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Enttec E-STREAMER MK2, 70710, 70711 User Manual

Front Page
Front Page
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Package Contents
Package Contents
Your E-Streamer Mk2 package should contain these items:
• Cat 5 data cable 1.8m (Part No. 79102)
• IEC power cable
• This user manual
If any item is missing or damaged, please contact your supplier immediately.
To be sure that you are using the latest revision of the E-Streamer Mk2 firmware, please visit the Downloads section of the Enttec website at
www.enttec.com to get the current version.
Safety Instructions
Do not expose this device to rain and moisture, or expose it to the risk of dripping or splashing.
Do not use this device near water.
Do not block any ventilation apertures on this device.
Do not install this device near heat sources such as heaters, stoves, monitors, amplifiers, dimmers, luminaries or any other equipment that produces heat.
Do not expose the power adapter or power cables of this device to damage from being, crushed, walked on or being pinched by protective cabinets, enclosures or cases.
Use only attachments, accessories or fixings specified by ENTTEC.
Unplug this device from the mains supply and external data links during electrical storms or when the device will not be used for a long time.
Servicing this device should be undertaken only by suitably qualified service technicians.
Contacting ENTTEC
Email: contact@enttec.com Telephone: +61 3 9763 5755 GMT+10 Facsimile: +61 3 9763 5688 Postal Address: ENTTEC Pty Ltd
Unit 17/5 Samantha Court
Knoxfield
Vic 3180 Australia
Getting Support
If you require support for the E-Streamer Mk2, please visit the Support area of our website at
www.enttec.com. There you can fill out a support request ticket for prompt assistance with your
enquiry.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Front Page ............................................................................................................................................................................1
Package Contents..................................................................................................................................................................2
Safety Instructions................................................................................................................................................................2
Contacting ENTTEC............................................................................................................................................................2
Getting Support.....................................................................................................................................................................2
Glossary of E-Streamer Mk2 Terms ..................................................................................................................................5
Typographic conventions used in this manual...................................................................................................................5
Getting to know your E-Streamer Mk2..............................................................................................................................6
Layout .................................................................................................................................................................................6
Features..................................................................................................................................................................................6
System Architecture..............................................................................................................................................................7
System File Storage.............................................................................................................................................................7
Show Data Storage..............................................................................................................................................................7
Fast track guide to the E-Streamer Mk2............................................................................................................................8
Lcd Menu...............................................................................................................................................................................9
The Main Menu .................................................................................................................................................................9
1-Show Select ...................................................................................................................................................................10
Show Control Screen.........................................................................................................................................................10
2-Setup ..............................................................................................................................................................................11
Change IP..........................................................................................................................................................................11
Factory Reset.....................................................................................................................................................................11
USB Backup/Restore.........................................................................................................................................................11
USB Backup......................................................................................................................................................................11
USB Restore......................................................................................................................................................................12
3-Status..............................................................................................................................................................................13
4-Restart............................................................................................................................................................................13
Web Interface......................................................................................................................................................................14
Menu System.......................................................................................................................................................................15
E-Streamer Mk2 Home......................................................................................................................................................16
System Information...........................................................................................................................................................16
Network Information.........................................................................................................................................................16
Show Editor.........................................................................................................................................................................17
Creating a New Show .......................................................................................................................................................17
Show Options....................................................................................................................................................................17
Enable Art-Net Control................................................................................................................................................18
Subnet...........................................................................................................................................................................18
Universe........................................................................................................................................................................18
Control Channel...........................................................................................................................................................18
Show Master Channel...................................................................................................................................................18
Enable Recording Control Channel..............................................................................................................................18
Select Stream................................................................................................................................................................18
Channel.........................................................................................................................................................................18
Value............................................................................................................................................................................19
Data Streams......................................................................................................................................................................19
ESP....................................................................................................................................................................................20
Universe........................................................................................................................................................................20
Send Type.....................................................................................................................................................................20
IP Address....................................................................................................................................................................20
Channel Range..............................................................................................................................................................20
Art-Net...............................................................................................................................................................................21
Subnet...........................................................................................................................................................................21
Universe........................................................................................................................................................................21
Send Type.....................................................................................................................................................................21
IP Address....................................................................................................................................................................21
