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- Page 1 E ther2DMX 8 Us er Manual Supplied by: © 2010 Martin Profes s ional A /S...
- Page 2 The Martin logo, the Martin name and all other trademarks in this document pertaining to services or products by Martin Professional A/S or its affiliates and subsidiaries are trademarks owned or licensed by Martin Professional A/S or its affiliates or subsidiaries.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
........................... 22 DMX Merge Options ........................... 24 IP Configuration ..................25 Automatic IP ........................... 25 Custom IP ........................... 26 User Preset ..................27 Store Preset ........................... 27 Load Preset ........................... 28 DMX Monitor ..................29 © 2010 Martin Professional A/S Ether2DMX8 User Manual... - Page 4 ........................... 53 DMX Configuration ........................... 54 DMX Merging ........................... 55 IP Configuration ........................... 56 Switch Inputs ........................... 57 System ........................... 58 Ether2DMX8 Factory Defaults ..................59 Decimal to Artnet Conversion Table ..................60 Specifications ..................62 © 2010 Martin Professional A/S Ether2DMX8 User Manual...
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Page 6: Introduction
Ether2DMX8 Safety Information The Ether2DMX8 Router is not for household use. For safe operation, read this manual before use and follow the safety precautions listed below. If you have questions about how to operate the device safely, please contact your Martin distributor or dealer. -
Page 7: Dimensions
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Page 8: Features
Features The Ether2DMX8 device offers a lot of unique and powerful features. Almost all settings can be accessed from the built in display and menu system. All settings are available from the integrated web configuration which allows remote access to the Ether2DMX8 device from any web browser. -
Page 9: Connections
Connections Front Connections Back Connections © 2010 Martin Professional A/S Ether2DMX8 User Manual... -
Page 10: Ac Connections
On the back of the unit an IEC connection is provided for the AC power connection. Use a cable with the appropriate connector for your local electrical system. Always connect ground and NEVER use a ground lift adapter when connecting the Ether2DMX8 device. -
Page 11: Ethernet Data Connection
Be careful not to plug the cable into the LINK port which is also an Ethercon connection, but with a blue ring around it. To connect multiple Ether2DMX8 to an Artnet Source an Ethernet switch is required to split the data into the desired amount of streams. It is recommended to use an unmanaged switch to ensure accurate transfer of the Artnet Data without delay. -
Page 12: Switch Inputs
Switch Inputs 8 Inputs are provided that can be mapped to various functions of the Ether2DMX8 router. The inputs are simple contact closures. Do not apply any voltage to contacts. Doing so will damage the router and is not covered under warranty ! The router is shipped with four terminal blocks that connect to the ports. -
Page 13: Menu
Step backwards on certain operations (Enter) Enter is used to open a menu item or to confirm a choice or setting. Arrows are used to navigate the menu tree or to increase and decrease values. © 2010 Martin Professional A/S Ether2DMX8 User Manual... -
Page 14: Home Display Screen
" check mark at the end indicated that Artnet data is being received by the router. Below it shows the router name Ether2DMX8 and the two internal Artnet nodes. Here the "x" indicates that no Artnet traffic is received. Navigate to the next page with the arrow down key. - Page 15 DMX 5 is set to Output the contents of Merger 1 DMX 6 is set to send DMX value 0 on all 512 channels DMX 7 is set to Artnet Output of 007. DMX 8 is set to Artnet Output of 008. © 2010 Martin Professional A/S Ether2DMX8 User Manual...
