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MADRIX ORION User Manual
[Hardware User Guide]
Date: March 2022
© 2022 inoage GmbH

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  • Page 1 MADRIX ORION User Manual [Hardware User Guide] Date: March 2022 © 2022 inoage GmbH...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ..............10 Part 3 MADRIX 5 Software 1 Input [Art-Net] .

  • Page 3: Part 1 Overview

    //PART Overview...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    MADRIX ORION MADRIX ORION adds a whole new level of interaction and control to your project. The MADRIX ORION is specifically designed as a general-purpose input device for analog input and Ethernet-based output for remote control and interactivity. Hardware Features This topic includes: §...
  • Page 5 Using A 3rd-Party Controller MADRIX ORION is a standard network node for Art-Net or Streaming ACN. Because of this, you can use the device with applications, consoles, desks, or controllers that are compatible with Art-Net or Streaming ACN to receive data via Ethernet network.
  • Page 6 MADRIX ORION User Manual [Part 1] Overview LED Status Codes The following tables describe the LED status codes of the device. STATUS STATUS LED POWER Powered off Power not connected. > The device has no power. Permanently green Connected to power. > The power is on.
  • Page 7 If all devices should send to the same universe, it is important to set up the correct DMX channels for each port and device. § ORION always sends data on the configured universe and channels unless the ports are deactivated. Make sure that several devices do not send data on the same DMX channels! §...
  • Page 8 [You can find the default IP address on the side of the device.] § 5] Click Reset Learn more » Web Configuration [Ethernet] Initiate Poll During normal operation, quickly pressing the Reset button sends an Art-Net PollReply and a MADRIX PollReply for device discovery to the network. www.madrix.com...

  • Page 9: Part 2 Device Configuration

    //PART Device Configuration...

  • Page 10: Web Configuration [Ethernet]

    MADRIX ORION User Manual [Part 2] Device Configuration Device Configuration This topic includes: § Overview § Topics Of This Chapter Overview § Web Configuration: The built-in web configuration is the main way of configuring your devices. By using a standard web browser, you gain quick access to all device settings.
  • Page 11 When connected to Ethernet network, you can easily configure MADRIX ORION using the built-in web configuration interface. You have 2 options to access the web interface. Both, ORION and your computer, need to be in the same network. A] Using a standard web browser: §...
  • Page 12 MADRIX ORION User Manual [Part 2] Device Configuration www.madrix.com //12...
  • Page 13 § IP Address § Subnet Mask [Please note: Your devices and the sender, such as the PC that runs MADRIX 5, need to have the same subnet mask!] This section is an important part of the configuration. Pin Input Please see...
  • Page 14 MADRIX ORION User Manual [Part 2] Device Configuration § Bootloader [The current bootloader version.] § Hardware [The hardware revision.] § External Voltages [The current voltage for External Power, Port 1 (V+), and Port 2 (V+).] § System Temperature [The current ambient temperature inside the device case.]...
  • Page 15 MADRIX ORION User Manual [Part 2] Device Configuration § Measures the incoming voltage at the particular pin. Pin Voltage § In addition, you can specify the lower and upper limit in which the device measures the analog signal by setting them with help of the Limits §...
  • Page 16 MADRIX ORION User Manual [Part 2] Device Configuration § Measures the incoming voltage at the particular pin, but interprets it digitally. Count Per Second § The lower and upper limit, which are set by Limits, are used as thresholds. (Fast) §...
  • Page 17 MADRIX ORION User Manual [Part 2] Device Configuration § If a positive signal [flank] is being registered, the counter is reset to 0. § If no flank is being registered, the counter counts to a maximum of 65536 [255, 255].
  • Page 18 MADRIX ORION User Manual [Part 2] Device Configuration - 12.0 Volt - 10 % Of V+ - 25 % Of V+ - 50 % Of V+ - 75 % Of V+ - 90 % Of V+ - 100 % Of V+ DMX Channel Configuration This section is an important part of the configuration.
  • Page 19 When data is received through the ports, MADRIX ORION will automatically forward it to Ethernet network. § Input Data > Send Universe To Network - ORION receives input data worth up to 16 DMX channels. This setting specifies on which universe the data is sent into the network [Art-Net universe or Streaming ACN universe.]...

