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© 2010 Martin Professional A/S

Ether2DMX8 User Manual

Find the network adapter that is used to connect to the Ether2DMX8 router and right click it.
Select "Properties" and confirm with a left click.

Highlight "Internet Protocol" and click on Properties.

Summary of Contents for Ether2DMX8

Page 1: ...2010 Martin Professional A S E ther2DMX8 User Manual Supplied by...

Page 2: ...s or products by Martin Professional A S or its affiliates and subsidiaries are trademarks owned or licensed by Martin Professional A S or its affiliates or subsidiaries P N 35000241 Rev A Disposing o...

Page 3: ...uts 7 Others 8 Menu 8 Navigating the Menu System 9 Home Display Screen 11 Factory Presets 12 1 Maxxyz 13 2 Maxedia 14 3 Maxxyz Maxedia 15 4 8x Input MSD 16 5 4 In 4 Out 17 6 DMX Split 1 7 18 7 DMX Spl...

Page 4: ...stem 40 Device Name 40 Backup 41 Display Timeout 41 Display Scroll 42 DMX Hold 43 Startup Settings 44 Firmware Update 45 Reset to Default Settings 46 Ether2DMX8 Web Interface 47 Assigning a static IP...

Page 5: ...III 2010 Martin Professional A S Ether2DMX8 User Manual...

Page 6: ...operate the device safely please contact your Martin distributor or dealer Disconnect the device from AC power before removing fuses or any part and when not in use Always ground earth the device elec...

Page 7: ...2 2010 Martin Professional A S Ether2DMX8 User Manual Dimensions...

Page 8: ...tion which allows remote access to the Ether2DMX8 device from any web browser This router essentially packages the features of two standard Artnet converters DMX merger DMX patch bay and a DMX recorde...

Page 9: ...4 2010 Martin Professional A S Ether2DMX8 User Manual Connections Front Connections Back Connections...

Page 10: ...her2DMX8 Do not exceed more than 6A total power draw from the IEC output DMX Connections DMX Output connections are 5pin female XLR connectors The pin out on all sockets is pin 1 to shield pin 2 to co...

Page 11: ...an unmanaged switch to ensure accurate transfer of the Artnet Data without delay To connect a single Artnet Source like a Maxedia Pro media server to the router use a RJ45 crossover cable Please note...

Page 12: ...acts Doing so will damage the router and is not covered under warranty The router is shipped with four terminal blocks that connect to the ports Lost or missing blocks can be purchased from various el...

Page 13: ...ed by the 4 buttons surrounding the display Menu The menu button has several functions Access the Menu Exit the Menu Step backwards on certain operations Enter Enter is used to open a menu item or to...

Page 14: ...wo internal Artnet nodes Here the x indicates that no Artnet traffic is received Navigate to the next page with the arrow down key On the top row the current factory FP or user UPr preset is indicated...

Page 15: ...Professional A S Ether2DMX8 User Manual DMX 5 is set to Output the contents of Merger 1 DMX 6 is set to send DMX value 0 on all 512 channels DMX 7 is set to Artnet Output of 007 DMX 8 is set to Artnet...

Page 16: ...that can be recalled quickly and without the need to study the manual completely Factory presets contain the necessary IP settings and all DMX port settings The Factory Presets are accessed in Menu 1...

Page 17: ...2 x x x address range This includes all Maxxyz Consoles and many other lighting controllers in the market Use the up and down arrows to set the desired Universe range Confirm with OK Enter button IP...

Page 18: ...range This includes all Maxedia Media Servers Use the up and down arrows to set the desired Universe range Confirm with OK Enter button Please note that changes in the IP address require a reboot of...

Page 19: ...for pixelmapping traffic from a Maxedia server Use OK for the second screen Use the up and down arrows to set the desired Universe ranges for Node A and B Confirm with OK Enter button Please note that...

Page 20: ...in Show Designer and many other visualization programs It can also be used to capture older consoles with no Artnet output and route them into an Artnet system Use the up and down arrows to set the de...

Page 21: ...streams for visualizers like Martin Show Designer with the ability to have the DMX signal connected to actual fixtures Use the up and down arrows to set the desired Universe range Confirm with OK Ent...

Page 22: ...ed as a DMX splitter with 1 Input to 7 Outputs Any data received by DMX 1 is repeated on DMX 2 through 7 DMX 1 DMX 2 DMX 3 DMX 4 DMX 5 DMX 6 DMX 7 DMX 8 DMX Input DMX Out from DMX 1 DMX Out from DMX 1...

