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DUODMX GATEWAY
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Artikel Nr.: 12000, 12010, 12020, 12030, 12100, 12110, 12120
Documentation version IV
Actual state 07/2012
Date: 6. April 2016
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  • Page 1 DUODMX GATEWAY documentation Artikel Nr.: 12000, 12010, 12020, 12030, 12100, 12110, 12120 Documentation version IV Actual state 07/2012 Date: 6. April 2016...
  • Page 2 DUO DMX Table of Content Gateway b.a.b – technologie gmbh im INHOUSE Dortmund Rosemeyerstr. 14 44139 Dortmund info@bab-tec.de Tel.: +49 (0) 231 – 476 425 - 30 Fax.: +49 (0) 231 – 476 425 - 59 www.bab-tec.de DUO DMX 2 b.a.b-technologie gmbh Gateway...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    DUO DMX Gateway Table of Content ABLE OF ONTENT Introduction............................6 The Gateway ............................6 Mounting............................... 7 Connection Plan..........................8 Put it into Operation ........................10 DMX-Configurator Installation ....................10 DMX-Configurator Update ......................11 Default Settings ......................... 11 Initial commissioning ......................... 11 Important Version information ....................
  • Page 4 DUO DMX Table of Content Gateway Linking the scenes ........................40 Linking DMX channels ........................ 40 5.3.4.2 Lan/Enocean ........................ 41 SPECIAL FEATURE OF LAN/ENOCEAN CONFIGURATION ............41 5.3.5 „WLAN“ configuration ......................42 5.3.6 Changing the IP address configuration ................42 5.3.7 Transfer of Configuration Data .....................
  • Page 5 Figure 37: linking group addresses to scenes ....................... 32 Figure 38: Linking the dimmer channels ........................33 Figure 39: Link with predefined devices ........................34 Figure 40: Extension DUODMX GATEWAY “KNX" ......................34 Figure 41: device selection "KNX/BMX Master/Slave ....................35 Figure 42: Configuration for DMX-Slave ........................36 Figure 43: Wiring diagram Master / Slave on a device ..........
  • Page 6: Introduction

    A corresponding adapter is available for top hat rail installation. THE GATEWAY The DUODMX GATEWAY is laid out for ceiling installation. Due to its compact measures it can be used for complicated mounting lays too. The device has two separate DMX interfaces and controls these...
  • Page 7: Mounting

    DUO DMX Gateway Mounting MOUNTING The device can be used for installation in ceilings or alternatively for DIN Rail mounting. In case of ceiling mounting the device has grounding clips on each side. For DIN Rail mounting an additional adapter has to be used. The grounding clips can be broken off easily if wanted. Figure 1: DUO DMX GATEWAY with grounding clips DIN Rail Bar adapter The adapter is fixed on the chassis with 2 screws (part of delivery).
  • Page 8: Connection Plan

    DUO DMX Mounting Gateway CONNECTION PLAN In the following image you will find an overview over the connection the DUODMX GATEWAY offers in all available variants. Figure 3: DUO DMX GATEWAY - connection overview Device model: Extension (article No. 12000) As an extension the unit is controlled via the "...
  • Page 9 DUO DMX Gateway Mounting Device model: Extension SR (Article No.: 12100) The “Extension SR” version not only permits the transmission of DMX commands on the basis of incoming BMX commands (see “Extension version” above), but also sends BMX telegrams on the basis of incoming DMX commands.
  • Page 10: Put It Into Operation

    DUO DMX Put it into Operation Gateway PUT IT INTO OPERATION When ceiling mounted, the gateway can be installed near the DMX system. For operation you need the following components: Power supply (or PoE)   connection to the network (not mandatory, but would be an advantage) connection to the DMX bus ...
  • Page 11: Dmx-Configurator Update

    PoE enabled network cable. The power LED is lighting constant green if the device is in operation. Note: You require an SD card for the initial commissioning Start the DMX-Configurator and browse to the menu “Extensions” – “DUODMX GATEWAY”. ...
  • Page 12: Figure 6: Dmx-Configurator - Device Selection

    GATEWAYs to be found in the network, regardless of the IP addresses of the local PCs. on the basis of the search result (the displayed IP address) whether  adaption of the IP address of the DUODMX GATEWAY is necessary or  If an adaptation is necessary, make the necessary settings in the...
  • Page 13: Figure 9: Save Project

