LeDMX4 User Manual
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1. DIN rail mount possible with DIN clip accessory 4 Independent outputs each with 5A supply capability Directly drives WS2811 2812 WS2801 LPD880x LPD6803 and compatible LED strips Selectable clock data rate to suit long cables or fast output Up to 340 RGB pixels per output spanning 2 DMX universes 1360 pixels 8 universes per board Automatic RGB order correction and additional pixel re mapping features Art Net broadcast Art Net II amp Ill unicast SACN E1 31 Multicast and sACN Unicast support Fully compatible with ALL software and hardware that supports Art Net Art Net II amp Ill and sACN E1 31 protocols Configuration utility with basic Art Net output input test functionality Firmware updates can be performed by end user Supported operating systems Any with Ethernet networking support Windows Mac Linux iOS Android 2 CONNECTIONS LEDMX4 LeDMx4 2014 JPK Systems SS 2Vdc ONL Y 0094 220 2 0 G heck Supply W Polari DMXking com gt a rity Fr 2 DC Power Input 5Vdc Supply polarity marked on board Ethernet 10 100Mbps 4x Away pluggable terminal blocks for pixel strip outputs GND Clock CK Data DA V Warning not all pixel strips use the same color code Double check the signal names match Insulated board carrier with optional DIN rail clips available DMXking com e JPK Systems Limited e New Zealand 0094 700 22. DMXking com LeDMX4 interface SVdc ONLY Polarity USER MANUAL DMXking com e JPK Systems Limited e New Zealand 0094 700 2 0 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 IDEFOQUCLION EE 1 Na SE 1 Be gl alate de rn CG 1 EONO TBO er Eee ae ste 1 ee ii LED RE e nee een nern 2 TV ICAI DOHC O EE 2 DE WT CUS ON e EE 3 Conn AION HR et TEE 4 SENN OUI AID EE 4 BS DA ee een ee Ener 5 POT aD A ee ee 6 BDN er E ie E 7 PTI IN OOO Name E 7 FO RE E 8 Bett CS SO EW TE ee nn ee re en een ee er Ra 8 eieiei TC 8 MEI SUV N E 9 DVB IS E 9 Te MCA Tee 10 MAP AN eMC E 10 DMXking com Hardware Limited Warranty 10 Brera rey dee e eg Gi NEEN 10 Federal Communications Commission FCC Declaration of Conformity ceccccccessssecccceeescceceeeeecceceeeeceeeeuuecesesseuseesessaunesss 10 Be SG Nai ENO E 11 DMXking com e JPK Systems Limited e New Zealand 0094 700 2 0 1 INTRODUCTION Thanks for purchasing a DMXking com product Our aim is to bring you high quality products with great features we know you ll appreciate We ship only what s required which is why there s no CD or printed manual in the box this is part of our commitment to minimizing environmental impact which also translates into end user savings The DMXking com LeDMX4 is available with 5Vdc power input only Please check carefully before applying power that you have the correct voltage and polarity MAIN FEATURES OEM board for integration into your designs
3. 0 STATUS LED TABLE Protocol activity Flash Yellow Art Net sACN Solid Yellow Firmware Update mode Network activity Green Link Flash Traffic TYPICAL APPLICATIONS Le y TE EE DMXki g com LG oLeDMX4 LED Pixel Strip There are many pixel types and form factors available Please check carefully when designing for your application DMXking com e JPK Systems Limited e New Zealand 0094 700 2 0 3 DEFAULT CONFIGURATION All LeDMX4 units ship with default IP address settings Please reconfigure for your local area network requirements before use Default configuration is for WS2811 pixel output with automatic RGB color order correction and 1 DMX universe per output Network Tab IP Address 192 168 0 113 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 192 168 0 254 Pixel Output and Art Net configuration parameters are configured with the following default values Settings Tab eegene None Incoming Universes 1 thru 16 Art Net 00 0 0 00 0 F Note LeDMX products consider Art Net 00 0 0 to be Universe 1 i e offset by 1 so there is an easy mapping between sACN E1 31 and Art Net Port Tabs 1 4 pref Start Universe 1 2 3 4 Outputs 1 2 3 4 respectively DMXking com e JPK Systems Limited e New Zealand 0094 700 2 0 4 CONFIGURATION UTILITY The eDMX Configuration utility provides a simple interface to all device parameters Typically these are set once during initial configuration