Page 23: ...th 1 Input to 3 Outputs Any data received by DMX 1 is repeated on DMX 2 through 4 Any data received by DMX 5 is repeated on DMX 6 through 7 DMX 1 DMX 2 DMX 3 DMX 4 DMX 5 DMX 6 DMX 7 DMX 8 DMX Input DM...

Page 24: ...ith 4 Input ports and 4 output ports Use OK for the second screen Use the up and down arrows to set the desired Universe ranges for Node A and B Confirm with OK Enter button IP Address 2 x x x 10 x x...

Page 25: ...e However not every Artnet sender can handle Unicast This mode will adjust the internal data routing to reduce processor load but it results in a non Artnet compliant device as the unit will calculcat...

Page 26: ...e However not every Artnet sender can handle Unicast This mode will adjust the internal data routing to reduce processor load but it results in a non Artnet compliant device as the unit will calculcat...

Page 27: ...ple DMX Port 1 is set to Output of Artnet Universe 001 Hit Enter to access the settings menu The following settings are possible Mode Output Artnet Output of a specific Universe Input Artnet Input of...

Page 28: ...m the desired Universe with the Enter key Range Range allows to limit the DMX channels submitted by a port This can be helpful to protect certain DMX addresses for example houselights or Special FX fr...

Page 29: ...he Merger is disabled HTP The inputs are merged using Highest Takes Precedence LTP The inputs are merged using Latest Takes Precedence This is calculated for each DMX channel separately Toggle The inp...

Page 30: ...ory Presets set the IP addresses accordingly for use with Maxxyz Maxedia and Martin Show Designer Automatic IP The Automatic IP setting uses an Artnet compliant algorithm to generate unique IP address...

Page 31: ...both Nodes Changing the IP Address Enter the Custom IP and select Node A Hit Enter to set the Address The three arrows indicate what numbers are modified with the up and down arrow To step forward to...

Page 32: ...wn with the arrow key until Save As is shown on the display Hit Enter for the next step and use the arrow keys to browse to the desired User Preset number 1 10 Hit Enter to confirm the Preset number I...

Page 33: ...sional A S Ether2DMX8 User Manual Load Preset Recalling a User Preset is identical to recalling a Factory Preset In Menu 2 use the arrow key to scroll down the list of User Presets then confirm the de...

Page 34: ...ne specific port Menu Exits the Value View Enter Cycles the DMX Ports from 1 to 8 Arrows are used to select the DMX channel The current value is shown as a DMX 255 and percentage 100 value To the left...

Page 35: ...oring the values of 10 DMX channels at the same time Menu Exits the Graphical View Enter Cycles the DMX Ports from 1 to 8 Arrows are used to select the DMX channels in blocks of 10 The top row shows t...

Page 36: ...rposes It is a slow gradual cycle between the DMX values of 20 and 200 DMX Port Test The test data can be sent to individual ports or to all of them simultaneously Select Ports with Enter Use the arro...

Page 37: ...t values can also be generated as Artnet traffic and sent to a specific Universe number Confirm with Enter Use the arrow keys to change the Universe Numbers Confirm with Enter to start the test The te...

Page 38: ...ue will block any other DMX processing until the cue is stopped Switch Inputs can be linked to cues allowing the Ether2DMX8 router to function as a simple playback device for installations trade show...

Page 39: ...row keys then hit Enter to confirm In the next step a custom name can be defined with maximum 10 characters The arrow above a character indicates the position for adjustment Use the arrow up and down...

Page 40: ...dified The arrow indicates what is being modified Fade Defines the fade time it takes to fade up the current one Hold Defines the time a cue waits before the next cue is triggered Cue Indicates the ne...

Page 41: ...Manual Press Enter to confirm then use the arrow keys to browse to the desired Cue number Enter will start the cue and a check mark will be placed next to the RUN To stop cue playback arrow up until O...

Page 42: ...ter could be left with a client who then can pick from several preprogrammed cues for his lighting system The cue browser is activated in Menu 3 Press Enter then use the UP arrow to turn the Browser O...

Page 43: ...sed at a time This means whenever input 8 is closed the status of inputs 1 7 is ignored Please note that when a cue is assigned to an input it will run as long as the input is closed Hardware Required...

Page 44: ...r Use the arrow keys to select the input to be modified and confirm with Enter The switch input can be assigned the following actions OFF The Input is disabled To Console The Input is sent via Artnet...

Page 45: ...rrow above a character indicates the position for adjustment Use the arrow up and down key to browse the characters Use Menu Enter to step forward and backward through the screen To confirm the name h...

Page 46: ...n off the display after a certain period of inactivity Available options are Always On The display never turns off 10sec 30sec 1min 2min The display turns off after the specified time Display Scroll T...

