Enttec DMX USB PRO MK2, 70314 Quick Start Manual

Quick Start Manual

MANUAL-PRO-MK2

for more information visit:

enttec.com/promk2

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Box Contents

• PRO Mk2 (pn: 70314)

• Micro USB Cable (pn: 50282)

• DMX Breakout cable 0.1M - DB15 to 3x 5pin DMX

(pn: 79146)

• This user manual

Features

• Two universes (512 channel each) of input or

output (one per DMX port)

• Standalone mode: playback a single recorded

DMX show on power-up

• Midi input & output ports (DMX + MIDI cable sold

separately) – MIDI needs software support

• Fully compliant with USITT DMX512-A

• Adjustable Frame Rates and empty frames to

accommodate non-standard equipment

• USB 2.0 Support on Windows PC and Mac OSX

• 1500 V full isolation (data & power lines to

protect your computer from surges)

• RDM enabled (ANSI E1.20 compliant)

• Drivers for Windows, OSX and Linux (drivers

released and maintained by FTDI)

• Output refresh rate configurable from 1 to 40 Fps

(Frames per second)

• Compatible with various open-source and

professional lighting control programs.

Safety

• Do not expose the PRO Mk2 to rain or moisture,

doing this will void the warranty

• Do not remove the cover, there are no serviceable

parts inside

• This unit is intended for indoor use only

• Wherever possible, use with a DMX Splitter for

safety and better reliability with DMX cables.

Basic Setup

• Install and configure the Driver software on your

Windows™, Linux™ or Mac™ computer.

• Methods can vary between Operating systems, but

the end result is the same: once installed correctly,
the drivers will allow software to communicate with
the PRO Mk2.

• Connect the PRO Mk2 to your computer (USB) and

the DMX512 control network (DMX cable).

• Load the control software of your choice onto the

computer. You can choose between open-source
(free) and professional (paid) programs. More
information is available at www.enttec.com/dmx

• Run the software and create your show.

• For troubleshooting, testing (DMX and MIDI) and

using standalone mode on PRO Mk2, install and run
PRO-Manager.

Quick Start Manual

MANUAL-PRO-MK2

for more information visit:

enttec.com/promk2

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LED Status

PRO Mk2 comes with a RGB LED indicator located on the
top (above the usb connector). The LED will blink
between these colours, and each colour signifies the
related activity:

• White: PRO Mk2 is powered on and idle

• Green: DMX1 send or receive (DMX Port 1)

• Yellow: DMX2 send or receive (DMX Port 2)

• Blue: Standalone mode (show playback)

• Purple: MIDI in or out

• Red: error or unsupported request

At any given time, the PRO Mk2 led will blink amongst
a combination of these colours or just one of these
colours

It is advised to re-connect the usb cable if led is solid
red (not blinking) to reset the PRO Mk2.

If the led stays red – a restore might be required to
reset the PRO Mk2. Restore or firmware update can be
performed by PRO-Manager.

Install Drivers

PRO Mk2 is supported by FTDI drivers for the following
Operating Systems:

• Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows

Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008,
Windows Server 2008 R2. (32 bit and 64 bit
versions)

• Mac OS X (Mac OS X 10.4 or later)

• Linux - Raspberry Pi also supported

To proceed, you need the driver setup file, which is
available from:

• Download PRO-Manager (includes the

driver setup) from the ENTTEC website:
enttec.com/pro-manager

• For the latest drivers and OS support,

please visit FTDI website:
ftdichip.com/Drivers/D2XX.htm

Setting up on Windows

Execute the setup file and let the drivers install on your
Windows machine. If using PRO-Manager setup, click Yes
when prompted to install FTDI Drivers

Click on Extract, and follow the setup procedure by clicking
Next. It will go through the drivers install process and copy
the needed files.
Once done it will show the completion screen, highlighting
that the drivers have been installed correctly

In most cases the USB port you plug the DMX USB PRO into
will automatically fall into an acceptable range with respect
to the other elements of your computer’s communications
ports, but if you are having problems or conflicts between
the ports, here is what you can do to change the COM port.
Before making any changes. it is advisable to keep a record
of which serial port has been used in each attempt to
configure the hardware and drivers. That way you will be
able to retrace your steps should you decide to go back and
try something again but with different settings elsewhere.

Device Manager

Open Device Manager on your Windows machine. (Control
Panel → Device Manager)

Expand the “Ports” section, and identify the DMX USB PRO,
which usually is “USB Serial Port”