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- Page 1 PX786 Gate 4 DMX User manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
7 Upgrade.......................21 8 Connection scheme..................23 9 Dimensions....................24 10 Technical data..................25 Manufacturer reserves the right to make modifications in order to improve device operation. PXM Marek Żupnik sp.k. Podłęże 654 tel. +48 12 385 83 06 Firm. 1.11 32-003 Podłęże mail: info@pxm.pl Rev. -
Page 3: Description
DMX ports and two one-color ones informing about the status of the Art-Net / sACN network connection. The gate PX786 has a display and four buttons that allows to change the configuration: Art-Net / sACN, Ethernet and DMX settings (such as: Brake,... -
Page 4: Safety Conditions
Safety conditions PX786 is a device powered with safe voltage 12 – 24V DC; however, during installation and use the following rules must be strictly observed: 1. The device may only be connected to 12 – 24V DC with current- carrying capacity compatible with technical data. -
Page 5: Connectors And Control Elements
Connectors and control elements power connectors DMX-512 connectors 24V DC Ethernet port (Art-Net / sACN) indicators PX786 G4 DMX 2.137.176.112 PX786 Gate 4 DMX display programming buttons... -
Page 6: Programming The Device
Programming the device 4.1 Button features (escape) - allows you to exit the parameter being programmed ✕ without saving any changes or to move to a higher menu level ↓ (next) - moves you back through the menu or decreases values being set ↑... -
Page 7: Description Of Information Parameters
4.2 Description of information parameters The PX786 provides you with the following device information, such as: • gateway model and current IP address (if an IP address is assigned with DHCP, the symbol * is added), protocol (Art-Net / sACN), •... -
Page 8: Network Settings
If DHCP is turned off, the gate operates in a static configuration (IP address, IP address, Gateway address). If DHCP is turned on, the gate will start up using static settings, but will attempt to acquire new network configuration from the DHCP server. PX786 G4 DMX 2.137.176.112 4 x NEXT ENTER... -
Page 9: Art-Net / Sacn Protocol Change
4.4 Art-Net / sACN protocol change Before advanced configuration, the user should select the protocol in which the gateway is to operate. There are two options to choose from: • Art-Net, sACN. • PX786 G4 DMX 2.137.176.112 4 x NEXT ENTER Settings Network config. ->... -
Page 10: Art-Net Configuration In Mode Art-Net
→ 4.5 Art-Net configuration in mode Art-Net Below is a diagram showing the ART-NET config. menu and a description of individual parameters that can be changed depending on the user's needs. PX786 G4 DMX 2.137.176.112 4 x NEXT ENTER Settings Network config. - Page 11 Using Universe you can change all 3 universe number components (Net switch, Sub-Net switch and Universe switch). There is a possibility of quick preview from the main menu of Universes assigned to a given port, the diagram below: PX786 G2 DMX 2.137.176.112 2 x NEXT 1:____1 3:____3...
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Page 12: Sacn Configuration
The range is 0 – 15 (0x0 – 0xf). 4.6 sACN configuration Below is a diagram showing the sACN config. menu and a description of individual parameters that can be changed depending on the user's needs. PX786 G4 DMX 2.137.176.112 4 x NEXT ENTER Settings Network config. -
Page 13: Presets Menu
In the gate are predefined 2 standard sets of factory settings: 2.x.x.x and 10.x.x.x, which additionally have the option of global change of signal conversion direction (in / out) and protocol change (Art-Net / sACN). PX786 G4 DMX 2.137.176.112 4 x NEXT... -
Page 14: Art-Net / Sacn Signal Loss
In the Protocol timeout menu, the user can define the Stop DMX signal parameter: On – turns off DMX transmission when the Art-Net / sACN signal • disappears, Off – ports continue transmitting the last value. • PX786 G4 DMX 2.137.176.112 4 x NEXT ENTER Settings Network config. ->... -
Page 15: Dmx Parameters
4.8.2 DMX parameters Global configuration of DMX parameters: • Break time – duration of a low state along the line at the beginning of DMX packet transmission (range 176µs – 352µs), MAB time – (Mark After Break) – MAB length – interval after the break •... -
Page 16: Dimming The Screen And Leds
PX786 G4 DMX 2.137.176.112 4 x NEXT ENTER Settings Network config. -> -> 4 x NEXT ENTER Miscellaneous Protocol timeout -> -> NEXT ENTER ENTER DMX Parameters Break time Break time -> 320us [320us] NEXT ENTER MAB time MAB time... -
Page 17: Setting The Display Contrast
PX786 G4 DMX 2.137.176.112 4 x NEXT ENTER Settings Network config. -> -> 4 x NEXT ENTER Miscellaneous Protocol timeout -> -> 3 x NEXT ENTER Screensaver Screensaver [Off] NEXT Screensaver [On] 4.9 Setting the display contrast If the device has a problem with the readability of messages displayed on the screen, it is possible to change its settings. -
Page 18: Indicator Lights
Indicator lights The indicators diodes on the front panel of the gate provide information on the status of the unit: the four LEDs are bi-color ones (blue – orange) and communicate the status of DMX. Each diode is assigned to one of the four DMX ports. - Page 19 Additional information communicated by the LED indicators: if the screen saver mode is enabled or an “Art-Net Mute Indicators” • command has been received, all the diodes go out, if the gate receives an “Art-Net Indicate” command, all the diodes start •...
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Page 20: Art-Net Commands
Art-Net commands List of Art-Net commands supported in PX786 Name Value OpPoll 0x2000 OpPollReply 0x2100 OpOutput / OpDmx 0x5000 OpSync 0x5200 OpAddress 0x6000 OpFirmwareMaster 0xf200 OpFirmwareReply 0xf300 "Art-Net™ Designed by and Copyright Artistic Licence Holdings Ltd”... -
Page 21: Upgrade
Upgrade In order to update the gate firmware, use the program DMX-Workshop, which is available on the Artistic Licence website: http://www.artisticlicence.com Firmware updates are available on the manufacturer's website. 1. In the main menu field select the option Node List. 2. - Page 22 NOTE! When installing new software, problems may arise due to the Windows ® firewall settings. One of the solutions is to completely disable the system firewall for the time of uploading the new firmware version. The second is to add the DMX-Workshop program to the exceptions in the firewall giving all permissions without having to completely disable the firewall (screen below).
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Page 23: Connection Scheme
Connection scheme Power supply 12 - 24V DC Driver 1: out 3: out 2: out 4: out Router PX786 Gate 4 DMX... -
Page 24: Dimensions
Dimensions PX786 Gate 4 DMX... -
Page 25: Technical Data
10 Technical data type PX786 DMX lines DMX input screw terminals optical DMX line isolation galvanic isolation of DMX lines DHCP protocol support Art-Net version Art-Net 1, 2, 3, 4 communication method Art-Net / sACN, display and buttons firmware update... - Page 26 Podłęże, 26.10.2021 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PXM Marek Żupnik spółka komandytowa Podłęże 654, 32-003 Podłęże we declare that our product: Product name: Gate 4 DMX Product code: PX786 meets the requirements of the following standards, as well as harmonised standards: PN-EN IEC 63000:2019-01...
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