    “ “. Insert the SD card in the slot of the DUODMX GATEWAY. The green  operating LED of the device goes out briefly while the data is being read in. The configuration is loaded as soon as the green operating LED lights up again.
  • Page 14: Important Version Information

    Behavior in case of power failure The behavior of DMX devices in a power failure at the DUODMX Gateway depends on the devices its one. According to DMX specification a subscriber moves to a safe operating condition (eg, lamp off). By return of the power supply, all DMX channels set to the value "0".
  • Page 15: Programming

    Programming PROGRAMMING The programming of the DUODMX Gateway is done over the DMX-Configurator. There the scenes are set up, the Group Addresses resp. EnOcean Profiles are linked to the dim outputs or the scenes. The configuration is transferred over the network or over an SD-card into the device.
  • Page 16: Figure 13: Unicast Preview

    Note: Please note that the PC and the DUO DMX GATEWAY must reside in this case in the same area network (subnet)! To set the DUODMX GATEWAY to the desired IP address range, please have a look at the section Extensions "...
  • Page 17: Dmx Configurator

    DUO DMX Gateway Programming DMX CONFIGURATOR DMX Configurator The DMX control software “ ” is used to create light images (Step) and light scenes (Scene). The configuration data following out of that will be transferred over the network or by SD-card to the device.
  • Page 18: Change Menu Language

    DUO DMX Programming Gateway 5.2.2 CHANGE MENU LANGUAGE In order to change the menu language of the DMX-Configurator, open the menu under the " " (Question mark). The DMX-Configurator must be restarted for it! 5.2.3 GENERAL DESIGN OF THE DATA STRUCTURE The input of the sequence is done in two steps.
  • Page 19: Creating Of Steps

    DUO DMX Gateway Programming 5.2.5 CREATING OF STEPS By creating and editing steps, the individual light image is created and when linked together, a dynamic light image will follow. Static light images are to create with only one step. Faid and Hold Step-Liste Reapeat Scenes DMX-Group Control...
  • Page 20: Color Picker

    DUO DMX Programming Gateway 5.2.6 COLOR PICKER The color picker makes entering RGB color values easy. In this case be 3 consecutive DMX channels, the R / G / B values of a selected color is assigned. To achieve the color picker, click on the first RGB (of 3) DMX channels with the right mouse.
  • Page 21: Dmx-Groups

    DUO DMX Gateway Programming 5.2.7 DMX-GROUPS DMX groups are suitable for simultaneous editing of multiple channels. There are 16 groups available where you can combine any channels. Settings To create or edit the group, select in the menu " "> "Application settings" and then choose the Groups Tab "...
  • Page 22: Dmx-Master Group

    DUO DMX Programming Gateway 5.2.8 DMX-MASTER GROUP A special group is the master group. The listed DMX channels can be scaled to the output on the connected interface according to the master value. Example 1: DMX value = 100%; Master = 50%  50% results in the output channel Example 2: DMX value = 50%;...
  • Page 23: Export And Import Scenes

    DUO DMX Gateway Programming 5.2.11 EXPORT AND IMPORT SCENES In addition, you can save individual scenes separately. This is useful if you need the same scene in another project. To save individual scenes using the menu -> Export Scene - Scene .
  • Page 24: Use Of Rgb Editor

    DUO DMX Programming Gateway 5.2.13.2 USE OF RGB EDITOR Also be using the RGB Editors has generating scenes and steps as before. Have you created a step, the current information will be displayed on the RGB color fields. Figure 26: Color Picker You can edit the individual fields by clicking the right mouse button on the RGB box.
  • Page 25: Channel Softpatch

    DUO DMX Gateway Programming 5.2.14 CHANNEL SOFTPATCH Settings> Channel SoftPatch” To edit the soft patch settings, select the menu item “ output channel The column “ “ allows a subsequent matching of existing scenes to a other existing installation. Thus, the scenes remain unchanged and only the assignment of the individual channels must be new.
  • Page 26: Device Manager

    DUO DMX Programming Gateway 5.2.15 DEVICE MANAGER In order to assemble the individual DMX channels into devices, it is necessary to define in the device management which channels belong to a device. The device management is accessed via the menu Settings Device management option...
  • Page 27: Application Settings

