PowerGate PGA-М-1DE Multifunctional Converter User Manual

DE Multifunctional Converter
User Manual 

PGA-М-1DE, PGA-М-4DE, PGS-3-2DE,
PGS-5-2DE, PGS-3-4DE, PGS-5-4DE

Safe operation

• To ensure safe and reliable operation of the devices, please observe the following requirements:
• Use the device only for its intended purpose;
• Do not use devices that show signs of malfunctioning;
• Avoid strong physical impacts on the device;
• Protect devices and cables from contact with corrosive liquids;
• Whenever a fault is detected in the device, please contact the manufacturer.

Warning!
The device uses hazardous voltage AC 100-230V
General information
PowerGate converter presents is an intelligent PWRDMX/Ethernet/DMX converter protocol, with functions of merging (merging) and redundancy data, and is an effective solution for managing lighting equipment based on the interface DMX512. A special feature of the converter is it’s multifunctionality, which is expressed in the possibility of various transformations and merging (merging) of protocols PWRDMX, DMX512, RDM (ANSI E1.20), ArtNet (1,2,3,4), sACN (Draft, Release), KiNet (v1, v2), RTTrPL, data transfer of these protocols via a power line up to 400 m long and an Ethernet network with functions and redundancy, as well as the possibility of building different combinations of reception/transmission of signals. To connect additional equipment and settings via Ethernet the converter has a built-in Ethernet port with a speed of 10/100 Mbit / s. For equipment settings, you can use the built-in web interface, ArtGate Setting program, third-party software manufacturers supporting the ArtNet protocol, or specially developed ARISTO software. The device is designed in a dust-and-moisture-proof duralumin case with an IP65 protection class and can be used at positive and negative ambient temperatures outdoors, indoors, indoors, and outdoors. The flexibility in the placement of the device is characterized by its compactness, the ability to install on a farm and a horizontal/vertical surface.
Installation

1. Visually inspect the device to make sure that there are no transportation damages;
2. Connect the first device in transmitter mode to the DMX signal source, and the second device in receiver mode to DMX-controlled equipment;
3. Connect the AC power cable of the device to a power outlet in the network segment which is selected for work. There should be no reactive components such as transformers, surge protectors, etc. between the power sockets transmitter and receiver connected. Normal operation of the device in any mode starts immediately after switching power on.

Warning!
Before mounting and powering up, it is necessary to verify protective earthing and cable connections.
Wireless network configuring (receiver)

1. At power-on, the receiver waits for a connection request from the transmitter. In this state, the green LEDs on it light steadily.
2. When connected to the transmitter the receiver LEDs start blinking on every data reception. DMX512 data received from the network are sent to the output interface.

Wireless network configuring(transmitter)

1. At power-on, the transmitter connects to all receivers connected to all receivers from the same segment of the power network. If the DMX data stream at the input connector of this channel is correct the LED associated with it lights steadily green. If there is no data stream the LED starts blinking.
2. DMX512 data taken by the transmitter from the input connector are transmitted to all connected receivers.

Indication

List of possible malfunctions and methods of their elimination:

outlet Replace the supply line fuse
No data transmission between the transmitter and one or more receivers| The receivers are in another network segment There are active elements present in the segment| Check the network, put devices to the same mains segment Check the network, remove reactive load

Web-settings
PowerGate devices support configuring most of their parameters through the web interface using the HTTP protocol (TCP port 80).

Main settings

To access the settings page enter the IP address of the device to the browser. The main settings page of the PowerGate device will be displayed.

Advanced settings

To edit the advanced settings of the device, click on the link “Advanced”.

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Advanced settings

DMX signal timing – sets the parameters of the output DMX signal for all ports:

DMX line terminator – enables (selected) or disables (cleared) termination resistor
between D+ and D – wires of DMX line on each port.
Options – enable/disable device features.

Advanced port settings – settings for advanced features for each port:

Triggers/alarms – (for PowerGates equipped with Trigger inputs)- set up the mode of Trigger inputs:

Save the current state of all DMX ports as a scene to recall on trigger activation

To save the changes in advanced settings, click «Save settings».
To restore default values of advanced settings, click «Set default».
To reset to the current saved values of advanced settings, click «Reset».

Network settings

To edit the network settings of the
device, click on the link “ Network ”.

MAC address| Hardware address and secondary (permanent) IP address of the device
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Main IP| Set the main network address of the device
Subnetwork mask| Set the mask of the IP-subnet
Gateway IP address| Set the network address of the gateway
(if the ability to operate via the Internet is required)
Art-Net UDP port| Set the UDP-port for the ArtNet protocol
sACN UDP port| Set the UDP-port for the sACN protocol
Access login/password| Login and password for access to the web-interface of the device.
If the password is empty, authentification is not performed

To save the changes in network settings, click «Save settings».
To restore default values of network settings, click «Set default».
To reset to the current saved values of network settings, click «Reset».

Profiles

For profile operations, click
on the link «Profiles».

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Profiles settings

Firmware update

To update the firmware of the device,
Click on the link «Firmware».

After the software update downloading, need to accept updating by clicking the button «Reboot».

Technical maintenance

Maintenance, search, and troubleshooting should be performed by service personnel.
The device should be free from dirt, dents, and connecting cables and wires must be intact and securely fastened.

Notes

Please send all your warranty questions to www.sundrax.com
All Sunday Electronics products are covered by a 36-month warranty.
Technical characteristics and appearance of the equipment of the Sundrax Electronics trademark can be changed without notice.

Sunday Electronics
6008, First Central 200
2 Lakeside Drive, Park Royal, London
NW10 7FQ United Kingdom
+ 44 (0) 208 991 33 19
office@sundrax.com
www.sundrax.com

Documents / Resources

| PowerGate PGA-М-1DE Multifunctional Converter [pdf] User Manual
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References

• Sundrax Electronics - Professional Lighting Management

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