obsidian EN4, EN12, EN12-45 User Guide

Date

Document

Version

Note

12/17/19

1.0

INITIAL RELEASE

12/27/19

1.5

Added Art-Net copyright

01/06/20

2.0

DateUpdated software

01/21/20

2.5

Updated Menu Options

09/21/20

3.0

Updated Firmware to V2.4

02/02/21

3.5

Updated Firmware to V2.6 for EN4, EN12, EP4; & updated silkscreens

for EN4 & EN12

03/29/21

4.0

Added EN12-45

05/25/22

4.5

Updated FCC Statement

instructions herein are subject to change without notice. Obsidian Control Systems logo and identifying product names and numbers herein are trademarks of ADJ PRODUCTS LLC. Copyright protection claimed includes all forms and matters of copyrightable materials and information now allowed by statutory or judicial law or hereinafter granted. Product names used in this document may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies and are hereby acknowledged. All non – ADJ brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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ELATION PROFESSIONAL B.V.

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Art-Net This device incorporates Art-Net™, Designed by and Copyright Artistic License Holdings Ltd

FCC STATEMENT This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE WARNINGS & INSTRUCTIONS

This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits as per Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This device uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the included instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be deter- mined by turning the device off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following methods:

• Reorient or relocate the device.

• Increase the separation between the device and the receiver.

• Connect the device to an electrical outlet on a circuit different from which the radio

receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Energy Saving Matters (EuP 2009/125/EC)

Saving electric energy is a key to help protecting the environment. Please turn off all electrical products when they are not in use. To avoid power consumption in idle mode, disconnect all electrical equipment from power when not in use. Thank you!

Document Version: An updated version of this document may be available online. Please check

www.obsidiancontrol.com for the latest revision/update of this document before beginning installation and use.

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CONTENTS

GENERAL INFORMATION

4

OVERVIEW

5

CONNECTIONS

6

MENU:

NAVIGATION

11

HOME SCREEN

12

PRESETS

13

NETRON PRESETS

14

CUES

15

DMX PORTS

16

REMOTE INPUT

17

VIEW AND TEST

18

IP ADDRESS

20

SYSTEM

21

INFORMATION

22

WEB REMOTE CONFIGURATION

23

WEB REMOTE MENU

24

FIRMWARE UPDATES

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GENERAL INFORMATION

INTRODUCTION

Please read and understand the instructions in this manual carefully and thoroughly before attempting to operate this device. These instructions contain important safety and use information.

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

Contact your local Obsidian Controls Systems dealer or distributor for any product related service and support needs. Also visit forum.obsidiancontrol.com with questions, comments or suggestions.

OBSIDIAN CONTROL SERVICE EUROPE – Monday – Friday 08:30 to 17:00 CET +31 45 546 85 63 | support@obsidiancontrol.com

OBSIDIAN CONTROL SERVICE USA – Monday – Friday 08:30 to 17:00 PST (866) 245 – 6726 | support@obsidiancontrol.com

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OVERVIEW

INTRODUCTION

The Netron devices offer unique and powerful DMX management features. Most settings can be accessed from the intuitive display and menu system.

All settings are available from the integrated web page, which allows remote access to this device from any web-browser. The multi-purpose EN4, EP4, EN12, and EN12-45 EtherDMX Gateways essentially package Art-Net and sACN conversion, Merger, DMX patch-bay, and a DMX scene recorder into one device.

KEY FEATURES

- sACN and Art-Net to DMX conversion

- Factory defined NETRON presets

- 10 User Presets

- 99 Cues with Fade Time, Hold Time and Cue linking

- External contact closures to trigger cues and preset recall (EN12 only)

- DMX Monitor

- DMX and Ethernet Test Generator

SOFTWARE AND OPERATION

This document provides safety information and mechanical installation instructions.

For setup and operation of all software features, please update the devices to the latest release. Download and study the full user guides from http://obsidiancontrol.com/netron. The NETRON Ether-DMX devices offer a comprehensive and easy to use feature set, and are continuously improving. It is advised to periodically check for updates on the Obsidian product pages.

