Elation Netron EP2 User Guide

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[phone]

FCC STATEMENT

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE WARNINGS & INSTRUCTIONS

This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits as per Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This device uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the included instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this device does cause harmful

interference to radio or television reception, which can be deter- mined by turning the device o and on,

the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following methods:

• Reorient or relocate the device.

• Increase the separation between the device and the receiver.

• Connect the device to an electrical outlet on a circuit dierent from which the radio receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Energy Saving Matters (EuP 2009/125/EC)

Saving electric energy is a key to help protecting the environment. Please turn o all electrical products

when they are not in use. To avoid power consumption in idle mode, disconnect all electrical equipment
from power when not in use. Thank you!
Document Version: An updated version of this document may be available online.
Please check www.obsidiancontrol.com for the latest revision/update of this document before beginning
installation and use.

Date Document Version Note

27/12/2021 1 Initial Release

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CONTENTS

GENERAL INFORMATION 4

OVERVIEW 5

CONNECTIONS 6

MENU: 8

NAVIGATION 8

HOME SCREEN 8

PRESETS 9

NETRON PRESETS 10

DMX PORTS 11

VIEW AND TEST 12

IP ADDRESS 13

SYSTEM 14

INFORMATION 15

WEB REMOTE CONFIGURATION 16

WEB REMOTE MENU 17

FIRMWARE UPDATES 26

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GENERAL INFORMATION

INTRODUCTION

Please read and understand the instructions in this manual carefully and thoroughly before attempting
to operate this device. These instructions contain important safety and use information.

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

Contact your local Obsidian Controls Systems dealer or distributor for any product related service and
support needs. Also visit forum.obsidiancontrol.com with questions, comments, or suggestions.

OBSIDIAN CONTROL SERVICE EUROPE - Monday - Friday 08:30 to 17:00 CET
[phone] | [e-mail]

OBSIDIAN CONTROL SERVICE USA - Monday - Friday 08:30 to 17:00 PST
[phone] | [e-mail]

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OVERVIEW

The NETRON EP2 is a compact Ethernet to DMX gateway with two RDM compatible ports designed
for wall mount, truss mount and standalone installations.

It is congurable via its internal web remote and powered over Ethernet or via the convenient USB-C

connection.

KEY FEATURES:

- RDM, ArtNet and sACN support

- Factory and user presets for plug and play setups

- POE or USB-C powered

- 1.5” OLED Display with rotary knob

- Remote conguration via internal webpage

- Powder-coated compact aluminum housing

- Connect to ONYX PC for a full four Universe Solution

- In-wall, On-Wall, Truss and Standalone mounting

SOFTWARE AND OPERATION

For setup and operation of all software features, please update the devices to the latest release.
Download and study the full user guides from http://obsidiancontrol.com/netron.

The NETRON Ether-DMX devices oer a comprehensive and easy to use feature set, and are

continuously improving. It is advised to periodically check for updates on the Obsidian product pages.

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CONNECTIONS

DMX CONNECTIONS:

All DMX Output connections are 5pin female XLR; the pin-out on all sockets is pin 1 to shield, pin 2 to
cold (-), and pin 3 to hot (+). Pins 4 and 5 are not used. Carefully connect DMX cables to the respective
ports. To prevent damaging the DMX ports, provide strain relief and support. Avoid connecting FOH
Snakes to the ports directly.

Pin Connection

1 Com
2 Data ­3 Data +
4 Not connected
5 Not connected

ETHERNET DATA CONNECTION

The Ethernet cable is connected on the side of the EP2 device. This device cannot be daisy chained.
Although this is an Locking RJ45 Ethernet connector, and the use of a Locking RJ45 Ethernet cables is
recommended, any RJ45 connector is suitable.

The Ethernet connection is also used to connect a computer to the EP2 for remote conguration via a

web browser. To access the web interface, simply enter the IP address shown in the display in any web
browser connected to the device. Information about the web access can be found starting on page 14
of this manual.

