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1. NMU NMU Node Management Utility is the free Windows and OSX application used to manage compatible ENTTEC DMX over Ethernet nodes NMU will not directly allow you to configure the Datagate Mkz2 itself but it can help you find your unit s IP address and then open a browser window to make the required changes To employ the NMU follow this set of instructions 1 If you have not already done so download and install the application from the Enttec website www enttec com nmu 2 Ensure that your Datagate Mk2 is connected to the same network as the computer running NMU either through a network switch or directly to your computer 3 12 Device Type Datagate Mk2 Datagate Mk2 IP Address Device Mame Mac Address IP Address Device Mame Mac Address 10 10 10 66 DG_MK2 00D0694282C5 10 10 10 122 DG MK2 00D0694282E3 Configure Clear List NMU Client IP 10 10 10 104 P 13 Press the Discovery button 5 r ENTTEC Node Management Utility 1 60 File Offline Help Device Type IP Address Device Name Mac Address Datagate Mk2 10 10 10 66 DG_MK2 00D0694282C5 Datagate Mk2 10 10 10 122 DG_MK2 00D0694282E3 Please point your web browser to http 10 10 10 66 to configure Datagate MK2 Discovery configure Clear List NMU Client IP 10 10 10 104 Select a Datagate 6 An IP Address will be shown next to any Datagate Mk2s which are located 7 Click on the link and open the browser w2. your Datagate MK2 to it s factory default state It will erase all profiles you may have created and reset all settings Your Datagate will return back to DHCP so you may need to set the IP address if your network does not have a DHCP server 3 Status 3 1 System Displays the system load CPU load in percentage Network Transmission load in Kb S Network reception load in Kb S If you are having problems ENTTEC support may ask you for these numbers Use the MENU button to exit from this menu 3 2 Network Displays information about the network settings IP amp Netmask Use the MENU button to exit from this menu 4 Restart This will restart your Datagate Mk2 there is no need to perform this function under normal circumstances Factory Default You can restore your Datagate Mk2 back to factory default by 2 ways From the webpage by clicking on Backup Restore and then the Factory Default button From the front menu in the 2 Setup menu Please be aware that the factory default will erase all settings and user profiles Your Datagate will return back to DHCP so you may need to set the IP address if your network does not have a DHCP server 16 Updating the Application firmware To update the firmware on the Datagate all that is needed is a browser on a computer that has connection to the Internet Download the latest firmware from www enttec com and store it on your computer in an easily remembered location Then use
3. DATAGATE MK2 The bridge to new technologies ENTTEC Quick Start Manual ENTTEC www enttec com Firmware V1 0 10 Jun 2010 Jotettttt nra naaa gindao pacaid arani d eo sdpaips ciparos iadiEgs 4 2 Contacting ENTTEC eere teieasfasa 4 KM WAN FING rr T ip anani idn siita niodd eieo rasiEast 4 Bs GIOSSANY A A T 6 o 6 6 Physical Features AA A 7 T Software Featureee 7 8 Additional Features Available by Upgrade 7 9 BASIC pudori GS AR 8 10 Connector PIN out 8 DMX OUTE hhe a r E E 8 DMXIN etn nn A n a ira cetur scere a ner eee 8 A 8 MDs TG MG US sive case ccdsaccasecabes ccd tedanecacdeccdecntcsctsceceascacsasaccsdesssustaenasdusaves ee 9 12 Men struetrffffeeeeeee 9 AAA c ccccheladeveesaiasscedacedcereedeeccmemvank 9 lA iecesscadeazectigdaiecoapecs 12 LEM ULL PT 12 16 1 Load Promenade 14 Factory Profiles nnan EA AAA 15 UL RASO m ET 15 Za tC MAN Qe LTD 15 2 2 Factory Defa lt oe mes dpt il era he ba Pez 16 A CUT NAT 16 Sac VSS qp Em 16 O2 NetWork 2 1 16 19 S CIC ge ecoustedcseeacs 16 20 Factory Defautttte reset da racha sata hians e ESERE 16 21 Updating the Application firmware se 17 Contents When you open the packaging you should find these items in the box Datagate Mk2 pn 70044 Cro