Channel Range..............................................................................................................................................................21
DMX Port..........................................................................................................................................................................22
Input Port......................................................................................................................................................................22
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Table of Contents
Channel Range..............................................................................................................................................................22
Copying a Show.................................................................................................................................................................23
Deleting a Show.................................................................................................................................................................23
Saving a recorded Show....................................................................................................................................................23
Show Control.......................................................................................................................................................................24
Show Selection..................................................................................................................................................................24
Show ID.............................................................................................................................................................................24
Show Name........................................................................................................................................................................24
Show Controls...................................................................................................................................................................25
Status.................................................................................................................................................................................26
Show Master......................................................................................................................................................................26
Duration.............................................................................................................................................................................26
Group Control....................................................................................................................................................................26
Select All......................................................................................................................................................................26
Show Selection.............................................................................................................................................................26
Event....................................................................................................................................................................................28
New Event.........................................................................................................................................................................28
Run Loop Options.............................................................................................................................................................29
SHOWS: Select Shows for Event .....................................................................................................................................29
START: Event Start Settings.............................................................................................................................................29
CYCLE: Event Cycle Settings...........................................................................................................................................31
Every Month.................................................................................................................................................................32
Between Months...........................................................................................................................................................32
Selected Months...........................................................................................................................................................33
Every Day.....................................................................................................................................................................33
Between Days...............................................................................................................................................................34
Selected Weekdays.......................................................................................................................................................34
Between Weekdays......................................................................................................................................................35
Every Hour...................................................................................................................................................................35
Between Hours.............................................................................................................................................................36
Selected Hours..............................................................................................................................................................36
Every Minute................................................................................................................................................................37
Between Minutes..........................................................................................................................................................37
Selected Minutes..........................................................................................................................................................38
STOP: Event Stop Settings................................................................................................................................................38
Scheduler.............................................................................................................................................................................41
Stream Monitor ..................................................................................................................................................................42
Backup / Restore.................................................................................................................................................................43
Settings Backup.................................................................................................................................................................43
Settings Restore.................................................................................................................................................................43
Backup & Restore Shows using a FTP client....................................................................................................................43
Factory Restore..................................................................................................................................................................44
Settings.................................................................................................................................................................................45
Firmware Updates using USB......................................................................................................................................45
System Date / Time...........................................................................................................................................................46
Date Range...................................................................................................................................................................46
Year Range...................................................................................................................................................................46
Time Format.................................................................................................................................................................46
Geolocation:......................................................................................................................................................................46
Offset from GMT.........................................................................................................................................................46
Geographic Location....................................................................................................................................................46
Today's Sunrise and Sunset..........................................................................................................................................46
Location Data...............................................................................................................................................................46
Network Interface: DHCP.................................................................................................................................................47
IP Address....................................................................................................................................................................47
Gateway........................................................................................................................................................................47
DMX Port Parameters.......................................................................................................................................................48
System Customization.......................................................................................................................................................48
RS232 Remote Control......................................................................................................................................................48
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Glossary of E-Streamer Mk2 Terms
Glossary of E-Streamer Mk2 Terms
Show: A set of recorded DMX512 data sequences that form a lighting presentation.
Event: An entry in the E-Streamer Mk2's schedule that specifies a Show and the times it is to be
replayed.
Slot: The 8-bit (0-255) data for a single DMX512 Channel.
Frame: A packet of DMX512 data containing up to 512 data slots.
Stream: A sequence of DMX frames (1- 44.3 frames per second). Also known as a DMX Universe.
Start Frame: The DMX512 frame that is output by the E-Streamer Mk2 at startup.
ESP: Enttec's DMX over Ethernet communications protocol.
