Sundrax ArtGate Series User Manual

Dmx-ethernet

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Version 1.11
January 09, 2018
User manual
ArtGate
DMX-Ethernet
converters
AGC-X-DE, AGC-X-2DE, AGC-X-DE-OEM,
AGS-X-2D2E, AGS-X-4D2E,
AGA-X-2D2E, AGA-X-4D2E,
AGP-X-2DE, AGP-X-4DE, AGP-X-8DE,
AGPD-X-12DE, AGPD-X-16DE,
AGD-X-4DE, AGD-X-8DE, AGD-X-4D2E, AGD-X-8D2E,
AJP-X-8DEF

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  • Page 1 Version 1.11 January 09, 2018 User manual ArtGate DMX-Ethernet converters AGC-X-DE, AGC-X-2DE, AGC-X-DE-OEM, AGS-X-2D2E, AGS-X-4D2E, AGA-X-2D2E, AGA-X-4D2E, AGP-X-2DE, AGP-X-4DE, AGP-X-8DE, AGPD-X-12DE, AGPD-X-16DE, AGD-X-4DE, AGD-X-8DE, AGD-X-4D2E, AGD-X-8D2E, AJP-X-8DEF...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Visual appearance Specifications Safe operation General information Merging Connection types Web-settings •Main settings •Advanced settings •Network settings •Profiles settings •Firmware update Getting started Operation Technical maintenance...
  • Page 3: Visual Appearance

    Visual appearance Pic.1 ArtGate devices appearance Specifications DMX512 interfaces 1,2,4,8 or 16 DMX512, RDM (E1.20), Supported protocols ArtNet (I,II,III,4), sACN (E1.31, draft and released), RTTrPL, etc DMX data refresh rate 44 Hz default, may be changed if necessary I/O connectors Depends on the modification Max current consumption 0.1 A...
  • Page 4: Safe Operation

    Safe operation WARNING! The device uses hazardous voltage AC 230 V In installation, operation, preventive maintenance and repairs of the device, the requirements of the safety rules must be followed. To ensure safe and reliable operation of the devices, please ob- serve the following requirements: •...
  • Page 5: Merging

    In addition, specialized utility software allows advanced users to assign custom MAC address to the Ethernet interface of the device and restore default settings of the device. ArtGate series is powered by AC ~90-250 V, 50/60 Hz, or from Ethernet using the Power- over-Ethernet technology (depends on modification).
  • Page 6: Connection Types

    Tracking protocols support ArtGate devices can receive the data from tracking servers via specialised protocols (RTTrPL, etc.) and merge them into output DMX512 streams. For successful merging, universe number in track- ing control messges must be the same as ArtNet or sACN universe number which is set on affected ports.
  • Page 7 data are transmitted and received over the network. Each device has unique IP and MAC addresses. Device’s IP address, subnet mask, and other network parameters can be changed, but even in this case, the device is still available on the original IP address (2.x.x.x) for ping and http requests.
  • Page 8: Web-Settings

    Web-settings ArtGate devices support configuring most of their parameters through the Web-interface using HTTP protocol (TCP port 80). Main settings To access the settings page enter the IP address of the device to the browser. Main settings page of the ArtGate device will be displayed.
  • Page 9: Advanced Settings

    Subnet Art-Net subnet number (0-15) Universe Art-Net universe number (0-15) IN- input, OUT- output, LOOP- loop output with network loopback, I/O mode OFF- off Merge mode Merging mode (LTP, HTP, Auto, Priority, Overlay) sACN stream number (from 1 to 65279, the value ACN unv.
  • Page 10 •DMX signal timing – sets the parameters of the output DMX signal for all ports: Break from 4 to 1000 ms from 4 to 1000 ms Data slots 1 to 512 Pause from 0 to 10000 ms •DMX line terminator – enables (selected) or disables (cleared) termination resistor between D+ and D- wires of DMX line on each port.
  • Page 11: Network Settings

    Network settings To edit the network settings of the device, click on the link “Network”. Pic.7 Network settings •MAC address – hardware address and secondary (permanent) IP address of the device; •Main IP – set the main network address of the device; •Subnetwork mask –...
  • Page 12: Profiles Settings

    Profiles settings To edit the profiles settings of the device, click on the link “Profiles”. Pic.8 Profiles settings •Download current profile – download the current settings as a file; •Profile for uploading – select the file of previously saved profile; •Upload profile –...
  • Page 13: Getting Started

    •Reboot – device reboot button; •Current firmware rev. – current firmware version number of the device; •New firmware file – select firmware file to upload to the device; •Update firmware – upload the selected firmware file. Please note! Selecting and installing any other third-party file, may cause device malfunction.
  • Page 14: Operation

    9. Configure other settings of the device: direction of ports, Subnet and Universe for each port, etc. If necessary, edit the name of the device and its network settings, then click “Save settings” so that the new settings take effect. 10.
  • Page 15 Please send all your warranty-related questions to support@sundrax.com All Sundrax products are covered by a 36 months warranty.
  • Page 16 Sundrax Electronics, 6008, First Central 200 2 Lakeside Drive, Park Royal, London NW10 7FQ United Kingdom + 44 (0) 208 991 33 19 office@sundrax.com www.sundrax.com...

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