Ethernet Connection - Robe Color Wash 575E AT User Manual

4.10 Ethernet connection

The fixtures on a data link are connected to the Ethernet with Art-Net communication protocol.The controlling
software from PC (or lighting console) has to support Art-Net protocol.
Art-Net communication protocol is a 0 Base T Ethernet protocol based on the TCP/IP.Its purpose is to allow
transfer of large amounts of DMX 5 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 5 frame of 5 channels.
The ColorWash 575E AT is equipped with 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:
- -
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:
-3 -6
Direct Ethernet operation
Connect the Ethernet-inputs of all fixtures in the fixture chain with the network.
Option " Ethernet" has to be selected from "Set Ethernet Mode" menu on the fixture.
Set IP address (002.xxx.xxx.xxx / 010.xxx.xxx.xxx) and the Universe.
Example:
(DMX address=49)
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)
1- TD+
- TD-
3- RX+
4- Not connected
3-3 4-4 5-5
3- 4-8 5-7
(DMX address=25)
IP addres=002.168.002.003
Universe=1
NET mask: 55.0.0.0
5- Not connected
6- RX-
7- Not connected
8- Not connected
6-6 7-7 8-8
6- 7-5 8-4
3
RJ-45 plug (front view):
(DMX address=1)
IP addres=002.168.002.002
Universe=1