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CONNECTIONS: FRONT & SIDE PANELS

FRONT CONNECTIONS:

M10

Turn to scroll,
push-to-select

Status Indicators

Menu return button

1.3” OLED Display

(2) 5Pin DMX ports
are bidirectional for
In-and-Output

DMX PORTS STATUS INDICATOR LEDs

LED Color Solid Blink Routing

DMX PORTS RED

DMX PORTS GREEN DMX In DMX Lost

DMX PORTS BLUE DMX Out Stable DMX Lost

DMX PORTS WHITE Flash on RDM packets

SIDE CONNECTIONS

DMX Port Status
Indicator LED

M12

Power: Type-C: 5V, 2A
No Data Connection

RJ45 Network
connection w/POE

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MENU: NAVIGATION

The Netron devices use a small OLED display for feedback and setup. The encoder dials up and down
through the menu, a push of the encoder selects an item or saves an entry. Revert to a previous menu
or cancel an entry with a single push of the back arrow.

Wheel Right

Wheel Left

Wheel Push
Back Arrow

Scroll down in menu list / increase values

Scroll up in menu list / decrease values

Enter Menu, Select menu item, go down one level in menu, conrm values.

Go up one level in menu tree, cancel change of values, hold for 2 seconds
to return to home screen

MENU: HOME SCREEN

As you scroll up or down the menu, the arrows indicate that more items are available above or below
that which is displayed, and only show when needed.

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MENU: PRESETS

Several simple presets are preprogrammed into the device for fast
setup. Some presets require additional input like a start Universe.

SUB MENU OPTION / VALUES DESCRIPTION

1. ArtNet 2.x Universe 1-32767

2. ArtNet 10.x Universe 1-32767

3. ArtNet 192.x Universe 1-32767

4. ArtNet 172.x Universe 1-32767

5. ArtNet DHCP Universe 1-32767

6. ArtNet In Universe 1-32767

7. ArtNet In/Thru Universe 1-32767

8. sACN 2.x Universe 1-32767

9. sACN 192.x Universe 1-32767

10. sACN 172.x Universe 1-32767

11. sACN 172.x Universe 1-32767

12. sACN DHCP Universe 1-32767

13. sACN DHCP In Universe 1-32767

See NETRON Presets

1. MyPreset 1
...

10. MyPreset 10

Load Preset Preset Loaded

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MENU: NETRON PRESETS

These simple presets are preprogrammed into the device for fast setup. Some presets require additional
input like a start Universe.

Label Ethernet DMX Ports

IP Address Subnet Protocol Option 1 2

Artnet 2.x

Automatic 2.x 255.0.0.0 Artnet

RDM Yes

Universe #

X

Output Output

X X+1

Artnet 10.x

Artnet 192.x

Artnet 172.x

Artnet DHCP

Artnet In

sACN 2.x

sACN 10.x

Automatic 10.x 255.0.0.0 Artnet

RDM Yes

Automatic 192.x 255.0.0.0 Artnet

RDM Yes

Automatic 172.x 255.0.0.0 Artnet

RDM Yes

DHCP DHCP Artnet

RDM Yes

Automatic 2.x 255.0.0.0 Artnet

Automatic 2.x 255.0.0.0 sACN

RDM Yes

Automatic 10.x 255.0.0.0 sACN

RDM Yes

Universe #

X

Universe #

X

Universe #

X

Universe #

X

Universe #

X

Universe #

X

Universe #

X

Output Output

X X+1

Output Output

X X+1

Output Output

X X+1

Output Output

X X+1

Input Input

X X+1

Output Output

X X+1

Output Output

X X+1

sACN 192.x

sACN 172.x

sACN DHCP

sACN DHCP

In

Automatic 192.x 255.0.0.0 sACN

RDM Yes

Automatic 172.x 255.0.0.0 sACN

RDM Yes

DHCP DHCP sACN

RDM Yes

DHCP DHCP sACN

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Universe #

X

Universe #

X

Universe #

X

Universe #

X

Output Output

X X+1

Output Output

X X+1

Output Output

X X+1

Input Input

X X+1

MENU: DMX PORTS

Select a port number to adjust its settings. Depending on the
Mode, certain options are not relevant and hidden from the display
or web interface.

