Enttec Storm 24 Users Manual

Quick Start Manual

50479 (STORM24)

for more information visit:

enttec.com/storm24

STORM 24

( P N 7 0 0 5 0 )

Box Contents

• Storm24 (pn:70050)

• Straight connect Ethernet lead (pn:79102)

• IEC power cord (country dependent plug)

• User manual (pn: 50479)

• CD (pn:79106)

Physical Features

• 24 DMX ( RJ-45) ports (output only)

• Gigabit Ethernet Connection

• LCD display provide status information on system

and data flow

Software Features

• Refresh rate is configurable for each DMX port
(1Hz to 44Hz per second)

• Break time is configurable for each DMX port
(88us to 1ms)

• Mark After Break configurable for each DMX port

• All configurations are made through web

browser.

• Graphical User Interface for creating and editing
ports is flow-chart oriented and documents data
flow as you configure it.

• Number of channels configurable for each DMX port
(1 to 512)

• Supports following DMX over Ethernet protocols:

◦ ESP

◦ Art-Net

◦ StreamingACN

◦ KiNet

• DMX Generator and Stream snapshot (web)

Additional Features (Upgrade)

Stream Auditor: A status monitoring screen that includes

data throughput statistics, DMX values in real time, and
other information for troubleshooting, available through
web page. Ability to peek into each stream and check
current values through the web browser.

Safety

• Do not expose the unit 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

• Since the Storm 24 is designed to run 24/7, the fan

will always remain on, however it can be disabled if
needed.

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Basic Setup

ENTTEC Storm24 is a standard Art-Net node. Because of

this, you can use the device with applications, consoles,
desks, or controllers that are compatible with Art-Net to
distribute Art-Net data via Ethernet network.

With the default profile, each DMX Port is mapped to it's
respective Art-Net Universe, allowing you to directly plug­in Storm24 without any changes or configuration
necessary.

Getting Started

To begin your installation please follow these steps.

1. Unpack the unit from the box. Inspect the
Storm24 for any damage that might have
occurred in shipping, and verify that it looks to be
in good condition before plugging it in to power.

2. The Storm24 occupies a single unit (1U) in a 19
inch rack. You may attach it to the rack either at
this time or later after configuring it, if desired.

3. Attach a power cord with mains voltage to the
IEC input on the back.

4. Using an Ethernet Cat5, Cat5E or Cat6 cable,
connect the Storm24 to an Ethernet Network.

When the unit turns on, you will be able to see its
initial IP address on the LCD panel which looks
like w.x.y.z, where each letter is a number
between 0 and 255. Note that IP address down
for later use.

5. The LCD displays the IP address of the unit at all

times (except when it's booting), but if not
possible to check the LCD, NMU App (available
for Windows & Mac) can be used to detect the
Storm24 on your network. NMU can be
downloaded here : www.enttec.com/nmu

Profiles

Profiles are essential to the operational philosophy of the
Storm24. With a profile selected, the device knows how to
utilize the many resources it can make use of to perform
lighting control tasks.

Each Profile contains configuration information for some
or all of the following:

DMX Ports

These are the physical OUTPUT DMX ports (1-24)

Ethernet Streams

These are the DMX over Ethernet universes. (Art-Net, ESP,
KiNET, ACN)

Routing Diagram

The routing diagram is the visual representation of
the Profile itself and it tells the Storm24 how frames are
moved or routed inside the routing engine, as well as what
to do with multiple sources of data that need to be merged,
when that option is engages. Other special operations can
be part of a diagram as well, such as Channel Shifter, Output
Switch, etc.

Factory Profiles

The Storm24 has a set of factory profiles, to start you off.
You're likely to see 2 or more of the following:

• Artnet -> DMX: This profile will take 24 Art-Net universes

and convert them to 24 DMX signal on ports 1 to 24.

• Ethernet to DMX: This profile will take 24 DMX over

Ethernet signal using the ESP protocol and convert them
to 24 DMX signal on ports 1 to 24.

These profiles are just an example of what can be done with
the Storm24, you can modify the factory profiles to
accommodate your particular need, or create your own
profile from scratch.

If you don't see any of the above, please contact

[e-mail] and we can send them to you. After

that, you're on your own to make and edit profiles to suit
your application!

You may select between existing profiles via the menu, but
to edit them and make new ones, you'll need to access the
Storm24's web page. Read more about each of these ways to
interact with the Storm24 in the following sections of the
manual.

Changing from one profile to another can be done in a web
browser window, via RS232 command, or with the touch of a
few buttons on the front panel (LCD menu).

LCD Menu

The LCD Menu is navigated through the four panel buttons
on the front of the unit.

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.

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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.

Main Menu

STORM24 - ART-NET-24-DMX

IP: 192.168.10.200

Packets: 512 / S

press a key to enter

Line1: displays the System Name and currently Selected
Profile.

Line2: displays either the current IP address / DHCP
Failed / disconnected, highlighting the current status of
the network interface. The IP address is where the web
interface can be accessed.

Line3: displays the amount of packets currently passing
through the Storm24. This number of packets per second,
can be used as an indicator of the activity of DMX on your
network.

Pressing any of the panel buttons/keys will activate the
next screen on the LCD Menu.

Selection Menu

1-load profile
2-Setup
3-Status
4-Restart

1-Load Profile

Lists all available profiles on the Storm24, list can be
scrolled using up & down keys. Scrolling indicator is
visible when the list allows scrolling.
Pressing Enter at the selected profile will activate the
profile (some profiles might need a license to activate)

2-Setup

1-Change IP
2-Factory Reset

Setup screen allows changing the IP address of the unit via
“Change IP” or doing Factory Reset.

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: 192.168.001.003

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
user created profiles, as well as any saved settings. Please
use this only when needed, or as directed by ENTTEC
support team.

F-Reset in progress
please wait ...

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 unit.

4-Restart

Restart Screen, when activated, prompts for the user to
confirm the selection.

1-YES
2-NO

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