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DMXPlayBack MK2 User Manual  

 

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Appendix 1  -  RS232 Commands 

 

RS232 Commands supported by the  DMXPlayBack 
MK2 

 

Command Description 

Command Letter

Read RAM Command 

D 

Write RAM Command 

W 

Version Command 

V 

DMXBuff Command 

X 

Fade Command 

F 

EEProm Command 

E 

Show Command 

H 

Reset Command 

Z 

DMX Read Command 

C 

Jump Scene Command 

J 

Set Speed Command 

R 

Load Scene Command (V2.22) 

L 

 
Every function on the DMXPlayBack, including starting and stopping 
Shows, capturing Scene snapshots and loading Show files can be 
controlled via the RS232 serial port. The complete RS232 protocol 
definition document is available from the 

Download

 section of the 

Enttec website at 

www.enttec.com.

 

Summary of Contents for 70014

Page 1: ...DMXPlayBack mk2 User Manual www enttec com Firmware V0 7 Software V2 0 5 August 2006 DMXPlayBack MK2 User Manual 1...

Page 2: ...ShowEditor for Windows software on the Enttec CD ROM Part No 79106 DC power pack Part No 79104 This user manual Part No 79107 If any item is missing or damaged please contact your supplier immediately...

Page 3: ...tting to know your DMXPlayBack MK2 8 Features 8 Layout 9 Fast track guide to the DMXPlayBack MK2 10 Capturing a Scene 11 Storing a Scene 11 Renaming a Scene 12 Modifying an existing Scene 12 Modifying...

Page 4: ...Stopping a Show 24 Stopping a Show from ShowEditor 24 Stopping a Show via RS232 commands 24 Creating a new Scene with ShowEditor 25 Defining the Patch 25 Saving the Patch 27 Loading a Patch into Show...

Page 5: ...ame 38 Show Replay Options 38 Power up Show 39 Switch Close Show 39 Updating the Firmware in the DMXPlayBack MK2 39 Failed Firmware Update 40 Self Test 44 Appendix 1 RS232 Commands 46 RS232 Commands s...

Page 6: ...service facility ENTTEC makes no warranty of any kind express or implied including without limitation the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose In no event shall...

Page 7: ...rding or snapshot of the DMX512 levels in a lighting state Show A sequence of scenes that form a lighting presentation Fade time The time taken for an incoming scene to reach its recorded levels Delay...

Page 8: ...ify the recorded scenes or to build entire new lighting scenes In addition to setting up and loading show sequences ShowEditor can configure DMXPlayback for either remote control or stand alone operat...

Page 9: ...ndow Indicates operational status and Show information 2 DB9 RS 232 socket Serial data connector for programming and control 3 Power switch DMXPlayBack back panel 4 Power input socket 2 1mm Accepts AC...

Page 10: ...512 control network see Connecting the DMXPlayBack MK2 on page 34 Capture and edit the lighting scenes from your presentation see Capturing a Scene on page 11 Build a show from the scenes see Creating...

Page 11: ...p of the screen and the DMX Output window will display the levels in the captured Scene The Scene will also be transmitted from the DMX Out port on the DMXPlayBack Scenes can also be created directly...

Page 12: ...nd enter the new name into the text box Modifying an existing Scene Select the Scene to edit from the Scene DataBase list The contents of the Scene will be displayed in the DMX Output window and trans...

Page 13: ...DMXPlayBack they are not actually stored in the Scenes database or the Show unless the Store Scene button has been pressed Saving the Scene list To retain the Scene list for later use select Scene th...

Page 14: ...ntaining the ShowEditor program but it can be any valid folder including a network file server or a removable storage device such as a flash memory device or a portable media player When it is launche...

Page 15: ...ow then New Show from the top level ShowEditor menu The Show window will be opened and a Show ID number will be allocated automatically by ShowEditor A name for the Show up to 10 characters in length...

Page 16: ...by selecting a Scene in the Show window then entering the required times into the Fade In and Delay boxes Times may be any duration from 0 seconds to 6000 seconds 100 minutes in steps of 0 1 seconds...

Page 17: ...ring an incorrect value may result in some DMX values not being stored The number selected has no effect on the number of DMX slots generated by the DMXPlayBack as it always outputs a full packet of 5...

Page 18: ...lid Windows file name ending in shw but at start up ShowEditor automatically attempts to load the file show shw from the ShowEditor folder Loading a Show into ShowEditor To use an existing Show select...

Page 19: ...take up to one minute the Download window will open A list of the currently loaded Shows is displayed together with a row of 12 slot allocation buttons Slots in use have a red button Selecting one of...

Page 20: ...g the slot number then double clicking on it to bring up a the Show file selection window The default location for selecting Show files is the folder containing the ShowEditor program normally C Progr...

Page 21: ...f the Status window On the DMXPlayBack the LCD status window will display the number of Shows stored in its memory Erasing All Shows from the DMXPlayBack To erase all Shows from the DMXPlayBack select...

Page 22: ...n page 39 Starting a Show on Switch Closure If a Switch Close Show has been configured the DMXPlayBack will start that show whenever the switch function is triggered by making an electrical connection...

