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- Page 1 NETcon 8-3 / 8-5 ArtNet DMX converter...
- Page 2 Musikhaus Thomann Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 E-mail: info@thomann.de Internet: www.thomann.de 18.10.2019, ID: 464561, 464598...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Table of contents General information..........................5 1.1 Further information........................... 6 1.2 Notational conventions........................7 1.3 Symbols and signal words....................... 8 Safety instructions..........................10 Features............................... 15 Installation and starting up........................ 16 Connections and controls........................18 Operating..............................21 6.1 Menu overview..........................28 Technical specifications........................ - Page 4 NETcon 8-3 / 8-5 ArtNet DMX converter...
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Page 5: General Information
Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development. We there‐ fore reserve the right to make changes without notice. Please refer to the latest version of the user manual which is ready for download under www.thomann.de. NETcon 8-3 / 8-5... -
Page 6: Further Information
General information 1.1 Further information On our website (www.thomann.de) you will find lots of further information and details on the following points: Download This manual is also available as PDF file for you to download. Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of Keyword search interest for you quickly. -
Page 7: Notational Conventions
General information 1.2 Notational conventions This manual uses the following notational conventions: Letterings The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics. Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button. Displays Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics. Examples: ‘24ch’... -
Page 8: Symbols And Signal Words
General information Instructions The individual steps of an instruction are numbered consecutively. The result of a step is indented and highlighted by an arrow. Example: Switch on the device. Press [Auto]. ð Automatic operation is started. Switch off the device. 1.3 Symbols and signal words In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this manual. - Page 9 General information Signal word Meaning DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided. NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in material and environmental damage if it is not avoided.
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Page 10: Safety Instructions
Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is designed to convert DMX signals into ArtNet signals or vice versa. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. - Page 11 Safety instructions DANGER! Electric shock caused by high voltages inside Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present. Never remove any covers. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Do not use the device if covers, protectors or optical components are missing or damaged.
- Page 12 Safety instructions NOTICE! Risk of fire Do not block areas of ventilation. Do not install the device near any direct heat source. Keep the device away from naked flames. NETcon 8-3 / 8-5 ArtNet DMX converter...
- Page 13 Safety instructions NOTICE! Operating conditions This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and strong vibrations. Only operate the device within the ambient conditions specified in the chapter ‘Technical specifications’...
- Page 14 Safety instructions NOTICE! Power supply Before connecting the device, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual current circuit breaker. Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and possibly injure the user.
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Page 15: Features
Features Features Bidirectional ArtNet DMX converter for professional demands with the following features: Configuration via display on the device Adjustable DMX repetition rate (10 … 40 Hz) 4096 channels Up to eight DMX universes LEDs to visualize the transmission status of network and DMX signal Supported protocols: DMX, RDM, ArtNet, sACN Clear OLED display (four lines each with a maximum of 16 characters) 2 ×... -
Page 16: Installation And Starting Up
Installation and starting up Installation and starting up Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the product against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively. - Page 17 Installation and starting up Rack mounting The unit has been designed for rack mounting in a standard 19-inch rack; it occupies one rack unit. Data connections The converter is connected to a computer network via one of the Ethernet interfaces or via an Ethernet switch or directly to a PC or notebook.
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Page 18: Connections And Controls
Connections and controls Connections and controls Front NETcon 8-3 (464561) and NETcon 8-5 (464598) NETcon 8-3 / 8-5 ArtNet DMX converter... - Page 19 Connections and controls 1 [USB] USB interface for updates 2 Rubber feet 3 OLED display (4 lines of 16 characters each) 4 Operating key panel [Up]: Increases the value by one [Down]: Decreases the value by one [Back]: Menu level up [Setup]: Confirms the selection : Calls up the lock screen or activates the display.
- Page 20 Connections and controls Rear panel 9 Power Twist input socket 10 Power Twist output socket NETcon 8-3 / 8-5 ArtNet DMX converter...
