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3.6 Ethernet connection
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 iForte is equipped with 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
If the fixture is connected with active Ethernet socket (e.g. switch) the network icon
will appear at the
bottom right corner of the screen:
Ethernet operation
Connect the Ethernet inputs of all fixtures with the Ethernet network.
Option “ Artnet" (gMaI or gMA2 or sACN) has to be selected from “Ethernet Mode” menu at each fixture.
Set IP address (002.xxx.xxx.xxx / 010.xxx.xxx.xxx) and the Universe at each fixture.
(DMX address=163)
(DMX address=55)
(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
An advised PC setting: IP address: 002.xxx.xxx.xxx (Different from fixture IP addresses)
NET mask: 255.0.0.0