Art-Net: Artistic Licence's DMX over Ethernet communications protocol.
LAN: A Local Area Network is a network of computers, usually in a single building or small group of
buildings, linked by a high speed network such as an Ethernet.
DHCP: The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol is a method for network devices to automatically obtain configuration information from a server on the network. Data provided consists of an IP address for use on the local network, and may also include such parameters as the default router, network gateway, subnet mask, IP address expiry time and addresses for Domain Name Servers.
Typographic conventions used in this manual
Buttons: Web page button names and Navigation Bar buttons appear in a special typeface. E.g.,
The name of the Windows™ "Start" button is printed as Start.
Data boxes: The names of the boxes where data is entered appear in a different typeface. E.g., the name of the "Frame Rate" entry box is printed as Frame Rate.
Panel buttons: The names of the front panel buttons used to navigate the E-Streamer Mk2's menu system appear in a specific typeface.
File and Folder names: The names of data files and folders appear in a different typeface. E.g., the name of the file "2.shwl" is printed as 2.shw
E-Streamer Mk2 Screens: The messages displayed on the LCD display are printed in a dot matrix typeface, in a shaded box. E.g.
ES_Mk2 ACTIVE: 3 IP: 192.168.10.200 10:10:25 3.65 GB
press a key to enter
This process may take a few minutes, possibly long enough to take a coffee break.
This process could take some time, quite possibly enough time to make and eat a snack.
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Getting to know your E-Streamer Mk2
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR E-STREAMER MK2
Thank you for purchasing the E-Streamer Mk2. At Enttec we are proud of our products and we hope you will enjoy using them as much as we enjoy designing and building them.
The E-Streamer Mk2 is a powerful DMX512 recorder and playback device, capable of recording up to 64 Streams of DMX per show. Multiple shows can be recorded or played back simultaneously with virtually unlimited triggering and scheduling options. E-Streamer Mk2 can meet the needs of highly complex shows in even the largest of lighting installations.
Layout
The E-Streamer Mk2 is 1 Unit rack case, designed to be mounted in a standard 19-inch (482.6mm) equipment rack using the supplied mounting brackets.
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E-Streamer Mk2 front
E-Streamer Mk2 rear
1.IEC Power input socket - Accepts AC voltages in the range 100V – 260V, at frequencies
from 50Hz to 60Hz.
2.RJ45 socket - Ethernet network port
3.USB type A sockets - USB mass storage for backup and restore
4.DB9 RS-232 socket - Serial data connector for remote control.
The following only available on Part No (70711)
5.DIN-TEC sockets – Connect DIN-TEC devices to control
6.4 DMX Output Ports
7. 4 DMX Input Ports
Features
The E-Streamer Mk2 provides:
• Up to 64 universes per show
• Unlimited simultaneous show playback (HTP merging between shows)
• Unlimited number of shows
• SD Card based recording
• DMX input/output through Ethernet port
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Features
• DMX input/output through DMX Ports (only on Model D)
• Art-Net & ESP protocol support
• Control and configuration using inbuilt web interface
• Show replay can be triggered on:
power up Art-Net & ESP control (slave from other lighting control)
day, date, month and time of day remote serial command astronomical clock simple TCP/IP network protocol
• Easy firmware upgrades
System Architecture
The E-Streamer Mk2 system consists of two components, the main Streamer Engine, an embedded system, running a highly customised Unix-type operating system, and an independent microcontroller-driven LCD terminal which is linked to the Streamer Engine.
Communications with the E-Streamer Mk2 can take place over three paths:
Through the E-Streamer Mk2's Web Interface. Connection is via the web browser on a
computer located on the same Ethernet network as the E-Streamer Mk2. (Used for configuring the Streamer Engine and all Show set-up, recording, replay and scheduling functions.)
Via the LCD panel and buttons on the front of the E-Streamer Mk2's case. (Used for
starting and stopping the Streamer Engine and basic control of Show recording and replay functions.)
Via RS232 port – Commands can be sent to start, pause & stop shows.
