1. 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.
− Firmware updates can be performed by end user. eDMX4 PRO products consider Art-Net 00:0:0 to be Universe 1 (i.e. offset by 1) so there is an easy mapping between sACN/E1.31 and Art-Net. DMXking.com • JPK Systems Limited • New Zealand...
Ethercon connector for power/network using 802.3af PoE switch or power injector. Higher power 802.3at switches/injectors will also work. Four female 3pin or 5pin XLR connectors for DMX512-A input or output function on each port. Important Note: eDMX4 PRO requires either an 802.3af / 802.3at compliant network switch or PoE power injector. See DMXking.com product accessories.
3. DEFAULT CONFIGURATION All eDMX4 PRO units ship with default IP address settings. Please reconfigure for your requirements before use. Parameter Default Setting IP Address 192.168.0.112 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway 192.168.0.254 DMX512 and Art-Net configuration parameters are also configured with default values.
The eDMX Configuration utility provides a simple interface to all device parameters. Windows version 1.9+ and all OS X versions are compatible with eDMX4 PRO devices. 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.
Art-Net protocol. When configured as DMX In a single Fixed IP address destination may be specified but in the majority of applications leaving this field at 0.0.0.0 is appropriate. Make changes to the applicable Port settings then click “Update”. DMXking.com • JPK Systems Limited • New Zealand 0104-700-1.3...
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0 = Force Art-Net broadcast mode, > 0 Art-Net II/3/4 unicast. Recall DMX snapshot at startup Recall snapshot scene at power on and output until Art-Net or sACN source received. Snapshot DMX button records current DMX output to snapshot memory. DMXking.com • JPK Systems Limited • New Zealand 0104-700-1.3...
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. DMXking.com • JPK Systems Limited • New Zealand 0104-700-1.3...
From firmware v3.3+ each node provides a brief status report indicating DMX frame rates, SYNC status, SHOW playback selection and RECorder status. Above an eDMX4 PRO reports Port A,B,C,D at 40fps with no synchronization present (Async mode) and the recorder state Idle. ADVANCED OPTIONS IGMP Unsolicited Period can be configured where an IGMP Querier is not always active in a multicast (sACN) network.
Each DMX Port is fully independent which allows for configurations including setting multiple ports to the same universe. A commonly used configuration for eDMX4 PRO is 4x isolated DMX512 outputs of the same universe, thus turning the eDMX4 into a 1 universe Art-Net/sACN node + 4 port isolated splitter in one.
Art-Net I/II/3/4 device networks but still permit unicast only when Art-Net II/3/4 devices are used exclusively. For DMX IN sACN multicast frames will be generated when Fixed IP is 0.0.0.0 otherwise frames are unicast to the specified destination. DMXking.com • JPK Systems Limited • New Zealand 0104-700-1.3...
LED screens, fog machines and laser displays. The DMXking.com eDMX4 unit is a 4 universe Art-Net/sACN device designed for use with computer based show control software or expansion of lighting console outputs. It replaces an entire lighting console allowing the user to perform sophisticated shows with little more than a laptop.
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 sales@dmxking.com...
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PRO 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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