DMX STAGE-PROFI 1.1 RDM Description The DMX STAGE-PROFI 1.1 RDM is a compact Ethernet Interface (DMX via Ethernet), which can be used for Art-Net™ /TPM2/sACN to DMX/RDM or DMX to Art- Net™. Via a standard RJ45 net-work connection the connection to ethernet network occurs.
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To use future functions, the DMX STAGE-PROFI 1.1 RDM offers a Firmware- Update-Function. This can be started with any web browser, so no direct access to the device is necessary! DMX4ALL Communication-Interface The DMX STAGE-PROFI 1.1 RDM has an additional communication interface using the DMX4ALL-Commands via TCP or UDP packages.
(DMX-IN) HOLD last data CLEAR all to 0% SET all to 100% Protocol: Art-Net™ TPM2 sACN (Unicast) DMX4ALL Commands Internal program: User configurable Stand-Alone Programs Internal memory: 8kByte Green: Ethernet connection LED-Displays: Yellow: Data transfer Dimension: 75mm x 26mm x 35 mm...
DMX STAGE-PROFI 1.1 RDM Connection DMX-In-/Output DMX- DMX+ 3-pin USB / POWER 5V Status-LED 5-pin Ethernet-Connection LED-Display LED green The green LED flashes, if no Ethernet-Connection is available and lights permanently, if an Ethernet connection is available. LED yellow The yellow LED lights up as soon as data are received.
DMX STAGE-PROFI 1.1 RDM Device Settings via web interface The configuration of the DMX STAGE-PROFI 1.1 RDM occurs about a web interface which can be called about any web browser. Set IP with IP-Configurator The IP-Configurator enables the IP-Address and the net mask setting even if the PCs network setting is not within the IP range of the DMX STAGE-PROFI 1.1 RDM.
DMX STAGE-PROFI 1.1 RDM Set IP of the PC During the delivery status the given IP-Address of the DMX STAGE-PROFI 1.1 RDM is 2.0.0.10, which can be used via the web interface. Set the network card of the PC to this IP range to call the IP-Address 2.0.0.10 via the web browser.
DMX STAGE-PROFI 1.1 RDM Device Configuration Call the DMX STAGE-PROFI 1.1 RDM IP-Address in the web browser and address bar (delivery status: 2.0.0.10) to get the following configuration site: Network Settings DHCP-Mode: With the DHCP-Mode setting DHCP can be enabled (Enable) or disabled (Disable) for the DMX STAGE-PROFI 1.1 RDM.
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The Device Settings define the DMX direction (DMX input / DMX output) and the protocol used (Art-Net™ / TPM2 / sACN). DMX4ALL Command Settings The Protocol setting defines whether the DMX4ALL Commands are transferred via a UDP or TCP connection and the used port. The DMX4ALL Command Options are described below under DMX4ALL-Command Interface.
DMX STAGE-PROFI 1.1 RDM DMX-Output For using the DMX STAGE-PROFI 1.1 RDM for DMX-Output please select the Interface Mode DMX-Output in the Main-Settings. By clicking DMX-Output you get the following configuration site: ArtNet Parameter The Art-Net™ parameter SubNet, Net and Universe (Port) must be set in accordance of the Art-Net™...
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DMX STAGE-PROFI 1.1 RDM Advanced Options DMX-Framerate set the maximum DMX frame rate in the output. MAX is the maximum frame rate of ca. 44 fps (frames / second). Fail Action sets the behavior in case of failure of the Art-Net™ data. The following options are possible: HOLD last data CLEAR all to 0%...
DMX STAGE-PROFI 1.1 RDM DMX-Monitor The DMX-Monitor can be called on a separate web-site by clicking the DMX-Monitor button on the configuration site for DMX output. The display of the DMX data will be updated every second. The current DMX values are displayed in decimal notation (value range 0 to 255).
DMX STAGE-PROFI 1.1 RDM DMX-Fader The DMX-Fader can be called on a separate web-site by clicking the DMX-Fader button on the configuration site for DMX output. From the set start address (Start Channel) 16 sliders and entry fields for setting the DMX values can be used.