4. Port Artnet Stream Properties BD omx Port Subnet 0 y Port Port 1 v Subnet 0 y Universe 0 v Rate 35 y Universe 4 w 3 ESP Stream Send To 0 cast Break 200 v Send To Broadcast 1 Profile Name Art Netto DMX escription P 2 MAB 52 v GN P 255 255 2551 Descriptio n Artnet Stream g ng Mn ECO DW merge 7 DMX Port Subnet Q Subnet 0 v Universe 1o Port Port 2 s Universe 5 Annet Stream Send To g hst y Rate 35 y Send To Broadcast P 2c 255 255 Break 200 v IP 255 255 255 24 Subnet 0 w Universe 0 w A Priority Merge Broadcast v Artnet Stream 1 P i DMX Port E WI Switcher Sip o Artnet Stream El Port Port 3 Subnet 0 v Art Net st j Net stream TO Rate 35 v versi i a DMX Generator Send To Broadcast v gt el Universe 6 y Send IP address is the destination address AE A IP 255 255 255 255 ed im Send To Broadcast used when the stream is sending data only 1 4 MAB 52 jmf IP 255 255 255 inet UM Artnet Stream Minimap Notes ni 2 DMX Port Artnet Stream Port Port 4 Subnet 0 v Send To Broadcast y Rate 35 mm Universe 7 v IP 255 255 255 255 Break 200 Send To Broadcast MAB 52 IP 255 255 2554 Universe 2 Internet Protected Mode On Comms Status
5. ce you have it up and running for further information please consult the Enttec website for videos explaining some of the configuration possibilities as well as the context sensitive help on the web page produced by the Datagate Mkz2 itself On the front panel you will find LCD screen 4 buttons MENU UP DOWN and ENTER On the rear you will find EC connector you can insert any AC voltage source between 100 and 260 V and 50 to 60Hz e 8 DMX output connectors e 1 DMX input connector RJ45 connector for a 10 100 1000 Ethernet connection e RS232 port e 2xUSB ports The unit has no power switch and can be left on continuously Physical Features e 8 DMX ports isolated up to 1500V Gigabit Ethernet Connection LCD display provide network and status information Software Features e DMX refresh rate configurable for each port 1Hz gt 44Hz default 35Hz Break time configurable for each DMX port Mark After Break configurable for each DMX port All configurations are made through web browser Graphical User Interface for creating and editing ports is flow chart oriented and documents data flow as you configure it Supports numerous protocols for DMX over Ethernet o ESP o Art Net o KiNet Additional Features Available by Upgrade e Stream Auditor A status monitoring screen that includes data throughput statistics un matched DMX over Ethernet data streams streams that are not included in the current profile and ot
6. ently highlighted setting or a sub menu Menu Structure 1 Load Profile 2 Setup 2 1 Change IP 2 2 Factory Default 3 Status 3 1 System 3 2 Network 4 Restart Getting Started To begin your installation please follow these steps 1 Unpack the unit from the box Inspect the Datagate Mk2 for any damage that might have occurred in shipping and verify that it looks to be in good condition before plugging it in to power 2 The Datagate Mk2 occupies a single unit 1U in a 19 inch rack You may attach it to the rack either at this time or later after configuring it if desired 3 Attach a power cord with mains voltage to the IEC input on the back 4 Using an Ethernet Cat5 Cat5E or Cat6 cable connect the Datagate Mk2 to an Ethernet Network 5 When the unit turns on you will be able to see its initial IP address on the LCD panel which looks like w x y z where each letter is a number between 0 and 255 Note that IP address down for later use 6 Use your computer s browser to configure the Datagate Mk2 This can be done by typing in the IP Address from step 5 as the URL for your browser ENTTEC Ertertainment Technology DataGate Home D Backup Restore RDM Tools Stream Auditor DMX Self Test WELCOME TO DATAGATE MK2 Network Information IP Address 10 10 10 66 speed 100 Mbps Subnet Mask 255 0 0 0 Broadcast Address 10 255 255 255 Mac Address 00 D0 69 42 82 C5 Serial No 2081505 System Information d
