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4.4 Ethernet connection
To keep declared IP rating of the fixture, all used RJ45 and XLR connectors and cables have to meet
IP 65 rating.
The fixtures on a data link are connected to the Ethernet with appropriate communication protocol (e.g. Art-Net).
The control software running on your PC (or light console) has to support Art-Net protocol.
Art-Net communication protocol is a 10 Base T Ethernet protocol based on the TCP/IP.Its purpose is to allow
transfer of large amounts of DMX 512 data over a wide area using standard network technology.
IP address is the Internet protocol address.The IP uniquely identifies any node (fixture) on a network.
The Universe is a single DMX 512 frame of 512 channels.
The Robin iBeam 250 is equipped with two 8-pin RJ- 45 sockets for Ethernet connection.Use a network cable
category 5 (with four “twisted” wire pairs) and standard RJ-45 plugs in order to connect the fixture to the network.
RJ-45 socket (front view):
RJ-45 plug (front view):
1- TD+
5- Not connected
2-
TD-
6-
RX-
3-
RX+
7-
Not
connected
4- Not connected
8- Not connected
Patch cables that connect fixtures to the hubs or LAN sockets are wired 1:1,that is,pins with the same numbers
are connected together:
1-1 2-2 3-3 4-4 5-5 6-6 7-7 8-8
If only the fixture and the computer are to be interconnected,no hubs or other active components are needed.A
cross-cable has to be used:
1-3 2-6 3-1 4-8 5-7 6-2 7-5 8-4
Ethernet operation
Connect the fixtures to the Ethernet network.
Option “Artnet (sACN, gMAI, gMA II)" has to be selected from menu "Eth Mode” on the fixture.
Set IP address (002.xxx.xxx.xxx) and the Universe.
Example:
(DMX address=131)
(DMX address=23)
(DMX address=1)
IP addres=002.168.002.004
IP addres=002.168.002.003
IP addres=002.168.002.002
Universe=1
Universe=1
Universe=1
Advised PC setting: IP address: 002.xxx.xxx.xxx (Different from fixture IP addresses)
NET mask: 255.0.0.0
The fixture is equipped with Ethernet Pass Through Switch which sustains Ethernet integrity, when the fixture
has no power, it automatically maintains network connectivity.
If you use the Ethernet IN-OUT way for the Ethernet connection, max. 8 fixtures can be connected in
the IN-OUT line.
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