Elation eNode8 PRO Users Manual

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eNODE 8 PRO

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user manual

eNODE 8 PRO™

user manual

©2018 ELATION PROFESSIONAL all rights reserved. Information, specifications,

Date

Document

Version

Software

Version ≥

Notes

02/12/18

2

2.1

Updated release. Supports Art-Net 4 and sACN protocols.

03/12/18

3

2.2

Added different Sub-Net Mask options.

07/11/18

4

2.3

Added adjustable MAC address setting.

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ELATION PROFESSIONAL and all affiliated companies hereby disclaim any and all
liabilities for property, equipment, building, and electrical damages, injuries to any persons,
and direct or indirect economic loss associated with the use or reliance of any information
contained within this document, and/or as a result of the improper, unsafe, insufficient and
negligent assembly, installation, rigging, and operation of this product.

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323-582-3322 | 323-832-9142 fax

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DOCUM E NT V E R S ION

Due to additional product features and/or enhancements, an updated
version of this document may be available online.

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CONTENTS

General Information

4

Warranty

5

Safety Instructions and Guidelines

6

Overview

7

Installation

8

System Menu

9

Setting DMX Ports

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Tec hni ca l S pe ci fica ti ons

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Optional Accessories

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GEN ERAL I NF ORMATI ON

INTRODUCTION

This device has been designed to perform reliably for years when the guidelines in this
booklet are followed. Please read and understand the instructions in this manual carefully
and thoroughly before attempting to operate this unit. These instructions contain important
information regarding safety during use and maintenance.

UNPACKING

Every device has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped in perfect operating
condition. Carefully check the shipping carton for damage that may have occurred during
shipping. If the carton appears to be damaged, carefully inspect your unit for damage and
be sure all accessories necessary to operate the unit have arrived intact. In the event
damage has been found or parts are missing, please contact our customer support team
for further instructions. Please do not return this unit to your dealer without first contacting
customer support at the number listed below. Please do not discard the shipping carton in
the trash. Please recycle whenever possible.

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

Elation Professional provides a customer support line to provide set up help and answer
any set up or operation questions. For service related issue please contact Elation
Professional.

ELATION SERVICE USA - Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm PST

Voice: 323-582-3322 Fax: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

ELATION SERVICE EUROPE - Monday - Friday 08:30 to 17:00 CET

Voice: [phone] Fax: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

WARRANTY REGISTRATION / RETURNS

All returned service items whether under warranty or not, must be freight pre-paid and
accompany a return authorization (R.A.) number. The R.A. number must be clearly written
on the outside of the return package. A brief description of the problem as well as the R.A.
number must also be written down on a piece of paper and included in the shipping
container. If the unit is under warranty, you must provide a copy of your proof of purchase
invoice. Items returned without a R.A. number clearly marked on the outside of the package
will be refused and returned at customer’s expense. You may obtain a R.A. number by
contacting customer support.

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LIMITED WARRANTY (USA ONLY)

