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Storm 8 (70055) 

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USER MANUAL

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Document Updated: May 2021 

 

  

 

Storm 8 

 User Manual 

Compact 8 universe DMX over Ethernet to DMX Converter. 

 

ENTTEC’s STORM 8 is a compact, output only, DMX-

Ethernet  gateway  allowing  DMX  fixtures  to  be 

connected to an ethernet infrastructure. Converting 

sACN, Art-Net or ESP protocol to 8 Universes of DMX. 

To provide as many outputs as possible within a 1U 

half-width  rack  device,  the  STORM  8  outputs  fully 

compliant DMX using RJ45 outputs, Cat5e/Cat6 cable 

can be wired to a standard DMX plug either locally 

to  the  STORM  8  or  at  the  first  fixture.  Using  RJ45 

cables instead of DMX cable can prove cheaper and 

more efficient especially on long term installations.  

The  STORM  8’s  robust  1U  half-width  hardware  is 

enhanced  by  a  mains  input  and  an  intuitive  web 

interface. In addition, it features front LED indicators 

showing  the  status  and  connectivity  of  each  unit, 

making installations both simple and fast. 

The  STORM  8  also  allows  merging  of  up  to  two 

Ethernet-DMX  sources  via  HTP  or  LTP,  providing 

additional  flexibility  without  the  need  for  other 

hardware.  

Features 

 

8 Universe Ethernet to DMX Node 

 

8 DMX (RJ45) data output ports 

 

Easy  to  update  &  configure  through  any  web 

browser 

 

Supports sACN, Art-Net and ESP 

 

1 RJ45 Ethercon connector (10/100 Mbps) 

 

Static or Dynamic (DHCP) IP configuration (DHCP 

by default) 

 

Supports DMX512/1990. 

 

Refresh  rate  is  configurable  for  each  DMX 

output. 

 

Each  DMX  output  can  be  assigned  up  to  one 

Ethernet Universe. 

 

Each DMX output can be configured to enable or 

disable merging HTP/LTP. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for 70055

Page 1: ...e efficient especially on long term installations The STORM 8 s robust 1U half width hardware is enhanced by a mains input and an intuitive web interface In addition it features front LED indicators s...

Page 2: ...ng an ENTTEC device If you are in any doubt about system safety or you plan to install ENTTEC device in a configuration that is not covered within this guide contact ENTTEC or your ENTTEC supplier for...

Page 3: ...om the DIN ETHERGATE The DMX cable should be suitable for EIA 485 RS 485 with one or more low capacitance twisted pairs with overall braid and foil shielding Conductors should be 24 AWG 7 0 2 or large...

Page 4: ...o convert between Ethernet DMX protocols to USITT DMX512 1990 DMX over the STORM 8 s eight ports The following conversions are available with the STORM 8 Art Net to DMX sACN to DMX ESP to DMX Merging...

Page 5: ...er the STORM 8 will fall back to the default Static IP address which will be printed on the STORM 8 s packaging but also can be calculated from the last three bytes pairs of the Serial Number converti...

Page 6: ...g a web server on the local network and does not feature an SSL Certificate used to secure online content the web browser will display the Not secure warning this is to be expected Identified IP addre...

Page 7: ...e the IP address to the Storm 8 If no DHCP router server is present or DHCP is disabled the Storm 8 will fall back to the static IP address IP Address NetMask Gateway These are used if DHCP is disable...

Page 8: ...well as a breakdown of RDM over Art Net packets including packet sent and received Subdevice and TOD Control Request packets Update Firmware On selecting the Update Firmware tab the STORM 8 normal op...

Page 9: ...in a schedule fit for the environment it is installed within to ensure maximum product longevity Cleaning schedules will vary greatly depending on the operating environment Generally the more extreme...

Page 10: ...1 Package Contents STORM 8 Ethernet Cable IEC cable IEC cable Ordering Information For further support and to browse ENTTEC s range of products visit the ENTTEC website Item Part No STORM 8 70055 RJ45...

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