Enttec Storm 8 Quick Start Manual
Quick Start Manual
STORM8-MANUAL (51074)
For latest version visit:
www.enttec.com
1
ID: 2348851 v6
Box Contents
• Storm 8 (PN: 73909)
• Straight connect Ethernet lead (pn:79102)
• This user manual
Features
• 8 Universe Ethernet to DMX Node
• 8 DMX (RJ45) data output ports
• Easy to update & configure through any web
browser interface
• Supports following DMX over Ethernet protocols:
o Art-Net 1/2/3
o Streaming ACN (sACN)
o ESP
• 1 RJ45 Ethercon connector (10/100 Mbps)
• Static or Dynamic (DHCP) IP configuration (DHCP
by default)
• Supports DMX512/1990.
• Refresh rate is configurable for each DMX output.
• Each DMX output can be assigned up to one Ethernet
Universe.
• Each DMX output can be configured to enable or
disable merging HTP/LTP.
Safety
• Do not expose the unit 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
Basic Setup
Right out of the box, the Storm 8 is factory configured to be
a standard Art-Net node, listening to the first 8 Art-Net Universes (0 to 7). It is also configured to DHCP node, so you can
plug it into your existing router, and it's good to go straight
out of the box.
Quick Start Manual
STORM8-MANUAL (51074)
For latest version visit:
www.enttec.com
2
ID: 2348851 v6
To make any changes to the configuration, you will need
the IP address of the unit. ENTTEC provides a free hardware
sniffer called NMU (Node Management Utility) available
for both Windows and Mac, which will find the Storm 8 on
your network alongside all other enttec devices and display
their IP address.
Using the IP address one can access the built-in web-interface inside the Storm 8 via any modern web-browser. The
web-interface allows the settings of the unit to be changed.
Once setup, any Art-Net/sACN/ESP enabled software/app
or a lighting control desk can be used to drive the DMX
outputs on the Storm 8. For a list of recommended 3rd party
apps, please check the website www.enttec.com/storm8
LED Status
The Storm 8 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 Storm 8 is operating
normally.
• GREEN: DMX Data is being output. The led will
fade from white to green.
• RED: (Blinking) Error 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): Merge sources exceeded. Either
merge is disabled or more than two sources are
being received by Storm 8.
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 Storm 8 is hooked up physically by an
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.
Loading...