SUB MENU OPTION / VALUES DESCRIPTION

Disable The port is disabled.

Input

Mode

Universe 1 – 32767 Select the EtherDMX Universe

Protocol

Output

Send
Value

Art-Net

None

0 –
255

The port receives DMX values and assigns
them to the selected Universe.

The port sends out DMX Values on the
selected Universe

Send a static DMX value

Select the EtherDMX protocol per portsACN

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MENU: VIEW AND TEST

Select a View and Test mode to test . Depending on the Mode,
certain options are not relevant and hidden from the display or web
interface.

SUB MENU OPTION / VALUES DESCRIPTION

View Port 1 – 2 View the DMX values of a specic port

Start Monitor

DMX View

Universe 1 – 32767 View a specic Art-Net Universe

Start Monitor

Start Monitoring Values. Use Encoder to dial to the
desired DMX address. Push Encoder to change
display readout style (Grid, List, Address)

Start Monitoring Values. Use Encoder to dial to the
desired DMX address. Push Encoder to change
display readout style (Grid, List, Address)

ArtNet View

Universe 1 – 32767 View a specic sACN Universe

Start Monitor

sACN View

Output

Test

Speed 1 – 10, Manual Select the speed of generator

DMX Port

Value 0 -255

Universe 1 – 32767 Select Art-Net Universe

Test

Speed 1 – 10, Manual Select the speed of generator

ArtNet

Value 0 -255

Universe 1 – 32767 Select sACN Universe

Test

Speed 1 – 10, Manual Select the speed of generator

sACN

Value 0 -255

Port 1 – 2 Send generator values on specic port
All Ports Send generator values on all ports

Start Monitoring Values. Use Encoder to dial to the
desired DMX address. Push Encoder to change
display readout style (Grid, List, Address)

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MENU: IP ADDRESS

Set the desired device IP address in this menu. Every Netron
device is set to a unique 2.x.x.x address at the factory, and after
every reset to this default. For Art-Net systems, it should never be
necessary to adjust this IP. Any custom address and subnet can be
assigned so the node can operate within any network environment.

SUB MENU OPTION / VALUES DESCRIPTION

The device waits for a DHCP server address

DHCP IP

Automatic 2.x

Automatic 10.x.x

Custom IP

IP Address x.x.x.x

Subnet
Mask

x.x.x.x

After 30s it assigns itself a unique 169.254.x.x
address but continues to monitor DHCP
server requests.

The device is set to a unique 2.x.x.x Address,
Subnet 255.0.0.0

The device is set to a unique 10.x.x.x
Address, Subnet 255.0.0.0

Assign any desired numbers. The device
does not check the validity of address and
subnet values.

Automatic 192.x

Automatic 172.x

The device is set to a unique 192.x.x.x
Address, Subnet 255.0.0.0

The device is set to a unique 172.x.x.x
Address, Subnet 255.0.0.0

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MENU: SYSTEM

This menu contains all the settings to congure and manage the

device

SUB MENU OPTION / VALUES DESCRIPTION

12 Character Label Set a device name

Name

Device

0-999 Set an optional device ID

Device ID

Display Timeout

Screen Brightness 1-10 Adjust the brightness of the internal display

LED Brightness 0-10

Display

Home Screen

Disable Display stays on indenitely
10s, 30s, 1m, 5m, 10m Display goes dark after this time

Adjust the brightness of the front LEDs. Set to 0 to
disable them.

Device Info The display shows port and connectivity information

Cue Browser

The display shows a list of stored cues which can easily
be browsed and started by the encoder wheel

Universe 1
Universe 0

Start

ArtNet

Lock

PIN: 000 (011)

Lock Device

Wait for Data

Send 0

Hold Last Look

Fade to 0 0-60s (30s) Crossfade to DMX 0. Set to 0s for instant out.

