Enttec DMX USB PRO Quick Start Manual page 2

LED Status
The DMX USB PRO comes with a green LED indicator
located on the left of the USB port. It behaves as
following:
Blinks once on USB connection: signifies
1.
that the DMX USB PRO is powered on and
ready. After blinking once, it will remain off,
until DMX is sent or received.
Blinks continuously: signifies DMX is being
2.
sent or received by the DMX USB PRO.
Stays on always (no blinking): signifies error
3.
mode, DMX USB PRO needs to be restored.
Stays off always: normal mode, waiting for
4.
software to instruct it to perform DMX
operation
.
DMX Connector pin out
5pin DMX OUT/ DMX IN:
• Pin 1: Ground
Pin 2: Data -
•
• Pin 3: Data +
• Pin 4: NC
Pin 5: NC
•
Any suitable 3 to 5pin DMX adaptor can be used to
connect to 3pin DMX cables or fixtures. Please note
the pinout, before connecting to any non-standard
DMX connector.
Install Drivers
DMX USB PRO is supported by FTDI drivers for the
following Operating Systems:
• Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows7, Windows
XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista,
Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008
R2. (32 bit and 64 bit versions)
• Mac OS X (Mac OS X 10.4 or later).
Linux - Raspberry Pi is supported, others
•
need drivers (please check FTDI for details)
To proceed, you need the driver setup file, which is
available from :
download PRO-Manager (includes the driver
•
setup) from the ENTTEC website:
enttec.com/dmxubspro
for latest drivers and OS support, please visit
•
FTDI website: ftdichip.com/Drivers/D2XX.htm
Setting up on Windows
Execute the setup file and let the drivers install on
your Windows machine. If using PRO-Manager setup,
click Yes when prompted to install FTDI Drivers
Click on Extract, and follow the setup procedure by
clicking Next. It will go through the drivers install
process and copy the needed files.
Once done it will show the completion screen,
highlighting that the drivers have been installed
correctly
In most cases the USB port you plug the DMX USB PRO
in to will automatically fall into an acceptable range
with respect to the other elements of your computer's
communications ports, but if you are having problems
or conflicts between the ports, here is what you can do
to change the COM port.
Before making any changes. it is advisable to keep a
record of which serial port has been used in each
attempt to configure the hardware and drivers. That
way you will be able to retrace your steps should you
decide to go back and try something again but with
different settings elsewhere.
Quick Start Manual
MANUAL-USBPRO
for more information visit:
enttec.com/ubspro
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