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Page 16: Factory Presets
Factory Presets The quickest way to set up the Ether2DMX8 router is to use factory presets. The router contains 10 of the most common settings that can be recalled quickly and without the need to study the manual completely. Factory presets contain the necessary IP settings and all DMX port settings. -
Page 17: Maxxyz
DMX 1 DMX 2 DMX 3 DMX 4 DMX 5 DMX 6 DMX 7 DMX 8 DMX Out DMX Out DMX Out DMX Out DMX Out DMX Out DMX Out DMX Out © 2010 Martin Professional A/S Ether2DMX8 User Manual... -
Page 18: Maxedia
This includes all Maxedia Media Servers. Use the up and down arrows to set the desired Universe range. Confirm with OK (Enter button) Please note that changes in the IP address require a reboot of the Ether2DMX8. IP Address 10.x.x.x Subnet: 255.0.0.0... -
Page 19: Maxxyz/Maxedia
Use the up and down arrows to set the desired Universe ranges for Node A and B. Confirm with OK (Enter button) Please note that changes in the IP address require a reboot of the Ether2DMX8. IP Address 2.x.x.x + 10.x.x.x Subnet: 255.0.0.0... -
Page 20: Input (Msd)
The preset is used for DMX input conversion to Artnet on all 8 ports using the 2.x.x.x address range. This includes Martin Show Designer and many other visualization programs. It can also be used to capture older consoles with no Artnet output and route them into an Artnet system. -
Page 21: 5. 4 In - 4 Out
The preset is used for to intercept 4 Universes, capture them as Artnet with address range 2.x.x.x and output them again without changes. Applications include capturing DMX streams for visualizers like Martin Show Designer with the ability to have the DMX signal connected to actual fixtures. -
Page 22: Dmx Split 1-7
6. DMX Split 1-7 The Ether2DMX8 can be used as a DMX splitter with 1 Input to 7 Outputs. Any data received by DMX 1 is repeated on DMX 2 through 7. DMX 1 DMX 2 DMX 3 DMX 4... -
Page 23: Dmx Split 1-3
7. DMX Split 1-3 The Ether2DMX8 can be used as two DMX splitters with 1 Input to 3 Outputs. Any data received by DMX 1 is repeated on DMX 2 through 4. Any data received by DMX 5 is repeated on DMX 6 through 7. -
Page 24: Artnet Clone
DMX 1 DMX 2 DMX 3 DMX 4 DMX 5 DMX 6 DMX 7 DMX 8 DMX Out DMX Out DMX Out DMX Out DMX In DMX In DMX In DMX In © 2010 Martin Professional A/S Ether2DMX8 User Manual... -
Page 25: Broadcast
9. Broadcast 2.x This mode can be used if the Ether2DMX8 shows performance drops. Performance problems can show as slowed down refresh rate or changes being out of sync on the different outputs. The box processor can become overloaded by large amounts of Artnet traffic is Artnet is sent as Broadcast traffic. -
Page 26: Broadcast
10. Broadcast 10.x This mode can be used if the Ether2DMX8 shows performance drops. Performance problems can show as slowed down refresh rate or changes being out of sync on the different outputs. The box processor can become overloaded by large amounts of Artnet traffic is Artnet is sent as Broadcast traffic. -
Page 27: Dmx Configuration
The Output is generated from the Artnet Stream Clone 1- 8 The Output is identical to the DMX data of another port Merge 1- 4 The Output is generated from a Merge Slot (see next chapter) © 2010 Martin Professional A/S Ether2DMX8 User Manual... - Page 28 The refresh rate of the DMX port can be set from 10Hz up to 39Hz, and to "Follow Input" With Follow Input the rate is set identical to the incoming rate of Artnet packages, increasing accuracy. © 2010 Martin Professional A/S Ether2DMX8 User Manual...
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Page 29: Dmx Merge Options
The input is read from one Universe of the Artnet stream for Node A (Universe) IP-B The input is read from one Universe of the Artnet stream for Node B (Universe) Always disable Mergers that are not used as they use processing resources. © 2010 Martin Professional A/S Ether2DMX8 User Manual... -
Page 30: Ip Configuration
Menu # 7 allows setting the IP addresses for the box. By default a unique IP address is generated for each box and no configuration is necessary. Also the Factory Presets set the IP addresses accordingly for use with Maxxyz, Maxedia and Martin Show Designer. -
Page 31: Custom Ip
To confirm the changes, press Enter on the last set of numbers. Changing the Subnet Use the arrow down key to access the next menu screen. Hit Enter to set the Subnet: © 2010 Martin Professional A/S Ether2DMX8 User Manual... -
Page 32: User Preset
User Preset In addition to the factory presets the Ether2DMX8 router also allows storage of 10 User Presets. The presets includes all settings for each DMX port, the IP settings and all System settings. It does not include any stored Cue data. -
Page 33: Load Preset
Recalling a User Preset is identical to recalling a Factory Preset. In Menu # 2 use the arrow key to scroll down the list of User Presets, then confirm the desired Preset with OK. © 2010 Martin Professional A/S Ether2DMX8 User Manual... -
Page 34: Dmx Monitor
To the left of the percentage value a graphical indicator shows a visual representation of the DMX level. To the right is an indication of the minimum (-025) and maximum (+255) value for the specific DMX channel. © 2010 Martin Professional A/S Ether2DMX8 User Manual... -
Page 35: Graphical View
Arrows are used to select the DMX channels in blocks of 10 The top row shows the value as 0-F in 10% steps. The bottom row shows a graphical representation of the DMX level. © 2010 Martin Professional A/S Ether2DMX8 User Manual... -
