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  • Page 1 PX788 Merger DMX 3/1 User manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1 Description....................4 2 Safety conditions..................5 3 Connectors and control elements............6 4 Programming using buttons..............7 4.1 Navigating the menu....................7 4.2 Description of information parameters..............8 4.3 DMX settings....................... 8 4.3.1 Output channels....................8 4.3.2 Merge signals..................... 9 4.3.3 DMX input mapping..................12 4.3.4 DMX parameters....................
  • Page 3 9 DMX signal connecting................42 10 Connection scheme................42 11 Dimensions.....................43 12 Technical data..................43 Manufacturer reserves the right to make modifications in order to improve device operation. PXM Marek Żupnik sp.k. Podłęże 654 tel. +48 12 385 83 06 32-003 Podłęże mail: info@pxm.pl Rev.1-0 BDO register number 000005972 www.pxm.pl...

  • Page 4: Description

    Description Merger DMX 3/1 is a DMX signal adder. It was created to work in installations in which several controllers work and there is a need to "sum up" the outputs of this type of devices, and then send them further via one DMX line.

  • Page 5: Safety Conditions

    Safety conditions PX788 is a device powered with safe voltage 12 – 24V DC; however, during its installation and use the following rules must be strictly observed: 1. The device may only be connected to 12 – 24V DC with current- carrying capacity compatible with technical data.

  • Page 6: Connectors And Control Elements

    Connectors and control elements power supply DMX-512 connectors 12 - 24V DC Ethernet port signaling diodes PX788 DMX Merger 192.168.1.150 programming keyes PX788 Merger DMX 3/1 display...

  • Page 7: Programming Using Buttons

    Programming using buttons 4.1 Navigating the menu (escape) - allows to exit the parameter being programmed ✕ without saving any changes or to move to a higher menu level ↓ next) - moves you back through the menu or decreases values being set ↑...

  • Page 8: Description Of Information Parameters

    4.2 Description of information parameters The on-screen menu of the device enables reading information parameters, such as: • individual name of the device and the current IP address (if the IP address is assigned from DHCP, the "*" symbol is added), operating mode (2/2 or 3/1), •...

  • Page 9: Merge Signals

    ENTER ENTER PX788 DMX Merger Mode Mode 192.168.1.150 3/1<- NEXT NEXT Mode 2/2<- ENTER ENTER ENTER DMX outputs DMX output 1 Channels number Channels number 512<- NEXT NEXT DMX output 2 Channels number 24<- NOTE! The option available only in 2/2 mode is marked in green. 4.3.2 Merge signals [Merge mode] of channels: •...
  • Page 10 Priority – setting priority for the output if there is a signal on it • → (e.g. 1 2 – the signal from input 1 is sent, if the signal from input 1 is lost, the signal from input 2 is sent): →...
  • Page 11 ENTER PX788 DMX Merger Mode 192.168.1.150 NEXT ENTER ENTER DMX outputs DMX output 1 Channels number NEXT NEXT ENTER DMX output 2 Merging mode Merging mode Fixed value HTP<- 255<- NEXT PREV ENTER ENTER Merging mode Fixed value Fixed value Fixed<- 127<- NEXT...

  • Page 12: Dmx Input Mapping

    4.3.3 DMX input mapping In the [Input x] menu (from 1 to 3) you can set the mapping for each input: • [Input start] – beginning of the range of DMX channels sent to the output, set in the range 1 – 512, [Input end] –...

  • Page 13: Dmx Parameters

    ENTER PX788 DMX Merger Mode 192.168.1.150 NEXT ENTER ENTER DMX outputs DMX output 1 Channels number Input start 512<- NEXT 2 x NEXT PREV ENTER ENTER DMX output 2 Input 1 Input start Input start [1]->[1] 1<- NEXT NEXT ENTER Input 2 Input end Input end...
  • Page 14 [MBB time] – (Mark Before Break) – time interval before Break, which • occurs in each packet according to the DMX512 standard (range 0s – 1000µs). ENTER PX788 DMX Merger Mode 192.168.1.150 NEXT ENTER ENTER DMX outputs DMX output 1 Channels number Break time [us]...

  • Page 15: Network Settings

    4.4 Network settings PX788 allows to change network settings in the [Network config.] menu. The following parameters can be changed: static [IP address], [Subnet mask] (the subnet mask is edited by changing the CIDR in the range 1 – 30), default gateway [Gateway address] and enabling or disabling DHCP [DHCP client].