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Page 21: Operating
Operating Operating Configuring DMX interfaces Press to show the main menu. Use [Up] | [Down] to select the submenu ‘Port-Config’ and confirm with [Setup]. The display shows the mode of the 8 interfaces. The displayed values have the following meaning: Display Name Function... - Page 22 Operating Display Name Function ‘R’ In RDM mode, the interface initiates a test of the device after power up or after changing the interface mode, and incrementally checks the device every 3 seconds. When the ArtNet controller issues an ArtTodRequest instruction, the converter immediately creates a list of the UIDs of the connected devices.
- Page 23 Operating Interface address The current version of the ArtNet protocol supports 15-bit addresses and allows multiple con‐ verters to be connected. There is only one Net Switch and Sub Switch of a device and the phys‐ ical 8-channel interface of the device can be used as output or input accordingly. The lower 4 bits of the 15-bit address can be set accordingly.
- Page 24 Operating Configuring ArtNet Select ‘ArtNet-Config’ to set up the network connections. In ‘Sub-Mask ’ , select one of the three addresses. In ‘Local IP’ , enter the local IP address ‘192.168.1.10’ . In ‘Net Switch’ , enter a value between ‘0’ and ‘127’ for the upper 7 bits of the 15-bit address in the ArtDMX.
- Page 25 Operating Configuring sACN Select ‘sACN-Config’ to set the domain area for the sACN protocol. In ‘Universe’ , choose a value between ‘00001’ … ‘63999’ . Settings Select ‘Settings’ to make general settings. To set the backlight in ‘Backlight’ , select the value ‘Disable’ (no backlight) or a value of ‘1 Min’...
- Page 26 Operating Display of the settings ‘Version’ displays the current software version. ‘Devices’ shows how many RDM devices are connected to the respective interface (dis‐ play shows ‘Port1:0’ … ‘Port8:0’ ). Lock screen The lock screen displays: In the first line: the local IP address of the device In the second line: Value of the ArtNet universe (calculated from Net Switch, Sub Switch, and Interface 1 value) In the third line: Value of the sACN universe...
- Page 27 Operating If you need to resolve a MAC conflict by changing the MAC address, follow these steps: In the ‘Info’ menu, call up the submenu ‘Version’ , press [Down] twice and then [Setup] to open the password menu. Change the password with [Up] | [Down] to ‘254’ and press [Setup] to open the menu for changing the MAC address.
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Page 28: Menu Overview
Operating 6.1 Menu overview NETcon 8-3 / 8-5 ArtNet DMX converter... -
Page 29: Technical Specifications
Technical specifications Technical specifications ArtNet DMX converter ArtNet DMX converter NETcon 8-3 (464561) NETcon 8-5 (464598) In and output connectors DMX control 8 × XLR chassis socket, 3-pin 8 × XLR chassis socket, 5-pin Network 1 × Ethernet RJ45, lockable Voltage supply 1 ×... - Page 30 Technical specifications ArtNet DMX converter ArtNet DMX converter NETcon 8-3 (464561) NETcon 8-5 (464598) Protection class IP20 Dimensions (W × H × D) 463 mm × 49 mm × 169 mm Weight 2.0 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 50 %, non-condensing Further information...
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Page 31: Plug And Connection Assignment
Plug and connection assignment Plug and connection assignment Introduction This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip‐ ment so that a perfect light experience is guaranteed. Please take our tips, because especially in ‘Sound & Light’ caution is indicated: Even if a plug fits into a socket, the result of an incorrect connection may be a destroyed DMX controller, a short circuit or ‘just’... - Page 32 Plug and connection assignment DMX connections A five-pin XLR socket serves as DMX output, a five-pin XLR plug serves as DMX input. The drawing below and the table show the pin assignment of a matching coupling. Assignment Ground (shielding) Signal inverted (DMX–, ‘cold’) Signal (DMX+, ‘hot’) unused / second connection (DMX–) unused / second connection (DMX+)
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Page 33: Protecting The Environment
Protecting the environment Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate‐ rial For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of. Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling. - Page 34 Notes NETcon 8-3 / 8-5 ArtNet DMX converter...
- Page 36 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...
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