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DMX-Ethernet converters
RGS-X-DB-AC, RGS-X-2D2B-AC, RGS-X-DB-DC, RGS-X-2D2B-DC,
RGA-0-DB-AC, RGA-0-2D2B-AC, RGA-0-DB-DC, RGA-0-2D2B-DC,
RGS-X-4D2B-AC, RGS-X-4D2B-DC, RGA-0-4D2B-AC, RGA-0-4D2B-DC, GJP-5-8D5EF
Version 1.04
March 11, 2020

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  • Page 1 User Manual ArtGate DMX-Ethernet converters RGS-X-DB-AC, RGS-X-2D2B-AC, RGS-X-DB-DC, RGS-X-2D2B-DC, RGA-0-DB-AC, RGA-0-2D2B-AC, RGA-0-DB-DC, RGA-0-2D2B-DC, RGS-X-4D2B-AC, RGS-X-4D2B-DC, RGA-0-4D2B-AC, RGA-0-4D2B-DC, GJP-5-8D5EF Version 1.04 March 11, 2020...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ArtGate Pro Bidirectional DMX<->ArtNet/sACN converter, splitter, booster, intelligent merger Contents Specifications General information Safe operation Merging Input processing Standalone merger Trigger inputs Connection types Web interface settings Main settings Advanced settings Network settings Profiles Firmware update Technical maintenance...
  • Page 3: Specifications

    ArtGate Pro Bidirectional DMX<->ArtNet/sACN converter, splitter, booster, intelligent merger Specifications DMX512 interfaces 1, 2, 4, 8 or 16 Supported protocols DMX512, RDM (E1.20), ArtNet (I,II,III,4), sACN (E1.31, draft and release), KiNet (v1 and v2) RTTrPL, HTTP, etc. DMX data refresh rate 44 Hz default, may be changed if necessary I/O connectors Depends on the modification...
  • Page 4: General Information

    ArtGate Pro Bidirectional DMX<->ArtNet/sACN converter, splitter, booster, intelligent merger General information ArtGate is the series of full-featured converters for converting network protocols ArtNet and sACN to light fixtures control protocol DMX512. Through their 1, 2, 4, 8, 12 or 16 DMX ports, LAN interface and Optical port (ArtJet Pro and GigaJet Pro), the devices transmit and receive DMX512 data streams via Ethernet LAN functioning in 10Base-T or 100Base-T mode (100Base-FX in ArtJet Pro, 1000Base-FX in GigaJet Pro).
  • Page 5: Merging

    ArtGate Pro Bidirectional DMX<->ArtNet/sACN converter, splitter, booster, intelligent merger Merging HTP: highest takes precedence LTP: latest takes precedence AUTO: last modified takes precedence - intelligent merging mode PRIORITY: for sACN streams with priority tag BACKUP: primary/secondary universe backup TRIGGER and X-FADE: dedicated channel / dedicated universe controllable merging Merging and other output ports procedures for different merge modes are shown in Pic2, Pic3, Pic4, Pic5.
  • Page 6: Input Processing

    ArtGate Pro Bidirectional DMX<->ArtNet/sACN converter, splitter, booster, intelligent merger Input processing When configured as input, DMX port of ArtGate can convert DMX512 signal to ArtNet, sACN or other type of universe. Universe type and protocol for input ports is always taken from primary universe settings. Input port can respond to RDM requests.
  • Page 7 ArtGate Pro Bidirectional DMX<->ArtNet/sACN converter, splitter, booster, intelligent merger Fiber optics connections 100 Base-FX ArtJet devices are equipped with 100 Mbit fiber optics port (duplex SC connectors). Fiber optics port works as another network interface, with functionality similar to Ethernet port. When connected both to fiber optics and ethernet, device acts as a network switch/media converter.
  • Page 8: Web Interface Settings

    ArtGate Pro Bidirectional DMX<->ArtNet/sACN converter, splitter, booster, intelligent merger Web interface settings ArtGate devices support configuring most of their parameters through the Web interface using HTTP protocol (TCP port 80).
  • Page 9: Main Settings

    ArtGate Pro Bidirectional DMX<->ArtNet/sACN converter, splitter, booster, intelligent merger Main settings To access the settings page enter the IP address of the device to the browser. Main settings page of the ArtGate device will be displayed. Pic.9 Main settings Indication – switching LED indication modes: Normal Indication depending on the current port status Рис.
  • Page 10: Advanced Settings

    ArtGate Pro Bidirectional DMX<->ArtNet/sACN converter, splitter, booster, intelligent merger Advanced settings To edit the advanced settings of the device, click on the link “Advanced”. Pic.10 Advanced settings RDM devices – RDM devices list, connected to DMX ports: Start discovery Searching connected devices Refresh report Refresh search/list state detected devices...
  • Page 11 ArtGate Pro Bidirectional DMX<->ArtNet/sACN converter, splitter, booster, intelligent merger DMX signal timing – sets the parameters of the output DMX signal for all ports: Break from 4 to 1000 µs from 4 to 1000 µs Data slots 1 to 512 Pause from 0 to 10000 µs DMX line terminator –...
  • Page 12: Network Settings

    ArtGate Pro Bidirectional DMX<->ArtNet/sACN converter, splitter, booster, intelligent merger Network settings To edit the network settings of the device, click on the link “Network”. Рic. 11 Network settings MAC address Hardware address and secondary (permanent) IP-address of the device Main IP Set the main network address of the device Subnetwork mask Set the mask of the IP-subnet...
  • Page 13: Profiles

    ArtGate Pro Bidirectional DMX<->ArtNet/sACN converter, splitter, booster, intelligent merger Profiles For profile operations, click on the link «Profiles». Рic. 12 Profiles settings Download current profile Download the current settings as a file Profile for uploading Select the file of previously saved profile Upload profile To upload the selected profile in the device Firmware update...
  • Page 14: Technical Maintenance

    Maintenance, search and troubleshooting should be performed by service personnel. The device should be free from dirt, dents, connecting cables and wires must be intact and securely fastened. Notes Please send all your warranty-related questions to support@sundrax.com All Sundrax products are covered by a 36 months warranty.
  • Page 15 ArtGate Pro Bidirectional DMX<->ArtNet/sACN converter, splitter, booster, intelligent merger Sundrax Electronics 6008, First Central 200 2 Lakeside Drive, Park Royal, London NW10 7FQ United Kingdom + 44 (0) 208 991 33 19 office@sundrax.com www.sundrax.com...

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