DMX STAGE-PROFI 1.1 RDM Internal programs The DMX STAGE-PROFI 1.1 RDM has a user-definable Stand-Alone function which can replay programs. These are stored into the internal memory which has up to 8kByte. The internal programs are only available within the DMX-Output-Mode. Program 1 can be started automatically when Art-Net™...
DMX STAGE-PROFI 1.1 RDM To transfer the created programs a connection via Art-Net™ or USB is necessary! Call programs within web interface The internal programs can be called via a separate web site. This can be reached by click to the program button on the configuration site of the DMX output.
DMX STAGE-PROFI 1.1 RDM DMX-Input For using the DMX STAGE-PROFI 1.1 RDM as DMX-Input-Interface please select the interface mode DMX-Input in the main settings Use a 1:1 male-male-adapter, available as accessory, for the DMX connection. By clicking DMX-Input you reach the following configuration site: ArtNet Parameter The Art-Net™...
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DMX STAGE-PROFI 1.1 RDM Advanced Options Several actions are available for the DMX input in the case of a lost DMX signal (FAIL Action). ™ NO DATA - via Art-Net™ will be no DMX input received HOLD last DMX data - the last data will be retained CLEAR all DMX channels to 0% - all DMX channels will be set to 0...
DMX STAGE-PROFI 1.1 RDM DMX-Monitor The DMX-Monitor can be called on a separate web-site by clicking the DMX-Monitor button on the configuration site for DMX input. The display of the DMX data is updated automatically every second. The current DMX values are displayed in decimal versions (value range 0 to 255).
DMX STAGE-PROFI 1.1 RDM The DMX STAGE-PROFI 1.1 RDM has a Mini-USB connector which can be used for power supply and DMX4ALL-Command data transfer via USB. Install USB driver The installation of the driver for the DMX STAGE PROFI 1.1 RDM is based on the Windows®...
The following settings are available in the main settings for this communications interface: The control with the DMX4ALL commands can be made by sending RAW data packets via TCP or UDP to the set port. Alternatively, a USB connection can be used for data transmission.
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DMX STAGE-PROFI 1.1 RDM VCP- Control For controlling via a COM-Port a TCP-VCP-program must be installed, which provides a virtual Com Port (VCP). We recommended the tool Serial to Ethernet Connection which we tested. You find this tool as download in our support area. During the installation you have to enter a password (see opposite figure).
Mask is reset. It is not always possible to return. Set the IP-Address again if necessary (see Set IP with IP-Configurator or Set IP via web browser). Restore the delivery status via DMX4ALL LAN-Updater: Turn off the device Start the software DMX4ALL LAN-Updater...
The DMX STAGE-PROFI 1.1 RDM has an Update-Function, which allows transferring future firmware versions. Please proceed as follows: Turn off the device Start the update software DMX4ALL LAN-Updater Generate network connection to PC Turn on the device The yellow LED lights for around 3 seconds During the yellow LED is on press FIND Select DMX STAGE-PROFI 1.1 RDM from list...
DMX STAGE-PROFI 1.1 RDM DMX via WLAN The DMX STAGE-PROFI 1.1 RDM Interface can be used in connection with WLAN components (WiFi) for wireless transfer of DMX universes. In the following drawing the use for a DMX universe is shown: WiFi ArtNet-DMX WiFi...
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DMX STAGE-PROFI 1.1 RDM Alternatively, an APP outputting Art-Net™ on a Smartphone or PC can be used as data source:...
DMX STAGE-PROFI 1.1 RDM Accessories XLR-Cable 3pin 1/5/10m with several lengths XLR-Adapter with several versions XLR 3 male – XLR 3 male XLR 3 male – XLR 5 female XLR 3 female – XLR 5 male Ethernet net work cable with several lengths USB-Cable A →...
DMX STAGE-PROFI 1.1 RDM CE-Conformity This assembly (board) is controlled by a microprocessor and uses high frequency. In order to maintain the properties of the module with regard to CE conformity, installation into a closed metal housing in accordance with the EMC directive 2014/30/EU is necessary.
DMX STAGE-PROFI 1.1 RDM Risk-Notes You purchased a technical product. Conformable to the best available technology the following risks should not excluded: Failure risk: The device can drop out partially or completely at any time without warning. To reduce the probability of a failure a redundant system structure is necessary. Initiation risk: For the installation of the board, the board must be connected and adjusted to foreign components according to the device paperwork.
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