Page 47: ...no longer sending valid data e g cable unplugged By default the Ether2DMX8 keeps sending the last DMX data until the box is turned off or rebooted The timeout for the DMX data can be set to Forever 10...

Page 48: ...nual Startup Settings This defines what is sent to the 8 DMX ports after turning on the Ether2DMX8 Available Startup Options are Wait for Data no DMX output until DMX traffic is available All DMX 0 a...

Page 49: ...r the DMX ports is indicated as B1 23 To update the firmware use the following steps 1 Download the latest firmware from the Martin Service pages www martin com service 2 Copy the firmware to a USB fl...

Page 50: ...ettings and user data can be removed and the Ether2DMX8 router can be reset to factory defaults Use with caution as the settings can not be restored if they are not backed up externally Browse down th...

Page 51: ...ngs of the router can be accessed from a web interface This interface is opened from any standard web browser Internet Explorer Firefox or Safari Use a RJ45 crossover cable if the computer is connecte...

Page 52: ...e with the router As an example we will show how this is done in Windows XP This works similar in Windows 7 Windows Vista and MAC OS Refer to documentation of those operating system how to set a stati...

Page 53: ...nal A S Ether2DMX8 User Manual Find the network adapter that is used to connect to the Ether2DMX8 router and right click it Select Properties and confirm with a left click Highlight Internet Protocol...

Page 54: ...8 User Manual Set the IP address to 2 0 0 1 and the Subnet to 255 0 0 0 If the router shows a 10 x x x address use 10 0 0 1 for the PC IP instead The first digit of your PC and the Ether2DMX8 must mat...

Page 55: ...Router Open a web browser Internet Explorer Firefox or Safari On the Home Display of the Ether2DMX8 you will find its current IP address Type this address as 2 168 17 75 into the address bar of the w...

Page 56: ...51 2010 Martin Professional A S Ether2DMX8 User Manual Status Page The home page of the web interface displays the current status of the router It also shows the current firmware version...

Page 57: ...e on the left and use the drop down to pick the desired one Enter the Universe Number when needed and confirm by clicking on Load User Preset User Presets can be saved and loaded Select the desired pr...

Page 58: ...o trigger a cue choose the cue number with the drop down then click GO Use STOP to stop playback of the cue To save a cue enter the cue name and pick a cue number from the drop down Click Save to conf...

Page 59: ...54 2010 Martin Professional A S Ether2DMX8 User Manual DMX Configuration Modify the settings a for a specific DMX port as needed then confirm with Save...

Page 60: ...55 2010 Martin Professional A S Ether2DMX8 User Manual DMX Merging Modify the settings as needed press SAVE to confirm Use the Merge Slot then as a source for a DMX port...

Page 61: ...2010 Martin Professional A S Ether2DMX8 User Manual IP Configuration Use automatic IP to set the 2 x x x 10 x x x and 2 10 combined IP range Use the custom IP settings to modify the IP address manual...

Page 62: ...57 2010 Martin Professional A S Ether2DMX8 User Manual Switch Inputs Select the mode and the referring option See the chapter on Switch Inputs for more information...

Page 63: ...es to the System settings have to be confirmed with Save Load Settings allows to remote upload of a backup file to the Ether2DMX8 across the web interface Save Current Settings allows backup of the ro...

Page 64: ...Factory Defaults This table shows the factory settings for the Ether2DMX8 Factory Preset Maxxyz Universe 1 8 Cue OFF IP Automatic 2 x x x Switch Inputs All OFF Device Name Ether2DMX8 Display Timeout A...

Page 65: ...9 106 6 9 11 0 A 43 2 A 75 4 A 107 6 A 12 0 B 44 2 B 76 4 B 108 6 B 13 0 C 45 2 C 77 4 C 109 6 C 14 0 D 46 2 D 78 4 D 110 6 D 15 0 E 47 2 E 79 4 E 111 6 E 16 0 F 48 2 F 80 4 F 112 6 F 17 1 0 49 3 0 8...

Page 66: ...3 C A 235 E A 140 8 B 172 A B 204 C B 236 E B 141 8 C 173 A C 205 C C 237 E C 142 8 D 174 A D 206 C D 238 E D 143 8 E 175 A E 207 C E 239 E E 144 8 F 176 A F 208 C F 240 E F 145 9 0 177 B 0 209 D 0 24...

Page 67: ...2x500 mAT time delay CAUTION DOUBLE POLE NEUTRAL FUSING CONNECTIONS DMX In Out 8x 5pin XLR female AC Power Input 3 pin IEC male socket ACPower Output 3 pin IEC female socket 6A max USB Out USB A USB...

Page 68: ...www martin com Olof Palmes All 18 8200 Aarhus N Denmark Tel 45 8740 000 Fax 45 8740 0010...

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