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NETcon 8-3 / 8-5

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ArtNet DMX converter

Summary of Contents for Botex NETcon 8-3

Page 1: ...NETcon 8 3 8 5 ArtNet DMX converter User manual...

Page 2: ...Musikhaus Thomann Thomann GmbH Hans Thomann Stra e 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone 49 0 9546 9223 0 E mail info thomann de Internet www thomann de 18 10 2019 ID 464561 464598...

Page 3: ...nd signal words 8 2 Safety instructions 10 3 Features 15 4 Installation and starting up 16 5 Connections and controls 18 6 Operating 21 6 1 Menu overview 28 7 Technical specifications 29 8 Plug and co...

Page 4: ...4 NETcon 8 3 8 5 ArtNet DMX converter...

Page 5: ...able to all persons using this device If you sell the device to another user be sure that they also receive this manual Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development...

Page 6: ...the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of interest for you quickly Online guides Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics and terms Personal consul...

Page 7: ...re brackets and italics Examples VOLUME control Mono button Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics Examples 24ch OFF Text inputs that are carried out on the...

Page 8: ...arrow Example 1 Switch on the device 2 Press Auto Automatic operation is started 3 Switch off the device 1 3 Symbols and signal words In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbo...

Page 9: ...th or serious injury if it is not avoided NOTICE This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos sible dangerous situation that can result in material and environmental damage if it is not...

Page 10: ...nsorial and intellectual abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience Other persons may use this device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is responsible for thei...

Page 11: ...eable parts inside Do not use the device if covers protectors or optical components are missing or damaged DANGER Electric shock caused by short circuit Do not modify the mains cable or the plug Failu...

Page 12: ...ICE Risk of fire Do not block areas of ventilation Do not install the device near any direct heat source Keep the device away from naked flames Safety instructions 12 NETcon 8 3 8 5 ArtNet DMX convert...

Page 13: ...f this user manual Avoid heavy temperature fluctua tions and do not switch the device on immediately after it was exposed to tem perature fluctuations for example after transport at low outside temper...

Page 14: ...ore electrical storms occur and when it is unused for long periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or fire NOTICE Possible staining The plasticiser contained in the rubber feet of this pr...

Page 15: ...DMX universes n LEDs to visualize the transmission status of network and DMX signal n Supported protocols DMX RDM ArtNet sACN n Clear OLED display four lines each with a maximum of 16 characters n 2 l...

Page 16: ...for transport or storage respectively Create all connections while the device is off Use the shortest possible high quality cables for all connections Take care when running the cables to prevent trip...

Page 17: ...onverter and then sent internally to the XLR connectors for the DMX output If more than eight universes are needed the other Ethernet interface can be used to daisy chain multiple converters The data...

Page 18: ...5 Connections and controls Front NETcon 8 3 464561 and NETcon 8 5 464598 Connections and controls 18 NETcon 8 3 8 5 ArtNet DMX converter...

Page 19: ...e Down Decreases the value by one Back Menu level up Setup Confirms the selection Calls up the lock screen or activates the display 5 Network input RJ45 6 Network output RJ45 7 8 DMX connection socket...

Page 20: ...9 Power Twist input socket 10 Power Twist output socket Rear panel Connections and controls 20 NETcon 8 3 8 5 ArtNet DMX converter...

Page 21: ...ntervals Immediately after switching on all channel values are sent with 0 After receiving an ArtDMX packet the channel values of the corresponding interfaces are updated I DMX input When an interface...

Page 22: ...Online upgrade This is the support function of the device Here you can update the converter yourself or the device that is in connection mode through the interface through an encrypted upgrade file pr...

Page 23: ...to 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 and the Net Switch and Sub Switch of both devices can be identical To separate the physical interfaces when using more than three devices different Net Switches and Sub Switc...

Page 24: ...In SwOut enter a value between 0 and 15 for the lower 4 bits of the 15 bit address of the output in the ArtDMX 7 In SwIn enter a value between 0 and 15 for the lower 4 bits of the 15 bit address of th...

Page 25: ...ithin the set time the backlight turns off 3 Turn keylock on and off in KeyLock Press for 3 seconds if you want to activate the display while the keylock is activated 4 For the DMX intervals in output...

Page 26: ...the sACN universe 4 In the third line Keylock and software version The network device has a unique MAC address 48 bits 6 bytes with the front 24 bits being the registered manufacturer identifier and t...

Page 27: ...press Down twice and then Setup to open the password menu 2 Change the password with Up Down to 254 and press Setup to open the menu for changing the MAC address 3 Change 6 consecutive bytes press Se...

Page 28: ...6 1 Menu overview Operating 28 NETcon 8 3 8 5 ArtNet DMX converter...

Page 29: ...twork 1 Ethernet RJ45 lockable Voltage supply 1 Power Twist input socket Output connections USB 1 USB port 5 V 1 A Network 1 Ethernet RJ45 lockable Voltage supply 1 Power Twist output socket Control p...

Page 30: ...mensions W H D 463 mm 49 mm 169 mm Weight 2 0 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 C 40 C Relative humidity 50 non condensing 19 rack mountable Yes Internal memory No RDM compatible Yes Housing M...

Page 31: ...the result of an incorrect connection may be a destroyed DMX controller a short circuit or just a not working light show The unit offers a 3 pin XLR socket for DMX output and a 3 pin XLR plug for DMX...

Page 32: ...below and the table show the pin assignment of a matching coupling Pin Assignment 1 Ground shielding 2 Signal inverted DMX cold 3 Signal DMX hot 4 unused second connection DMX 5 unused second connect...

Page 33: ...markings on the packaging This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive WEEE in its currently valid version Do not dispose with your normal household was...

Page 34: ...Notes 34 NETcon 8 3 8 5 ArtNet DMX converter...

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