Quick Start Manual
MANUAL-USBPRO
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DMX USB PRO
( P N 7 0 3 0 4 )
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Box Contents
• DMX USB PRO (Part No. 70304)
• USB Cable (Part No. 79110)
• This user manual
Features
• Full 512 DMX channel (1 universe) of input or
output
• 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 DMX USB PRO to rain or
moisture, doing so will void the warranty.
• Do not remove the cover, there are no user
serviceable parts inside.
• This unit is intended for indoor use only.
• Wherever possible, use with a DMX Splitter for
safety and higher system reliability.
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 DMX USB PRO.
• Connect the DMX USB PRO 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 opensource (free) and professional (paid) programs.
More information is available at
enttec.com/dmxubspro
• Run the software and create your show.
• For troubleshooting and testing DMX USB PRO,
install and run PRO-Manager.
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LED Status
The DMX USB PRO comes with a green LED indicator
located on the left of the USB port. It behaves as
following:
1. Blinks once on USB connection: signifies
that the DMX USB PRO is powered on and
ready. After blinking once, it will remain off,
until DMX is sent or received.
2. Blinks continuously: signifies DMX is being
sent or received by the DMX USB PRO.
3. Stays on always (no blinking): signifies error
mode, DMX USB PRO needs to be restored.
4. Stays off always: normal mode, waiting for
software to instruct it to perform DMX
operation.
DMX Connector pin out
5pin DMX OUT/ DMX IN:
• Pin 1: Ground
• Pin 2: Data -
• Pin 3: Data +
• Pin 4: NC
• Pin 5: NC
Any suitable 3 to 5pin DMX adaptor can be used to
connect to 3pin DMX cables or fixtures. Please note
the pinout, before connecting to any non-standard
DMX connector.
Install Drivers
DMX USB PRO is supported by FTDI drivers for the
following Operating Systems:
• Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows7, 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 is supported, others
need drivers (please check FTDI for details)
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/dmxubspro
• for 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
in to 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.
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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”
Right click on it and select Properties. Under
“Port Settings”, click on “Advanced”, and you can then
change the COM Port No. under this screen:
Setting up on Mac
Download and install PRO-MANAGER on your Mac .
For OSX 10.7 – OSX 10.10, FTDI “D2XX” drivers are
copied by PRO-MANAGER and made ready for use.
From OSX 10.11 onwards, 3
rd
party drivers are not
needed. Just install PRO-MANAGER to test your USB
PRO. Apple's USB drivers are supported by ENTTEC
USB PRO from OSX 10.11 onwards.
Follow detailed instructions on how to do this, using
FAQ/Support links on the ENTTEC DMX USB PRO
web-page: www.enttec.com/dmxubspro
For driver problems with 3rd party Apps, please
contact their respective support for more details.
PRO-MANAGER
ENTTEC provides a free cross-platform app to
configure, test and update DMX USB PRO. The App is
available for Windows on the CD or you can download
the latest version for Windows or Mac from the ENTTEC
website www.enttec.com/pro-manager
• Use this App to test your DMX USB PRO, change
default parameters (Refresh rates, Break Time),
test DMX Send and Receive.
• This App is merely a troubleshooting tool and
not Lighting Control software
• PRO-Manager runs inside a browser window,
and it opens up the page by default, however
you can also use this address in your browser
http://localhost:55555/
From the PRO-Manager Home page, you can click the
‘Find Devices’ button to search for ENTTEC products
connected to your computer. Once Pro manager
discovers it, select it from the dropdown box to begin
communication.
Firmware Update
1. The following steps will guide you on how to
update the firmware, use this procedure to
reset the DMX USB PRO if it ever gets stuck or
stops responding.
• Firmware 1.44 is for DMX only (recommended)
• Firmware 2.4 is for RDM and DMX
From the home page of PRO-Manager, select the
firmware from the drop-down “Select firmware File”
and Click on “Update firmware”
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Once Finished, the page will automatically refresh,
and device information will be updated to reflect
the updated firmware.
Firmware 2.4 is needed, if DMX USB PRO is to be
used with RDM Controller Application
DMX Send Test
PRO-Manager can also be used to send preset DMX
patterns or test selected DMX channels by sending
DMX through the DMX USB PRO.
Select the “DMX Send” page from the top-menu and
from DMX Send page, select “Faders” and drag the
needed Channel faders to test the DMX output.
With your fixtures connected to the DMX output of
the DMX USB PRO, you will see the desired effect for
the value of the channel you change. For example, a
fixture setup with intensity on Ch10, and R,G,B on Ch
4,5,6 - when you change the values on these
channels you will see the effect on your fixtures.
This can be used to test that your DMX USB PRO is
working as expected.
After testing, you must close PRO-Manager, and
then open any lighting control software to use DMX
USB PRO.
Specifications
Due to continuous improvements and innovations of
all ENTTEC products, specifications and features are
subject to change without notice.
Item
Value
Power Requirements
300mA supplied by USB
Length
77mm / 3.03”
Width
57.5mm / 2.27”
Height
40mm / 1.58”
Weight
0.3Kg / 0.66 lbs
Shipped Weight
0.4Kg / 0.88 lbs
Op Environment
0° -> 50°
Connectors
1 * 5-Pin Male for DMX Input
1 * 5-Pin Female for DMX Output
1 * USB B Male connector
Ordering Information
DMX USB PRO and related products can be ordered
from our website or through your ENTTEC dealer using
the following part numbers.
Item
Name
70304
DMX USB PRO
79122
5-pin DMX Terminator
79133
2m 5-pin DMX Cable
70029
3-pin female to 5-pin male adapter
70030
5-pin female to 3-pin male adapter
Registration
Please register your ENTTEC product to get latest software
updates and to validate your warranty. To register, please
visit enttec.com/register
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