    5.2.17 STORAGE LEVEL INDICATOR Since DMX Configurator Version 1.6.0.0, there is a storage level indicator. The DUODMX GATEWAY has a total space of 64 Kbytes. The level indicator shows you how much of this memory is used in your current configuration. Transfer more information to a device, there will be malfunction.
  • Page 28: Menu „Extensions

    5.3.1 DEVICE VARIANTS Before the specific settings of the DUODMX GATEWAY can be carried out, the device versions must be selected. When you call the “Expansions” menu for the first time, the following selection appears: Figure 31: Device Variants Select the respective “bus type”...
  • Page 29: Knx/Bmx Configuration

    Programming 5.3.2 KNX/BMX CONFIGURATION If, in the case of the DUODMX GATEWAY, it concerns a KNX or extension device, the bus type “KNX/BMX” must be selected in the device selection. Figure 32: device selection - KNX/BMX This applies to the following device types: ...
  • Page 30: Linking Of Knx Group Addresses

    DUO DMX Programming Gateway 5.3.2.1 LINKING OF KNX GROUP ADDRESSES The DMX channels of the two outputs and the created scenes must be linked to group addresses if you want to control devices with Extension KNXnet / IP KNX / TP "...
  • Page 31: Using Esf Data Import

    In order to link the group addresses of an ESF file (group address file ending with *.esf), it must first be exported directly from the ETS (or from the EIBPORT). For all objects of the DUODMX GATEWAY the following data types are relevant: 1 bit: DPT 1.001 (switch EIS 1), value: [0.1]...
  • Page 32: Group Address Linking

    DUO DMX Programming Gateway 5.3.2.2 GROUP ADDRESS LINKING above), they can be used for being linked with various KNX objects of the DMX interfaces. The scene link Scene Out Dimmer Out “ “, the link with dimmer channels “ “ and scene links with predefined devices Device “...
  • Page 33: Linking With Predefined Devices ("Device")

    DUO DMX Gateway Programming 1 bit: DPT 1.001 (switch EIS 1), value: [0.1]  4 bit: DPT 3.007 (dim EIS 2 relatively), value: [brighter, darker, stop]  1 byte: DPT 5.001 (EIS 6 percent), value [0 – 100%, step size 0.4%] ...
  • Page 34: Lan/Knx

    Figure 39: Link with predefined devices 5.3.2.3 LAN/KNX The network and KNX-specific settings are performed on the “ LAN/KNX “ tab. Figure 40: Extension DUODMX GATEWAY “KNX" 1. Activate/deactivate DHCP. 2. IP address setting and KNXnet/IP (routing) multicast group. DUO DMX 34 b.a.b-technologie gmbh Gateway...
  • Page 35: Knx/Bmx Master/Slave" Configuration

    MAC address. 5.3.3 „KNX/BMX MASTER/SLAVE“ CONFIGURATION If, in the case of the DUODMX GATEWAY, it concerns a KNX or Extension device with integrated master/slave function “SR” (send/receive), the bus type “KNX/BMX” must be selected in the device selection.
  • Page 36: Special Features Of Master / Slave Function

    DUO DMX Programming Gateway In every case, the communication is performed by means of KNX group addresses; only the transmission path of the telegrams differs. The configuration window for these device types differs only slightly from that of the KNX/BMX configuration. 5.3.3.1 SPECIAL FEATURES OF MASTER / SLAVE FUNCTION In the device versions ending with “SR”...
  • Page 37: Behaviour Of The Communication Objects For Status Feedback

    DUO DMX Gateway Programming BEHAVIOUR OF THE COMMUNICATION OBJECTS FOR STATUS FEEDBACK In order to receive the DMX channel values as KNX telegrams in slave mode, the corresponding channel of the DMX interface in slave mode must be allocated a corresponding group address. Only the following communication objects of the dimmer channels (“Dimmer Out 1”...
  • Page 38: Lan/Knx

    DUO DMX Programming Gateway Linking of the DMX channels (“Dimmer out”) Configuration for “KNX/BMX” Section “ “. Linking with predefined devices (“Device”) Configuration for “KNX/BMX” Section “ “. 5.3.3.4 LAN/KNX Configuration for “KNX/BMX” Section “ “. The configuration differs here only in terms of the additional parameters for DMX master / slave (see above) DUO DMX 38 b.a.b-technologie gmbh...
  • Page 39: Enocean" Configuration

