ODE User Manual
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1. Glossary ACN Art Net Dimmer DHCP ESP HIP IP LTP PC RDM Stream Universe Advanced Control Network Artistic License network protocol This 1s the Artistic License DMX over Ethernet protocol One discretely controlled device or parameter of a device out of 512 possible in the DMX512 protocol Sometimes also referred to as Address DMX Channel or Output Channel Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Enttec Show Protocol This is the Enttec DMX over Ethernet protocol Highest Takes Precedence Internet Protocol Latest or Lowest Takes Precedence Context usually informs which one is applicable Personal Computer Remote Device Management A DMX512 over Ethernet Universe coming into or leaving the ODE 512 addresses or slots of control information as conveyed by DMX512 protocol As a lighting system may have more than 512 discrete things to control multiple universes may be required When this 1s 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 ODE User Manual 6 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 e the ODE which is a box containing all the electronics e an external power supply not included on the Power Over Ethernet model e a CD contain2. C DMX over Ethernet nodes NMU bypasses all your TCP IP settings allowing you to reconfigure nodes in a plug and play fashion how ever they are configured NMU V 1 34 supports the ODE starting with the V1 0 firmware 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 This can be done directly to the port on your computer or through a switch When you plan to use multiple ODEs you will need to use a switch 3 Start the application 4 Press the Discovery button ODE User Manual 10 J Node Management Utility v1 34 ioii IN s Open DMX Ethernet 10 20 24 22 Open DMX Ethernet 000102030405 A 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 11 7 The ODE Configuration Window will appear It contains the controls needed to make all possible changes to the ODE s configurations ODE Configuration i X Device Parameters Configuration Protocol JartNet Subnet 00 Universe Joo Port Direction Output DMX E Save Config Cancel Update Firm
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4. ce may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help x In order to maintain compliance with FCC regulations shielded cables must be used with this equipment Operation with non approved equipment or unshielded cables is likely to result in int
5. erference to radio amp television reception Appendix 2 We ENTTEC Pty Ltd Level 1 672 Glenferrie Rd Hawthorn Vic 3122 Australia declare under our sole responsibility that our products ODE conforms to the requirements of Council Directives 89 336 EEC and 73 23 EEC and therefore complies with the requirements of Council Directive 73 23 EEC The Low Voltage Directive on the harmonization of the laws of Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits as amended by Article 13 of Council Directive 93 68 EEC EN 55103 1 e EN 50103 2 EN 60065 AS 3650 ODE User Manual 19
6. ing the NMU program e and this manual If you are missing any parts please contact the dealer through whom you purchased the unit to arrange a solution On the front of the ODE device you will find e RJ45 Ethercon connector for a 10 100 Base T Ethernet connection e 4 Status LEDS e DC OV input power jack for connecting the included Power Supply not included on the POE Model On the back you will find e 1 DMX output connector e DMX input connector The unit has no power switch and can be left on continuously Features e DMX port with Male and Female connectors e Setup done through Node Management Utility e Supports ESP and Art Net protocols for DMX over Ethernet ODE User Manual 7 Limitations As the ODE 1s reliant on Ethernet if you are using an existing computer network and sharing the traffic between your lighting control system and other functions you may increase your exposure to potential delays in data propagation or a drop in the update rate Specific strategies for better implementing such large networks can be planned in consultation with Enttec engineers if your application s scope warrants it Basic Concept While it has tremendous flexibility right out of the box the ODE 1s factory configured to be a DMX OUTPUT device running on Art Net Universe 0 0 It can be either output or input however and can use any possible universe in Art Net or ESP modes It has configurable IP address as well Use the f
7. nd that you can Cick OK to refresh Save Config pue pem the list of devices which the NMU can SCC Firmware Update Status E X JJ ODE Firmware Update Complete Firmware was successfully updated to ODE Click OK to Refresh List After you click the OK button the update procedure is completed ODE User Manual 16 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 gt ODE Emergency Firmware Recovery Firmware Update Step 1 AJ Welcome to ENTTEC Emergency Firmware Update For ODE Please disconnect ODE Power OFF before proceeding Click Ok bo Continue Select the file then power the ODE Firmware Update In Progress Please Reconnect ODE Power ON Waiting Far ODE Cancel The firmware update may take a few seconds to start Once finished you will see ODE User Manual 17 Update Status ODE User Manual 1 Firmware Update Complete Firmware was successfully updated to ODE Click OK to Refresh List 18 Appendix 1 Federal Communications Commission FCC Declaration of Conformity Responsible Party ENTTEC Pty Ltd Level 1 672 Glenferrie Rd Hawthorn Vic 3122 Australia declares that the products Product Name ODE complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This devi
8. ree utility program Node Management Utility to change configurations 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 ODE User Manual 8 Getting Started When you power up the ODE for the first time the default factory profile will be as follows DMX Port It will be set to be an Output by default Ethernet Channels Out of the box it will be bound to Universe 0 0 This 1s also known as the first DM X Universe There are 255 possible DMX over Ethernet universes from which you can select one These are also referred to as Streams in the Node Management Utility LEDs 1 Status This LED will blink when the ODE is operating normally If the LED is on and does not blink it means the ODE is in fault this could be due to a failed firmware upgrade 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 ODE User Manual 9 3 Ethernet Link This LED will be ON when there 1s an Ethernet Link 4 Ethernet Activity This LED blinks when there is activity on the Ethernet network NMU configuration NMU Node Management Utility is the free Windows and OS X application used to manage compatible ENTTE
9. 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 ODE Configuration x ODE Config Device Parameters Configuration Device Parameters Configuration Device Name Open DMX Ethernet paises o a a 2 Device Name Open DMX Ethernet IP Address E 20 24 22 Protocol Artet 12 If you re choosing to employ ESP protocol your universe assignment 1s a single step procedure with 256 choices in a single pull down list ODE User Manual 14 SG SORE EERE SOON bONe Gm 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 You can then close the application and use the ODE right away Congratulations you re done ODE User Manual 15 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 A small progress window will pop up showing the percentage of completion achieved as the procedure happens Im Configuration When it reaches 100 another window will alert you that it successfully completed this operation a
10. ware 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 may be convenient to your application for instance 9 If you need to adjust the IP Address for your application it may be done here While many users can expect the ODE to work fine with factory default IP some networks will be a bit trickier If it works for you as is don t bother changing anything here but if you re trying to troubleshoot a valuable tip would be to choose an IP which 1s similar in the first 3 numbers but distinct in the last from other elements of your lighting system For further information about this consult a Network Manager or IT expert who knows your local Ethernet setup well ODE User Manual 12 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 ODE Configuration x Device Parameters Configuration Open DMX Ethernet IP Address 10 2 EJ 2 Protocol aet v ODE User Manual 13 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
11. you have the POE option the power adapter is not included User manual CD pn 79106 If one of these items 1s missing please contact your local dealer Contacting ENTTEC To contact us please send an email to contact enttec com Tel 61 3 9819 2433 GMT 10 Fax 61 3 9819 2733 To write us ENTTEC Pty Ltd PO BOX 282 KEW VIC 3101 AUSTRALIA ODE User Manual 4 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 ODE is used on an existing computer network We recommend you have a good knowledge of networking infrastructure and IP networking ODE User Manual 5
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