  • Page 20: Part 3 Madrix 5 Software

    //PART MADRIX 5 Software...
  • Page 21 DMX-IN Via USB Notes § MADRIX ORION receives analog input data via its two ports and processes and sends the data out via USB or Ethernet network [incl. Art-Net and Streaming ACN]. § MADRIX ORION uses a maximum of 16 DMX channels.

  • Page 22: Input [Art-Net]

    You can connect MADRIX ORION via Ethernet network directly or indirectly to the network card of your computer that runs the MADRIX 5 Software. Data is sent to the ORION via a port and from the ORION to MADRIX 5 via Ethernet network.
  • Page 23 [Via factory default settings, MADRIX ORION devices will have an IP address in the 10.x.x.x network range, such as 10.80.0.100, for example]. [Please note: Your devices and the sender, such as the PC that runs MADRIX 5, need to have the same subnet mask!] §...
  • Page 24 MADRIX 5 can automatically add your MADRIX ORION devices. § Click [MADRIX 5 will automatically search the network for connected MADRIX ORION devices. Devices that are found will appear in the list. One entry will be created in the list for each ORION device.] www.madrix.com //24...
  • Page 25 MADRIX ORION User Manual [Part 3] MADRIX 5 Software 5] Configuration Of Art-Net Input § Select your ORION device in the list. www.madrix.com //25...
  • Page 26 Activate Receive Direct IP Mode and enter the IP Address of your MADRIX ORION. Confirm with Apply [E.g., 10.80.0.223] § [You can also activate Receive Broadcast Mode. In this mode, MADRIX 5 will receive any DMX data that is sent in the network on this particular Art-Net universe.] §...
  • Page 27 Go to the menu Preferences > Device Manager... > DMX Devices [Keyboard shortcut: F4] § Select the ORION device in the list. § Right Mouse Click on the column State to set from Off to On [indicated by green light].
  • Page 28 MADRIX ORION User Manual [Part 3] MADRIX 5 Software § If required, change the frame time. - Right Mouse Click on the column ms / FPS and and a number. - The higher the frame time [in milliseconds], the lower the frame rate will be [in Frames Per Second].
  • Page 29 Choose your DMX-IN Device in the section Device. Select the Art-Net input device via its IP address. § Art-Net input is now activated. MADRIX 5 can already receive DMX data. § Now, choose how to use incoming data as explained below.
  • Page 30 If you want to monitor incoming signals, select your DMX universe/DMX device in the list and click Mapping § Use Mapping, if you want to route incoming DMX signals through MADRIX 5 to your output [DMX-Thru]. § First, select your device in the list.
  • Page 31 MADRIX 5 already controls. Use HTP and MADRIX 5 will compare incoming values with the DMX data it sends to the DMX output. As a result, MADRIX 5 will only use the highest of both values on a particular channel and send it to the output.
  • Page 32 MADRIX ORION User Manual [Part 3] MADRIX 5 Software www.madrix.com //32...
  • Page 33 DMX Watcher - Opens the DMX Watcher to monitor your DMX output or input. Trigger § Use Trigger, if you want to use incoming signals for the MADRIX 5 TRI Effects. § First, select your device in the list. §...
  • Page 34 [Part 3] MADRIX 5 Software Port - Defines the port [Port 1 - 8] that is assigned to this DMX-IN Device. MADRIX 5 allows you to send trigger signals from up to 8 different devices [8 ports] and assign a MADRIX 5 TRI Effect the corresponding port.

  • Page 35: Input [Sacn]

