ETC Gadget Setup Manual

ETC Setup Guide
Gadget USB to DMX/RDM Interface
Overview
Gadget provides a connection from a PC (Windows/Mac) to your lighting system's DMX/RDM devices.
Gadget provides DMX control level output, configuration, and monitoring for RDM devices including
fixtures, dimmers, and more. You can also upgrade software for most DMX-based ETC products using
UpdaterAtor or Net3 Concert software.
Supported USB Operating Systems
Gadget is supported on computers running the following operating systems:
• Windows
• Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit)
• Windows 8 (32-bit and 64-bit)
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• Mac OS
Supported DMX Output
When used as a DMX output device, Gadget supports software configurable DMX/RDM speeds: max, fast
(default), medium, and slow.
Connections
Note:
To Connect Gadget to a PC (Windows/Mac) and the DMX/RDM network
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Gadget USB to DMX/RDM Interface
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X Mavericks (10.9) (ETCnomad Software Only)
Before plugging in Gadget, install a software package that supports Gadget to ensure
the drivers are loaded on the PC.
When installing on a Windows XP computer, you will be prompted to install drivers
manually when connection Gadget for the first time. You must follow the Installation
Wizard to connect Gadget correctly.
Ensure that the Gadget device driver is installed on your computer. The driver installs
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automatically with Net3
install the driver, the driver is available for download from the ETC website,
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Connect the USB-A cable end to your computer.
Connect the USB-B cable end to Gadget.
Connect a standard DMX cable from Gadget's DMX Output to your DMX/RDM fixtures or
devices.
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