System File Storage
All operating system and E-Streamer Mk2 program files are stored on internal flash memory for high reliability and rapid start up.
Show Data Storage
The E-Streamer Mk2 stores Show data on a user serviceable SD Card . For data stability and reliability, the drive is formatted under the Unix File System (JFS) and is not readable by Windows or Macintosh operating systems. To backup and restore the recorded show files, a USB mass storage drive is needed to be plugged into the USB slot on the rear of the unit.
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Fast track guide to the E-Streamer Mk2
FAST TRACK GUIDE TO THE E-STREAMER MK2
To record and replay a show on E-Streamer Mk2:
• Connect the E-Streamer Mk2 to a power supply and an Ethernet Network.
• From the front LCD Menu, obtain the IP Address of E-Streamer Mk2
• Open the E-Streamer Mk2's Web Interface in a web browser on any computer.
• Set up your Show data input sources.
(see Show Editor )
• Record your Show data from either:
the Show Control page
(see Show Control 24), or
the Show Menu on the LCD panel
(see LCD Menu).
• Replay your Show from either:
the Show Control page
(see Show Control 24), or
the Show Menu on the LCD panel
(see LCD Menu)
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Lcd Menu
LCD MENU
The LCD Menu is navigated through the four panel buttons on the front of the E-Streamer Mk2.
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.
The Top & Bottom button are used to navigate/scroll through the options on any screen. The currently selected option is highlighted with a white background on the screen.
The Main Menu
ES_Mk2 ACTIVE: 0 IP: 192.168.10.200 10:10:25 3.65 GB
press a key to enter
Line1: displays the E-Streamer System Name and Number of Active Shows
Line2: displays either the current IP address / DHCP Failed / disconnnected, highlighting the
current status of the network interface. The IP address is where the web interface can be accessed.
ES_Mk2 ACTIVE: 0
DHCP FAILED
10:10:25 SD Error
press a key to enter
Line3: displays the current time of the system, and the free disk space on the SD Card. If the free space drops to less than 10MB, the line will be highlighted. And if the SD Card cannot be accessed, “SD ERROR” will be displayed.
Pressing any of the panel buttons/keys will activate the next screen on the LCD:
The Selection Menu
While on the Selection Menu, you can select the option by pressing the Enter button, when that option is highlighted.
1-Show Select 2-Setup 3-Status 4-Restart
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Lcd Menu
1-Show Select
Lists all available shows on the E-Streamer Mk2, list can be scrolled using up & down keys. Scrolling indicator is visible when the list allows scrolling.
Show 11 ^ Black Room Show
Show 9 New Year Show v
When a show is selected by pressing the Enter button, the Show Control Screen is shown, this is where one can Start, Stop, Pause or Record the show. Depending on what status the Show is in, only 2 options are available. Pressing Enter will activate the selected action, and current status will be updated.
Show Control Screen
BLACK ROOM: STOPPED PLAY RECORD next show >>
Show Control screen allows cycling through the Show List, by using the “Next Show >>” option. Activating Record on an existing recording will prompt for “Overwrite Prompt”:
RECORD & OVERWRITE ? 1-Yes 2-No
All the other actions (Play,Pause,Stop) happen instantly, and current Show status is visible on the top right of the Show Control screen.
Pressing Menu button will take you back to Show Select screen, and pressing it one more will take you back to the Selction Menu.
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Lcd Menu
2-Setup
Setup Screen, allows the following three options:
1-Change IP 2-Factory Reset 3-USB Backup/Restore
Change IP
This screen further gives two options DHCP or Static IP. When Static IP is selected, the screen allows you to change the IP address using the top and bottom button to scroll the digits and the menu & enter buttons to select the segment. Once you are on the last segment of the IP address, pressing the Enter button, will activate the IP address. It will take a few seconds for the change to go through, please wait 30 seconds, before attempting to try again.
