eDMX and TUBE Operators Manual
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1. a My Network Places a2 fT Toshiba New Office Document Lo a Open Office Document ed Windows Catalog M Network Device Switch Internet Explorer Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint fw Microsoft Word Autocan 2002 I Brunel University VPN Client n Microsoft Developer Network I Microsoft Visual C 6 0 fie Microsoft Visual Studio 6 0 m Communications J Address Book J Calculator GY Command Prompt B Notepad y Paint Program Compatibility Wizard Synchronize Tour Windows xP Windows Explorer Windows Movie Maker IZ WordPad IA Microsoft Web Publishing y tp windows Update E Snagit 7 Volo View Express E winrar 2 Network Stumbler gt Set Program Access and Defaults Programs Eq 2 Documents Settings Search Help and Support Run Log OFF Administrator Turn OFF Computer Windows XP Professional B Search Results u Avo eDMX Manual M The user must connect the dedicated RS232 cable supplied with the Tubes to a PC running Windows and with an available 9 pin serial port If a 9 pin port is not available then a USB port can be used with a suitable USB to RS232 converter Once the serial cable is connected between the computer and the Tube and both systems are powered up a Hyper Terminal session may be started ee TVX eDMX Operators Manual 16 08 2007 13 29 00 PVONTES 2 How to set up an eDMX s2. gt mmm TVX eDMX Operators Manual 16 08 2007 13 29 00 ws 2 How to set up an eDMX system from out of the box Page 12 DMX Target This is the target address of the decoder to which the encoder will send its data across the network to The default target address is 192 168 1 255 The usage of the address ending with 255 dictates that the encoder will send the dmx data out to every decoder on the same network If you only wanted the encoder to send the dmx data out to one specific decoder then you would enter the IP address of the decoder that is to receive the data here Unless there are special circumstances you should leave the last number at 255 DMX RefreshRate If the Tube is acting as an encoder then it is possible to reduce the network traffic by reducing the refresh rate that the encoder accepts data from the console The default setting is 40 which represents frames per second It is possible to reduce this down to 10 when working with moving head fixtures without any noticeable degradation in the performance However the usage of faster more responsive DMX devices such as LED lights requires a refresh rate of 40 frames Advertisement This is a WENDI specific message parameter and as such should not be changed 1 5 Configuring the Tubes To configure the Tube having connected to it via the RS232 port it is Simply a case of using the command syntax If you type help File Edit View Call Transfer Help WENDI gt he
3. UT LAN IP Address MAC Address 00 06 25 57 9B 34 Obtain an IP Address Automatically Specify an IP Address 192 i 168 0 242 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway 0 0 i 0 0 Wireless MAC Address 00 06 25 55 9B CB SSID MyNewSSID lt Channel 11 Domain ETSI WEP Mandatory Disable WEP Key Setting SACCHI Access Point Access Point Client Remote AP MAC Address Wireless Bridge Remote Bridge MAC Address Wireless Bridge Point to MultiPoint When set to Access Point Client Wireless Bridge or Wireless Bridge Point to MultiPoint mode the device will only communicate with another WAP 11 ver 2 2 or WAP 11 Backup Restore Setting Click Backup to store Access Point configuration on your local PC Click Restore to restore Access Point configuration from your local PC A final note on changing the channels although channels 1 and 2 are numerically different the physical frequencies which they represent overlap Effectively for the UK there are only 3 channels that are complete non overlapping and independent they are 1 6 and 11 and as such these are the only channels that are recommended eee eee TVX eDMX Operators Manual 16 08 2007 13 29 00 ee 4 A note on other wireless networks Page 17 4 A note on other wireless networks There is a tool available as fre
4. using a eee eee TVX eDMX Operators Manual 16 08 2007 13 29 00 ee 3 Working with the WAP Page 16 legitimate frequency The key to the channel concept is that if you change the channel of the WAP then EVERY device on the same SSID will move channels So if you experience data corruption or interference whilst using the eDMX system you can instantly move to a clear channel This ability to change channels during the show and on the fly is one of the great advantages of the eDMX system above other similar systems and above traditional older wireless systems 1 7 Configuring the WAP The WAP should only ever need three parameters changing these are the IP address the SSID and the Channel NB The IP address of the WAP must be within the same range as the Tubes so if the Tubes are 192 168 1 1 and 192 168 1 2 respectively then the WAP must be 192 168 1 X respectively It is suggested that the numbers above 240 are used for WAP s so for example the typical WAP address range would be 192 168 1 240 through 192 168 1 249 Any time a change is made the change must be committed or applied to the WAP if changing the WAP s IP address and viewing the WAP s configuration page through Internet Explorer then you will have to change the IP address in the IE address bar accordingly to reflect the new IP address To Apply a change to the WAP you must scroll down to the bottom of the configuration utility and click on Apply TOTS Se
