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Page 1 NETcon 8-3 / 8-5 ArtNet-DMX Converter...
Page 2 Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 Internet: www.thomann.de 01.10.2024, ID: 464561, 464598 (V5) Firmware V2.4...
Page 3 Table of contents Table of contents General information..........................5 1.1 Symbols and signal words....................... 5 Safety instructions............................. 7 Features............................... 10 Installation and starting up........................ 11 Connections and controls........................13 Operation..............................16 6.1 Menu overview..........................23 Technical specifications........................24 Plug and connection assignment....................26 Protecting the environment......................
Page 4 NETcon 8-3 / 8-5 ArtNet-DMX Converter...
Page 5 Our products and documentation are subject to a process of continuous development. They are therefore subject to change. Please refer to the latest version of the documentation, which is ready for download under www.thomann.de. 1.1 Symbols and signal words In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this document.
Page 6 General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – high-voltage. Warning – danger zone. NETcon 8-3 / 8-5 ArtNet-DMX Converter...
Page 7 Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is designed to convert DMX signals into ArtNet signals or vice versa. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage.
Page 8 Safety instructions DANGER! Danger to life due to electric current! A short circuit could lead to a fire hazard and risk of death. Do not modify the mains cable or the plug! In case of isolation damage, disconnect immediately the power supply and arrange repair. If in doubt, seek advice from a qualified electrician. NOTICE! Risk of fire due to covered vents and neighbouring heat sources! If the vents of the device are covered or the device is operated in the immediate vicinity of other heat sources, the device can over‐...
Page 9 Safety instructions NOTICE! Risk of fire by exceeding the maximum current! The device can supply power to other devices of identical design and connected in series. If too many devices are connected, the maximum permitted power consumption can be exceeded, which can cause the device to overheat and burst into flames. Only con‐ nect devices of identical design to the device.
Page 10 Features Features Bidirectional ArtNet-DMX converter for professional demands with the following features: Configuration via display on the device Adjustable DMX repetition rate (10 … 40 Hz) 4096 channels Up to eight DMX universes LEDs to visualize the transmission status of network and DMX signal Supported protocols: DMX, RDM, ArtNet, sACN Clear OLED display (four lines each with a maximum of 16 characters) 2 ×...
Page 11 Installation and starting up Installation and starting up Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the product against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively.
Page 12 Installation and starting up Data connections The converter is connected to a computer network via one of the Ethernet interfaces or via an Ethernet switch or directly to a PC or notebook. The data is transferred to the converter and then sent internally to the XLR connectors for DMX output.
Page 13 Connections and controls Connections and controls Front NETcon 8-3 (item no. 464561) and NETcon 8-5 (item no. 464598) PUSH PUSH Art-Net In Art-Net Out DMX Port 1 DMX Port 2 DMX Port 3 DMX Port 4 DMX Port 5 DMX Port 6 DMX Port 7 DMX Port 8 Down...
Page 14 Connections and controls 3 OLED display (4 lines of 16 characters each) 4 Operating key panel [Up] | Increases the value by one [Down] | Decreases the value by one [Back] | Menu level up [Setup] | Confirms the selection | Calls up the lock screen or activates the display.
Page 15 Connections and controls Back Power In Power Out 9 [Power In] | Lockable input socket (Power Twist) for the power supply of the device 10 [Power Out] | Lockable output socket (Power Twist) for the power supply of further devices NETcon 8-3 / 8-5 ArtNet-DMX Converter...
Page 16 Operation Operation Configuring DMX interfaces Press to show the main menu. Use [Up] | [Down] to select the ‘Port-Config’ menu item and confirm with [Setup]. The display shows the mode of the 8 interfaces. The displayed values have the following meaning: Display Name Function...
Page 17 Operation Display Name Function ‘I’ DMX input When an interface is set to input mode and DMX data is received on the interface, the data is sent immediately to the configured IP address or via the broadcast device via ArtDMX. If the 15-bit interface address matches, the other device will accept the DMX data.
