Enttec Datagate Mk2 Quick Start Manual page 2

With the default profile, each DMX Port is mapped to it's
respective Art-Net Universe, allowing you to directly plug-
in Art-Net without any changes or configuration
necessary.
Getting Started
To begin your installation please follow these steps.
1. Unpack the unit from the box. Inspect the
Datagate Mk2 for any damage that might have
occurred in shipping, and verify that it looks to
be in good condition before plugging it in to
power.
2. The Datagate Mk2 occupies a single unit (1U) in
a 19 inch rack. You may attach it to the rack
either at this time or later after configuring it,
if desired.
3. Attach a power cord with mains voltage
(supplied) to the IEC input on the back.
4. Using an Ethernet Cat5, Cat5E or Cat6 cable,
connect the unit to an Ethernet Network.
5. Datagate Mk2 is set to DHCP by default, so it can
be connected to your existing network (router or
switch), and the IP address, if needed, can be
changed from LCD or web browser.
6. The LCD displays the IP address of the unit at all
times (except when it's booting), but if not
possible to check the LCD, NMU App (available for
Windows & Mac) can be used to detect the
Datagate Mk2 on your network. NMU can be
downloaded here: www.enttec.com/nmu
Profiles
Profiles are essential to the operational philosophy of
the Datagate. With a profile selected, the device knows
how to utilize the many resources it can make use of to
perform lighting control tasks.
Each Profile contains configuration information for some
or all of the following:
DMX Ports
These are the physical DMX ports 1 to 8.
Ethernet Streams
These are the DMX over Ethernet universes.
(Art-Net, ESP, KiNET, ACN)
Routing Diagram
The routing diagram is the visual representation
of the Profile itself and it tells the Datagate how frames
are moved or routed inside the routing engine, as well as
what to do with multiple sources of data that need to be
merged, when that option is engages. Other special
operations can be part of a diagram as well, such as
Merging, Channel Shifter, Output Switch, etc.
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Factory Profiles
The Datagate Mk2 has a set of factory profiles, to start you
off. You're likely to see the following:
Art-Net to DMX:
•
Ethernet signals using the Art-Net protocol and convert
them to 8 DMX signal on ports 1 to 8.
DMX to Art-Net:
•
ports 1 to 8 and send them over Ethernet using Art-Net
protocol.
DMX Splitter:
This profile inputs DMX on port 8 and
•
the signal is replicated onto ports 1 to 7
4 In 4 Out Isolator
•
4 DMX streams, signal on input 1 is replicated to port 2,
signal on port 3 is replicated on port 4
7 to 1 Merger:
•
DMX inputs 1 to 7 and send the result onto DMX port 8
(merging license needed)
These profiles are just an example of what can be done with
the Datagate Mk2, you can modify the factory profiles to
accommodate your particular need (copy and then edit), or
create your own profile from scratch.
Changing from one profile to another can be done in a web
browser window, via RS232 command, or with the touch of a
few buttons on the front panel menu
LCD Menu
The LCD Menu is navigated through the four panel
buttons on the front of the unit.
The Menu button acts as the "Back" button, which takes
you to the previous Menu/screen.
The Enter button goes into the selected option on the
screen, and activating the option.
The Top & Bottom button are used to navigate/scroll
through the options on any screen. The currently selected
option is highlighted with a white background on the screen.
Main Menu
DG-MK2 - ART-NET-TO-DMX
IP: 192.168.10.200
Packets: 25 / S
press a key to enter
Line1: displays the System Name and currently Selected
Profile.
Line2: displays either the current IP address / DHCP Failed /
disconnected, highlighting the current status of the network
interface. The IP address is where the web interface can be
accessed.
Line3: displays the number of packets currently passing
through the Datagate Mk2. This number of packets per
second, can be used as an indicator of the activity of DMX
on your network.
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This profile will take 8 DMX over
This profile takes 8 DMX signals on
: This profiles is used to isolate
This profile does an HTP merge of
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