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6. Transfer Help Dw 5 DB WENDI gt _ Connected 00 00 29 Auto detect 9600 8 N 1 Now that the Tube Is in contact with the hyper terminal interface it may be configured as to the user s specification The Tube has a simple RS232 interface which allows it to accept and display configuration data from command prompt style instructions The interface has been developed to allow communication in a manner similar to the configuration scripts of most network switches To start with it is suggested that on the PC connected to the Tube that the user types sh conf The sh represents an abbreviated show command The conf represents an abbreviated configuration command The user should be presented with the following detail ON MAA eDMX Operators Manual 16 08 2007 13 29 00 eS 2 How to set up an eDMX system from out of the box Page 10 HILDA25 HyperTerminal File Edit View Call Transfer Help WLAN status Searching WENDI gt sh conf 192 168 1 2 299 299 299 0 0 0 0 0 Infrastructure gt 1 None None Disabled Enabled Decoder 0 0 0 0 46 Advertisement Enabled WENDI gt _ Connected 00 00 17 Auto detect 9600 8 N 1 We will now detail each line respectively IP Address This is the IP address of the unit One of the benefits of the eDMX system is that it utilises full IP addresses which enable the routing of the eDMX data across all kinds of switched and unswitc
7. WAP has it stored Finally you must either run a system that is WEP enabled or not WEP enabled you must never attempt to run boxes that are not WEP enabled on a WEP enabled wireless network Shared Key Authority This is a wireless encryption protocol parameter and as such should only be changed by experienced users HTTP This is the Hyper Text Transfer Protocol based Web Server that is embedded within the Tube There are only two options for this parameter those of enabled and disabled If the web server is enabled it allows for status reporting to be achieved through a typical web browser such as Internet Explorer etc The Web Server can detail the parameters of the Tube and allows a quick and easy means to access such information We strongly recommend that the web server is kept enabled Universe This is a number set by the user to distinguish one DMX universe from another when running multiple universes of DMX over the same wireless network This parameter can be set from one to 10 DMX Mode This parameter specifies whether the Tube is to work in encoder mode or In decoder mode If in encoder mode the Tube will accept dmx data from a console via the male 5 pin XLR connector and encode the data onto the wireless network If set to decoder mode the Tube will decode the data from the wireless network and output DMX from the female 5 pin XLR The green LED under the female 5 pin will be lit if the Tube is working as a decoder
8. ce within the IT networks world as well as lighting industry working in the fields of design and installation Avolites have considerable experience with the manufacture of lighting related products as such it seemed a natural partnership eDMX is designed to allow people everywhere to use the now readily available IEEE standard of 802 11 wireless Ethernet as a transport mechanism for USITT DMX 512 The construction of a simple wireless network allows users to send their dmx wirelessly within the constraints of the wireless network instantly with no response difference from that of using cables As the standard for 802 11 differs for countries across the world respectively it is the responsibility of the user to familiarise themselves with the available local frequencies and to work with them accordingly Wireless Ethernet 802 11 systems can cause interference to and receive interference from amongst other things e Other Wireless Ethernet Systems e Microwave Ovens e Bluetooth enabled devices e Some football stadium floodlight ballasts e Cordless Analogue and Digital Telephone Systems Finally as a word of precaution eDMX systems should ONLY be used where it is not possible to run cable systems gt mmm TVX eDMX Operators Manual 16 08 2007 13 29 00 ws 2 2 How to set up an eDMX system from out of the box Page 5 How to set up an eDMX system from out of the box The Avolites eDMX kit is shipped containing the following componen
