Quick Start Manual
50687 (NC)
for more information visit:
www.enttec.com/e3
DMX ETHERGATE MK3
( P N 7 0 0 7 0 )
Box Contents
• DMX Ethergate Mk3 (pn: 70070)
• Straight connect Ethernet lead (pn: 79102)
• IEC power cord (country dependent plug)
• This user manual
• 1RU Mount Bracket Kit (pn: 79105)
Features
• 2 fully independent bi-directional DMX ports (5
pin Female XLR connectors).
• 2 Universe Ethernet to DMX node (Output mode)
• 2 Universe DMX to Ethernet (Input mode)
• Can be used as either 2 input, 2 output or 1 in 1
out ports.
• Easy to setup & update through any web browser
• Supports following DMX over Ethernet protocols:
◦ Art-Net
◦ Streaming ACN (sACN)
◦ ESP
• Supports RDM over Art-Net
• RGB LED shows current system status
• HTP Merging support : up-to 2 DMX sources can
be merged (if enabled).
• 1 RJ45 Ethercon connector (10/100)
• Static or Dynamic (DHCP) IP configuration (DHCP by
default)
• Easy firmware upgrades via any web browser
• Reset button to perform factory restore
• Inbuilt Auto ranging (90-260V) Mains power supply
Safety
• Do not expose the Ethergate Mk3 to rain or
moisture, doing this will void the warranty
• Do not remove the cover, live voltage inside
• This unit is intended for indoor use only
Basic Setup
Right out of the box, the Ethergate Mk3 is factory configured
to be a DMX OUTPUT device, listening to the first two ArtNet Universes (starting from 0x00). It is also set as a DHCP
node, so you can plug it into your existing router, and it's
good to go.
To make any changes to the configuration, you will need the
IP address of Ethergate. ENTTEC provides a free App
(available for Windows and Mac) called NMU, which will find
the Ethergate on your network and display its IP address.
Using the IP address one can access the built-in webinterface inside the Ethergate Mk3 via any modern webbrowser. The web-interface allows the settings of the unit to
be changed.
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Quick Start Manual
50687 (NC)
for more information visit:
www.enttec.com/e3
Once setup, any Art-Net/sACN/ESP enabled software/app
or a lighting control/desk can be used to send DMX out
of the Ethergate Mk3. For a list of recommended apps,
please check the website www.enttec.com/e3
Status LEDs
The Ethergate Mk3 comes with one RGB status LED and
two green network LED indicators located on the right
side of the front panel
RGB Status LED:
• WHITE: idle, signifies that Ethergate is operating
normally.
• GREEN: DMX Output or Input on Port1. The led
will fade from white to green. Please disable the
Port1 if you don't want it to function. Flashing
Green indicates RDM.
• YELLOW: DMX Output or Input on Port2. The led
will fade from white to yellow. Please disable the
Port2 if you don't want it to function. Flashing
Yellow indicates RDM.
• RED: (Blinking)Error State. No DMX will be input
or output in this state. Requires a firmware
update or needs to be rebooted. A reset might be
required, if it stays in error-mode on reboot.
• PURPLE: (Blinking) IP Address Conflict. Please
change the IP address manually or enable DHCP.
• CYAN: (Blinking) Merging conflict. Multiple DMX
Sources detected, either Merging is disabled or
number of sources exceed 2 (for the same
universe). User action is required to allow proper
DMX output.
Ethernet Link Speed: is ON when there is an active
Ethernet Link @ 100 mbps. It will stay OFF @ 10 mbps.
Ethernet Activity: This LED blinks when there is activity
on the Ethernet network.
NMU
NMU (Node Management Utility) is a free Windows and
Mac application that is used to manage compatible
ENTTEC DMX over Ethernet nodes.
NMU will help you find your unit's IP address and then
open a browser window to access the web-interface.
Please Follow these steps:
1. Download NMU from www.enttec.com/nmu
2. Ensure that your Ethergate Mk3 is hooked up
physically by Ethernet cable.
3. And connected to the same physical network (or
router) as the computer on which you will run NMU.
4. Open NMU. If prompted with multiple networks,
select the correct network. (identified by the IP
address of your computer on that network)
5. Press the Discovery button, and wait till NMU finds
all supported ENTTEC devices on your network.
6. Once found, select Ethergate Mk3 and use the IP
address to access the web-interface via your web
browser.
Web Configuration
The Ethergate Mk3 is configured and controlled through a
web browser running on a computer system located on the
same Local Area Network. Any modern web browser, such as
Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari or Opera, running
under any operating system, including Windows 7/8, Mac OS
X or Linux can be used.
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