ETC Response Mk2 Four-Port Setup Manual

ETC Response Mk2 Four-Port Setup Manual

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ETC Setup Guide
Response Mk2 Four-Port Gateway
This guide covers installation and basic setup of the Response Mk2 Four-Port Gateway. You can
configure additional software features using ETC Concert software. Reference the Help system built
into Concert for more information. ETC Concert software can be found at etcconnect.com/Concert.
Overview
The Four-Port Gateway can be used on a tabletop or be rack-, pipe- or bar-mounted using
accessories
(available separately).
Alternative Ethernet
location
Available configurations:
4-DMX Out (XLR Female)
4-DMX In (XLR Male)
1-DMX In 3-DMX Out
4-DMX Terminal
4-DMX RJ45
Action Buttons
Up, Down, Back buttons - The Back button allows you to return to the previous menu or option
and the Up and Down buttons navigate between menu options
Enter - The Enter button allows you to advance to the next available menu option or commit a
modified selection
Reset - The Reset button provides a physical button to reset the gateway
Touch to Wake Sensor - Cover the sensor with your hand to wake the display
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Reset button
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Support
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OLED screen
Touch to
Up, Down, Back,
Wake Sensor
Enter buttons
Ground screw
Port indicator
Contact
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info: etcconnect.com/ip
optional
Default Ethernet location
PoE (IEE 802.3af)
10/100Mbps data speeds
Auto-sensing
Auto-negotiation
RJ45 and etherCON compatible
DC power input

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  • Page 1 ETC Setup Guide Response Mk2 Four-Port Gateway This guide covers installation and basic setup of the Response Mk2 Four-Port Gateway. You can configure additional software features using ETC Concert software. Reference the Help system built into Concert for more information. ETC Concert software can be found at etcconnect.com/Concert.
  • Page 2: Led Indicators

    Red (slow blinking): No active DMX input on the port Red (fast blinking): DMX source is invalid Off: Port disabled or power off Red-Green (alternating blinking): The port is updating a connected ETC device Amber-Green (alternating blinking): The port is in DMX test mode Electrical Specifications The gateways are powered by either auxiliary power or Power over Ethernet (PoE).
  • Page 3: Connection Options

    ETC Setup Guide Four-Port Gateway Connection Options There are four different connector types available depending on your gateway: DMX Out (five-pin female XLR) • DMX In (five-pin male XLR) • DMX RJ45 (input or output) • DMX Terminal header (three-pin terminal for input or output) •...
  • Page 4 Strip 18 cm (7 in) off the outer jacket. Label the cable with the data type and run designation. (DMX1, DMX2, etc.) Strip the foil shielding from each wire set to within 6 mm (1/4 in) of the outer jacket.
  • Page 5 Use side-cutters to trim the excess wire from the connector. Switching the Network Port The Response Mk2 Four-Port Gateway can have the Ethernet connector installed on the front or back of the unit. To switch the location, perform the following steps:...
  • Page 6: Dmx Termination

    By default, RDM discovery is not enabled on the gateway. To enable RDM on the gateway, use the ETC Concert software or the user interface on the front of the gateway. Please see the Concert online help files for more information on activating RDM on your gateways or see Configure RDM Settings on page 9...
  • Page 7: Installation

    ETC Setup Guide Four-Port Gateway Installation Note: Installation must follow all national and local codes for electrical equipment. The Four-Port Gateway is designed for easy setup and can be set on a tabletop or mounted on a pipe, rack, or bar. For information about mounting to a pipe, rack, or bar, refer to...
  • Page 8: Home Screen Information

    The following sections provide information on basic tasks and configuration that you can perform from the user interface of the gateway. These tasks and additional configuration can all be performed using the ETC Concert application, available from etcconnect.com. Home Screen Information The initial screen that your gateway displays is the Home screen.
  • Page 9: Configure Port Settings

    ETC Setup Guide Four-Port Gateway Configure Port Settings To configure the ports of your gateway, perform the following steps: From the Home screen, select Setup > Ports. Use the Enter button to move from the menu options on the left to the values on the right side of the screen.
  • Page 10 ETC Setup Guide Four-Port Gateway Test Port Output You can test DMX outputs by selecting Operations > Test Output from the Home screen. CAUTION: Testing outputs drives all DMX levels to full. Use with caution in a show situation or when controlling high current devices.

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