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AutoBahn™ 8 User Manual - Rev. A  

 

 

(c) 2014 Blizzard Lighting, LLC

1. GETTING STARTED

What’s In The Box? 

 

• 1 x AutoBahn™ 8: DMX/ArtNet Interface

 

• An Ever-So-Handy Power Cord

 

• This Lovely User Manual

Getting It Out Of The Box 

Glückwünsche! 

You’re on the road to blazing fast bilateral ArtNet/DMX signal 

conversion and more with the AutoBahn™ 8!

With usage of multiple LED fixtures and video mapping, many occasions 

require thousands of DMX channels. It’s important to have fast DMX response 

and proper network load management, and the AutoBahn™ 8 will do just 

that. It not only provides instant response, but also a lower network load. The 

AutoBahn™ 8 will allow you to increase the number of DMX universes and easily 

place DMX universes remotely on any TCP/IP Ethernet network. It can also be 

used as a DMX merger, DMX splitter, or backup device! 

Now that you’ve got your AutoBahn™ 8 (or hopefully, AutoBahn™ 8

’s!

), you 

should carefully unpack the box and check the contents to ensure that all parts 

are present and in good condition. If anything looks as if it has been damaged 

in transit, notify the shipper immediately and keep the packing material for 

inspection.  Again, please save the carton and all packing materials. If a fixture 

must be returned to the factory, it is important that the fixture be returned in 

the original factory box and packing.

Caution!

 

There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit. Do not open the housing or 

attempt any repairs yourself; doing so will void your manufactures warranty. In 

the unlikely event your unit may require service, please contact Blizzard Lighting 

at [email protected].

Getting A Hold Of Us

If something is wrong, just give us a call or send an email. We’ll be 

happy to help, honest. 

 

Blizzard Lighting

N16 W23390 Stoneridge Dr. Ste E

Waukesha, WI 53188 USA

www.blizzardlighting.com

414-395-8365

Email: [email protected]

Disclaimer:

 The information and specifications contained in this document are subject to change without 

notice. Blizzard Lighting™ assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions that may 

appear in this user manual. Blizzard Lighting™ reserves the right to update the existing document or 

to create a new document to correct any errors or omissions at any time. You can download the latest 
version of this document from www.blizzardlighting.com.

Author:

Date:

Last Edited:

Date:

J. Thomas

1/15/2014

J. Thomas

1/16/2014

Summary of Contents for AutoBahn 8 ArtNet

Page 1: ...Blizzard Lighting LLC www blizzardlighting com Waukesha WI USA Copyright c 2014 ...

Page 2: ...3 2 Meet The AutoBahn 8 4 Main Features 4 Overview 4 3 Operating Instructions 5 Startup View 5 Renaming the Device 6 Setting the IP Address 6 Setting the Netmask 7 DMX Port Settings 7 Setting the ID 9 LCD Backlight 9 User Presets 10 Firmware Version 10 4 Appendix 11 A Quick Lesson on ArtNet 11 Keeping Your AutoBahn 8 As Good As New 12 Returns Gasp 12 Shipping Issues 12 Application Diagram 13 Dimen...

Page 3: ... and keep the packing material for inspection Again please save the carton and all packing materials If a fixture must be returned to the factory it is important that the fixture be returned in the original factory box and packing Caution There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit Do not open the housing or attempt any repairs yourself doing so will void your manufactures warranty In the...

Page 4: ...n be set to single zero HTP or LTP mode Each DMX input can be set to normal or backup mode DMX splitter merger functionality Manual IP address settings LCD display indicates each DMX input output status Ethernet LED status indicator Quick and easy to set user presets Overview Front Side 1 Power LED Shows unit on off status 2 Link LED Shows network connect status 3 Activity LED Flashes when data tr...

Page 5: ...e 4 initial top tier menu status screens shown above that you ll see when you power on the unit You can scroll through them by using the UP DOWN buttons The Device Name Device ID and IP Address can all be edited later within the menu settings In the first row of the port status screen A B refers to the DMX IN A B and 1 8 refers to DMX outputs 1 8 In the second row of port status screen x means the...

Page 6: ...u must save your changes by using the UP DOWN buttons to scroll to Enter and then push the ENTER button Setting the IP Address Enter the main menu by pressing the MENU button then use the UP DOWN buttons to highlight 2 Set IP Address Press the ENTER button Then use the UP DOWN buttons to scroll through the IP address character groups Push the ENTER button when the set of characters you d like to c...

Page 7: ...sing the UP DOWN buttons to scroll to Enter and then push the ENTER button DMX Port settings Enter the main menu by pressing the MENU button then use the UP DOWN buttons to highlight 4 Set DMX Port Press the ENTER button Then use the UP DOWN buttons to scroll through the DMX in out port selections and push the ENTER button when highlighted 1 DMXIN Port A B DMX IN Port A B can be set as input or di...

Page 8: ...en the Port Status is set to output the Port Mode can be set to one of the following 4 modes Zero The port sends a DMX test signal only with all channels at 0 Single The port sends the DMX values of the selected universe LTP Latest Takes Precedence Port will output the latest channel activity between 2 selected universes It compares the principal and secondary universes and sends the latest one to...

Page 9: ...ur changes by using the UP DOWN buttons to scroll to Enter and then push the ENTER button LCD BACKLIGHT Enter the main menu by pressing the MENU button then use the UP DOWN buttons to highlight 6 Set LCD Backlight Press the ENTER button Then use the UP DOWN buttons to scroll through your choice of either 1 ON or 2 OFF ON means the LCD backlight will stay on all the time OFF means the LCD backlight...

Page 10: ...gs restore 1 2 In 1 Backup Mode When one DMX input port is not sending a signal it will use the DMX signal from the other input 2 2 In 1 HTP Mode Compares your designated input signals and outputs the one with higher value to the network 3 2 In 1 LTP Mode Compares your designated input signals and outputs the latest to the network 4 DMX Splitter 1 4 Mode DMX IN A signal outputs to DMX out ports 1 ...

Page 11: ...nd was developed by Wayne Howell and his company Artistic Licence Engineering Ltd USITT DMX512 is well known in the entertainment industry because it is the industry standard for controlling dimmers and automated lighting fixtures moving lights The electrical standard of DMX512 is RS485 which is as superset of RS422 which almost the same as RS232 well known as serial port on a PC Ethernet is the e...

Page 12: ...e you never even have to worry about sending a defective unit back or sending a unit in for service But like any complex piece of equipment designed and built by humans once in a while something doesn t go as planned If you find yourself with a unit that isn t be having like a good little electronic device should you ll need to obtain a Return Authorization RA Don t worry this is easy Just send an...

Page 13: ...l Drawings Tech Specs Weight Dimensions Length 19 inches 482 mm Height 1 75 inches 44 mm Depth 6 1 inches 155 mm Weight 5 1 lbs 2 3 kg Other Information When you step on the brakes your life is in your foot s hands Warranty 2 year limited warranty 19 inches 482mm 1 75 inches 44mm 6 1 inches 155mm ...

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Page 16: ...Enjoy your product Our sincerest thanks for your purchase The team Blizzard Lighting ...

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