A. Elation Professional hereby warrants, to the original purchaser, Elation Professional products to
be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years (730 days),
and Elation Professional product rechargeable batteries to be free of manufacturing defects in
material and workmanship for a period of six months (180 days), from the original date of purchase.
This warranty excludes discharge lamps and all product accessories. This warranty shall be valid
only if the product is purchased within the United States of America, including possessions and
territories. It is the owner’s responsibility to establish the date and place of purchase by acceptable
evidence, at the time service is sought.
B. For warranty service, send the product only to the Elation Professional factory. All shipping
charges must be pre-paid. If the requested repairs or service (including parts replacement) are
within the terms of this warranty, Elation Professional will pay return shipping charges only to a
designated point within the United States. If any product is sent, it must be shipped in its original
package and packaging material. No accessories should be shipped with the product. If any
accessories are shipped with the product, Elation Professional shall have no liability what so ever
for loss and/or or damage to any such accessories, nor for the safe return thereof.
C. This warranty is void if the product serial number and/or labels are altered or removed; if the
product is modified in any manner which Elation Professional concludes, after inspection, affects
the reliability of the product; if the product has been repaired or serviced by anyone other than the
Elation Professional factory unless prior written authorization was issued to purchaser by Elation
Professional; if the product is damaged because not properly maintained as set forth in the product
instructions, guidelines and/or user manual.
D. This is not a service contract, and this warranty does not include any maintenance, cleaning or
periodic check-up. During the periods as specified above, Elation Professional will replace defective
parts at its expense, and will absorb all expenses for warranty service and repair labor by reason of
defects in material or workmanship. The sole responsibility of Elation Professional under thi
warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product, or replacement thereof, including parts, at the
sole discretion of Elation Professional. All products covered by this warranty were manufactured
after January 1, 1990, and bare identifying marks to that effect.
E. Elation Professional reserves the right to make changes in design and/or performanc
improvements upon its products without any obligation to include these changes in any products
theretofore manufactured.
F. No warranty, whether expressed or implied, is given or made with respect to any accessor
supplied with the products described above. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, all
implied warranties made by Elation Professional in connection with this product, including
warranties of merchantability or fitness, are limited in duration to the warranty periods set forth
above. And no warranties, whether expressed or implied, including warranties of merchantability or
fitness, shall apply to this product after said periods have expired. The consumer’s and/or dealer’s
sole remedy shall be such repair or replacement as is expressly provided above; and under no
circumstances shall Elation Professional be liable for any loss and/or damage, direct and/or
consequential, arising out of the use of, and/or the inability to use, this product.
G. This warranty is the only written warranty applicable to Elation Professional products and supersede
all prior warranties and written descriptions of warranty terms and conditions heretofore published.

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PROTECTION CLASS 1 - DEVICE MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY!

THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE THIS UNIT.
DO NOT ATTEMPT ANY REPAIRS YOURSELF; DOING SO WILL VOID
YOUR MANUFACTURES WARRANTY. DAMAGES RESULTING FROM
MODIFICATIONS TO THIS DEVICE AND/OR THE DISREGARD OF
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES IN THIS MANUAL VOID
THE MANUFACTURES WARRANTY AND ARE NOT SUBJECT TO ANY
WARRANTY CLAIMS AND/OR REPAIRS.

DO NOT PLUG DEVICE INTO A DIMMER PACK!
NEVER OPEN THIS DEVICE WHILE IN USE!
DO NOT EXPOSE DEVICE TO HEAT OR FIRE!
DO NOT EXPOSE DEVICE TO HIGH HUMIDITY!
AMBIENT TEMPERATURES: MAX 45°C/113°F | MIN 2°C/35°F
UNPLUG POWER BEFORE SERVICING DEVICE!
DO NOT EXPOSE DEVICE TO FLAMMABLE MATERIALS!
DO NOT EXPOSE DEVICE TO EXTREME VIBRATIONS!
KEEP FLAMMABLE MATERIALS AWAY FROM FIXTURE!

INDOOR / DRY LOCATIONS USE ONLY!
DO NOT EXPOSE DEVICE TO RAIN AND MOISTURE!

SAFETY GUIDELINES

This device is a sophisticated piece of electronic equipment. To guarantee a smooth
operation, it is important to follow all instructions and guidelines in this manual. Elation
Professional is not responsible for injury and/or damages resulting from the misuse of this
device due to the disregard of the information printed in this manual. Only qualified and/or
certified personnel should perform installation of this device and only the original rigging
parts included with this device should be used for installation. Any modifications to the
fixture and/or the included mounting hardware will void the original manufactures warranty
and increase the risk of damage and/or personal injury.

DO NOT shake device, avoid brute force when installing and/or operating.
DO NOT operate device if the power cord has become frayed, crimped, damaged and/or if

any of the power cord connectors are damaged and do not insert into the device securely
with ease. NEVER force a power cord connector into the device. If the power cord or any of
its connectors are damaged, replace it immediately with a new one of similar power rating.

DO NOT block any air ventilation slots. All fan and air inlets must remain clean and never
blocked. Always disconnect device from main power source before performing any type of
service and/or cleaning procedure. Only handle the power cord by the plug end, never pull
out the plug by tugging the wire portion of the cord.
Use the original packaging and materials to transport the device in for service.

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