Martin Ether2DMX User Manual

Ether2DMX

Router

user manual

© 2003 Martin Professional A/S, Denmark.

All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced, in any form or by any means,
without permission in writing from Martin Professional A/S, Denmark.

Printed in Denmark.

P/N 35000134, Rev. C

Introduction..........................................................................4

Features ................................................................................................................4

Safety information ................................................................................................. 4

AC power ..............................................................................5

Voltage selection ...................................................................................................5

Plug Installation ..................................................................................................... 5

Data connections................................................................. 6

Ethernet connection ..............................................................................................6

DMX connections ..................................................................................................6

Other data connections .........................................................................................6

Setup..................................................................................... 7

Default settings ...................................................................................................... 7

DMX Port Configuration .........................................................................................8

IP address ............................................................................................................. 9

Subnet Mask .......................................................................................................10

Optional settings .................................................................................................. 10

Operation............................................................................13

Status display ......................................................................................................13

Ethernet/DMX conversion ....................................................................................14

Ethernet bridge ....................................................................................................14

DMX routing ........................................................................................................ 15

Utilities .................................................................................................................16

Advanced functions .......................................................... 17

General purpose I/O ............................................................................................17

MIDI / RS-232 ......................................................................................................18

1-based decimal to 0-based hex table ............................. 20

Specifications ....................................................................21

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I

NTRODUCTION

FEATURES

Thank you for purchasing the Martin Ether2DMX Router. This device
provides bidirectional conversion of 4 universes of DMX data to and from
ArtNet Ethernet.

The Ether2DMX Router allows you to

• route DMX data via ArtNet Ethernet,

• add DMX outputs to the Maxxyz controller,

• build a DMX to Ethernet to DMX bridge,

• channel DMX input to the Martin ShowDesigner,

• patch DMX input to multiple DMX outputs.

1

SAFETY INFORMATION

The Ether2DMX Router is not for household use. For safe operation, read
this manual before use and follow the safety precautions listed below. If
you have questions about how to operate the device safely, please contact
your Martin distributor or dealer.

• Disconnect the device from AC power before removing fuses or any part,
and when not in use.

• Always ground (earth) the device electrically.

• Use only a source of AC power that complies with local building and
electrical codes and has both overload and ground-fault protection.

• Do not expose the device to rain or moisture.

• Never attempt to bypass fuses. Always replace defective fuses with ones
of the specified type and rating.

• Refer all service to a qualified technician.

• Do not modify the device or install other than genuine Martin parts.

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AC

POWER

VOLTAGE SELECTION

2

Before using the Ether2DMX Router for the first time, set the voltage
selection switch on the rear panel to the setting closest to the local mains
AC voltage. The switch allows you to select between 115 and 230 volts.

PLUG INSTALLATION

The fixture’s mains lead requires a grounding-type cord cap that fits your
power distribution cable or outlet. Consult a qualified electrician if you
have any doubts about proper installation.

Warning! For protection from danger ous electric shoc k, the fixture m u st

be grounded (earthed). The AC mains supply shall have
overload and ground-fault protection.

Following the cord cap manufacturer’s instructions, connect the yellow
and green wire to ground (earth), the brown wire to live, and the blue wire
to neutral. The table below shows some pin identification schemes.

Wire Pin Marking Screw color

brown live “L” yellow or brass

blue neutral “N” silver

yellow/green ground green

AC power 5

D

ATA CONNECTIONS

ETHERNET CONNECTION

DIRECT CONNECTION TO CONTROLLER

To connect a single Ether2DMX Router to a controller, use a category 5
(CAT5) unshielded twisted pair (UTP) crossover cable between the RJ-45
jack labelled “10BaseT” on the rear panel of the Ether2DMX Router and
the Artnet Ethernet jack on the controller. On the Maxxyz, this jack is
labelled “EtherDMX”. Note: the maximum Ethernet cable run is 100
meters.

CONNECTION OF MULTIPLE ROUTERS

A suitable network is required to connect multiple Ether2DMX Routers to a
controller. Though network configuration is beyond the scope of this
manual, at minimum the network will consist of a multiport hub and CAT5
UTP network cables.

3

You can use as many Ether2DMX Routers as required to provide the
maximum number of DMX universes supported by the controller.

DMX CONNECTIONS

The Ether2DMX Router provides 4 DMX-512 outputs on 5-pin female XLR
connectors and 4 DMX-512 inputs on 5-pin male XLR connectors. There
is no contact on pins 4 and 5. The DMX ports are completely isolated to
protect the device and other ports from faults on the DMX line.

Terminate the DMX data links properly to avoid signal transmission
problems.

OTHER DATA CONNECTIONS

Please refer to “Advanced functions” on page 17.

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S

ETUP

4

The Ether2DMX Router’s DMX ports, IP address, and subnet mask must
be configured for your application. Section 5 describes some sample
applications and their setup requirements. Section 6 describes additional
setup options for advanced applications.

DEFAULT SETTINGS

The default settings are suitable for outputting DMX universes 9 - 12
when connected directly to a Maxxyz controller. These settings are shown
below.

Setting Default

IP address 192.168.2.2

Subnet mask 255.255.255.0

ID 000

Output A Enable, 9 (08)

Output B Enable, 10 (09)

Output C Enable, 11 (0A)

Output D Enable, 12 (0B)

Input A Disable

Input B Disable

Input C Disable

Input D Disable

MIDI / RS232 Disable

Display Auto On

Universe numbering Decimal

Name Maxxyz EtherDMX

Setup 7