Page 36: Dmx Test
Select "Ports" with Enter. Use the arrow keys and select ALL or a single Port with Enter. The test data is sent and indicated in the display. To Exit the test sequence use MENU. © 2010 Martin Professional A/S Ether2DMX8 User Manual... -
Page 37: Artnet Universe Test
Use the arrow keys to change the Universe Numbers. Confirm with Enter to start the test. The test data is sent and indicated in the display. To Exit the test sequence use MENU. © 2010 Martin Professional A/S Ether2DMX8 User Manual... -
Page 38: Cues
Cues The Ether2DMX8 router has the ability to store 99 cues. A cue is a snapshot of the current levels (4096 channels) on all 8 DMX ports. It is not possible to record streaming DMX data. However the router allows to assign fade and hold times to the cues, and multiple cues can be linked to each other to create a simple cuelist. -
Page 39: Recording Cues
Use Menu/Enter to step forward and backward through the screen. To confirm the name, hit Enter at the last character. The cue is not stored until the last character is confirmed. © 2010 Martin Professional A/S Ether2DMX8 User Manual... -
Page 40: Linking And Timings
Link back to Cue 1 Cue 5,10,15,16 Cue 51,52 Link back to Cue 1 With some smart linking there are many useful possibilities. Playing Back Cues Play back of cues is started from the RUN Menu. © 2010 Martin Professional A/S Ether2DMX8 User Manual... - Page 41 Enter will start the cue and a check mark will be placed next to the RUN. To stop cue playback, arrow up until OFF is shown. Press Enter to stop the cue playback. © 2010 Martin Professional A/S Ether2DMX8 User Manual...
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Page 42: Cue Browser
The idea is to have a simple browser menu that allows selecting any cue to be executed without the need to use the Menu system. For example the Ether2DMX8 router could be left with a client who then can pick from several preprogrammed cues for his lighting system. -
Page 43: Switch Inputs
Switch Inputs On the back of the Ether2DMX8 router are 8 Switch Inputs that are connected with a terminal block. They are simple contact closures that can be activated with any switch or relay. Each Switch Input can be assigned one single action to execute. -
Page 44: Configuration
The switch input can be assigned the following actions: The Input is disabled To Console The Input is sent via Artnet to trigger an action on the lighting controller Preset Factory Presets 1-8 User User Presets 1-10 Cues Cues 1-99 © 2010 Martin Professional A/S Ether2DMX8 User Manual... -
Page 45: System
System Device Name The device name is used to identify the Ether2DMX8 in a larger Artnet System. The maximum length for the name is 10 characters. Browse to the "Device Name" entry in the menu and press Enter to see the current name assigned to the box. -
Page 46: Display Timeout
Display Timeout To preserve the LCD display of the Ether2DMX8 router it is possible to turn off the display after a certain period of inactivity. Available options are Always On The display never turns off 10sec, 30sec, 1min, 2min The display turns off after the specified time Display Scroll The home display can be set to automatically scroll through the 4 available screens. -
Page 47: Dmx Hold
This defines what happens to the DMX ports if the Artnet Source is no longer sending valid data (e.g. cable unplugged) By default the Ether2DMX8 keeps sending the last DMX data until the box is turned off or rebooted. The timeout for the DMX data can be set to:... -
Page 48: Startup Settings
Startup Settings This defines what is sent to the 8 DMX ports after turning on the Ether2DMX8. Available Startup Options are: Wait for Data (no DMX output until DMX traffic is available) All DMX 0 (a value of 0 is sent to every DMX channel) Cues 1-99 ©... -
Page 49: Firmware Update
The current operations firmware is indicated with Ver. 0.51 and the firmware for the DMX ports is indicated as B1.23 To update the firmware use the following steps: 1. Download the latest firmware from the Martin Service pages www.martin.com/service 2. Copy the firmware to a USB flash drive into a folder with the label "E2DMX8"... -
Page 50: Reset To Default Settings
Reset to Default Settings All custom settings and user data can be removed and the Ether2DMX8 router can be reset to factory defaults. Use with caution as the settings can not be restored if they are not backed up externally. -
Page 51: Ether2Dmx8 Web Interface
All settings of the router can be accessed from a web interface. This interface is opened from any standard web browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox or Safari) Use a RJ45 crossover cable if the computer is connected directly to the Ether2DMX8, or connect to the ethernet switch used for the Artnet System. -
Page 52: Assigning A Static Ip Address In Windows Xp
On a Windows XP system follow these steps: HOLD the Windows Flag Key and hit the "R" key. This will open the RUN command box. Type "ncpa.cpl" into the RUN box. This will open the Network Connections Window. © 2010 Martin Professional A/S Ether2DMX8 User Manual... - Page 53 Find the network adapter that is used to connect to the Ether2DMX8 router and right click it. Select "Properties" and confirm with a left click. Highlight "Internet Protocol" and click on Properties. © 2010 Martin Professional A/S Ether2DMX8 User Manual...