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CONNECTIONS

L

Connection

1

Data +

2

Data -

3

Not connected

4

Not connected

5

Not connected

6

Not connected

7

Com

8

Com

Shield

Earth

Connection

1

Com

2

Data –

3

Data +

4

Not connected

5

Not connected

DMX CONNECTIONS (EN12)

All DMX Output connections are 5pin female XLR; however, the pin – out on all sockets is pin 1 to shield, pin 2 to cold ( – ), and pin 3 to hot (+). Pins 4 and 5 are not used. Carefully connect DMX cables to the respective ports. To prevent damaging the DMX ports, provide strain relief and support. Avoid connecting FOH Snakes to the ports directly. Certain functions may require adapters (purchased separately), such as a 5 pole XLR male to 5 pole XLR male.

D MX CONNECTIONS (EN12- 45)

All DMX Output connections are RJ45; Pin1: DATA+, Pin2: DATA -, Pin7+8; Ground (ESTA Compliant) Carefully connect RJ45 cables to the respective ports. To prevent damaging the ports, provide strain relief and support. Avoid connecting FOH Snakes to the ports directly.

ETHERNET DATA CONNECTION

The Ethernet cable is connected on the back of the gateway into the port labeled A or B. Devices can be daisy chained, but it is recommended not to exceed 10 Netron devices in one chain. Because these devices use locking RJ45 connectors, and the use of locking RJ45 ethernet cables is recommended, any RJ45 connector is suitable.

To connect multiple devices to an EtherDMX Source, an Ethernet switch is required to split the data into the desired number of streams.

The Ethernet connection is also used to connect a computer to the Netron device for remote configuration via a web browser. To access the web interface, simply enter the IP address shown in the display in any web browser connected to the device. Information about the web access can be found in the manual.

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CONNECTIONS: EN4 (FRONT & REAR PANELS)

LED Color

Solid

Blink

Flashing/Strobing

DMX PORTS RED

Error

DMX PORTS GREEN

DMX In

DMX Lost

DMX PORTS BLUE

DMX Out Stable

DMX Lost

DMX PORTS WHITE

Flash on RDM packets

Turn to scroll, push-to-select

OLED Display

5-Pin DMX/RDM optically isolated port

Menu return button

Power Out

Power In

RJ45 Network connection

Fuse

RJ45 Network connection w/POE

DMX Port Status Indicator LED

FRONT CONNECTIONS

- (4) 5pin DMX/RDM optically isolated ports

- Ports are bidirectional for DMX In and Output

- Full color OLED display

- Encoder w. Push to Select / Exit Button

DMX PORTS STATUS INDICATO R LEDs

All LEDs are dimmable and can be turned off via the Menu/System/Display menu.

REAR CONNECTIONS

- Power In/Thru

- (2) Gigabit RJ45 network connections (1x POE)

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CONNECTIONS: EN12 (FRONT & REAR PANELS)

LED Color

Solid

Blink

Flashing/Strobing

DMX PORTS RED

Error

DMX PORTS GREEN

DMX In

DMX Lost

DMX PORTS BLUE

DMX Out

DMX Lost

DMX PORTS WHITE

Flash on RDM packets

Turn to scroll, push-to-select

OLED Display

5-Pin DMX/RDM optically isolated port

Menu return button

Power Out

Power In

RJ45 Network connection

Fuse

RJ45 Network connection w/POE

DMX Port Status Indicator LED

Contact Closures (Terminal Block)

FRONT CONNECTIONS

- (12) 5pin DMX/RDM optically isolated ports

- Ports are bidirectional for DMX In and Output

- Full color OLED display

- Encoder w. Push to Select / Exit Button

DMX PORTS STATUS INDICATOR LEDs

All LEDs are dimmable and can be turned off via the Menu/System/Display menu.

REAR CONNECTIONS

- (2) Gigabit RJ45 network connections (1x POE)

- (10) Contact Closures (Terminal Block)

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CONNECTIONS: FRONT & REAR PANELS EN12-45

LED Color

Solid

Blink

Flashing/Strobing

DMX PORTS RGB

Error

DMX PORTS RGB

DMX In

DMX Lost

DMX PORTS RGB

DMX Out

DMX Lost

DMX PORTS WHITE

Flash on RDM packets

Turn to scroll, push-to-select

OLED Display

Locking RJ45 Ethernet Opto-Isolated DMX

Menu return

Power Out

Power In

RJ45 Network connection

Fuse

RJ45 Network connection w/POE

DMX Port Status Indicator LED

Contact Closures (Terminal Block)

FRONT CONNECTIONS

- (12) RJ45 DMX/RDM optically isolated ports

- Ports are bidirectional for DMX In and Output

- Full color OLED display

- Encoder w. Push to Select / Exit Button

RJ45 PORTS STATUS INDICATOR LEDs

All LEDs are dimmable and can be turned off via the Menu/System/Display menu.