    You can connect MADRIX ORION via Ethernet network directly or indirectly to the network card of your computer that runs the MADRIX 5 Software. Data is sent to the ORION via a port and from the ORION to MADRIX 5 via Ethernet network.
  • Page 36 MADRIX ORION User Manual [Part 3] MADRIX 5 Software § Connect MADRIX ORION to power. [Please see safety instructions in the MADRIX ORION Technical Manual & Quick Start Guide!] § Connect MADRIX ORION directly or indirectly to your computer via network cabling. §...
  • Page 37 - When using Streaming ACN, your MADRIX 5 Software is one of those devices. - When you start MADRIX 5 for the first time, this ID will be generated automatically for you. From this point onwards it will be used on your PC.
  • Page 38 Right Mouse Click on the column OUT / IN to set to IN for data input if you wish to receive incoming data through this device. § In DMX-IN mode, you will not be able to select the ACN protocol. MADRIX 5 will automatically select the correct protocol version. §...
  • Page 39 Therefore, interfaces may be able to retrieve this name and can be configured to receive data from this source. - If you are using the default name MADRIX U:X, the universe will automatically be displayed in the name [represented by X: 1, 2, 3, etc.].
  • Page 40 MADRIX ORION User Manual [Part 3] MADRIX 5 Software 6] Enable DMX-IN § Go to the menu Preferences > Device Manager... > DMX Input § Select your preferred DMX Universe in the list. [By default, DMX universe 1 to 8 are listed. If you wish to increase the number of DMX-IN universes, you can change the setting under menu Preferences >...
  • Page 41 If you want to monitor incoming signals, select your DMX universe/DMX device in the list and click Mapping § Use Mapping, if you want to route incoming DMX signals through MADRIX 5 to your output [DMX-Thru]. § First, select your device in the list.
  • Page 42 MADRIX 5 already controls. Use HTP and MADRIX 5 will compare incoming values with the DMX data it sends to the DMX output. As a result, MADRIX 5 will only use the highest of both values on a particular channel and send it to the output.
  • Page 43 Select one of the built-in protocols in the section Remote Control as explained below or create your own remote configuration. Open - Loads a previously saved MADRIX 5 DMX Remote Configuration file [of the file type *.mdrx]. Protocols - Choose from a pre-configured protocol [configuration].
  • Page 44 DMX Watcher - Opens the DMX Watcher to monitor your DMX output or input. Trigger § Use Trigger, if you want to use incoming signals for the MADRIX 5 TRI Effects. § First, select your device in the list. §...

  • Page 45: Input [Usb]

    - Click Assign and use the control on your controller for the minimum value value will automatically in the MADRIX 5 Software. Assign Maximum Value - Automatically assigns the maximum value when using the controller. - Click Assign and use the control on your controller for...
  • Page 46 [Part 3] MADRIX 5 Software DMX-IN Via USB You can connect the ORION directly via USB to the computer that runs the MADRIX 5 Software. Data is sent to the ORION via a port and from the ORION to MADRIX 5 over USB.
  • Page 47 Go to the menu Preferences > Device Manager... > DMX Devices [Keyboard shortcut: F4] § Your ORION devices will appear in the list. § If your devices are not in the list, click [In the screenshot below, one ORION is connected.] www.madrix.com...
  • Page 48 MADRIX ORION User Manual [Part 3] MADRIX 5 Software § Select the required device in the list. § Right Mouse Click on the column State to set from Off to On [indicated by green light]. § IN is automatically activated.
  • Page 49 [By default, DMX universe 1 to 8 are listed. If you wish to increase the number of DMX-IN universes, you can change the setting under menu Preferences > Options... > Performance] § Choose your DMX-IN Device in the section Device. Select MADRIX ORION www.madrix.com //49...
  • Page 50 You can now use this data, for example for Scripts and Macros. § If you want to monitor incoming signals, select your DMX universe/DMX device in the list and click Mapping § Use Mapping, if you want to route incoming DMX signals through MADRIX 5 to your output [DMX-Thru]. www.madrix.com //50...
  • Page 51 MADRIX 5 already controls. Use HTP and MADRIX 5 will compare incoming values with the DMX data it sends to the DMX output. As a result, MADRIX 5 will only use the highest of both values on a particular channel and send it to the output.
  • Page 52 Select one of the built-in protocols in the section Remote Control as explained below or create your own remote configuration. Open - Loads a previously saved MADRIX 5 DMX Remote Configuration file [of the file type *.mdrx]. Protocols - Choose from a pre-configured protocol [configuration].
  • Page 53 DMX Watcher - Opens the DMX Watcher to monitor your DMX output or input. Trigger § Use Trigger, if you want to use incoming signals for the MADRIX 5 TRI Effects. § First, select your device in the list. §...
  • Page 54 [Part 3] MADRIX 5 Software Port - Defines the port [Port 1 - 8] that is assigned to this DMX-IN Device. MADRIX 5 allows you to send trigger signals from up to 8 different devices [8 ports] and assign a MADRIX 5 TRI Effect the corresponding port.