Change IP Address
IP: 192.010.111.123
Factory Reset
Activating Factory Reset, leads to a simple prompt confirming your action. Once confirmed, the Factory Reset will take a few seconds to run. It will end up deleting all your shows & events, as well as any saved settings. Please use this only when needed.
USB Backup/Restore
This screen further gives two options USB Backup or USB Restore. For both Backup & Restore to succeed, you must have a USB Mass storage device (FAT or FAT32 only) connected to any of the rear USB ports.
USB Backup
If the free space of the USB device is less than the size of the shows, the backup will fail, please use a bigger usb devcie than needed to ensure that backup is successful. Before starting backup you will need to confirm, and an indication of how big the usb device should be is given:
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Lcd Menu
1-YES 2-NO
* usb free > 890 MB
Looking for usb device
please wait ...
Depending on the size and number of recorded shows, the backup could take a while (few minutes).
The E-Streamer Mk2 will stop any active shows and, engine will be stopped, while the backup is in process. Once the backup is complete, the engine will be restarted. Please do not attempt to control any shows while the backup is being processed.
Backup in progress
please wait ...
Once backup is complete, you may remove the usb device safely. Please do not remove the usb device until the progress screen is visible.
USB Restore
Please do not modify the files that were backed up on the usb device in any way, or the restore might not succeed. Upon selecting Restore, once you plug in the usb device and confirm on the screen, the Restore will start. Restoring shows could take a while, depending on the size and the number of shows backed up.
Restoring system
please wait ...
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Lcd Menu
Once restore is complete, you may remove the usb device safely. Please do not remove the usb device until the progress screen is visible.
3-Status
Status Screen, allows the following two options:
1-System 2-Network
Both the Status screens are read-only and provide information about the system and Networking.
These require no user-input and serve as a way of checking the performance of the E-Streamer Mk2.
4-Restart
Restart Screen, when activated, prompts for the user to confirm the selection.
1-YES 2-NO
Once confirmed the, E-Streamer will stop all the active shows, stop the engine and restart the system. While rebooting the LCD screen will change between a couple of screens, and the LCD Main Menu will be visible, once the system is fully ready.
System Restarting
Please wait …
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Web Interface
WEB INTERFACE
The E-Streamer Mk2 is configured, controlled and programmed through a web browser interface running on a computer system located on the same Local Area Network. Any graphical web browser, such as Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari or Opera, running under any operating system, including Windows XP or Vista, Mac OS X or Linux can be used.
It is recommended that a recent version of web browser be used to ensure full compatibility to display the web interface.
Throughout the Web Interface, helpful hints are displayed when a user hovers the mouse over the “Help” icon ?
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Menu System
Menu System
The web interface is navigated via a main menu displayed in a panel on the left of screen, while all programming and control pages are shown on the right of the screen
E-Streamer Mk2
E-Streamer Mk2's operational status and information.
Show Configuration Show configuration and modification
Show Control Record and replay Shows
Playlist Events configuration and modification
Backup / Restore Current Scheduler Status for Events
Current DMX Data for the selected Show & stream
Backup and Restore shows & system configuration
Settings Change various System settings (Date/Time, Networking,
Firmware & Licensing)
The Menu system remains same on all the pages. The selected menu is highlighted depending on the page user is on.
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E-Streamer Mk2 Home
E-STREAMER MK2 HOME
This page is automatically displayed when connection is established between a web browser and the E-Streamer Mk2. It shows the operational status of E-Streamer Mk2 and a summary of some basic system settings. Although the time display updates continuously, system operational statistics are only updated every 5 seconds.
System Information
Activity
This is the number of E-Streamer Mk2 Shows that are currently active: either being played or recorded, as a result of all actions including automated, scheduled and manually triggered events.
CPU Load
Percentage of the Streamer Engine's central processor capacity being used by all system activities.
Free Disk Space
Displays the current free disk space on the SD Card. If this ever drops to very low level, the system will forcibly disable show recordings. To free space, either delete recorded shows or replace the SD card with a bigger capacity one.
Network Information
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