4. 14 26 43 Received 192 168 0 113 LeDMXSettings Reply Transmit BEE EE nnana 44 96 27 ae nn ran imma 1 MEVC_u __ Art Net Port Address 00 Y 0 e lo Y 4 II The DMX Display utility works with any manufacturers Art Net hardware and can be useful for diagnostics and simple testing of DMX512 fixtures ART NET NODE NAME The Art Net protocol supports device naming which can make larger installations more manageable Both Short Name 17 characters and Long Name 63 characters for an LEDMX Device can be modified using the Advanced Edit Node Name dialog DMXking com e JPK Systems Limited e New Zealand 0094 700 2 0 WY DMXking com eDMX Config File View Advanced eDMX Device Edit Node Name gt IP Address Factory Reset gt 192 168 0 171 eDMX1 Edit Art Net Node Name Long 00 1A 19 00 23 14 Network Settings IP Address 192 168 Subnet Mask Default Gateway 192 168 0 Short Name 17 character max 255 259 255 Device IP Address 192 168 0 171 Network Mode 2 105 35 20 10 105 35 20 0 Custom IP 171 254 DHCP Commands Update Network Settings Firmware Update Network Adapter Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Messages Time 11 12 2013 13 23 01 11 12 2013 13 23 01 11 12 2013 13 22 44 Source ArtNet Messages 192 168 0 171 PollReply 192 168 0 171 Poll 192 168 0 171 PollReply Type Received Received Received 44 449 9N19 19 99 49
5. RGB elements RGB RBG GRB GBR BRG BGR This parameter is ignored when Raw 1U or Raw 2U mode is selected Start Universe sACN Art Net Universe number pixels are mapped to Note you must include this universe in your Incoming sACN Art Net universe table as well Start Channel DMX512 channel number pixel data starts from This parameter is ignored when Raw 1U Raw2U RGB 1U and RGB 2U mode is selected Pixel Group Size Multiple sequential pixels can be mapped to an RBG DMX channel group Only used with Full Mapping mode Zig Zag Reverses pixel direction every N pixels Only used with Full Mapping mode Reverse makes pixel 1 appear at the far end of the strip Only used with Full Mapping mode DMXking com e JPK Systems Limited e New Zealand 0094 700 2 0 Some examples of Full Mapping from source DMX512 data ch1 Full Pixel 1 Red ch14 Full Pixel 5 Green Port 1 configured with Pixel Count 12 Null Pixels 0 Start Universe 1 Start Channel 0 Pixel Group Size 1 Pixel Group Size 2 Reverse Order Pixel Group Size 1 DMX DISPLAY FUNCTION Select View DMX Display for a simple DMX512 test utility To generate an Art Net output stream click Transmit then select one of the 6 Transmit Options and change Art Net Universe as applicable When in Manual mode you can click on any of the channels represented by small boxes with hexadecimal channel level inside to set ON level and double click to set zero The mou
6. States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits as amended by Article 13 of Council Directive 93 63 EEC EN 5103 1 e EN 60065 Signed Jason Kyle Date 4 August 2014 Position Managing Director DMXking com e JPK Systems Limited e New Zealand 0094 700 2 0 11
7. TIa aiem 4 FACTORY RESET This is a last resort option if for whatever reason incorrect or forgotten device network settings have rendered your device unusable A word of warning this function will factory reset ALL eDMX and LeDMX devices on your network so it s critical to separate off the device requiring reset We recommend directly connecting a computer and LeDMX device using a crossover cable so there s no chance of additional eDMX and LeDMX devices accidentally being reset too Several warnings are presented before the command is sent 5 COMPATIBLE SOFTWARE Art Net and DMX512 are the most commonly used lighting control protocols with roots in simple theatrical light dimming These days almost any lighting or stage effect equipment may be controlled using DMX512 including LED pixels The DMXking com LeDMX4 unit is a 4 output sACN Art Net device designed for use with computer based show control and effect software The following tables are by no means a definitive guide to Art Net amp sACN compatible software however it s a good starting point CONTROLLERS www lifact com www madrix com tt tt ttp www freestylerdmx be ttp www chamsys co uk download tt tt t p pixelinvaders ch page id 160 p www lightjams com ttp qlcplus sourceforge net http www Isclishting com system clarity for pcmac PixelController Java Free Lightjams Live interactive contr