  • Page 55: Part 4 Technical Support

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  • Page 56: Firmware Updates

    MADRIX ORION User Manual [Part 4] Technical Support Technical Support Topics Of This Chapter § Firmware Updates Firmware Updates This topic includes: § Overview § Available Firmware Updates Overview It is highly recommended to update the firmware should a new firmware version become available.
  • Page 57 Fixed an issue that only applied a new IP address that was set over USB after a 2.03.7236 power cycle. § Fixed an issue that did not allow the DMX Channel to be set with help of the MADRIX MADRIX Version Device Configuration window over Ethernet. MADRIX 5.1 §...
  • Page 58 MADRIX ORION User Manual [Part 4] Technical Support MADRIX 5.4 Release Date December 2020 § ORION Firmware Added support for hardware version/model 1.3 (#3581, #6459, #6830). 2.04.7304 § Web configuration page: Fixed an incorrect IP address shown for sACN Multicast Mode (#6562).
  • Page 59 MADRIX ORION User Manual [Part 4] Technical Support § Fixed an issue that did not consistently initiate a PollReply when changing settings using the web configuration page (#7689). § ORION Firmware The bootloader can now read the hardware revision/model over USB (#7802).

  • Page 60: Part 5 General

    //PART General...

  • Page 61: Glossary

    Glossary MADRIX 5 makes it possible to control numerous LED fixtures, also of different kinds, and to position them according to your needs in nearly any form or shape. This could be LED walls, arch shapes, ceilings, stripes, tiles, dance floors, etc.
  • Page 62 DVI is another way to output a video signal for your LEDs. Certain LED products use this type of communication. MADRIX 5 features 2 DVI outputs, which are 1-to-1 output windows. You can then send the DVI outputs to any www.madrix.com...
  • Page 63 Input MADRIX 5 can send data out, but at the same time data can be sent to the software. That means data is sent to the MADRIX PC through various means [mostly USB or network]. MADRIX 5 can then be controlled remotely by you, or you can merge or use incoming signals, etc.
  • Page 64 MIDI is short for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, a well-known technical standard that provides standardized ways for equipment to communicate. In case of MADRIX 5, MIDI can be used for MIDI Time Code, MIDI notes, or other MIDI hardware, such as DJ/VJ controllers.
  • Page 65 Virtual LED Matrix MADRIX 5 needs to know how your LED installation looks like and which fixtures you want to use. [You can use the Matrix Generator or the Patch for this task.] In the end you will have configured the virtual LED matrix with its total pixel count in X, Y, and Z set up as the Matrix Size as well as the position and location of each pixel or fixture.

  • Page 66: Pc Power Management

    Voxel Voxel is short for volumetric pixel. In addition to its pixel mapping features [2D], MADRIX 5 can control 3D LED matrices, which is called voxel mapping. Lighting effects are correctly mapped to each voxel of a 3D LED matrix.
  • Page 67 Especially for notebooks, we recommend to activate the High performance power plan. Activate High Performance This setting will make sure that your notebook or laptop will have all its potential performance available for MADRIX 5. § In Windows 10, select Start > Windows System > Control Panel > Power Options, and change the power plan to High performance [You might need to click on Show additional plans].
  • Page 68 MADRIX ORION User Manual [Part 5] General How To Change USB Power Settings § In Windows 10, select Start > Windows System > Control Panel > Power Options > Change plan settings www.madrix.com //68...
  • Page 69 MADRIX ORION User Manual [Part 5] General § Click Change advanced power settings www.madrix.com //69...