Signal Loss

Disable DMX DMX trac is turned o on all ports

Save Cong Cong Saved Save current conguration including all cue data

Load Cong Cong Loaded

Cong

Backup

All Disable Disables RDM processing on the device

RDM

All Enable Enables all RDM processing on the device

Processing

Pin: 000 (011) Conrm

Factory Reset

Pin: 000 (007) Conrm

Manual
Lock:
000
(011)

Forever, 0s, 10s, 30s,
1m, 5m, 10m, 60m

Disable The device does not require a pin
Timeout The device asks for a pin after the display times out

Lock/Unlock Lock the device immediately

Device will
be reset
to factory
defaults. Yes/
No

Device will be
reset to User
Preset 1. Yes/
No

Universe 1 is sent to Art-Net 0-0
Universe 1 is sent to Art-Net 0-1

No DMX is sent until valid data is received for the ports.
The last incoming values continue to be sent on the ports
until the time is expired. Once timeout has completed,
the device will perform one of the below actions

The last incoming values continue to be sent on the ports
until the time is expired. Once timeout has completed the
device will perform one of the below actions.

Reload conguration. Backups can be exported and

imported from the web interface

Reset the device to factory default. It will reload NETRON
Preset 1. All cues are deleted, and all settings are set to
default.

Reset the device to User Preset 1.

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MENU: INFORMATION

This menu provides information about the device.

SUB MENU OPTION / VALUES DESCRIPTION

Boot SW V#
Firmware: V#

Software Version

Time: XXXXX(H) Total time the device has been powered on.

Product On Time

:x:x:x:x:x Displays MAC address

Mac Address

UID1: xxxx Displays product RDM UID.

RDM UID

Display the current software version

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WEB REMOTE CONFIGURATION

Ensure the device and a computer do not share IP address, but are in the same IP address range, and
are connected.

PC Conguration Sample: Please note your PC conguration results may vary.

MAC OS Conguration Sample: Please note your MAC OS conguration results may vary.

Browser Sample: Enter the device IP address into a web browser to access the device page.

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WEB REMOTE MENU: HOMEPAGE

Please note that Netron devices are not compatible with Microsoft Internet Explorer. Also, the antivirus
software AVAST is known to block important communication with NETRON, and must be disabled for

the web interface and rmware updates to function.

Identify Button:

Identify sets device into blinking Red/White LEDs and a blinking display to nd Netron devices.

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WEB REMOTE MENU: PRESETS - NETRON PRESETS

WEB REMOTE MENU: PRESETS - USER PRESETS

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WEB REMOTE MENU: DMX PORTS - OUTPUT

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WEB REMOTE MENU: DMX PORTS - DISABLE

WEB REMOTE MENU: DMX PORTS - INPUT

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WEB REMOTE MENU: DMX PORTS - SEND VALUE

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WEB REMOTE MENU: DMX PORTS - SEND VALUE

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WEB REMOTE MENU: DMX PORTS - DEVICE SETTINGS

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WEB REMOTE MENU: DMX PORTS - MAINTENANCE

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FIRMWARE UPDATES

Updates for improved performance or to add additional features may be available on

www.obsidiancontrol.com.

To install a rmware upgrade, connect to the device through a web browser and open the System –

Maintenance menu.

Always back up the conguration rst. Export to a le using the web interface.

• Upload the rmware le, then update the device. Do not power cycle during the update process.

The update is provided in two les, Display NFW and Web IMG. Both need to be installed for a full upgrade.

• Reset to factory defaults.

• Reload the conguration le from the web interface.

Conrm the upgrade is installed from the Information/Software Version Display.

If the system menu is corrupt and or cannot be opened, then the Netron device can be updated from
an IP address e.g. 2.26.206.242/update.html.

Each device has a unique Device IP Address, of
which the one shown below is only an example.

Each device has a unique Device IP Address; of which the one shown is only an example.

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