8. detected and displayed by IP address You can re poll for new devices or just check the communications is okay by clicking Search For Devices Click on the desired device s IP address in the list and all Settings will be retrieved Note that if no response is received the settings will be greyed out An activity box shows both transmitted and received messages to help with diagnosing communication issues If your network configuration has multiple adapters and or multi homing you need to select the same network range as the eDMX from the Network Adapter IP Address dropdown box and also ensure the subnet mask is appropriate Make changes to the applicable settings on the Network tab then click Update Network Settings The eDMX unit will reboot after network any settings changes Selecting Firmware Update will prompt for an appropriate firmware file and upload upon confirmation A built in boot loader permits updating of the LeDMX firmware Note only signed encrypted firmware files from DMXking com can be successfully loaded to ensure you won t brick your device by accident Future firmware releases for this product will be in the form 0094 500 VersionMajor VersionMinor enc DMXking com e JPK Systems Limited e New Zealand 0094 700 2 0 SETTINGS TAB File View Advanced eDMX Devices _ Network Settings Port 1 Port 2 Port 3 Por 4 B A 40hz IP Address Name L Update Rate 192 168 0 113 LeDMX4 Synchronizati
9. and left untouched If you are not confident in setting up network IP Address Subnet Mask and Default Gateway parameters please get in touch with DMXking com support and we ll walk you through the process Special note Once you ve finished configuring your eDMX product close the application before starting your lighting control application if it s running from the same computer In general only 1 Art Net application will function at a time NETWORK TAB File View Advanced eDMX Devices Network Settings Port 1 Port 2 Port 3 Port 4 IP Address Name MAC Address Device IP Address 00 1A 19 10 11 00 192 168 0 113 Network Settings IP Address 192 168 0 H3 Subnet Mask 255 255 25 0 Default Gateway 192 168 0 254 Hardware Infomation Commands Firmware Version 1 0 8 Device LeDMX Update Network Settings ed DM king com LeDMX4 Fi Update Network Adapter IP Address Network Adapter Subnet Mask 255255 255 Messages Time Type Source ArtNet Messages 30 06 2014 11 24 50 192 168 0 113 LeDMXSettingsReply 30 06 2014 11 24 50 192 168 0 102 LeDMXSettings 30 06 2014 11 24 44 i 192 168 0 113 PollReply Anne mnd4a 44 4 an ann iron mm 4 Im Before starting eDMX Configuration utility please ensure your computer has a static IPv4 network setting for example IP 192 168 0 100 Subnet 255 255 255 0 Gateway 192 168 0 254 Upon startup eDMX devices are automatically
10. desired 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 nol 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 EEC DECLARATION We JPK Systems Limited PO Box 493 Pukekohe 2340 New Zealand declare under our sole responsibility that our product LeDMX4 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
11. iadrix Sync is not available in firmware release v1 0 DMXking com e JPK Systems Limited e New Zealand 0094 700 2 0 PORT TAB File View Advanced aati Network Setings Port 1 Port 2 Pot 3 Port 4 IP Address Name 1927 168 0 113 LeDMxX4 Pred Type WS2811 Fast Pixel Count 170 Null Pixels D Colour Order Start Universe Start Channel Mapping Options Pixel Group Size figfag Direction Reverse L ck Ubdafe under Settings fab fo analy Search For Devices Messages Time Type Source ArtNet Messages 30 06 2014 11 28 42 Received 192 168 0 113 LeDMXSettingsReply 30 06 2014 11 28 42 Transmitted 197 168 0 102 LeDMX Settings 30 06 2014 11 28 38 Received 192 168 0 113 LeDMX Settings Reply TA A FE A d d a g ADAE 8 ana aron aina a ee e ze 4 It Make changes as required then click Update in the Settings Tab to save settings in your LeDMX unit The following table explains each of the settings parameters Pixel Type Must match your connected Pixel type WS2801 LPD880x LPD6803 WS2811 2812 Fast mode recommended however normal speed may be appropriate for longer cable runs Pixel Count Number of physical RGB pixels in the string i e 1 pixel R G B 3 channels Maximum 340 Null Pixels Number of pixels to ignore at the start of the pixel strip Minimum 0 Maximum 16 Commonly used to extend the drive distance from source to the first active pixel Color Order DMX channel mapping to pixel
12. ol MIDI TUIO Pixel Mapping Q Lighting Controller Linux Mac OS X Windows LSC Clarity Windows Mac OS X roducts clarity control DMXking com e JPK Systems Limited e New Zealand 0094 700 2 0 http cycling74 com products maxmspjitter nal Enttec D Pro http www enttec com D Light http www nicole banana com Chameleon Mac http www maclightingsoftware com Venue Magic http www venuemagic com StageSoft CHROMA http www stagesoft com chroma html Martin M PC Free Edition http www martin com controllersupport m pc_software html LX Series Mac OS X http Ix claudeheintzdesign com MEDIA SERVERS VJ MOBILE APPS Luminair iPhone iPad http www synthe fx com products luminair LightingPad iPhone iPad http www alcorn com products lightingpad index html ArtNet DMX Remote iOS http lightning dmxcontrol com LED Remote iOS http arminarzani com en DMXking com e JPK Systems Limited e New Zealand 0094 700 2 0 6 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS e Dimensions 64x68x30mm WxDxH e Weight 80grams e Power input 5Vdc e Maximum continuous current per output 5A e Buffered 5V Clock and Data lines e WS2812 WS2811 WS2801 LPD880x LPD6803 pixel types and equivalents supported e Fast 800kHz and slow 400kHz data rates supported for WS2811 e SPI pixels can be clocked at 500kHz 1MHz and 2MHz e Upto 340 RGB pixels per output e IGMPv2 support e Ethernet 10 100BaseT e Ar
