SUNDRAX electronics RGS-X-2D2B-DC ArtGate DMX Ethernet Converters User Manual

User Manual
ArtGate
DMX-Ethernet converters
RGS-X-DB-AC, RGS-X-2D2B-AC, RGS-X-DB-DC, RGS-X-2D2B-DC,
RGA-0-DB-AC, RGA-0-2D2B-AC, RGA-0-DB-DC, RGA-0-2D2B-DC,
RGS-X-4D2B-AC, RGS-X-4D2B-DC, RGA-0-4D2B-AC, RGA-0-4D2B-DC, GJP-5-8D5EF
Version 1.04
March 11, 2020 

Specifications

draft, and release), set (v1 and v2) RTTrPL, HTTP, etc.
DMX data refresh rate| 44 Hz default, may be changed if necessary
I/O connectors| Depends on the modification
Max current consumption| 0.1 A
Setup| web interface, specialized software ArtGate, ArtNet standard tools
Power supply| —90-250 V, 50/60 Hz or Power-over-Ethernet (PoE)
Fuse| 0.1 A

General information

a mortgage is the series of full-featured converters for converting network protocols ArtNet and sACN to light fixtures control protocol DMX512. Through their 1, 2, 4, 8, 12 or 16 DMX ports, LAN interface, and Optical port (ArtJet Pro and GigaJet Pro), the devices transmit and receive DMX512 data streams via Ethernet LAN functioning in 10Base-T or 100Base-T mode (100Base-FX in ArtJet Pro, 1000Base-FX in GigaJet Pro).
Compatibility with ArtNet and sACN protocols enables the use of ArtGate devices in a network of heterogeneous devices from other manufacturers. As well as the standard broadcast data transfer ArtNet, ArtGate devices also support point-to-point data transfer in the local network or via the Internet. Address settings of the device (name, SubNet, Universe) and network settings (IP address, subnet mask, UDP-port), standard software tools for ArtNet networks, such as DMX Workshop, as well as using the web-based interface.
Web interface allows changing advanced settings of ArtGate devices not covered by the ArtNet standard, such as DMX signal direction and merge mode for each port physical characteristics (timing) of DMX512 signal data stream transmission and reception modes in ArtNet network
In addition, specialized utility software allows advanced users to assign custom MAC addresses to the Ethernet interface of the device and restore the default settings of the device. ArtGate series is powered by AC ~90-250 V, 50/60 Hz, or from Ethernet using the Power-over-Ethernet technology (depends on modification).

Safe operation

In the installation, operation, preventive maintenance, and repairs of the device, the requirements of the safety rules must be followed.
To ensure the 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 90-250V

Merging

HTTP : highest takes precedence
LTP: latest takes precedence
AUTO: last modified takes precedence – intelligent merging mode
PRIORITY: for sACN streams with a priority tag
BACKUP: primary/secondary universe backup
TRIGGER and X-FADE: dedicated channel / dedicated universe controllable merging
Merging and other output port procedures for different merge modes are shown in Pic2, Pic3, Pic4, and Pic5.

Input processing

When configured as input, the DMX port of ArtGate can convert the DMX512 signal to ArtNet, sACN, or another type of universe. Universe type and protocol for input ports are always taken from primary universe settings. The input port can respond to RDM requests. Each port of one device has its own RDM UID.

Standalone merger

ArtGate devices may be used as standalone (without permanent Ethernet connection) mergers. When 2 or more input ports are configured with the same universe protocol/number, DMX streams from them can be merged and outputted to another output port which must have the same protocol/number too to provide such a feature. This configuration may work even if the device is not connected to Ethernet.

Trigger inputs

Some ArtGate models have trigger features. When the trigger is activated, the static scene stored in non-volatile memory is recalled and set for all DMX ports. A trigger is activated via “dry contact” inputs, which can be configured for working with normally opened and normally closed sensors (smoke sensors, buttons, etc). Each Trigger input can be also configured as an alarm input. When an alarm is activated, the device returns to normal work only after a power cycle or manual reset, not just input deactivation. By default, static scenes for all triggers are “all channels to 100%”. Users can set up the custom scene on all used DMX ports and then capture and save the scene for the necessary trigger.
Connection types
Ethernet connection
The device is connected to the network via RJ-45. All ArtGate devices have two LEDs to indicate the status of the network connection.

