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Open DMX Ethernet
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www.enttec.com
Firmware V1.0
07-Dec-2008

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  • Page 1 Open DMX Ethernet User Manual www.enttec.com Firmware V1.0 07-Dec-2008...
  • Page 2 This page Blank ODE User Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Contents........................4 Contacting ENTTEC.................... 4 Warranty....................... 5 Glossary........................ 6 Introduction......................7 Features.........................7 Limitations......................8 Basic Concept.......................8 Connector pin out....................8 DMX OUT:.................... 8 DMX IN :....................9 Getting Started .....................9 Ethernet Channels:................. 9 LEDs........................9 NMU configuration.................... 10 Updating the Application firmware..............16 Emergency Firmware update................

  • Page 4: Contents

    Contents When you open the packaging, you should find these items in the box: Open DMX Ethernet (pn:70305) • Straight connect Ethernet lead (pn:79102) typically blue coating • Power Adapter (pn: 79104 ) if you have the POE option, the power adapter •...

  • Page 5: Warranty

    Warranty ENTTEC warrants that the product it manufactures and sells will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 1 year from the date of shipment from an authorized ENTTEC wholesaler. If the device proves defective within the respective period, ENTTEC will repair or replace the defective hardware at its sole discretion.

  • Page 6: Glossary

    512 possible in the DMX512 protocol. Sometimes also referred to as “Address”, “DMX Channel” or “Output Channel” DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. ESP: Enttec Show Protocol. This is the Enttec DMX over Ethernet protocol. HTP: Highest Takes Precedence. Internet Protocol.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for buying the ODE. At ENTTEC we are proud of our products and we hope you will enjoy them as much as we enjoy making them. Firstly, unpack the unit from the box. You will find: the ODE, which is a box containing all the electronics •...

  • Page 8: Limitations

    Specific strategies for better implementing such large networks can be planned in consultation with Enttec engineers if your application's scope warrants it.

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    You may need to scan your network with NMU and re flash the firmware. If the LED off and you have power to the unit please contact ENTTEC support. 2 Port Direction: The LED will be ON when the port is in Output mode and off when the port is in input mode.

  • Page 10: Nmu Configuration

    To employ the NMU, follow this set of instructions: 1. If you have not already done so, install the program from the included CD, or download and install this application from the Enttec website http://www.enttec.com/nmu(nodemanagement) 2. Ensure that your ODE is hooked up physically by Ethernet cable to the same physical network as the computer on which you will run the NMU.
  • Page 11 5. Select an ODE from the list of devices shown (your screen will differ from example shown here to some degree). 6. The configure button will now be enabled; press it to continue. ODE User Manual...
  • Page 12 7. The ODE Configuration Window will appear. It contains the controls needed to make all possible changes to the ODE's configurations. 8. At your option, you may choose to enter a new name for the ODE in the Device Name blank. Calling it “Truss 1” or “Onstage Dimmers Universe”...
  • Page 13 10. Choose which protocol you wish to use, between Art-Net (default) and Enttec Show Protocol (or ESP). The ESP may be quicker and easier to set up, but Art-Net is supported very widely by other hardware and software, so you have both options available.
  • Page 14 11. Assign your ODE to a Subnet and Universe in the Art-Net range of possible locations. If you only have one ODE, the default of 0,0 may be suitable, but when multiple devices are used then take care as to which you assign where, and consider labeling the outside of the box, perhaps with tape and a permanent marker, or by using a plastic stick-on label, so that you can deploy and troubleshoot it easily.
  • Page 15 13. Select whether you need to output or input DMX information (or disable it in rare instances) with the Port Direction setting. 14. Once you have it all set up the way you'd like, click on Save Config button to send this information to the device. 15.

  • Page 16: Updating The Application Firmware

    Updating the Application firmware To update the firmware on the ODE, you can perform a simple operation inside the NMU program. Follow Steps 1-7 as described above in the NMU configuration section. Then click the button at the bottom for Firmware Update.

  • Page 17: Emergency Firmware Update

    Emergency Firmware update In some rare cases, there firmware might become corrupted and support may instruct you to force a firmware update, this is the procedure. Please Click on File->ODE Emergency Firmware Recovery Select the file, then power the ODE The firmware update may take a few seconds to start.
  • Page 18 ODE User Manual...
  • Page 19 Operation with non-approved equipment or unshielded cables is likely to result in interference to radio & television reception. Appendix 2 ENTTEC Pty Ltd Level 1, 672 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn, Vic, 3122 Australia declare under our sole responsibility that our products:...

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