9. cessful WENDI gt _ Connected 00 05 31 Ato detect 9600 amp N 1 Itis now imperative that you save the configuration of the Tube at this stage otherwise when you reboot the Tube the IP address change will be forgotten To do this type save conf HILGA25 HyperTerminal Fie Ce Vew Cal Trencher Hep pea Lee Disable SHom REBOOT Command are nol case sensilive Some commands and parame lers have abbreviated versions for example instead of show you can use just Use HELP Command Name gt for further more specific help HENDI gt save conf Operation Successful HENDL gt HLAH status Searching HENDI gt WLAN status Infra HENDL gt Conmrecbed OO 07224 Fava cel eel S600 8 4 1 When the configuration has been saved the prompt will tell you that the operation is successful 1 6 Changing a TUBE from an Encoder to a Decoder and back again To set the Tube to decoder mode you simply type set DMXMode decoder Then type save conf To set the Tube to encoder mode you simply type set DMXMode encoder aS shown below eee eee TVX eDMX Operators Manual 16 08 2007 13 29 00 eS 2 How to set up an eDMX system from out of the box Page 14 HILDA25 HyperTerminal File Edit View Call Transfer Help WENDI gt set mode s Bad Paramiter WENDI gt sh conf 192 168 1 2 259 299 259 0 Infrastructure None None Disabled e Dec
10. eDMX and TUBE Operators Manual Avolites eDMX transmitted data to each pod of the London Eye New Years Eve 2003 Control Consoles were the other side of the Thames 1 Avo eDMX Manual Page 2 Useful Avolites phone numbers Avolites England Sales and service 44 0 20 8965 8522 Service out of hours 44 0 78 3117 8888 Fax 44 0 20 8965 0290 Email salesone avolites com Website http www avolites com Distribution of Avolites products in USA Avolites America Sales and service 1 423 938 2057 Fax 1 423 938 2059 Before contacting Avolites for service enquiry please ensure that you have the product serial number and the Software version The latest version of this manual in Microsoft Word or PDF format and Console Software can be downloaded from the website www avolitesdownloads com The small print No Liability for Consequential Damages Avolites has a policy of continuous product and documentation improvement As such the detail within this manual may not match the operation of the product this manual describes In no event shall Avolites be liable for any direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages or loss whatsoever including without limitation damages for loss of profits business interruption or other pecuniary loss arising out of the use or inability to use the product this manual describes even if Avolites Ltd has been advised of the possibility of such damage
11. eware known as network stumbler This is a PC based package that allows you to discover other networks which might exist The software is free and downloadable from www netstumbler com The software can be run on a laptop and shows instantly what channels are in use the signal to noise ratio of the devices in question etc It is highly recommended that this program is run on a wireless capable laptop at show time to show the presence of any other wireless networks i Network Stumbler 2004050 7024936 File Edit View Device Window Help EJW Channels Ey eee 1000625579534 ag 6 b SSIDs ERA othe Linksys AQ 00032F02BB66 a T Filters l OO ariel ir 100 0705 20 TEC ERF 02 50 50 02 52 00 02 5310 02 54 20 02553 MA 2 APs active GPS Disabled 5 Running a show To enable maximum flexibility at show time it is recommended that a wireless networked enabled laptop is present and running both the WAP configuration software and the latest version of netstumbler This allows for identification of rogue wireless networks and offers the instant ability to switch channels instantly At the end of the day the likelihood of interference depends on where you are in the world A wireless networks convention would not be the place to use a wireless network without the ability to switch channels instantly Conversely an outdoor festival on an airfield would be ideal The level of protection that you afford is dependant upon how
12. hed networks The IP address is the unique identifier for the Tube No two Tubes or devices should be given the same IP address on the same network IP addresses work like a fixture address in moving light terminology Instead of giving each Tube a start address we give each one a unique number thus we can tell the network that Tube 1 is an encoder and Tube 2 is a decoder The available IP addresses are 192 168 X 1 through 192 168 X 250 X can be configured by advanced users to something other than 1 but the default is 1 and we strongly recommend that you keep with this unless there are good reasons to change The address 192 168 1 255 is reserved and as such should never be used as an IP address of a Tube Subnet Mask This is a TCP IP specific detail and should only be changed from its default of 255 255 255 0 by experienced users Default Gateway This is a TCP IP specific routing detail and should only be changed from its default of 0 0 0 0 by experienced users Wifi Mode Wifi Mode specify the topology of the wireless network The standard way is to use the system in Infrastructure mode which utilises the WAP as a data marshal and signal booster In Ad Hoc mode the Tubes communicate with each other directly although this might sound easier with less things to go wrong the power of transmission and reception is seriously limited with the Tubes communicating with each other directly and every Tube must stay in communicatio
