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dataLynx II User Guide
Product Overview
dataLynx II is a rack-mounted bidirectional
gateway. It converts 12 universes of Art-Net
(supports all versions up to Art-Net 4) or sACN
ethernet into DMX512/RDM. The product also
supports DMX to Art-Net/sACN conversion.
Configuration is achieved over the network
using the internal web-server or DMX-
Workshop (free-of-charge software available
from Artistic Licence). DHCP is supported for
automatic IP address allocation.
dataLynx II offers high levels of electrical
protection. All outputs are protected against
mains electrocution (all international voltages
including UK 3-phase) and are self-healing.
dataLynx II can be mounted in a 19” 1U rack
enclosure using the supplied rack ears. It is
supplied with a standard IEC connector.
dataLynx II extreme offers all the features of
the standard product. The extreme model
additionally provides surge protection. This
feature is aimed at protecting the product
and connected equipment against voltage
surges of the type generated by lightning.
The protection is sacrificial which means that
after a certain number of protection events,
the protection circuitry will be destroyed (see
the datasheet).
dataLynx II extreme is an ideal solution for
the sort of harsh environments that may be
encountered in live touring, or permanent
installations such as bridges or towers.
dataLynx II can be optionally ordered with
an SFP input slot, which supports gigabit
connections (N.B. SFP input module is not
included).
dataLynx II extreme
SFP variant
Summary of Key Features
y
10/100BaseT RJ45 (Ethercon) input
y
SFP model additionally supports
gigabit
y
12 bidirectional DMX512 ports,
compatible with all variants of DMX,
including DMX512-A
y
Art-Net 4 and sACN compatible
y
RDNnet LLRP compatible
y
RDM (E1.20 - 2010) compatible
y
Power, Ethernet & DMX port LEDs
y
Failsafe mode
y
Default IP address 2.x.y.z
y
Configurable using internal web-browser
or DMX-Workshop
y
DHCP supported
y
IEC power connector
y
RDM Integrity supported
y
Factory reset and Squawk button
y
Standard and extreme models feature
self-healing protected outputs - all can
withstand continuous connection to 425
VAC
y
extreme model additionally features
electrical surge protection