Page 23: ...how files can be controlled via the RS232 serial port The complete RS232 protocol definition document is available from the Download section of the Enttec website at www enttec com Monitoring Show pla...

Page 24: ...t the Stop Show button from either the main window or the Show option in the main menu Stopping a Show via RS232 commands Every function on the DMXPlayBack including starting and stopping Shows captur...

Page 25: ...X Output window see Modifying an existing Scene on page 12 or by defining a system Patch from the Patch window then building the Scene with the ICBF Inspector Defining the Patch The Patch window displ...

Page 26: ...ixture is automatically added to the Patch list immediately after the last slot allocated to the previous Fixture Multiple fixtures can be added by repeatedly selecting the Add to Patch button The Pat...

Page 27: ...ditor menu The default location for the Patch file is the folder containing the ShowEditor program normally C Program Files ShowEditor MK2 but it can be any valid folder including a network file serve...

Page 28: ...ture at the other end of the range A selection of fixtures can be retained for later use by defining them as a Group using the Save button in the Groups panel All members of a Group are selected by se...

Page 29: ...Colour attributes for the current Fixture is at the top of the window These may include such parameters as colour selection lists colour wheel positions wheel rotation speeds and colour mixing intens...

Page 30: ...ay include such parameters as zoom settings beam focus gobo selection lists strobe functions and rates gobo rotation speeds and prism selection and rotation speed Parameters appear either as a list of...

Page 31: ...of the white cursor dot in the target window Control of the cursor is taken by a single left click on the white dot The cursor will then track the mouse on the control screen until control is relinqui...

Page 32: ...a different number but the same name Although a Scene name may contain up to 48 characters only the first 16 characters are displayed in the LCD status window of the DMXPlayBack Renaming a Scene To r...

Page 33: ...Loading a Scene list To use an existing Scenes list select Scene then Open Scene Database from the top level ShowEditor menu The default location for the Scene database file is the folder containing...

Page 34: ...to then Desktop a shortcut for ShowEditor will be created on your Windows desktop It is preferable to have the DMXPlayBack linked to the computer before launching ShowEditor Connecting the DMXPlayBack...

Page 35: ...2 adaptors available Enttec are unable to offer technical support for these devices when used with DMXPlayBack MK2 DMX Out The DMX Out socket is connected to the network of DMX512 devices that are to...

Page 36: ...ditor is launched it attempts to contact a DMXPlayBack over the selected RS232 serial link The first time ShowEditor is run it tries to connect via COM 1 communications port No 1 If it succeeds the On...

Page 37: ...there is a working data link to the DMXPlayBack click on the Read Firmware Version button If text appears in the Firmware Version window then the link is working and programming can now proceed If any...

Page 38: ...the DMX Output window to set new levels Select DMXPlayBack MK2 then Set Startup frame from the main ShowEditor menu The current contents of the DMX Output window are copied to the Startup frame of the...

Page 39: ...ions from the main menu In the Switch close Show box select the number of the Show to be played or NIL if this function is not required Click on the Change button to send the new setting to the DMXPla...

Page 40: ...the file into the DMXPlayBack The status of the update is indicated by a progress bar that will appear in the bottom of the Status window The DMXPlayBack should be switched off then re started before...

Page 41: ...your country name and city code As this information is not required for connection to the DMXPlayBack select the OK button to proceed When prompted for your dialling location once again select the OK...

Page 42: ...ction configuration for possible re use enter an easily identifiable name for the connection Select the name of the communications port where the DMXPlayBack is connected on your computer DMXPlayBack...

Page 43: ...th 8 data bits no parity bit and 1 stop bit Flow control should be set to none Select Apply then select OK In the main terminal window press the Caps Lock key on your keyboard then hold down the Y key...

Page 44: ...ing the full test set requires a loopback cable which is just a standard DMX512 XLR 5 pin male to female lead To start the process Stop any running Show Remove any DMX connections Select DMXPlayBack M...

Page 45: ...st process has been successfully completed the screen will read TEST DONE The DMXPlayBack should be switched off then re started before further use Should any other screen messages be displayed please...

Page 46: ...F EEProm Command E Show Command H Reset Command Z DMX Read Command C Jump Scene Command J Set Speed Command R Load Scene Command V2 22 L Every function on the DMXPlayBack including starting and stoppi...

Page 47: ...Pin 2 Data Pin 3 Data Pin 4 NC Pin 5 NC DMX IN Pin 1 Ground Pin 2 Data Pin 3 Data Pin 4 Switch Using the remote switch The switch function is activated by making an electrical connection between Pin...

Page 48: ...mits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed...

Page 49: ...ced radio TV technician for help In order to maintain compliance with FCC regulations shielded cables must be used with this equipment Operation with non approved equipment or unshielded cables is lik...

Page 50: ...ctives 89 336 EEC and 73 23 EEC and therefore complies with the requirements of Council Directive 73 23 EEC The Low Voltage Directive on the harmonisation of the laws of Member States relating to elec...

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