Quick Start Manual
50479 (STORM24)
for more information visit:
enttec.com/storm24
Basic Setup
ENTTEC Storm24
is a standard Art-Net node. Because of
this, you can use the device with applications, consoles,
desks, or controllers that are compatible with Art-Net to
distribute Art-Net data via Ethernet network.
With the default profile, each DMX Port is mapped to it's
respective Art-Net Universe, allowing you to directly plug-
in Storm24 without any changes or configuration
necessary.
Getting Started
To begin your installation please follow these steps.
1. Unpack the unit from the box. Inspect the
Storm24 for any damage that might have
occurred in shipping, and verify that it looks to be
in good condition before plugging it in to power.
2. The Storm24 occupies a single unit (1U) in a 19
inch rack. You may attach it to the rack either at
this time or later after configuring it, if desired.
3. Attach a power cord with mains voltage to the
IEC input on the back.
4. Using an Ethernet Cat5, Cat5E or Cat6 cable,
connect the Storm24 to an Ethernet Network.
When the unit turns on, you will be able to see its
initial IP address on the LCD panel which looks
like w.x.y.z, where each letter is a number
between 0 and 255. Note that IP address down
for later use.
5.
The LCD displays the IP address of the unit at all
times (except when it's booting), but if not
possible to check the LCD, NMU App (available
for Windows & Mac) can be used to detect the
Storm24 on your network. NMU can be
downloaded here :
www.enttec.com/nmu
Profiles
Profiles are essential to the operational philosophy of the
Storm24. With a profile selected, the device knows how to
utilize the many resources it can make use of to perform
lighting control tasks.
Each Profile contains configuration information for some
or all of the following:
DMX Ports
These are the physical OUTPUT DMX ports (1-24)
Ethernet Streams
These are the DMX over Ethernet universes. (Art-Net, ESP,
KiNET, ACN)
Routing Diagram
The routing diagram is the visual representation of
the Profile itself and it tells the Storm24 how frames are
moved or routed inside the routing engine, as well as what
to do with multiple sources of data that need to be merged,
when that option is engages. Other special operations can
be part of a diagram as well, such as Channel Shifter, Output
Switch, etc.
Factory Profiles
The Storm24 has a set of factory profiles, to start you off.
You're likely to see 2 or more of the following:
•
Artnet -> DMX: This profile will take 24 Art-Net universes
and convert them to 24 DMX signal on ports 1 to 24.
•
Ethernet to DMX: This profile will take 24 DMX over
Ethernet signal using the ESP protocol and convert them
to 24 DMX signal on ports 1 to 24.
These profiles are just an example of what can be done with
the Storm24, you can modify the factory profiles to
accommodate your particular need, or create your own
profile from scratch.
If you don't see any of the above, please contact
and we can send them to you. After
that, you're on your own to make and edit profiles to suit
your application!
You may select between existing profiles via the menu, but
to edit them and make new ones, you'll need to access the
Storm24's web page. Read more about each of these ways to
interact with the Storm24 in the following sections of the
manual.
Changing from one profile to another can be done in a web
browser window, via RS232 command, or with the touch of a
few buttons on the front panel (LCD menu).
LCD Menu
The LCD Menu is navigated through the four panel buttons
on the front of the unit.
The Menu button acts as the “Back” button, which takes
you to the previous Menu/screen.
The Enter button goes into the selected option on the
screen, and activating the option.
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