Page 18 Operation Interface address The current version of the ArtNet protocol supports 15-bit addresses and allows multiple con‐ verters to be connected. There is only one Net Switch and Sub Switch of a device, and the physical 8-channel interface of the device can be used as output or input accordingly. The lower 4 bits of the 15-bit address can be set accordingly.
Page 19 Operation In ‘Net Switch’ , enter a value between ‘0’ and ‘127’ for the upper 7 bits of the 15-bit address in the ArtDMX. In ‘Sub Switch’ , enter a value between ‘0’ and ‘15’ for the middle 4 bits of the 15-bit address in the ArtDMX.
Page 20 Operation In ‘Target IP’ enter a uniform IP target address for all 8 interfaces under ‘All’ , or enter a separate IP destination address for each interface under ‘IP1’ … ‘IP8’ . The first byte of the IP address is not displayed. The ‘Target IP’ is relevant if the device is intended to receive DMX signals and transform them into ArtNet or sACN signals and output them.
Page 21 Operation In the first line: the local IP address of the device In the second line: Value of the ArtNet universe (calculated from Net Switch, Sub Switch, and Interface 1 value) In the third line: Value of the sACN universe In the third line: Key lock and software version Changing the MAC address The network device has a unique MAC address (48 bits, 6 bytes), with the front 24 bits being...
Page 22 Operation ArtCommand format Functions Restarts the device Command=Restart Finds an interface for a new RDM device Command=Search RDM Clears the UID list of the RDM devices for each port Command=Clear RDM List Finds the RDM device for each interface Command=Clear RDM List Command=Search RDM Finds the RDM device for interface 1 Command=Research RDM1...
Page 23 Operation 6.1 Menu overview Port-Config ArtNet-Config sACN-Config Settings Info Enable Enable Sub-Mask 255.255.255.0 Version v2.4 Backlight Disable Hold 255.255.0.0 1 Min Port1:0 Devices 255.0.0.0 Net Switch Universe 00001 60 Min Port8:0 Local IP 192.168.1.10 63999 KeyLock Broadcast Broadcast Sub Switch Unicast DMX-Interval Port1...
Page 24 Technical specifications Technical specifications ArtNet-DMX converter ArtNet-DMX converter NETcon 8-3 (item no. 464561) NETcon 8-5 (item no. 464598) Input connections DMX control 8 × XLR panel socket, 3-pin 8 × XLR panel socket, 5-pin Network 1 × Ethernet RJ45, lockable Power supply 1 ×...
Page 25 Technical specifications ArtNet-DMX converter ArtNet-DMX converter NETcon 8-3 (item no. 464561) NETcon 8-5 (item no. 464598) Weight 2.0 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 20%…80% (non-condensing) Further information 19-inch rack-mountable Internal memory RDM compatible Housing Metal Colour Black NETcon 8-3 / 8-5...
Page 26 Plug and connection assignment Plug and connection assignment Introduction This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip‐ ment so that a perfect light experience is guaranteed. Please take our tips, because especially in ‘Sound & Light’ caution is indicated: Even if a plug fits into a socket, the result of an incorrect connection may be a destroyed DMX controller, a short circuit or ‘just’...
Page 27 Plug and connection assignment DMX connections A five-pin XLR socket serves as DMX output, a five-pin XLR plug serves as DMX input. The drawing below and the table show the pin assignment of a matching coupling. Assignment Ground (shielding) Signal inverted (DMX–, ‘cold’) Signal (DMX+, ‘hot’) unused / second connection (DMX–) unused / second connection (DMX+)
Page 28 Protecting the environment Protecting the environment Disposal of the packing material Environmentally friendly materials have been chosen for the packaging. These materials can be sent for normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of in the proper manner. Do not dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling.
Page 29 When disposing of the device, comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your country. You can also return your old device to Thomann GmbH at no charge. Check the current conditions on www.thomann.de.
Page 30 Notes NETcon 8-3 / 8-5 ArtNet-DMX Converter...
Page 32 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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