13. ign of the Tubes The Tubes are designed to be the entry and exit points for the dmx data working over the wireless network A wireless network as a single entity can support up to 250 Tubes FS TVX eDMX Operators Manual 16 08 2007 13 29 00 a 1 3 2 How to set up an eDMX system from out of the box Page 6 It is possible for a Tube to act as either an encoder or a decoder It is possible to have one encoder talking to 249 decoders on the same wireless network It is possible to have 4 encoders talking to 60 decoders each all on the Same wireless network It is possible to extend the system to cover more than 4 universes by the addition of more wireless access points and the subsequent creation of more wireless networks TUBE facilities and connectors Mains voltage inlet connector Provides a means to connect the Tube to a mains power supply in the range of 90 260 v AC DC connector for battery usage Allows for the power for the Tube to come from a DC battery source this provides excellent range checking facilities of the Tubes The suggested battery supply is a PP9 battery XLR Input connector for usage when the Tube is acting as an encoder XLR Output connector for usage when the Tube is acting as a decoder RS232 port for usage as an initial configuration connection The usage of RS232 allows for the Tube to be configured by connection to any computer with an RS232 9 pin Serial port or via USB with the appropriate con
14. l WENDI gt _ Connected 00 15 24 Auto detect 9600 8 N 1 Again at this stage it is imperative to save the config to non volatile memory using the save conf command All other parameters are to be changed by experienced users only as such this document will not detail every possible parameter change however ON MAA eDMX Operators Manual 16 08 2007 13 29 00 eS 3 Working with the WAP Page 15 more information can be found through the help files To find help on any other parameter simply type show X where X is the name of the parameter for example show IP details the following ILIA S Hyper Te nmimal Fie Feat Wee Cal Trade He Xa o F 08S g WENDI gt WENDT gt WENDI gt WENDT gt WENDI gt WENDI gt WENDI gt WENDI gt WENDI gt WENDI gt WENDI gt WENDI gt WENDI gt WENDI gt WENDI gt WENDI gt WENDI WENDI gt WENDI gt sh ip IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway WENDI gt _ rere OSL ast t WD H 1 3 Working with the WAP The WAP comes with its own configuration setup software which should be run according to the accompanying manual However after connecting to the WAP either wirelessly or via a cable through a switch or cat5 cross cable it should be able to reach the web interface For the Linksys WAP11 the interface should look like LiNnKSsSYS This screen contains all of the AP s basic setup function
15. lp Available commands are DISable ENAble LOAD SHow REBOOT Command are not case sensitive Some commands and parameters have abbreviated versions for example instead of show you can use just sh Use HELP lt Command Name gt for further more specific help WENDI gt _ Connected 00 00 58 Auto detect 9600 8 N 1 The Hyperterminal screen should detail the available commands which are listed below Disable Disables a parameter Enable Enables a parameter Load Loads a flash ROM file into the web browser Save Saves the configuration to non volatile memory Set Sets the respective parameter Show details the relevant parameter ON MAA eDMX Operators Manual 16 08 2007 13 29 00 ee 2 How to set up an eDMX system from out of the box Page 13 Reboot restarts the system So to set the IP address for the Tube to 192 168 0 35 you would type set ip 192 168 0 35 HILDA25 HyperTerminal Pe Edt wiew Cal Transfer Hap Oa amp 08 Shared key Auth Disabled HTTP Enabled Universe 1 DMXMode Decoder DMXTarget 0 0 0 0 DMX RefreshRate 40 Advertisement Enabled HENDI gt sh sys Manufacturer Hilda2 5 c dAFTdATA LTD 2003 2004 Software version Bikini WLAN Card IEEE 802 11 Wireless LAN PC Card HAC Address 00 60 B3 8B 63 73 HENDI gt sh wlan anil Mee 73 HENDI gt set ip 192 168 0 35 Operation Suc
16. much safety equipment and backup you deploy if a cable can be run safely then this will inherently be more secure than any wireless system however if there is the risk of damage to the cable or running it is impossible then the eDMX system gives you a highly secure system FS TVX eDMX Operators Manual 16 08 2007 13 29 00 NOTES 6 System Configuration Options Page 18 6 System Configuration Options 1 8 Simple point to point Transmitter Receiver B Receiver 1 9 Multiple receivers from 1 transmitter DMX From Desk Transmitter WAP B Receiver Wireless Access Point 1 10 Multiple Universe through 1 WAP DMX From Desk DMX to Lights Universe 1 Universe Universe 2 Universe ie ae g pe lt f Universe 3 Universe 4 Universe Universe B Wireless Access Point Transmitter Receiver Up to 4 Universes can be run off of 1 WAP ANA eDMX Operators Manual 16 08 2007 13 29 00 ee 6 System Configuration Options Page 19 1 11 Multiple universes split across multiple waps DMX From Desk DMA to Lignit Universe 1 Universe Universe 2 Universe E Universe 3 pen Universe 4 universo E WAP Receiver Transmitter 1 12 Extending WAP s using cable DMX From Desk DMX to Light g CAT5 Cable Link Transmitter Receiver Extending WAP s using the Internet DMX From Desk DMX to Light Transmitter Recei ver CAT5 Cable Link eee eee TVX eDMX Operators Manual 16 08 200