7. g infrastructure and IP networking Glossary ACN Advanced Control Network Artistic License network protocol This is the Artistic License DMX over ethernet protocol Art Net On the front panel of the Datagate the term Channel is used synonymously with a DMX over Ethernet Stream or Universe It may at other times mean a single DMX address or slot within a Stream or Universe Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Enttec Show Protocol This is the Enttec DMX over Ethernet protocol Highest Takes Precedence Internet Protocol Liquid Crystal Display Lowest Takes Precedence Personal Computer RDM Remote Device Management A DMX512 over Ethernet Universe coming into or leaving the y Datagate 512 addresses or slots worth of control information as conveyed by DMX512 protocol A lighting system may have more than 512 discrete Universe things to control so multiple universes may be required When this is the case the Universe number will be expressed in 0 255 form for ESP or 0 15 subnet and 0 15 universe for Art Net KiNet JA Philips Colour Kinetics Lighting Control Protocol Introduction Thank you for buying the Datagate Mk2 At ENTTEC we are proud of our products and we hope you will enjoy them as much as we enjoy making them This manual is a Quick Start Guide for installation purposes mainly There are many ways to use the Datagate Mk2 and they are covered in greater detail elsewhere On
8. her information for troubleshooting available through web page Merging HTP e LTP e AIB Priority e RDM Tools GET SET DMX address Identify Fixtures RDM Sensors on enabled fixtures temperature faults lamp hours Limitations As the Datagate is reliant on Ethernet if you are using an existing computer network and sharing the traffic between your lighting control system and other functions please make sure there is enough bandwidth available for the Lighting control traffic In some cases a traffic audit may need to be performed by your IT administrator Basic Concepts The Datagate is DMX Hub Splitter Switcher DMX Merger Priority HTP or LTP e DMX gt Ethernet Ethernet gt DMX Or any combination of the above Changing from one mode to another can be done in a web browser window via RS232 command or with the touch of a few buttons on the front panel menu Connector pin out DMX OUT Pin 1 Ground Pin 2 Data Pin 3 Data Pin 4 NC Pin 5 NC DMX IN Pin 1 Ground Pin 2 Data Pin 3 Data Pin 4 NC Pin 5 NC RS232 Pin 2 TX Pin 3 RX Pin 5 Ground The Menus To access the menus the Datagate Mk2 offers 4 buttons on the front panel MENU UP DOWN and ENTER MENU is used to cancel the current action or go up one level in the menus UP DOWN are used to scroll through the menus or scroll through values ENTER is used to choose something whether it be the curr
9. ile to work e DMX to Art Net This profile takes 8 DMX signals on ports 1 to 8 and send them over Ethernet using Art Net protocol Art Net to DMX This profile will take 8 DMX over Ethernet signals using the Art Net protocol and convert them to 8 DMX signal on ports 1 to 8 e 1 3 DMX Splitter this profiles isolates 2 DMX universes onto 3 output ports each These profiles are just an example of what can be done with the Datagate You can copy and modify the factory profiles to accommodate your particular needs or create your own profiles from scratch Up to 100 profiles can be stored in the Datagate Mk2 in total 2 Setup This menu is used to configure some settings of your Datagate Mk2 2 1 Change IP This menu allows you to select a Static fixed IP address for your Datagate Mk2 or you can elect to have an IP assigned automatically using DHCP Scroll through the main menu until 2 Setup is highlighted then select Enter 1 Change IP should be highlighted select Enter again Use the up down keys to select either 1 Use DHCP automatically assigns an IP Address to your Datagate and confirm your selection or 2 Use Static IP to enter a fixed IP If using a Static IP use the up down keys to increment the displayed numbers until they are correct then select enter to move to the next available field Once all fields have been completed hit Enter again to 15 save your settings 2 2 Factory Default This menu will return