13. on Mode None Pixel Mapping Mode RGB 1 Universe v Incoming sACN Art Net Universes sACN Art Net 3 el sl gl ol a w m III IE NN SIS 3 3 83 3 3 We a e ar ea Te Te y o a a w N e S SS SS SS 3 ml m o O lol Messages Time Source ArtNet Messages 30 06 2014 11 28 42 i 192 168 0 113 LeDMXSettingsReply 30 06 2014 11 28 42 i 192 168 0 102 LeDMXSettings 30 06 2014 11 28 38 i 192 168 0 113 LeDMXSettingsReply Un ue CHL A 44 990 T i J aan rnanan Le DAME __ 4 Im Make changes as required then click Update to save settings in your LeDMX unit The following table explains each of the settings parameters Update Rate Frequency LED strip receives updates from Incoming Universe data Synchronization Mode Method used to keep LED output in sync None Highest Universe received Madrix Sync Pixel Mapping Mode RGB pixel mapping to DMX512 data Raw 1U Raw 2U RGB remap 1U RGB remap 2U Full mapping with group size zigzag and direction Incoming Universes These 16 universes are a filtering mechanism All universes mapped to Ports must be included otherwise data won t be received Note when sACN Universe gt 32767 is specified Art Net wraps back to universe 00 0 0 again Raw 1U 2U or RGB 1U 2U Pixel Mapping Modes are recommended unless your software package is not capable of re mapping pixel locations Most packages are now capable of this functionality M
14. se scroll wheel adjusts a channel by a defined increment Channel number increases left to right top to bottom and the roaming tool tip provides information about a specific channel Both the ON level and mouse wheel step can be set by right clicking anywhere within the black display area Number of channels transmitted and the refresh rate can be adjusted using the applicable sliders adjacent to transmit options File View Advanced _ 00 00 DMX Devices Network Settings Port 1 Port 2 Port 3 Port 4 IP Address Name 00 00 192 168 0 113 LeDMX4 Pial Tye WS2811 Fast A A 0 0 0 1100 1100 00 00 00 00 01100 Pixel Count 170 00 00 Null Pixels 0 00 00 00 0 00 0 00 00 00 Colour Order Start Universe Start Channel Mapping Options 0 00 Ton o 00 00 00 00 00 oo oo 00 00 00 00 Pixel Group Size 1_ 0 00 0 00 0 mo 00 00 oo 00 oo ZoZag 1_ 0 JC 00 0 00 00 00 00 Top on oo oo 0 00 oo 00 Direction _ Reverse 00 00 0 00 00 0 00 00 00 0 00 00 00 00 SSS ene ee 00 00 00 oo 00 00 00 00 Top 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 Messages Time Type Source ArtNet Messages 3 07 2014 14 51 32 Received 192 168 0 113 LeDMXSettingsReply j Wanda ao Il A1255 Atemate Ramp Chase Number Channels L 512 3 07 2014 14 51 32 Transmitted 192 168 0 102 LeDMXSettings Update Rate 8 UU age 3 07 2014
15. t Net Art Net Il Art Net Ill and sACN E1 31 support e Pv4 Addressing SPI pixel types on Port 4 are not functional under firmware v2 0 and we recommend the use of WS2811 2812 pixel types where all 4 output ports will be utilized 7 WARRANTY DMXKING COM HARDWARE LIMITED WARRANTY What is covered This warranty covers any defects in materials or workmanship with the exceptions stated below How long coverage lasts This warranty runs for one year from the date of shipment from an authorized DMXking com distributor What is not covered Failure due to operator error or incorrect application of product Opening the unit voids the warranty What DMXking com will do DMXking com will repair or replace at its sole discretion the defective hardware Return shipping costs from our service facility in New Zealand shall be free of charge How to obtain service Contact DMXking com directly by email sales dmxking com 8 DECLARATIONS FCC amp CE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION FCC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Responsible Party JPK Systems Limited DMXking com e JPK Systems Limited e New Zealand 0094 700 2 0 PO Box 493 Pukekohe 2340 New Zealand declares that the product LeDMX4 complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause un
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