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Manual (PDF) Price List All Products DMX512-I/O MIDI Control MIDI Generator MIDI GenIO RS-232 Control RS-232 Generator RS-232 GenIO USB Control USB Generator Ethernet Control Ethernet GenIO MIDI/Serial RS232/RS422 Converter MIDI / RS422 Expander MIDI / Serial Converter Application Notes Impressum |
Ethernet / DMX512 Generator
Preferred range of use:The Ethernet / DMX512 Control Box is primarily developed as an Ethernet server for control of DMX512 - based lighting installationsIt is a reduced version of the Ethernet /DMX512 Control Box without a DMX input. The capabilities of DMX transmission are almost equivalent.
![]() picture similar Command-/Control interface:In contrast to proprietary control equipment the Ethernet / DMX512 Generator can be operated with any client software which is able to send and receive ASCII text TCP/IP coded via Ethernet (Telnet compatible). Additionally, an UDP server mode is implemented.Alternatively the Generator may be operated with binary commands formatted as MIDI channel messages. Because Ethernet works baudrate independent, this binary data format is also well applicable to control the Generator by PLC or similar equipment, which has few or no capabilities to convert numeric values into ASCII text. In a most simple case - preferably for setup or debugging of installations - manual and interactive operation by keyboard and Telnet terminal is possible.
Data traffic is signalled with the red/green duo-LED "Data", which shows the active mode of operation, too. Whenever the Generator is in TCP "connected" state, the blue LED "TCP" is on. Additional features:In certain positions of the code switch the "DMX-OUT" connector is operating as a bidirectional serial interface.By means of a special adaptor cable (optional accessory) it can be connected with a standard RS-232 port. Using another differently configured adaptor cable (optional), a standard MIDI interface is provided. This way the following special functions are available:
The most essential commands for DMX control:
DMX interface:equiped with a 5 pin XLR connector in compliance with the DMX standard:
![]() The DMX output is not galvanically isolated from the controller electronics.
The serial (MIDI-)input however, which is active at some positions of the code switch, is opto-isolated.
Ethernet interface:Standard RJ45 connector, automatic configuration to 10 rsp. 100 Mbit/s, due to kind of network.
Power supply:An in-plug adaptor for 230V AC with "europlug" is delivered along with the DMX Generator. Other supplies with regulated or unregulated DC output can be used (min. current output 300 mA). The supply voltage range is 8 to 30 Volt.
Electromechanical Features:Rugged aluminum case.Mechanical dimensions: length 10.5 cm (except connectors), width 11.3 cm, height 3.1cm.
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