REAR CONNECTIONS

- (2) RJ45 network connections (1x POE)

- (10) Contact Closures (Terminal Block)

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CONNECTIONS: EP4 (FRONT & REAR PANELS)

Ports

LED Color

Solid

Blink

Flashing/Strobing

DMX

RED

Error

DMX

GREEN

DMX In

DMX Lost

DMX

BLUE

DMX Out Stable

DMX Lost

DMX

WHITE

Flash on RDM packets

A

B

ACT

LINK

RJ45 Network connection

RJ45 Network connection w/POE

USB-C power option (5V, 2A) POWER ONLY, NO DATA CONNECTION

Reset Button: Push the pin carefully with paperclip until unit resets (Approx. 5s)

k

DMX Port Status Indicator LED

FRONT CONNECTIONS

- (4) 5pin DMX/RDM optically isolated ports

- Ports are bidirectional for DMX In and Output

DMX PORTS STATUS INDICATO R LEDs

The LEDs are dimmable from the System – Display menu and can be turned off completely if desired.

REAR CONNECTIONS

- USB-C power option (5V, 2A). POWER ONLY, NO DATA CONNECTION

- (2) Gigbabit RJ45 network connections (1x POE)

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MENU: NAVIGATION

Wheel Right

Scroll down in menu list / increase values

Wheel Left

Scroll up in menu list / decrease values

Wheel Push

Enter Menu, Select menu item, go down one level in menu, confirm values.

Back Arrow

Go up one level in menu tree, cancel change of values, hold for 2 seconds to return to home screen

As you scroll up or down the menu, the arrows indicate that more items are available above or below that which is displayed, and only show when needed.

The Netron devices use a small OLED display for feedback and setup. The encoder dials up and down through the menu, a push of the encoder selects an item or saves an entry. Revert to a previous menu or cancel an entry with a single push of the back arrow.

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MENU: HOME SCREEN

IP Address: shows the current IP address of the device. Use this address inside a web browser for remote access.

This Device Label is configured by user, with the Node 15 shown strictly as an example of a user defined label: the numbers shown corelate with their assigned Universe below in the Universe Box, which itself is colored following the LED feedback.

IP A / B: White text with a check mark indicates if a network port is connected. Red indicated the port is not connected.

Universe Box:

Green = DMX In

Blue = DMX Out

White = RDM Traffic

Red = Error

i005 = DMX Input Universe 5

Purple v201 = sent value 201

Universe Box:

Red Outline = Signal Lost

This is the default screen providing quick status feedback and indicates IP and DMX traffic.

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MENU: PRESETS

SUB MENU

OPTION / VALUES

DESCRIPTION

1 :ArtNet 2.x

Universe 1 – 32767

See NETRON Presets

2 :ArtNet 10.x

Universe 1 – 32767

3 :ArtNet 192.x

Universe 1 – 32767

4. ArtNet 172.x

Universe 1 – 32767

5. ArtNet DHCP

Universe 1 – 32767

6. ArtNet In

Universe 1 – 32767

7. :ArtNet In/Thru

Universe 1 – 32767

8. sCAN 2.x

Universe 1 – 32767

9. sCAN 10.x

Universe 1 – 32767

10. sACN 192.x

Universe 1 – 32767

11. :sACN 172.x

Universe 1 – 32767

12. sACN DHCP

Universe 1 – 32767

13. sACN DHCP In

Universe 1 – 32767

14. :Splitter Port1

1 :MyPreset 1 … 10 :MyPreset 10

Save Preset

Preset Saved

Load Preset

Preset Loaded

Rename Preset

12 Character Label

Several simple presets are preprogrammed into the device for fast setup. Some presets require additional input like a start Universe.