17. n with every other for the network to work Finally by using the Infrastructure mode switching physical frequencies via the allocated channels within 802 11 can be performed simply by FS TVX eDMX Operators Manual 16 08 2007 13 29 00 a 2 How to set up an eDMX system from out of the box Page 11 assigning a new channel to the WAP as opposed to having to change every frequency manually on every Tube More information on the WAP channel allocation can be found later on in this manual We strongly recommend that you use Infrastructure Mode SSID This is the Wireless networks SSID or name it must be the same as the WAP and all other Tubes on the same network for every device to function accordingly The default SSID is avolites note that this is all lower case Channel This is the number of the 802 11 radio channel that should be used when the Tubes are being operated in Ad Hoc mode You should not normally need to change this since it is automatically set when in Infrastructure Mode WEP Wireless Encryption Protocol it is possible to run the system with WEP enabled should you wish to protect the dmx data as it travels across the wireless network Unless required we do not recommend using Encryption since this adds processing overhead and it is unlikely that anyone will wish to steal your DMX data WEP KEY This is the same key code that the WAP has stored within its configuration and as such it must be entered exactly as the
18. oder Advertisement Enabled WENDI gt set DMXMode encoder Operation Successful WENDI gt _ Connected 00 09 24 Auto detect 9600 8 N 1 Now that the Tube knows that it is an encoder it is important to set the target address so that the Tube knows where to send the data The Tube can either send the data to a single other Tube or it can send its data to multiple Tubes through the usage of the local network broadcast address To send the data to one other Tube you would type set DMXTarget PAddress of receiver so if we have two Tubes whose IP addresses are 192 168 1 1 and 192 168 1 2 if we make 192 168 1 1 the encoder we can set the target to be 192 168 1 2 and thus the encoder 192 168 1 1 will only send its data to 192 168 1 2 If however we wish to send the data from one Tube to many others we would set the target address as w x y 255 so in the previous example we would set the target address to 192 168 1 255 this ensures that any Tube on the 192 168 1 X range between 192 168 1 1 and 192 168 1 250 will receive the same data So our command through the hyperterminal interface would look like HILDA25 HyperTerminal File Edit view Call Transfer Help 192 168 1 2 299 299 299 0 0 0 0 0 Infrastructure ail None None Disabled Enabled Decoder Advertisement Enabled WENDI gt set DMXMode encoder Operation Successful WENDI gt set DMXTarget 192 168 1 255 Operation Successfu
19. s Because some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages the above limitation may not apply to you Reprint and revision history First version CC 10 May 2004 RS Imported to Avolites Template 10 May 2004 Uploaded to web 10 May 2004 FS TVX eDMX Operators Manual 16 08 2007 13 29 00 ee 1 Avo eDMX Manual 1 AVO EDMX MANUAL 1 1 About 2 HOW TO SET UP AN EDMX SYSTEM FROM OUT OF THE BOX 1 2 Working with the Tubes 1 3 TUBE facilities and connectors 1 4 Connecting the Tubes to a PC 1 5 Configuring the Tubes 1 6 Changing a TUBE from an Encoder to a Decoder and back again 3 WORKING WITH THE WAP 1 7 Configuring the WAP 4 A NOTE ON OTHER WIRELESS NETWORKS 5 RUNNING A SHOW 6 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION OPTIONS 1 8 Simple point to point 1 9 Multiple receivers from 1 transmitter 1 10 Multiple Universe through 1 WAP 1 11 Multiple universes split across multiple waps 1 12 Extending WAP s using cable Page 3 gt mmm TVX eDMX Operators Manual 16 08 2007 13 29 00 ws 1 Avo eDMX Manual Page 4 1 Avo eDMX Manual 1 1 About eDMX was designed to allow users to construct a wireless network over which dmx could be streamed to enable said users to get over obstacles that otherwise prevented them from deploying lights in certain locations The hardware and software were designed by dAFTdATA Ltd for Avolites Limited dAFTdATA have considerable experien
