Ethernet Connection.................7 Using the wing with LightFactory..............8 Connecting the wing................8 ........................9 Mapping the wing in LightFactory............10 The Programming Wing and LightFactory..........11 Configuring the wing..................26 NMU-based Configuration.................26 Art-Net Mode .....................26 Updating the firmware................30 Appendix 1....................34 Appendix 2....................36 ENTTEC Wing User Manual...
• • If one of these items is missing please contact your local dealer. The user manual for all ENTTEC Wings is the same. Please refer to the section relating to that specific product. Contacting ENTTEC To contact us, please send an email to: contact@enttec.com...
Warranty ENTTEC warrants that the product it manufactures and sells will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 1 year from the date of shipment from an authorized ENTTEC wholesaler. If the device proves defective within the respective period, ENTTEC will repair or replace the defective hardware at its sole discretion.
Introduction Thank you for buying the ENTTEC Wing. At ENTTEC we are proud of our products and we hope you will enjoy them as much as we enjoy making them. This manual was written primarily to describe operation of the ENTTEC Wing with ENTTEC LightFactory software.
Wing, you will need to connect the computer and the Wing/s to an Ethernet Hub or Switch using a standard Ethernet patch cable. Do not use power over Ethernet hubs or switches. Once you’ve connected the Wing and the computer the Link LED should ENTTEC Wing User Manual...
This screen will display the connected wings. In the event you see a warning on the screen, this is due to the fact the IP ranges of your computer and the wing do not match. This means for ENTTEC Wing User Manual...
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You can check your computer’s IP address by clicking on 'Start' then 'Run', type cmd (enter). This will open a command window, then type: ipconfig and press enter This will display the IP address of your computer. ENTTEC Wing User Manual...
Mapping the wing in LightFactory The wing is automatically configured by LightFactory: Playback wing: – Page 0, Fader 1 on the wing is linked to Submaster 1 and Playback – 1 in LightFactory. Page 1, Fader 1 corresponds to Submaster 101 and Playback 11.
(For example, when making changes to cue-timing by editing a cell in the Cue List spreadsheet.) These keystrokes are not placed in the command line, but go into whatever is the appropriate context for what was being changed when they were typed. ENTTEC Wing User Manual...
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Close Window button. This can be used to close or cancel any open window. If you are currently editing a field in a grid the close button will need to be pressed twice and the first press will cancel the edit. ENTTEC Wing User Manual...
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This would translate as Fixtures 1 and 3, GoboRotate at DMX value 128. Once you have an attribute in the command line you can scroll through the list by using the < > buttons under the encoders. ENTTEC Wing User Manual...
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Enable alternate function for a particular key. Comma Used in lists of channels Ex: 1,6,8 @ 50 <Enter> (one and six and eight at half) Point Decimal point, useful in cue numbering and time values ENTER ENTER Finishes a command line ENTTEC Wing User Manual...
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Encoder 1 – Will move the cursor horizontally in the current grid. Encoder 2 – Will mover the cursor vertically in the current grid. Encoder 3 – Will modify the value of the current cell, if it will accept numeric values. ENTTEC Wing User Manual...
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Channel Detail in a spreadsheet style. When you are on one of these fields in the Open Child Window Window Mode you can press the button to mimic clicking on the triple dot button on screen, thus opening the sub window. ENTTEC Wing User Manual...
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Command Mode: The next and previous will act like the buttons of the same name in the Channel Display. Window Mode: The next and previous buttons work exactly the same as tab and shift tab in windows. This operation will move you from field to field in the window or grid. ENTTEC Wing User Manual...
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They are auto-completing. This is the case if you press the ON or OFF button after entering a channel list. Other functions with the same property will follow. (table continues next page) ENTTEC Wing User Manual...
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Effects that are part of a cue will be released as well, but those which are running by virtue of an Effect Runner may continue to play. ENTTEC Wing User Manual...
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Replace means record the current levels and put them in the currently active cue even if they weren't there before. It's the opposite of Update in that respect. (Table continues next page) ENTTEC Wing User Manual...
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Palette. Ex: Palette 16 <Enter> (All lights recorded in Palette 16 assume their recorded levels for that palette.) Ex: 44/50 @ Palette 17 <Enter> (Fixtures 44 through 50 adopt the levels recorded in Palette 16.) ENTTEC Wing User Manual...
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Shortcut lets you execute a Shortcut via command line. (Playback) Ex: Shortcut 32 <Enter> Playback is reserved for later development. Notes on Macros, Submasters and Shortcuts Macros can be executed by pressing the macro key followed by the corresponding number. Because it is not always easy to remember the number associated with a macro the wing display will show the name of the macro as soon as the number is typed.
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You need to press enter to finish executing the command. But in Window Mode these act as direct access to the go, stop, back and reset buttons in the cue list editor. (Instant action, no <Enter> required.) ENTTEC Wing User Manual...
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Selection works to unselect rows or columns in Window Mode. Select Active This selects all channels or fixtures that are at an intensity (Inactive) higher than zero. Select Inactive selects the opposite ones (those at zero) ENTTEC Wing User Manual...
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Lines 3 and 4 are dedicated to the Command Line and its history. ● In certain contexts (such as when scrolling between Macros on a command line entry) the screen may contain other information as well. ENTTEC Wing User Manual...
LightFactory. For the Shortcut and Programming Wings, the Enttec mode is your only option; but a second mode, the Art-Net mode, exists for the Playback Wing. Art-Net Mode From Firmware 1.1 on, the Playback Wing supports an Art-Net mode.
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NMU when it is being used to configure the Art-Net mode. You can assign a total of 50 addresses to the 10 sliders and the 40 buttons. The buttons have the option to be set for Toggle or Flash, on a per button basis. ENTTEC Wing User Manual...
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50 for each page increment, no way currently exists to make different assignments for the different pages. If you need a number other than 50 to be the offset, however, please contact Enttec for information about a custom Firmware solution which may be possible.
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Please note: The Enttec Wings are designed for use with any software package, providing the software manufacturer has chosen to enable their use. A list of compatible software will be available on the Enttec website. If your preferred software package is not listed there, please ask the manufacturer to contact us.
(in this example, wing12.bin) in that folder. Then you will need to configure the program. Please configure using the screen shots below as reference. When you start the software the screen will look like this: ENTTEC Wing User Manual...
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Click on DHCP server tab and configure like the screen below: ENTTEC Wing User Manual...
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Click on the setting tab and configure like the screen below: At this point, you should have it configured corrrectly, so your next step will be to power up the Wing in a special way to engage the Firmware ENTTEC Wing User Manual...
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Upgrade mode. For the Playback Wing, simultaneously Press: page up & page down For the Shortcut Wing, simultaneously Press: keys 58 & 59 For the Program Wing, simultaneously Press: keys 9 & ENTER Power the Wing while keeping the keys pressed and the update procedure will start.
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Appendix 1 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity Responsible Party: ENTTEC Pty/Ltd Unit 17/5 Samantha Court Knoxfield, Vic, 3180 Australia declares that the products: Product Name: ENTTEC Wing complies with Part Rules. Operation subject following conditions: This device cause...
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• regulations shielded cables must be used with this equipment. Operation with non-approved equipment or unshielded cables is likely to result in interference to radio & television reception. • ENTTEC Wing User Manual...
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Voltage Directive) on the harmonisation of the laws of Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits as amended by Article 13 of Council Directive 93/68/EEC EN 55103-1 • EN 50103-2 • EN 60065/AS 3650 • ENTTEC Wing User Manual...
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