SMART SHOW NetDMX Installation & Use

Introduction

NetDMX is an ArtNet/sACN(E1.31) to DMX512 interface. It is capable of creating a single universe differential DMX output from
ArtNet/sACN over a wired Ethernet network. Device IP and ArtNet/sACN Settings are adjustable directly from your Browser interface, or
from a USB/Serial Application. A single 3-pin DMX output plug is provided to connect directly to your target DMX system. Operational
Mode is indicated by a simple 7 segment display.

Specifications

IEEE 802.3 compatible Ethernet Controller, Integrated MAC and 10BASE-T
Browser Configuration Server and UDP Client modes
Isolated RJ45 Ethernet Connection
Single Universe ArtNet II & III and sACN E1.31 decoding DMX512 data, outputting @ 40fps typical

Parts Supplied

NetDMX Interface 1 x USB-MiniUSB cable (for power, configuration & firmware upload)

Product Connections

LAN Ethernet Connection
The NetDMX can be configured for almost any IP setting, although a default IP of 192.168.1.201 is supplied with the unit. In general
this will be a similar IP to your home router/hub, therefore the NetDMX can be connected directly to one of your router LAN Ports. Once
connected it can be accessed from a PC that is also connected to that same Network.

Device Configuration

It is possible to configure your device in one of two ways, either directly from your PC Browser (if you are on a 192.168.1.x network)
or via a Serial Configurator using the USB connection, this is useful for directly setting to an alternative network.

Browser Configuration Mode

To access the Browser Configuration, the NetDMX must be put into CONFIGURATION mode. Configuration mode is available for the
first 10 seconds after power up, this is shown as a circulating symbol on the LED display. To activate Configuration mode you should
open your PC browser (most browsers are supported) and type into the URL bar 192.168.1.201 and press return, hitting the return
within the 10 second window will activate Configuration mode and will show a 'C' on the display (If you allow 10 seconds to elapse
without any user intervention then the NetDMX will go directly into ArtNet mode 'A' or sACN mode 'S'). As long as the PC and NetDMX
are connected to the same network at 192.168.1.201 the configuration interface should appear as follows:
DMX Protocol
Select either ArtNet or sACN (E1.31) to match the DMX Data Protocol coming from the host
[SAVE] New DMX Protocol settings will take immediate effect after they are saved to the NetDMX.
Ethernet Settings & IP Configuration
MAC Address: This is not adjustable and is a unique number created in conjunction with the serial number of the supplied
unit
Device IP: It is possible to set the IP Address of the NetDMX to almost any value. Many ArtNet devices will use standard IP
addresses of 10.x.x.x or 2.x.x.x, only values of 0-254 can used, 255 is not allowed.
SubNet Mask: Normally this should be left at 255.255.255.0, which will cover most applications.
[SAVE Configuration] New IP configuration will not take place until NetDMX has its power cycled (or by pressing REBOOT).
Saving the configuration will write the Device IP and SubNetMask values to the NetDMX internal memory, so on next power-
up the new settings will be used.

Art-Net/sACN Settings

These values can be configured to match the requirements of your system. There is a total of 256 Universe values for ArtNet
II and 32,768 for ArtNet III, and 63,999 for sACN
Net: any value in the range 0-127
SubNet: any value in the range 0-15
Universe: ArtNet : any value in the range 0-15 – sACN : any value in the range 1-15
[SAVE Configuration]: New ArtNet/sACN settings will take immediate effect after they are saved.
REBOOT DEVICE
Pressing [REBOOT DEVICE] will restart the NetDMX interface (a bit like cycling the power) and once again test for browser
intervention (circulating symbol) before entering ArtNet streaming mode (indicated by 'A') or sACN streaming mode
(indicated by 'S'). All newly saved settings (including IP values) will be used after reboot.

Private Wired Network Connection

It is highly recommended that you move the NetDMX away from your home network and onto a private wired network connected
directly between your PC and the NetDMX device. Generally your home network (192.168.1.x) could have lots of traffic that could affect
the consistency of ArtNet/sACN data, and may cause disturbances within your DMX data.
To move NetDMX to a direct-wired network follow these instructions (MS Windows):
Go to Control Panel, select Network and Internet, then select Network and Sharing Center
In the left hand column, click on 'Change Adapter Settings'
'Local Area Connection' should be shown, double click on it
Under the 'Networking' tab, select the line that says 'Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)'
Then click 'Properties'
Click the radio button beside 'Use the following IP address'
Enter your required IP address & Subnet mask (255.255.255.0) in the fields provided
NOTE : The IP Address entered here MUST match the NetDMX IP address for communications to work
Leave the DNS Settings blank, click OK then click Close
Plug in the NetDMX (if you haven't already done so)
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1 x Ethernet Cable