Ethernet Connection - Robe iSpiider User Manual

4.4 Ethernet connection

To keep declared IP rating of the fixture, all used RJ45 and XLR connectors and cables have to meet
IP 65 rating.
The fixtures on a data link are connected to the Ethernet with appropriate communication protocol (e.g. ArtNet).
The control software running on your PC (or light console) has to support Art-Net protocol.
Art-Net communication protocol is a 10 Base T Ethernet protocol based on the TCP/IP.Its purpose is to allow
transfer of large amounts of DMX 512 data over a wide area using standard network technology.
IP address is the Internet protocol address.The IP uniquely identifies any node (fixture) on a network.
The Universe is a single DMX 512 frame of 512 channels.
The Robin iSpiider is equipped with two 8-pin RJ- 45 socket for Ethernet input.Use a network cable category 5
(with four "twisted" wire pairs) and standard RJ-45 plugs in order to connect the fixture to the network.
RJ-45 socket (front view):
Patch cables that connect fixtures to the hubs or LAN sockets are wired 1:1,that is,pins with the same numbers
are connected together:
1-1 2-2
If only the fixture and the computer are to be interconnected,no hubs or other active components are needed.A
cross-cable has to be used:
1-3 2-6
If the fixture is connected with active Ethernet socket (e.g. switch) the network icon
bottom right corner of the screen:
Ethernet operation
Connect the fixtures to the Ethernet network.
Option "Artnet (gMaI, gMA2 or sACN)" has to be selected from "Ethernet Mode" menu on the fixture.
Set IP address (002.xxx.xxx.xxx / 010.xxx.xxx.xxx) and the Universe.
(DMX address=197)
IP addres=002.168.002.004
Universe=1
An advised PC setting: IP address: 002.xxx.xxx.xxx / 010.xxx.xxx.xxx (Different from fixture IP addresses)
The iSpiider is equipped with Ethernet Pass Through Switch which sustains Ethernet integrity, when the fixture
has no power, it automatically maintains network connectivity.
If you use the Ethernet IN-OUT way for the Ethernet connection, max. 8 fixtures can be connected in
the IN-OUT line
1- TD+
2- TD-
3- RX+
4- Not connected
3-3 4-4 5-5
3-1 4-8 5-7
(DMX address=50)
IP addres=002.168.002.003
Universe=1
NET mask: 255.0.0.0
5- Not connected
6- RX-
7- Not connected
8- Not connected
6-6 7-7 8-8
6-2 7-5 8-4
12
RJ-45 plug (front view):
will appear at the
(DMX address=1)
IP addres=002.168.002.002
Universe=1