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Weight

Ethernet-DMX8 MkII: 2,3 kg

Ethernet-DMX8/Truss MkII: 3,1 kg

Electrical

Ethernet-DMX8 MkII:

Voltages: 90 – 260 VAC 

Frequency: 47 – 63 Hz 

Rated power: 20 W 

Fuse: 125V – 250V, 1A, Slow blow only (5mm x 20mm)

Ethernet-DMX8/Truss MkII:

Voltages: 100 – 240 VAC 

Frequency: 50 – 60 Hz 

Rated power: 20 W 

Fuse: 250V 1A, Slow blow

Connectors

2 x shielded Neutrik RJ45 Ethercon connector

(front and rear for Ethernet-DMX8 MkII, front and side for Ethernet-

DMX8 MkII Truss)

8 x shielded  Neutrik gold plated 5 pin XLR (female)

8 x optic and galvanic isolated DMX port

1 x IEC inlet with fuse holder (Rack version only)

1 x Neutrik Powercon inlet (Truss version only)

Environmental

Operating temperature: 0 ~ 60°C (32 ~ 140°F)

Storage temperature : -10 ~ 70°C (14 ~ 158°F)

Humidity: 5-95% non condensing

Ethernet - DMX8 MkII Range

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Summary of Contents for DMX8 MkII

Page 1: ...Ethernet DMX8 MkII Range User Guide V4 rev3...

Page 2: ...mation in this documentation is supplied without warranty of any kind either directly or indirectly and is subject to change without prior written notice Luminex its employees or appointed representat...

Page 3: ...Ethernet port 10 DMX input output 10 Status indication 11 Status indication 11 Front end display information 11 Reset the node Out of jail 13 Web interface 14 Status 14 Setup 15 Node 15 DMX Routing 16...

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Page 5: ...such package shall be clearly and prominently marked to indicate that the package contains returned Product units or parts Accompany all returned Product units or parts with a written explanation of...

Page 6: ...nections on shielded Neutrik RJ45 Ethercon connectors All configuration can be done over Ethernet through a built in website or the front panel display This all comes in a 19 unit high metal housing f...

Page 7: ...Slow blow Connectors 2 x shielded Neutrik RJ45 Ethercon connector front and rear for Ethernet DMX8 MkII front and side for Ethernet DMX8 MkII Truss 8 x shielded Neutrik gold plated 5 pin XLR female 8...

Page 8: ...commend the use of a power cable fitted with an IEC Lock plug The IEC Lock system offers a reliable way to connect the power cable to the unit This equipment must be earthed Punched holes The unit off...

Page 9: ...the cores in the mains lead in accordance with the following scheme Green Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live This equipment must be earthed Ethernet 1 Neutrik RJ45 Ethercon is provided as Ethernet...

Page 10: ...Web interface or through LumiNet Monitor V2 Software Ethernet port 1 Neutrik RJ45 Ethercon is provided as Ethernet link DMX input output 8 shielded Neutrik 5 pin gold plated female connectors are prov...

Page 11: ...Status indication 3 LEDs are provided to indicate Network link and activity Ethernet ports 1 2 and power Ok The front panel interface is provided with 1 graphical LCD display and 1 jog Standard DMX po...

Page 12: ...s IP address and netmask of each node Screen 3 Model and firmware version This screen gives a complete overview of the DMX ports settings the second raw gives information on the direction set on each...

Page 13: ...word in the password field login admin Reset the node Out of jail This useful function makes it possible to bring the node in a factory default 1 Press and hold the jog on the front panel 2 Power up t...

Page 14: ...ou can also use either a cross Ethernet cable or straight Ethernet cable to directly connect the unit to your computer After all connections and setup on the computer are completed open your favorite...

Page 15: ...on the appropriate sub menu item in the Setup navigation bar Node This is the main settings page You can setup every single outlet of the node as input or output Select the outlet s direction mode pr...