  • Page 16: Dark Mode

    4.5.1 Dark mode When [Dark mode] is turned on, after 10 seconds of inactivity, the display and all indicator lights turn off. The device continues to work without interfering with other parameters. To restore the backlight, press any key. ENTER PX788 DMX Merger Mode 192.168.1.150...

  • Page 17: Restore Default Settings

    4.5.3 Restore default settings To restore the default settings, go to the [Management] menu and then select [Factory defaults]. In the course of a factory reset, the device will restart and the device will be changed as follows: Mode: 2/2 •...

  • Page 18: Setting The Display Contrast

    4.6 Setting the display contrast If the device has a problem with the readability of messages displayed on the screen, it is possible to change its settings. To do this, press the button ✕ ~10x. The contrast can be set between 0 and 63. If the screen is unreadable and only the "...

  • Page 19: Menu Scheme In Px788

    4.7 Menu scheme in PX788 ENTER PX788 DMX Merger Mode 192.168.1.150 NEXT ENTER ENTER ENTER DMX outputs DMX output 1 Channels number Channels number 512<- NEXT NEXT NEXT ENTER DMX output 2 Merging mode Merging mode Channels number HTP<- 32<- NEXT NEXT ENTER...

  • Page 20: Connecting The Merger With A Pc

    Connecting the merger with a PC The module has a built-in Web Server, which allows to change all settings via a web browser. To use the web interface, it is necessary to connect the PX788 module to a computer. In automatic mode (DHCP), after connecting to the network the merger attempts to get the network configuration from a DHCP server (e.g router).

  • Page 21: Change Of The Computer Network Configuration

    5.1 Change of the computer network configuration The procedure for changing the computer network configuration varies depending on the operating system. Windows 7 system is an example here. ® Change of the computer network configuration in the Windows ® 7 operating system in done in the following : 1.
  • Page 22 6. Right-click on [Połączenie lokalne] (Local area connection) and choose the [Properties] 7. In the new window that appears, select [Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)] and then press properties...
  • Page 23 8. In the next window, select [Use the following IP address:] To connect directly (computer – driver) with a controller that has a default configuration, use the sample settings: IP address: 192.168.0.51 Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 Default gateway: 192.168.0.1...

  • Page 24: Connecting Merger Directly To The Pc

    DHCP : On PX788 DMX Merger 192.168.0.50 PX788 Examples of PC network settings: Merger DMX 3/1 IP : 192.168.0.51 Maska : 255.255.255.0 DHCP : wyłączone NOTE! Remember that the PX788 merger and the computer should be in the same network and there is no conflict of IP addresses.

  • Page 25: Automatic Addressing

    DHCP server: DHCP : On Router with a DHCP server running PX788 DMX Merger 172.168.1.152* PX788 Merger DMX 3/1 A computer connected to the router via WiFi with automatically downloaded network settings from a DHCP server: DHCP : On...

  • Page 26: Static Addressing

    Maska : 255.255.255.0 Brama : 192.168.0.1 DHCP : OFF DHCP : Off PX788 DMX Merger 192.168.0.50 PX788 Merger DMX 3/1 Przykładowe ustawienia sieciowe PC połączonego z routerem za pomocą WiFi: IP : 192.168.0.51 Maska : 255.255.255.0 Brama : 192.168.0.1 DHCP : wyłączone The advanced merger connection from the external network is described in section 7 Remote connection.

  • Page 27: Www Interface

    WWW interface The device has a built-in Web Server that starts with the device. To open the PX788 management panel, enter the device's IP address in the browser (the current IP address is always displayed on the home screen of the device). NOTE! Pay special attention if the PX788 is in the same network as the device on which the browser is running or in the router there are redirects configured accordingly.

  • Page 28: Www Window Structure

    6.1 WWW window structure device and manufacturer information reboot language change DE / PL / EN main menu serial number The following tabs are available in the main menu : • Summary – preview of current values on DMX inputs and outputs, DMX output 1 / DMX output 2 –...
  • Page 29 The following options are in the upper right corner: device serial number • language change (EN / DE / PL) • restarting the device • device and manufacturer information: •...

  • Page 30: Preview Of Dmx Channels

    6.2 Preview of DMX channels After entering the merger website, the first tab is Summary. In this tab, you can read: • number of DMX input channels and their values (depending on the mode – 2 or 3 inputs), number of DMX output channels and their values (depending on the •...

