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DMX USB PRO Mk2 (70314) 

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DMX USB Pro Mk2 

 User Guide 

The ultimate in DMX USB control. 

 

 

 

 

The DMX USB Pro Mk2 is a USB -> DMX device capable 

of  sending  or  receiving  up  to  1024  DMX  channels 

through one simple USB 2.0 connection. It’s supplied 

with a DB15 to DMX Dual DMX output cable to make 

connection  to  your  DMX  /  RDM  lighting  equipment 

simple. 
The  DMX  USB  Pro  Mk2  works  with  a  broad  array  of 

supported  3rd  party  software  running  on  Windows, 

Linux or MacOS. The Pro Mk2 features full backward 

compatibility with software that supports the original 

DMX USB Pro, to output a single universe. 
A 1 universe DMX stream can be recorded using the 

DMX input port; or using Art-Net and saved onto the 

USB Pro Mk2’s internal memory for infinite looping or 

for a fixed number of loops after powerup. 
The  Pro  Mk2’s  durable  machined  aluminum  body 

makes it well suited to life on the road and 1500V full 

isolation  for  both  data  and  power  protect  your 

computer from any stray voltages on the DMX line. 

The  DMX  USB  Pro  Mk2  features  an  internal  frame 

buffer  for 

consistent  DMX  generation  with  perfect 

timing  without  reliance  on  your  computer’s 

processor. 

Features

 

 

Two universes (512 channel each) of input or 

output (one per DMX port). 

 

Fully compliant with USITT DMX512-A. 

 

RDM enabled (ANSI E1.20 compliant). 

 

Output refresh rate configurable from 1 to 40 

FPS (Frames Per Second). 

 

Standalone  mode:  playback  a  single 

recorded DMX show on power-up. 

 

Configurable  MAB  and  Break  time  using 

ENTTEC’s  Pro  Manager  Software  to 

accommodate non-standard equipment. 

 

1500V  full  isolation  (data  &  power lines  to 

protect  your  computer  from  surges  on  the 

DMX line). 

 

Drivers  for  Windows,  MacOS  and  Linux 

(drivers released and maintained by FTDI). 

 

Compatible  with  various  open-source  and 

professional lighting control programs. 

 

Backward  compatibility  with  software  that 

supports ENTTEC’s DMX USB Pro. 

 

Developer  API  available  to  integrate  into 

your own software. 

Summary of Contents for DMX USB PRO Mk2

Page 1: ...machined aluminum body makes it well suited to life on the road and 1500V full isolation for both data and power protect your computer from any stray voltages on the DMX line The DMX USB Pro Mk2 featu...

Page 2: ...allation safety guidelines 4 Basic setup 4 Functional features 5 Adjustable refresh rate 5 RDM 5 Standalone 5 Hardware features 5 LED status indicator 6 PRO Manager 6 Devices 7 Firmware update 7 Setti...

Page 3: ...ing cannot be snagged or pulled Do not over stretch cabling to the device s connectors and ensure that cabling does not exert force on the PCB Isolate your installation from power immediately if acces...

Page 4: ...ng FTDI D2XX drivers These drivers enable the DMX USB Pro MK2 to be compatible with a range of operating system including Windows Mac and Linux including Raspberry Pi Visit FTDI website for the latest...

Page 5: ...Universe only and can be configured using the PRO Manager software Recordings can be made either by using the DMX USB Pro Mk2 s DMX input or Art Net though the connected computers internal loopback IP...

Page 6: ...nd it opens the page by default This can also be found within a web browser by visiting http localhost 55555 From the PRO Manager Home page click the button Find Devices to search for DMX USB PRO Mk2...

Page 7: ...a version from the ENTTEC website and locate it manually with Choose File 4 After selecting the firmware file click on the Update Firmware button and let the update proceed Do not remove the USB until...

Page 8: ...values received through the 5 Pin Male XLR Refresh the window to see the updated values Standalone mode The standalone mode built into the DMX USB Pro Mk2 allows the recording and playback of a DMX se...

Page 9: ...d computers internal loopback IP address 127 0 0 1 o Art Net Universe If Art Net is set as the Input Then an Art Net Universe will need to be specified Recording Control By enabling Recording Control...

Page 10: ...ent Standalone sequence show and allow a new sequence show to be recorded Export Show to File This will download the sequence show on the DMX USB PRO Mk2 to a binary file to a computer connected to th...

Page 11: ...tured and sent to the software interfacing with the DMX USB PRO Mk2 Some software used with the DMX USB PRO Mk2 is limited and may not support DMX Input DMX connector pin out 5pin DMX OUT DMX IN Pin 1...

Page 12: ...air to remove dust dirt and loose particles If deemed necessary wipe the device with a damp microfiber cloth A selection of environmental factors that may increase the need for frequent cleaning inclu...

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