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MENU: NETRON PRESETS

Label

Ethernet

DMX Ports

IP Address

Subnet

Protocol

Option

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10

11

12

Artnet 2.x

Automatic

2.x

255.0.0.0

Artnet

Universe #

Output

X

X+1

X+2

X+3

X+4

X+5

X+6

X+7

X+9

X+10

X+11

X+12

RDM Yes

Yes

Artnet 10.x

Automatic

10.x

255.0.0.0

Artnet

Universe #

Output

X

X+1

X+2

X+3

X+4

X+5

X+6

X+7

X+9

X+10

X+11

X+12

RDM Yes

Yes

Artnet 192.x

Automatic

192.x

255.0.0.0

Artnet

Universe #

Output

X

X+1

X+2

X+3

X+4

X+5

X+6

X+7

X+9

X+10

X+11

X+12

RDM Yes

Yes

Artnet 172.x

Automatic

172.x

255.0.0.0

Artnet

Universe #

Output

X

X+1

X+2

X+3

X+4

X+5

X+6

X+7

X+9

X+10

X+11

X+12

RDM Yes

Yes

Artnet DHCP

DHCP

Artnet

Universe #

Output

X

X+1

X+2

X+3

X+4

X+5

X+6

X+7

X+9

X+10

X+11

X+12

RDM Yes

Yes

Artnet In

Automatic

2.x

255.0.0.0

Artnet

Universe #

Input

X

X+1

X+2

X+3

X+4

X+5

X+6

X+7

X+9

X+10

X+11

X+12

Artnet In / Thru

Automatic

2.x

255.0.0.0

Artnet

Universe #

Input

Output

X

X+1

X+2

X+3

X+4

X+5

Clone 1

Clone 2

Clone 3

Clone 4

Clone 5

Clone 6

sACN 2.x

Automatic

2.x

255.0.0.0

sACN

Universe #

Output

X

X+1

X+2

X+3

X+4

X+5

X+6

X+7

X+9

X+10

X+11

X+12

RDM

not supported

sACN 10.x

Automatic

10.x

255.0.0.0

sACN

Universe #

Output

X

X+1

X+2

X+3

X+4

X+5

X+6

X+7

X+9

X+10

X+11

X+12

RDM

not supported

sACN 192.x

Automatic

192.x

255.0.0.0

sACN

Universe #

Output

X

X+1

X+2

X+3

X+4

X+5

X+6

X+7

X+9

X+10

X+11

X+12

RDM

not supported

sACN 172.x

Automatic

172.x

255.0.0.0

sACN

Universe #

Output

X

X+1

X+2

X+3

X+4

X+5

X+6

X+7

X+9

X+10

X+11

X+12

RDM

not supported

sACN DHCP

DHCP

sACN

Universe #

Output

X

X+1

X+2

X+3

X+4

X+5

X+6

X+7

X+9

X+10

X+11

X+12

RDM

not supported

sACN DHCP In

DHCP

sACN

Universe #

Input

X

X+1

X+2

X+3

X+4

X+5

X+6

X+7

X+9

X+10

X+11

X+12

Splitter Port 1

Automatic

2.x

255.0.0.0

Artnet

Input

Output

X

Clone 1

These simple presets are preprogrammed into the device for fast setup. Some presets require additional input like a start Universe. Note that DMX Ports 1-12 apply to model EN12, and that greyed DMX Ports 1-4 apply to EN4/EP4 models.

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MENU: CUES

SUB MENU

OPTIONS / VALUES

DESCRIPTION

Run Cue

1 – 99

Go/Off

Select the desired cue

Save Cue

1:Cue 1 … 99:Cue 99

Save Cue?

Yes/No

Save all values on all ports to a cue slot

Rename Cue

1 – 99

12 Character Label

Edit name of cue

Link Cues

1 – 99

Fade Time

0s – 99.59min

Set the fade time of the cue

Hold Time

0s – 99.59min

Set the time to hold the cue until the next cue is started

Link to Cue

Disable, 1 – 99

Set the next Cue

Resend Ethernet

Disable

Cue data is not sent over Ethernet

Enable

Cue data is sent on the Universe number and protocol assigned to the ports.