Page 16: ...vel has a higher priority ex 678 100 means universe 678 at priority level 100 Mode According to the direction you set on the outlet this menu offers several mode Input Disabled Outlet is disabled bett...

Page 17: ...AD AD will continuously check for new and disappeared RDM devices on the output Once RDM is activated you ll notice a cross in the status page Click on this cross to see the list of discovered RDM de...

Page 18: ...Art Net or sACN sources can be merged LTP Latest Take Precedence Better suited when using moving lights Up to 4 Art Net or sACN sources can be merged Backup Can be used either on input or output When...

Page 19: ...vailable when using HTP or LTP policies Those rules will be applied on all channel of the whole universe If you choose Backup a small blue icon will appears on the left side of Outlet 2 label then cli...

Page 20: ...ss Set Default Mode Notice that following policies are available for each channel Zero HTP LTP S1 only Source 1 only S2 only Source 2 only S1 as Backup Source 1 as backup S2 as Backup Source 2 as Back...

Page 21: ...t outlet if no Art Net or sACN packets are available on the selected universe in that case universe 0 Select your backup time in the small pop up frame by clicking the left blue icon then submit your...

Page 22: ...hannels Up to 4 Art Net or sACN sources can be merged LTP for all outlet channels Up to 4 Art Net or sACN sources can be merged Custom to create a complete soft patch to set merging policy for every s...

Page 23: ...up frame similar features as when using the custom merging on outlets set as inputs page 19 The main difference is about the following points Ethernet DMX8 MkII Range Page 23 of 35 Illustration 7 DMX...

Page 24: ...1 LTP merge 32 39 Source 1 only 40 47 Source 2 only 48 111 Reserved 112 119 Source 1 as backup 120 127 Source 2 as backup 128 255 Do nothing Recover channel If you have set one of a node outlet in IP...

Page 25: ...ng Do Nothing 8 15 Recover Outlet 1 Recover IP backup Recover IP backup 16 23 Recover Outlet 2 Recover DMX Backup Recover IP backup 24 31 Recover Outlet 3 Recover IP backup Recover IP backup 32 39 Rec...

Page 26: ...es as 192 168 x x there s no problem for you to set such address on the node Please remember that your node will thus not be visible on the network from devices set with conventional Art Net IP addres...

Page 27: ...ied universe entered in the universe field You can set your Recover channel if you use the manual recovery mode page 19 24 DMX details The DMX frame rate setting for all outlets This can be set from 2...

Page 28: ...you want to be applied on your Ethernet DMX8 MkII front end Auto lock will force the Node to lock the jog after 2 minutes of front end inactivity Password protected mode will guide you to set a passw...

Page 29: ...When an empty profile is selected no preview will be shown Once a profile is selected you can choose to recall it to save actual settings as a profile or to delete the profile When recalling a profile...

Page 30: ...bition or expos Capture Captures actual output state as a static DMX snapshot when there is DMX running on the output Simply press on one of the 3 captures available to snapshot the DMX output Execute...

Page 31: ...recorded snapshots from the Web interface Type the following address to reach the execute buttons page where w x y z represents the Ethernet DMX8 MkII IP address http w x y z cgi bin toolbox_outlet c...

Page 32: ...low these steps 1 Download the zip file and save it on your hard disk 2 Extract the zip file 3 Please read the ChangeNote txt for latest release changes 4 Browse to the device its IP address with your...

Page 33: ...ted until then the Power Ok LED will be blinking A solid Power Ok LED on indicates your Ethernet DMX8 MkII has been properly updated 11 Click now on Toolbox Firmware upgrade if the current version is...

Page 34: ...check that each RJ45 on each side of the cable is properly inserted Feel free to plug another cable to isolate the problem I can t reach the Web interface of the Ethernet DMX8 MkII Please check first...

Page 35: ...e downloaded from our web pages in the support section Http www luminex be Support Credits Art Net is a trade mark of Alderamin Group Ltd The Art Net protocol and associated documentation is copyright...

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