take effect immediately but is not saved in non volatile memory. To save the changes permanently click on the SAVE link in the menu. DMXEtherGate Mk2 User Manual...
  • Page 13: Monitoring

    DMX channels for every universe been sent over the Ethernet. You can also use this as a debugging tool. You can monitor the nodes on your network and also check the amount of traffic been generated. DMXEtherGate Mk2 User Manual...
  • Page 14: Updating The Firmware

    To update the firmware on the DMXEtheragte MK2, you will need a DHCP and TFTP server. It is best to set aside a computer connected directly using a cross over patch lead to the DMXEthergate Mk2. Fortunately there is a windows program that includes a DHCP and TFTP server in one: TFTPD32 available at : http://tftpd32.jounin.net/...
  • Page 15 Click on DHCP server tab and configure like the screen below: Click on the setting tab and configure like the screen below: DMXEtherGate Mk2 User Manual...
  • Page 16 Power the DMXEtheragte and the update procedure will start. The upgrade will only last 2-3 seconds. Please wait until the download progress bar on TFTPD32 is closed. Then simply put the DMXEthergate back into normal mode (first dip switch off) and cycle power. The upgrade is completed. DMXEtherGate Mk2 User Manual...
  • Page 17: Appendix 1

    Conformity Responsible Party: ENTTEC Pty/Ltd 110 Auburn Rd Hawthorn,Vic,3122 Australia declares that the products: Product Name: DMXEtherGate Mk2 IN, DMXEtherGate Mk2 OUT complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: This device cause...
  • Page 18: Appendix 2

    Australia declare under our sole responsibility that our products: DMXEtherGate Mk2 IN, DMXEtherGate Mk2 OUT 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...

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