A cue is a full static snapshot of all DMX values of all ports. The device supports 99 cues with fade and hold times, plus a link option to loop multiple cues together. This allows small “mini” cuelists to be created. Cues are used for standalone operation, as a backup for signal loss or can be assigned to one of the switch inputs. This is often used for fire alarm situations where a system has to go to a defined state and stop all console playback. Cues can be sent as Ethernet Universes so one device can drive many other Netron nodes.

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MENU: DMX PORTS

SUB MENU

OPTIONS / VALUES

DESCRIPTION

Mode

Disable

The port is disabled.

Input

The port receives DMX values and assigns them to the selected Universe.

Output

The port sends out DMX Values on the selected Universe

Send Value

0 – 255

Send a static DMX value

Universe

1 – 32767

Select the EtherDMX Universe

Protocol

Art-Net, sACN, None

Select the EtherDMX protocol per port

FrameRate

10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40

Select the desired frame rate.

RDM

Disable, Enable

Disable / Enable RDM traffic for this port

Merge

OFF

The merger is disabled

HTP

The sources are merged by Highest Takes Precedence

LTP

The sources are merged by Last Takes Precedence

Toggle

The complete source Universe is switched as soon as a single value changes

Backup

The merge universe is activated if the main universe has no valid traffic

Clone

None, Port 2, Port 3, Port 4

Replicates the identical DMX data from another port

Range From: 1 – 512

To limit the DMX range, set the first address of the DMX port

To: 1 – 512

To limit the DMX range, set the last address of the DMX port

Offset Addr

Off, 2 - 511

Offset start address, incoming channel X value is sent on this port as channel X+Offset, Channels are cut off if they exceed 512

Select a port number to adjust its settings. Depending on the Mode, certain options are not relevant and hidden from the display or web interface.

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MENU: REMOTE INPUT

SUB MENU

OPTIONS / VALUES

DESCRIPTION

Cue

1 – 99

Recall a specific cue number

Cue Mode

Trigger

The cue is activated, and all times and links are processed even if the contact is opened again

Toggle

The cue is activated, and all times and links are processed only if the contact is closed. Once toggle is opened, device will assume DMX traffic or No DMX status. This allows to alternate between two cues for example with the toggle switch.

Netron Preset

a,b,c,…

Recalls this Netron preset when the contact is closed

User Preset

1 – 10

Recalls this user preset when contact is closed

Disable DMX

Stops all DMX output for as long as contact is closed

Send Value

0 – 255

Sends specific DMX value on all ports for as long as contact is closed

Source

disabled

Input is disabled

DMX Port

1 – xx

Use DMX Port. Port must be set as Input

Art-Net

Art-Net Trigger

sACN

sACN Trigger

Universe

Set Universe for remote trigger

Address

Set DMX Address for remote trigger

Value

Action

0 – 10

Idle

11 – 20

Input 1

21 – 30

Input 2

31 – 40

Input 3

41 – 50

Input 4

51 – 60

Input 5

61 – 70

Input 6

71 – 80

Input 7

81 – 90

Input 8

91 – 100

Input 9

101 – 110

Input 10

111 – 255

Idle

The device supports ten remote assignments that can trigger specific actions like recalling a cue or preset. These events are recalled using local contact closures, DMX In, or a specific EtherDMX Universe / Address.

DMX Map for Remote Trigger

Inputs can be remotely activated over DMX, Art-Net, or sACN. The input is activated if the DMX value is at the value shown below.

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MENU: VIEW AND TEST

SUB MENU

OPTIONS / VALUE

Description

DMX View

View

Port 1 – 4

View the DMX values of a specific port

Range From: 1 – 512

default 1

To: 1 – 512

default 512

Start Monitor

Start Monitoring Values. Use Encoder to dial to the desired DMX address. Push Encoder to change display readout style (Grid, List, Address)

Art-

Net

View

Universe

1 – 32767

View a specific Art-Net Universe

Range From: 1 – 512

default 1

To: 1 – 512

default 512

Start Monitor

Start Monitoring Values. Use Encoder to dial to the desired DMX address. Push Encoder to change display readout style (Grid, List, Address)

sACN View

Universe

1 – 32767

View a specific sACN Universe

Range From: 1 – 512

default 1

To: 1 – 512

default 512

Start Monitor

Start Monitoring Values. Use Encoder to dial to the desired DMX address. Push Encoder to change display readout style (Grid, List, Address)