  • Page 31: Dmx Output 1 / 2

    6.3 DMX output 1 / 2 Depending on the operating mode, one or two DMX output tabs are available. For each output, you can specify the number of channels sent to the output, the method of merging the input signals, and the settings of the DMX output signal.
  • Page 32 Behavior available when DMX signal disappears (described in detail in section 4.3.3 DMX input mapping): • Off, • Hold, • • Fixed. Another parameter is the settings of the DMX output signal – described in section 4.3.4 DMX parameters. number of DMX channels sent per output merging signals graphical representation of signal merging range of DMX channels that will be merged...

  • Page 33: Administration

    6.4 Administration Merger's network settings, renaming and updating of the software can be set in the Administration tab. custom device name serial number merger mode network settings Dark mode activation factory reset firmware update change of theme Device name – user-set custom device name, •...
  • Page 34 Update – device software update (the latest version for download is • available on the manufacturer's website https://pxm.pl/), User interface – page theme selection (light / dark). • NOTE! After making the changes, the device may have a different IP address,...

  • Page 35: Remote Connection

    Remote connection The merger allows to log in to device from an external network via the internet, for this purpose it should be: have an external IP address on the router assigned by the internet • provider and be able to establish connection from outside (incoming packets are not blocked by the provider’s and router’s firewall), redirect port 80 to the IP address of the merger working in the local •...
  • Page 36 NOTE! In most routers available on the market, you can set a static IP address by the DHCP server based on the MAC address of the device. For example, for a device with the MAC address 70:B3:D5:EF:B1:60 the IP address 192.168.1.15 will always be assigned by the DHCP server (example below).

  • Page 37: One Merger In The Internal Network

    7.1.1 One merger in the internal network Examples of network settings: • external IP address: 66.77.88.99 (example address) merger IP address: 192.168.1.50 • mask: 255.255.255.0 • target device port: 80 • protocol: TCP or TCP/UDP (in this case option “Both”) •...
  • Page 38 DHCP : Off Port 80 forwarding to the device address (192.168.1.50) PX788 DMX Merger 192.168.1.50 PX788 External IP address Merger DMX 3/1 e.g. 66.77.88.99 INTERNET PX788 network settings IP : 192.168.1.50 Masa : 255.255.255.0 Gate : 192.168.1.1 DHCP : Off...

  • Page 39: More Than One Merger In The Internal Network

    7.1.2 More than one merger in the internal network Examples of network settings: • external IP address: 66.77.88.99 (example address) IP address of the first merger: 192.168.1.50 • IP address of the second merger: 192.168.1.51 • mask: 255.255.255.0 • target device port: 80 •...
  • Page 40 External IP address: PX788 DMX Merger PX788 DMX Merger 66.77.88.99:2000 192.168.1.50 192.168.1.51 66.77.88.99:2001 PX788 PX788 Merger DMX 3/1 Merger DMX 3/1 INTERNET PX788 network settings: PX788 network settings: IP : 192.168.1.50 IP : 192.168.1.51 Masa : 255.255.255.0 Masa : 255.255.255.0 Gate : 192.168.1.1...

  • Page 41: Indication Lights

    NOTE! The DMX signaling diode number 3 may indicate receiving (3/1) or sending (2/2) DMX signal depending on the selected operating mode of the device. DMX IN / OUT Power DMX OUT DMX IN Ethernet PX788 Merger DMX 3/1...

  • Page 42: Dmx Signal Connecting

    DMX-512 output DMX-512 input DMX-512 output DMX IN DMX IN DMX OUT DMX IN DMX OUT 10 Connection scheme power supply DMX signal inputs, e.g. PX333 12 - 24V DC DMX signal receivers, e.g. PxArt lamps PX788 Merger DMX 3/1...

  • Page 43: Dimensions

    11 Dimensions PX788 Merger DMX 3/1 12 Technical data type PX788 power supply 12 – 24V DC power consumption max. 3W DMX channels DMX IN / OUT 2 / 2 or 3 / 1 2 x 16 LCD display and 4 buttons...
  • Page 44 Podłęże, 19.08.2020 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PXM Marek Żupnik spółka komandytowa Podłęże 654, 32-003 Podłęże we declare that our product: Product name: Merger DMX 3/1 Product code: PX788 meets the requirements of the following standards, as well as harmonised standards: PN-EN IEC 63000:2019-01...

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