  • Page 70: Tips [Microsoft Windows / Networks / Usb]

    MADRIX ORION User Manual [Part 5] General § Especially the USB settings are important. Disable the suspend settings! § Change any other settings that might interrupt the operation as required. Tips [Microsoft Windows / Networks / USB] This topic includes: §...
  • Page 71 - To circumvent such issues, you can run the MADRIX Software as administrative computer user, the so-called administrator. - Perform a right mouse click on the MADRIX.exe [or a shortcut to the MADRIX 5 Software] and choose Run as administrator - Note: You need to have access to the administrator account (i.e., password).
  • Page 72 But this can lead to problems, when data that should go through is automatically blocked. MADRIX 5 will automatically set the correct firewall settings for you during the installation process. Please follow the steps below if this Windows message appears when you start the MADRIX 5 Software for the first time.
  • Page 73 Not selecting both options can cause problems with network communication. Resetting The Settings If you have already chosen the wrong options MADRIX 5, you can delete the settings and choose again. § In Windows 10, go to Start > Windows System > Control Panel > Windows Defender Firewall >...
  • Page 74 MADRIX ORION User Manual [Part 5] General § Select and delete any entries relating to MADRIX 5 [e.g., madrix.exe, MADRIX - music makes the light, MADRIX - LIGHTING CONTROL]. § With your next start of MADRIX 5, select both options as described above.
  • Page 75 Configuration Of Network Settings When working with network-based products and MADRIX 5 [for example, Art-Net, KiNET, sACN, etc.], you will have to set up the IP address of your network card in Windows. Learn how to set it up here.
  • Page 76 MADRIX ORION User Manual [Part 5] General www.madrix.com //76...
  • Page 77 MADRIX ORION User Manual [Part 5] General www.madrix.com //77...
  • Page 78 - [Make also sure to close the Local Area Connection Settings with OK and close the Local Area Connection Status window with Close.] § Restart the MADRIX 5 Software if you have changed any network settings! Learn more below. www.madrix.com...
  • Page 79 Using Several Devices In A Network Usually, you will use at least 2 devices in a network [for example, 1 MADRIX PC and 1 Art-Net node or 1 MADRIX PC and 1 console]. As explained above, you will need to configure various network settings not only for your MADRIX PC but also for the other devices.
  • Page 80 MADRIX ORION User Manual [Part 5] General www.madrix.com //80...
  • Page 81 MADRIX ORION User Manual [Part 5] General § 2] Press Alt on your keyboard. - A menu appears at the top, which is otherwise hidden. § 3] Go to Advanced > Advanced Settings... - A new window opens. www.madrix.com //81...
  • Page 82 MADRIX 5. § to make backup copies of your show files from time to time [MADRIX 5 Setup files] § to make backup copies to different or external storage mediums [e.g., USB stick/thumbdrive].
  • Page 83 According to the requirements of Windows, MADRIX 5 will behave in the following way: § MADRIX 5 will be closed instantly, when you trigger a Restart or Shut Down of Windows. § If you have not saved any changes yet, you may be provided the chance and a short time frame [30 seconds] to react and save your progress before the MADRIX 5 Software is forcefully closed by Windows itself.
  • Page 84 [German shortcut: Strg + Alt + Entf] § A new window opens [Task Manager]. § Go to Performance § You can now monitor the CPU Usage as well as the Memory usage. § MADRIX 5 has its own monitoring tools. www.madrix.com //84...

  • Page 85: Web Links

    MADRIX ORION User Manual [Part 5] General Web Links This topic includes: § Overview Overview You can find a selection of useful internet links here: § MADRIX Website » www.madrix.com § Drivers » www.madrix.com/support/download § User Guides [Online And Downloadable PDF] »...

  • Page 86: Part 6 Legal

    //PART Legal...

  • Page 87: Imprint And Copyright

    MADRIX ORION User Manual [Part 6] Legal Legal This topic includes: § Introduction § Topics Of This Chapter Introduction Legal includes all legal documents and information, including copyright and more. Topics Of This Chapter § Imprint And Copyright Imprint And Copyright This topic includes: §...
  • Page 88 MADRIX ORION User Manual [Part 6] Legal Company And Address inoage GmbH Wiener Straße 56 01219 Dresden Germany Managing Directors: Christian Hertel, Sebastian Pinzer, Sebastian Wissmann Phone: +49 351 862 6869 0 Fax: +49 351 862 6869 68 Web: »...
  • Page 89 MADRIX ORION User Manual [Part 6] Legal Under no circumstances does inoage GmbH take on the responsibility for liabilities for faults for losses in sales volume or profits, that occur through the usage of the product, through the serviceability, through abuse, happenings, circumstances or actions, that we have no influence on.

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