DMX Port Test

Output Port 1 – 4

Send generator values on specific port

All Ports

Send generator values on all ports

Range From: 1 – 512

default 1

To: 1 – 512

default 512

Speed

1 – 10, Manual

Select the speed of generator

Art

-

Net

Test

Universe

1 – 32767

Select Art-Net Universe

Range From: 1 – 512

default 1

To: 1 – 512

default 512

Speed

1 – 10, Manual

Select the speed of generator

sACN Test

Universe

1 – 32767

Select sACN Universe

Range From: 1 – 512

default 1

To: 1 – 512

default 512

Speed

1 – 10, Manual

Select the speed of generator

This Netron device provides a variety of tools right from the front display to monitor and test the system. Colors indicate changing values.

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MENU: VIEW AND TEST (continued)

DMX Test Display – Line

DMX Test Display – Address

Monitor (DMX View, Art- Net View, sACN View)

The monitoring options are helpful to find faults, or simply watch incoming traffic. Three styles are available by clicking the encoder wheel. Dial the wheel to change the display to the desired address, and exit the monitor with the back button.

DMX Test Display – Grid

The color coding helps to quickly identify changing DMX values.

Cyan: DMX Address Green: Value Decreased Red: Value Increased White: Value stable (after 10 seconds)

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MENU: IP ADDRESS

SUB MENU

OPTIONS / VALUES

Description

DHCP IP

The device waits for a DHCP server address

After 30s it assigns itself a unique 169.254.x.x address but continues to monitor DHCP server requests.

Automatic 2.x

The device is set to a unique 2.x.x.x Address, Subnet

255.0.0.0

Automatic 10.x.x

The device is set to a unique 10.x.x.x Address, Subnet 255.0.0.0

Custom IP

IP Address

x.x.x.x

Assign any desired numbers. The device does not check the validity of address and subnet values.

Subnet Mask

x.x.x.x

Automatic 192.x

The device is set to a unique 192.x.x.x Address, Subnet 255.0.0.0

Automatic 172.x

The device is set to a unique 172.x.x.x Address, Subnet 255.0.0.0

Set the desired device IP address in this menu. Every Netron device is set to a unique 2.x.x.x address at the factory, and after every reset to this default. For Art-Net systems, it should never be necessary to adjust this IP. Any custom address and subnet can be assigned so the node can operate within any network environment. EP4 devices

default to 2.0.0.1 as they contain no display. Configure each EP4 to a unique IP using the web remote access.

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MENU: SYSTEM

SUB MENU

OPTIONS / VALUES

Description

Device

Name

12 Character Label

Set a device name

Device

ID

0 – 999

Set an optional device ID

Display

Display Timeout

Disable

Display stays on indefinitely

10s, 30s, 1m, 5m, 10m

Display goes dark after this time

Screen Brightness

1-10

Adjust the brightness of the internal display

LED Brightness

0-10

Adjust the brightness of the front LEDs. Set to 0 to disable them.

Home Screen Device Info

The display shows port and connectivity information

Cue Browser

The display shows a list of stored cues which can easily be browsed and started by the encoder wheel

ArtNet

Start

Universe 0

Universe 1

Universe 1 is sent to Art-Net 0-0 Universe 1 is sent to Art-Net 0-1

Lock Device

PIN: 000 (011)

Lock Disable

The device does not require a pin

Timeout

The device asks for a pin after the display times out

Manual Lock: 000 (011)

Lock / Unlock

Lock the device immediately

Startup

Cue

Run a specific Cue at startup

Wait for Data

No DMX is sent until valid data is received for the ports. The last incoming values continue to be sent on the ports until the time is expired. Once timeout has completed the device will perform one of the below actions

Send 0

Signal Loss

Hold Last Look

Forever, 0s, 10s, 30s, 1m, 5m, 10m, 60m

The last incoming values continue to be sent on the ports until the time is expired. Once timeout has completed the device will perform one of the below actions.

Fade to 0

0-60s (30s)

Crossfade to DMX 0. Set to 0s for instant out.