10. indow for that Datagate Mk2 if desired Menu Based Operation The Datagate Mk2 s front panel has a 4 button menu system allowing profiles to be selected IP addresses to be changed and certain status information to be displayed It can also be used to restart the Datagate MK2 See below for detailed information 1 Load Profile This menu is used to activate a stored profile Press the Menu key 1 Load 14 Profile should be highlighted use the up down keys if not Select Enter to see the available profiles Using the up down keys scroll through the menu until your desired profile is highlighted then press Enter Datagate will display Checking profile please wait for a short period followed by Profile Activated The Datagate will now be configured to match the selected profile Factory Profiles The Datagate has a set of default factory profiles these are DMX Splitter This profile inputs DMX on port 8 and the signal is replicated onto ports 1 to 7 4 In 4 Out Isolator This profiles is used to isolate 4 DMX streams signal on input 1 is replicated to port 2 signal on port 3 is replicated on port 4 A copy of each input port is also sent on Art Net this can be then used as input into a visualiser software or to send those 4 universes to a remote location via Ethernet e 7 to 1 Merger This profile does an HTP merge of inputs 1 to 7 and send the result onto port 8 you will need the merging option for this prof
11. l System Status A Active Stop Engine System Name DG_MK2 Packets per sec idle License Information MERGING RDM TOOLS RDM SENSORS MONITORING HOT SPARE STREAM AUDITOR TRIAL 15 MINS TIMEOUT Real Time Clock KX KKK KK Firmware Information Version V1 0 0426 Last updated 13 Sep 2010 To Activate a profile Click on Profiles 10 DATAGATE PROFILES ESTA Profile Name Description Remarks ES Art Net to DMX 7 8 universe Art Net to DMX profile Read Only 7 to 1 Merger Ef First 7 DMX Ports Merge to DMX Port 8 Read On DataGate Home 3 x ad My Profile E Activate Profile Copy Profile To Delete Profile Create New Profile BackuptRestore RDM Tools Stream Auditor DMX Self Test From this screen you can manage your profiles As you will notice in the Remarks column the factory default profiles are read only If you wish to modify one of them you will first need to copy the profile to some other name Once the profile has been copied you can modify it to fit your particular needs 11 ENTTEC Datagate Rules Editor Windows Internet Explorer g Laa esas c F gt E als I De E http 10 10 10 66 wiring profile 14 gt Bl 4 x B Bing 2 x GhConvert v BD Select y Favorites WB E Web Slice Gallery v ENTTEC Datagate Rules Editor A B odo Pager Safety y Tools ENTTEC O re O sw rer EJ cise Modules DMX
12. ss over Ethernet lead pn 79101 Straight connect Ethernet lead pn 79102 EC power cord Australia amp North America only User manual CD pn 79106 If one of these items is missing please contact your local dealer Contacting ENTTEC To contact us please send an email to contact enttec com Tel 61 3 9763 5755 GMT 10 Fax 61 3 9763 5688 To write us ENTTEC Pty Ltd PO BOX 4051 RINGWOOD 3134 AUSTRALIA 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 If the failure is due to an operator error the user accepts to pay for any charge relating to the diagnosis of the hardware faulty parts or shipping from our factory ENTTEC makes no warranty of any kind express or implied including without limitation the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose In no event shall ENTTEC be liable for indirect special or consequential damages Opening the unit voids the warranty as described above As this product uses Ethernet as a communication medium we cannot officially support applications where the Datagate is used on an existing computer network We recommend you have a good knowledge of networkin
13. the browser to explore the Datagate Mk2 and choose the Settings tab Follow the prompts to perform the upgrade 17 The Wireit Library is distributed under the MIT License Distributed under the MIT License Copyright c 2007 2010 Eric Abouaf lt eric abouaf at gmail gt Permission is hereby granted free of charge to any person obtaining a copy of this software and associated documentation files the Software to deal in the Software without restriction including without limitation the rights to use copy modify merge publish distribute sublicense and or sell copies of the Software and to permit persons to whom the Software is furnished to do so subject to the following conditions The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all copies or substantial portions of the Software THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT TORT OR OTHERWISE ARISING FROM OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE 18
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