    5.3.4 „ENOCEAN“ CONFIGURATION If, in the case of a DUODMX GATEWAY to be configured, it concerns a device with built-in EnOcean transceiver, the option “EnOcean” must be selected in the device selection. The selection applies to the following device types: 12030 DUODMX GATEWAY EnOcean ...
  • Page 40: Linking The Scenes

    Figure 47: EnOcean – linking of DMX channels The DUODMX GATEWAY detects a dim-signal when a rocker switch is pressed for longer than 500ms, and ended it as soon as the button is released. The dimming up is done by holding the "ON" switch of the rocker, the dimming down by holding the "OFF"...
  • Page 41: Lan/Enocean

    (see above). SPECIAL FEATURE OF LAN/ENOCEAN CONFIGURATION A peculiarity of the DUODMX GATEWAY EnOcean variant is that in addition to its gateway functionality it also provides a repeater function. The device repeats all EnOcean signals that it receives again and therefore amplifies the range of the signal.
  • Page 42: Wlan" Configuration

    5.3.5 „WLAN“ CONFIGURATION If, in the case of a DUODMX GATEWAY to be configured, it concerns a device with built-in wireless LAN module, the option “WLAN” must be selected in the device selection. The selection applies to the following device types: 12040 DUODMX GATEWAY Standalone ...
  • Page 43: Figure 52: Windows - Network Settings

     Check the IP address of the gateway that is set in the “DMX Gateways” window. In order to provide the DUODMX GATEWAY with a new configuration, you must adapt the  address area of your PC where necessary, so that it matches the address area of the DUODMX GATEWAY.
  • Page 44: Transfer Of Configuration Data

    5.3.7.1 TRANSFER VIA NETWORK To transfer the data over the network to the device may have to face the PC and DUODMX GATEWAY in the same area network (subnet). If necessary, change the network settings of your PC before. See capture “CHANGING THE IP ADDRESS CONFIGURATION”)
  • Page 45: Transfer Via Sd-Card

    Upload done successful transmission is confirmed with the message “ “. Otherwise, you receive an error message. Check the network settings of PC and DUODMX GATEWAY one more time. Figure 56: DMX-Configurator - configuration transfer Upload Note: Due to the "...
  • Page 46 Insert the SD card into the card reader and move the new " " on the SD card  Insert the SD card into the slot of the DUODMX GATEWAY and wait until the green LED lights up again. Ready. DUO DMX 46 b.a.b-technologie gmbh...
  • Page 47: Firmware Update

    Use a blank SD card and copy the latest firmware file on it. The firmware file must be named " dmxknx.fir ".  Unplug the DUODMX GATEWAY from the power supply and insert the SD card into the SD card slot.  button Press the "...
  • Page 48: Device Type „Extension" (Eibport Extension)

    “ ” together, they must communicate over the same port number. BMX Port Cause in the DUODMX GATEWAY the port number cannot be changed it must be set correctly in the System Configuration Advanced EIB (yabus) Settings EIBPORT. About the "...
  • Page 49: Eibport Job „Linking Facilities

    " is used. That's a number from 0-255 and is used -in the case of the facility coupling - to differ coupled KNX facilities from each other in virtual plants. For the DUODMX GATEWAY the EIBPORT has to have the system ID "0". The system ID is set System...
  • Page 50: Receiving Telegrams In The Case Of Device Type "Extension Sr

    Addresses 0/1; 1/1; 2/1...32/1 are coupled directly with EIB -installation 2 Using these rules it is possible to map group addresses. In case of the DUODMX GATEWAY this makes no sense. On the side of the DUODMX GATEWAY only the addresses which have been linked via the ESF file are working.
  • Page 51: Generate Esf Data

    DUO DMX Gateway Generate ESF Data GENERATE ESF DATA For linking ESF data with the DMX Configurator you have several options. ESF data from the EIBPORT device Since firmware version 1.0.2 (Version 3) EIBPORT opens up the possibility to export its group address to Editor Tools ESF Upload &...
  • Page 52 DUO DMX Gateway b.a.b –technologie gmbh Rosemeyer Str. 14 44139 Dortmund Tel: +49 231 476 425 30 Fax +49 231 476 425 59 info@bab-tec.de © Copyright 2011 b.a.b-technologie gmbh All information contained in this manual has been compiled with great care and in good faith. However, errors can not be excluded completely.

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