1. INTRODUCTION Thanks for purchasing a DMXking.com product. Our aim is to bring you high quality products with great features we know you’ll appreciate. We ship only what’s required which is why there’s no CD or printed manual in the box, this is part of our commitment to minimizing environmental impact.
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CRON tab entries expanded to 20. CRON run option to delay start until NTP response. Special feature request for 24hr long show skip ahead to current time upon start. Snapshot scene load/update from SD card upon startup. Snapshot write to SD card file. DMXking.com • JPK Systems Limited • New Zealand 0107-700-3.13...
Compatible with software suitable for ENTTEC USB DMX Pro. Drivers for Windows, OS X, Linux. − eDMX2 PRO - 2x DMX512 Out or DMX512 In with Art-Net, sACN E1.31 and E1.20 RDM support. − Art-Net broadcast, Art-Net II,3 & 4 unicast, sACN/E1.31 Multicast and sACN Unicast support −...
Network (lower) Network activity. Green = Link, Flash = Traffic A (upper) DMX512 Port A. Green = TX, Red = RX B (lower) DMX512 Port B. Green = TX, Red = RX DMXking.com • JPK Systems Limited • New Zealand 0107-700-3.13...
OS X distribution. On occasion, you may wish to change the COM port number an eDMX2 PRO unit has been assigned by Windows. This can be done through the Device Manager applet by right clicking on the USB Serial Port of interest (unplug/re-plug the unit and observe if unsure which COM port) then select properties, Port Settings tab, Advanced button and finally choose the desired COM Port Number.
4. DEFAULT CONFIGURATION All eDMX2 PRO units ship with default IP address settings. Please reconfigure network settings as required before use. Parameter Default Setting IP Address 192.168.0.112 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway 192.168.0.254 IGMPv2 Unsolicited Unchecked Report Network Mode Static IP address DMX512 Port configuration parameter defaults.
USB DMX MODES In USB DMX mode the eDMX2 PRO operates either standard or enhanced functionality depending on your software. Note compatible software is required for enhanced mode. eDMX2 PRO operating modes: 1x OUT Compatibility mode. Universe Device behaves just like ENTTEC USB Pro so works with large existing [Port A] configured on Port A or software base.
Automatic selection of alternate port is performed upon utility startup if the primary Art-Net port is unavailable. It is also possible to lock eDMX Configuration to the alternate port via the Advanced menu. Note that DMXking nodes are always listening on both primary and alternate ports so there is no device configuration required to change.
Unicast single node discovery and configuration is possible by selecting Advanced | Unicast Poll and entering the destination IPv4 address then click Search. This will function over routed networks provided a Default Gateway has been specified in the node Network Settings. DMXking.com • JPK Systems Limited • New Zealand 0107-700-3.13...
We do not recommend performing firmware updates over routed networks. Note only signed encrypted firmware files from DMXking.com can be successfully loaded to ensure you won’t brick your device by accident. Future firmware releases for this product will be in the form 0107-500-VersionMajor.VersionMinor.enc...
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When incoming DMX512 channel 1+N exceeds 512 to channels are ignored/lost. Make changes to the applicable Port settings then click Update. Changes on all port tabs are updated regardless of which tab the Update button is clicked. DMXking.com • JPK Systems Limited • New Zealand 0107-700-3.13...
Both the ON level and mouse wheel step can be set by right clicking anywhere within the black display area. Number of channels transmitted and the refresh rate can be adjusted using the applicable sliders adjacent to transmit options. DMXking.com • JPK Systems Limited • New Zealand 0107-700-3.13...
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Note Art-Net II unicast is not supported meaning only Art-Net broadcast streams are displayed. The DMX Display utility works with any manufacturers Art-Net hardware and can be useful for diagnostics and simple testing of DMX512 fixtures. DMXking.com • JPK Systems Limited • New Zealand 0107-700-3.13...
Several warnings are presented before the command is sent. This function is not intended for use with eDMX/LeDMX PRO and ultraDMX2 PRO devices and will not have any effect in firmware 3.0+. DMXking.com • JPK Systems Limited • New Zealand 0107-700-3.13...
DMX Universe sACN 1-63999 which is translated to an Art-Net Port-Address (Net:Sub:Uni). Setting DMX Universe = 1 results in sACN Universe = 1 and Art-Net 00:0:0 (Universe 1 = Art-Net Universe DMXking.com • JPK Systems Limited • New Zealand 0107-700-3.13...
Each DMX Port is fully independent which allows for configurations including setting multiple ports to the same universe. A commonly used configuration for eDMX2 PRO is 2x isolated DMX512 outputs of the same universe, thus turning the eDMX2 into a 1 universe Art-Net/sACN node + 2 port isolated splitter.
LED screens, fog machines and laser displays. The DMXking.com eDMX2 PRO unit is a 2 universe USB/Art-Net/sACN device designed for use with computer based show control software. It replaces an entire lighting console allowing the user to perform sophisticated shows with little more than a laptop.
8. USB COMMUNICATIONS PROTOCOL The eDMX2 PRO uses ENTTEC’s DMX USB Pro Widget API Specification 1.44 (as used for ENTTEC DMX USB Pro). You can find this document on Enttec’s website. DMXking has added several extensions to cater for additional output universes and other product identification data.
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Size in bytes Description Number of ports (always 2 for eDMX2 PRO & ultraDMX2 PRO) Port A: Operation Mode 0x00 = ArtNet Receiver, 0x01 Transmitter, 0x02 sACN Receiver Port A: Merge Mode Bit 0 = HTP/LTP, Bit 1 = TimeOut All Sources, Bit 2 = Snapshot recall Port A: DMX Universe LSB first.
Failure due to operator error or incorrect application of product. Opening the unit voids the warranty. What DMXking.com will do DMXking.com will repair or replace, at its sole discretion, the defective hardware. Return shipping costs from our service facility in New Zealand shall be free of charge.
Pukekohe 2340 New Zealand declares that the product eDMX2 PRO complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Signed: Jason Kyle Date: 24 February 2016 Position: Managing Director DMXking.com • JPK Systems Limited • New Zealand 0107-700-3.13...
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