- Page 54 Set the IP address to 2.0.0.1 and the Subnet to 255.0.0.0, If the router shows a 10.x.x.x address, use 10.0.0.1 for the PC IP instead. The first digit of your PC and the Ether2DMX8 must match. Confirm with OK and close all Windows.
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Page 55: Connecting To The Router
Connecting to the Router Open a web browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox or Safari) On the Home Display of the Ether2DMX8 you will find its current IP address. Type this address as 2.168.17.75 into the address bar of the web browser. -
Page 56: Status Page
Status Page The home page of the web interface displays the current status of the router. It also shows the current firmware version. © 2010 Martin Professional A/S Ether2DMX8 User Manual... -
Page 57: Factory Presets
User Presets can be saved and loaded. Select the desired preset and click "Load". To save a preset, enter a name and select a preset number from 1-10, then confirm with "Save". © 2010 Martin Professional A/S Ether2DMX8 User Manual... -
Page 58: Cues
To save a cue, enter the cue name and pick a cue number from the drop down. Click "Save" to confirm. To Link cues, modify the entries and click "Save" to confirm. © 2010 Martin Professional A/S Ether2DMX8 User Manual... -
Page 59: Dmx Configuration
DMX Configuration Modify the settings a for a specific DMX port as needed, then confirm with "Save". © 2010 Martin Professional A/S Ether2DMX8 User Manual... -
Page 60: Dmx Merging
DMX Merging Modify the settings as needed, press SAVE to confirm. Use the Merge Slot then as a source for a DMX port. © 2010 Martin Professional A/S Ether2DMX8 User Manual... -
Page 61: Ip Configuration
IP Configuration Use automatic IP to set the 2.x.x.x, 10.x.x.x and 2 /10 combined IP range. Use the custom IP settings to modify the IP address manually. © 2010 Martin Professional A/S Ether2DMX8 User Manual... -
Page 62: Switch Inputs
Switch Inputs Select the mode and the referring option. See the chapter on Switch Inputs for more information. © 2010 Martin Professional A/S Ether2DMX8 User Manual... -
Page 63: System
Any changes to the System settings have to be confirmed with "Save" Load Settings allows to remote upload of a backup file to the Ether2DMX8 across the web interface. Save Current Settings allows backup of the router across the web interface and create a backup file on the local PC. -
Page 64: Ether2Dmx8 Factory Defaults
Ether2DMX8 Factory Defaults This table shows the factory settings for the Ether2DMX8. Factory Preset Maxxyz Universe 1-8 Automatic 2.x.x.x Switch Inputs All OFF Device Name Ether2DMX8 Display Timeout Always On Display Scroll DMX Hold Forever Startup Wait for Data © 2010 Martin Professional A/S... -
Page 65: Decimal To Artnet Conversion Table
Decimal to Artnet Conversion Table Artnet Artnet Artnet Artnet Dec. Subnet Univ. Dec. Subnet Univ. Dec. Subnet Univ. Dec. Subnet Univ. © 2010 Martin Professional A/S Ether2DMX8 User Manual... - Page 66 Artnet Artnet Artnet Artnet Dec. Subnet Univ. Dec. Subnet Univ. Dec. Subnet Univ. Dec. Subnet Univ. © 2010 Martin Professional A/S Ether2DMX8 User Manual...
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Page 67: Specifications
Mouse PS2 or USB Monitor VGA 15-pin Link Ethercon RJ45 Switch Inputs Contact Closures 4x Terminal Block 4 Pin Wuerth Electronics Type 351 PN: 6913S1500004 Manufacturer Link Ordering Information Ether2DMX8 P/N 90758130 © 2010 Martin Professional A/S Ether2DMX8 User Manual... - Page 68 • Olof Palmes Allè 18 • 8200 Aarhus N • Denmark Tel: +45 8740 000 • Fax +45 8740 0010...