Cue

No Cue

Start Cue X

Disable DMX

DMX traffic is turned off on all ports

Backup

Config

Save Config

Config Saved

Save current configuration including all cue data

Load Config

Config Loaded

Reload configuration. Backups can be exported and imported from the web interface

RDM

Processing

All Disable

Disables RDM processing on the device

All Enable

Enables all RDM processing on the device

Factory Reset

Pin: 000 (011)

Confirm

Device will be reset to factory defaults. Yes/No

Reset the device to factory default. It will reload NETRON Preset 1. All cues are deleted, and all settings are set to default.

Pin: 000 (007)

Confirm

Device will be reset to User Preset 1. Yes/No

Reset the device to User Preset 1.

This menu contains all the settings to configure and manage the device.

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MENU: INFORMATION

SUB MENU

OPTIONS / VALUES

DESCRIPTION

Software Version

Boot SW V# Firmware: V#

Display the current software version

Product On Time

Time: XXXXX(H)

Total time the device has been powered on.

MAC Address

x:x:x:x:x:x

Displays MAC address

RDM

UID

UID1: xxxx

Displays product RDM UID.

This menu provides information about the device.

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WEB REMOTE CONFIGURATION

Ensure the device and a computer are do not share IP address, but are in the same IP address range and connected.

PC Configuration Sample: Please note your PC configuration results may vary.

MAC OS Configuration Sample: Please note your MAC OS configuration results may vary.

Browser Sample: Enter the device IP address into a web browser to access the device page.

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WEB REMOTE MENU: HOMEPAGE

Please note that Netron devices are not compatible with Microsoft Internet Explorer. Also, the antivirus software AVAST is known to block important communication with NETRON, and must be disabled for the web interface and firmware updates to function.

Identify Button: Identify sets device into blinking Red/White LEDs and a blinking display to find Netron devices.

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WEB REMOTE MENU: PRESETS – NETRON PRESETS

WEB REMOTE MENU: PRESETS – USER PRESETS

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WEB REMOTE MENU: DMX PORTS – OUTPUT

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WEB REMOTE MENU: DMX PORTS – DISABLE

WEB REMOTE MENU: DMX PORTS – INPUT

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WEB REMOTE MENU: DMX PORTS – SEND VALUE

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WEB REMOTE MENU: CUES – RUN CUES

WEB REMOTE MENU: CUES – SAVE CUES

WEB REMOTE MENU: CUES – CUE OPTIONS

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WEB REMOTE MENU: IP SETTINGS

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WEB REMOTE MENU: INPUTS – DISABLE DMX

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WEB REMOTE MENU: INPUTS – CUE

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WEB REMOTE MENU: INPUTS – NETRON PRESETS

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WEB REMOTE MENU: INPUTS – USER PRESETS

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WEB REMOTE MENU: INPUTS – OWNER PRESET

Device owners can lock any of the user presets so they cannot be overwritten. This is especially useful for rental equipment to ensure a company specific preset can be reloaded and is not edited by any user.

To access this function, use the specific URL IP_Address/Preset_Owner.htm, which is not part of the main interface. Select the desired preset, activate the lock, and Update to confirm. Owner presets are indicated with a lock symbol in the display.

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WEB REMOTE MENU: INPUTS – SEND VALUE

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WEB REMOTE MENU: SYSTEM – DEVICE SETTINGS

Use cursor to click and drag around to desired time.

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WEB REMOTE MENU: SYSTEM – STATUS

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WEB REMOTE MENU: SYSTEM – MAINTENANCE

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FIRMWARE UPDATES

Each device has a unique Device IP Address; the one shown is only an example.

Updates for improved performance or to add additional features may be available on

www.obsidiancontrol.com.

To install a firmware upgrade, connect to the device through a web browser and open the System – Maintenance menu.

Always back up the configuration first. Export to a file using the web interface.

- Upload the firmware file, then update the device. Do not power cycle during the update process. The update

is provided in two files, Display NFW and Web IMG. Both need to be installed for a full upgrade.

- Reset to factory defaults.

- Reload the configuration file from the web interface.

Confirm the upgrade is installed from the Information/Software Version Display.

If the system menu is corrupt and or cannot be opened, then the Netron device can be updated from an IP address e.g. 2.26.206.242/update.html.

Each device has a unique Device IP Address; the one shown is only an example.

obsidian EN4, EN12, EN12-45 User Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual