Ether2DMX8 is a highly capable DMX router and much more! As a DMX router, it translates Artnet protocol into DMX in/out universes but can also be used as a DMX merger, DMX splitter hub, fail safe device, cue playback, and DMX viewer monitor. As an extension for the M-Series console it provides 8 DMX ports. When connected to a standalone PC, the Ether2DMX8 also becomes the license key for M-PC and provides 64 DMX Universes.

FEATURES

• Artnet to DMX conversion
• DMX to Artnet conversion
• 10 Factory Presets
• 10 User Presets
• 99 Cues with Fade Time, Hold Time and Cue Linking
• 8 Switch Inputs
• 8 XLR female 5pins
• DMX Monitor
• DMX and Artnet Test Generator
• Multiple Artnet IP in for backup system
• USB port for backup and firmware update
• M-PC License with 64 x DMX512

SPECIFICATIONS
PHYSICAL

• Length: 288 mm (11.4 in.)
• Width: 482.2 mm (19.0 in.), 19-inch rackmount
• Height: 43.6 mm (1.8 in.), 1U
• Weight: 3.6 kg (8.0 lbs.)

CONTROL/USER INTERFACE

• Front panel display with 4-button control menu
• 1 x dual-color LED per port
• Mouse & keyboard input
• Remote web access
• DMX viewer for any physical incoming or outgoing DMX port

HARDWARE

• 520 MHz processor for fast DMX output
• Ethernet
• Art-Net-compliant, Art-Net II-compliant
• ACN-ready
• Built-in webpage for quick access and remote setup
• 10/100 Mbit connection
• 8 ports
• Configurable as input or output
• Opto-isolated circuit for each port
• User-definable DMX timings for each port
• Each port set as output can be set to constantly repeat the last received DMX frame, or only to output new frames
• RDM-ready
• Dual-color LED for each port
• 8 open-contact inputs
• Inputs transmit Art-Net-compatible contact closures on the network
• Contact closures can trigger factory and user presets and start cue playback

SOFTWARE

• 10 user presets for device configuration
• M-Series, Maxedia use preset with auto-IP address setting
• Presets for DMX Hub and Splitter functionality
• Mergeable setup where multiple inputs are routed in LTP, HTP to one output
• Ports assignable to input or output
• Ports routable to/from internal ports or to/from any DMX universe on Art-Net
• Port routing triggerable by contact closure through the use of user presets
• DMX channel ranges of ports configurable
• Merger modules routable between inputs and outputs and/or Art-Net universes
• Channel ranges can be put in LTP/HTP, copy or fixed value from other channels
• Auto or manual IP addressing
• Tracking backup function: automatic handover to another Art-Net signal if one Art-Net signal fails
• DMX and Art-Net test pattern generator
• Art-Net broadcast and unicast compatible
• Configuration files loadable/storable on USB memory sticks
• Firmware upload via USB memory stick

CONSTRUCTION

• Housing: Steel and aluminum
• Finish: Electrostatic powder-coated
• INSTALLATION
• 19-inch rackmount (1U)

CONNECTIONS

• 10/100 base-T ethernet port: Neutrik locking RJ45 Ethercon socket
• DMX in/out ports: 8 x 5-pin female XLR
• Backup, software upload: USB
• AC power input: 3-pin IEC male socket
• AC power throughput: 3-pin IEC female socket

ELECTRICAL

• AC power: Auto-ranging 100 - 240 VAC nominal, 50/60 Hz
• Main fuse: 2 x 500 mA T (slow-blow)

TYPICAL POWER AND CURRENT

• 100 V, 60 Hz: 220 mA
• Measurements made at nominal voltage. Allow for a deviation of +/- 10%.