20. s Most users will be able to use the AP s default settings without making any SETUP changes If you require help during configuration please see the user guide Firmware Yersion 1 01f PIECE Linksys WAPO1 LAN IP Address MAC Address 00 06 25 57 9B 34 Obtain an IP Address Automatically Specify an IP Address 192 168 0 E 241 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 J o Gateway 0 _ 0 ie 0 0 Wireless MAC Address 00 06 25 55 9B CB SSID A Channel 1 vi Domain ETSI WEP Mandatory Disable WEP Key Setting Access Point Access Point Client Remote AP MAC Address Wireless Bridge Remote Bridge MAC Address Wireless Bridge Point to MultiPoint When set to Access Point Client Wireless Bridge or Wireless Bridge Daint ta MilltiDnint mada the davica will anly comemiinic ata with anoathor Here it can be seen that this WAP has its SSID set to A and its Channel is set to 1 If the SSID of the Tubes are also set to A then the system will work and the encoder Tube will route its airborne DMX data via the WAP if there is any discrepancy it will not work please note the SSID is cASE SeNsItl vE The Channel is the physical frequency which the WAP operates on there are different numbers of channels available in different countries around the world and it is the users responsibility to check that they are
21. ts 2 eDMX Tubes 1 Wireless Access Point WAP 3 Mains Cables 2 eDMX Serial Configuration Cables Overview of the equipment eDMX Tube A device that takes in USITT DMX 512 and converts the data into IP Internet Protocol packets embedded within Ethernet Frames for delivery across a wireless Ethernet system Wireless Access Point WAP A device that allows for the construction of an infrastructure topology wireless Ethernet system The WAP acts as the central point for the wireless network The standard twin aerials of the Linksys WAP provides a diversity system that allow for the signal to radiate in a circular fashion out from the WAP Provided the Tubes are placed within this area of coverage the system will work One Tube is preconfigured to act as an encoder and one as a decoder To enable the system to work from the box the following steps need to be followed Connect the Tube labelled as the encoder to the lighting console Connect the Tube labelled as the decoder to the lighting fixtures Install the WAP and power up Power up the Tubes The system should now transfer the dmx data from the encoder to the decoder seamlessly If the system seems to be performing less than perfectly it might be that your system Is experiencing interference from another wireless network to overcome this move to the section on configuring the WAP and switch to another frequency 1 2 Working with the Tubes Some key points regarding the des
22. verter 3 stack LED indicator for analysis of system operation The three LED s provide indication of termination data receive or transmit rate and system status Mode LED indicator provides at a glance indication of encoder decoder selection Terminator Switch to enable termination of the dmx line when the Tube is in encoder mode and is in line after some fixtures that require termination Before shipping the Tubes are preconfigured to with their factory settings that allows for usage straight from the box If the Tubes are to be used in a different configuration or in conjunction with another system or simply to extend the functionality of an existing system then the Tubes must be reconfigured accordingly The configuration of the Tubes is dealt with overleaf T MAA eDMX Operators Manual 16 08 2007 13 29 00 ws 2 How to set up an eDMX system from out of the box Page 7 1 4 Connecting the Tubes to a PC The first operation that must be performed when reconfiguring the Tubes from their default shipping configuration is the connection of the Tube to a hyperterminal session on a suitable PC The Tubes require no special configuration software instead they utilise the HyperTerminal session software which is shipped with Microsoft Windows This can be found under any normal installation of Windows under the Start Programs Accessories Communications sub menu choices ea My Documents My Computer
23. ystem from out of the box Page 8 New Connection HyperTerminal Fie Edit View Call Transfer Help Dae 85 DA e Connection Description ai New Connection Enter a name and choose an icon for the connection Name eDMX Icon Disconnected Auto detect Auto detect Firstly a name for the session is required this can be anything but if the user is planning on reconfiguring the Tubes on a regular basis then an easily remembered name such as eDMxX is ideal Next you must set the hyperterminal parameter to use the COM port that you have connected the RS232 cable to BD Hyper Terminal Ca et iS F Connect Ta B o Ener delali fot the phone ruber thal pou iert bo diat Countyrnginn Uni Amaca M Phone number Connect using l DHT Next the hardware parameters have to be detailed these are as shown below T MAA eDMX Operators Manual 16 08 2007 13 29 00 PVONTES 2 How to set up an eDMX system from out of the box Page 9 A es er ee COM1 Properties h c a Port Settings Bits per second Data bits Parity N one Stop bits Flow contct Disconnected Auto detect Auto detect Finally when a successful connection is made then the user should be able to bring up the WENDI prompt as shown below by depressing the return key on the attached computer s keyboard HILDA25 HyperTerminal File Edit view Call
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