If there is no Ethernet connection, both LEDs are off, if the network is connected, one LED is constantly on, the other one flashes when data are transmitted and received over the network. Each device has unique IP and MAC addresses. The device’s IP address, subnet mask, and other network parameters can be changed, but even in this case, the device is still available on the original IP address (2. x.x.x) for ping and http requests. Thus, even in case of loss of the new IP address, the device can be accessed on the network using the original IP address through the web interface.

Fiber optics connections

Artnet devices are equipped with 100 Mbit fiber optics ports (duplex SC connectors). The fiber optics port works as another network interface, with functionality similar to the Ethernet port. When connected both to fiber optics and ethernet, the device acts as a network switch/media converter.

DMX connections

XLR 5-pin connectors are used to connect external master and slave devices to DMX ports. If necessary, the device can be equipped with XLR three-pin connectors. Each port on the 2 and 4-port devices has 2 connectors — one M connector and one F connector, which allow the port to pass through the DMX bus. On 8 and 16-port devices and ArtGate Compact, each port has a single connector of type F. Each port is equipped with internal 120 ohms terminator which can be enabled via the web interface.

Web interface settings
ArtGate 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 ArtGate device will be displayed.

Indication
Основные наст
Normal
Blink
Off| switching LED indication modes:
Indication depending on the current port status
Search mode
LEDs are off
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Device name
Device description
Device status
ArtNet 4 Net address| Editable device name (up to 17 characters)
Editable device description (up to 63 characters)
The current state of the device
Network number (0-127, only for ArtNet 4)
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Ports
Mode/merging
Pri. in. protocol
Pri. in. number
Sec. in. protocol
Sec. in. number
Status| configuration and status for each DMX ports
Port direction and merge mode for output
Primary universe protocol
Primary universe number
Secondary universe protocol
Secondary universe number
The current state of the port
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To save the changes in main settings, click «Save settings».
To restore default values of main settings, click «Set default».
To reset to the current saved values of main settings, click «Reset».

Advanced settings

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

Pic.10
Advanced settings

RDM devices
Start discovery
Refresh report|  RDM devices list, connected to DMX ports:
Searching connected devices
Refresh search/list state detected devices
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DMX signal timing
Break
MaB
Data slots
Pause
DMX line terminator
Options|  sets the parameters of the output DMX signal for all ports:
from 4 to 1000 µs
from 4 to 1000 µs
1 to 512
from 0 to 10000 µs
enables (selected) or disables (cleared) termination resistor
between D+ and D- wires of DMX line on each port.
enable/disable device features.
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Advanced port settings
Src. timeout
Trigger/XFade in. protocol
Trigger/XFade in. number
Trigger/XFade control channel
Loop. in. protocol
Loop. in. number| settings for advanced features for each port:
Universe source timeout, in seconds
made/Trigger control universe protocol
made/Trigger control universe number
made/Trigger control channel
Loopback universe protocol
Loopback universe number
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Triggers/alarm input
Mode
Delay, ms
Status
Action| (for ArtGates equipped with Trigger inputs)- setup the mode of Trigger inputs: Trigger/Sensor input
Operating mode (disabled, trigger/alarm sensor normally open/closed)
Delay for triggering in milliseconds
Current status of input (open, closed, active, alarm)
Save the current state of all DMX ports as a scene to recall on trigger activation
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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
Main IP
Subnetwork mask
Gateway IP address
Art-Net UDP port
sACN UDP port
Access login/password| Hardware address and secondary (permanent) IP address of the device
Set the main network address of the device
Set the mask of the IP-subnet
Set the network address of the gateway
(if the ability to operate via the Internet is required)
Set the UDP-port for the ArtNet protocol
Set the UDP-port for the sACN protocol
Login and password for access to the web interface of the device.
If a password is empty, authentification is not performed
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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».

Download current profile
Profile for uploading
Upload profile| Download the current settings as a file
Select the file of the previously saved profile
To upload the selected profile in the device
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Firmware update

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

Reboot
Current firmware
New firmware file
Update firmware| Device reboot button
Current firmware name and version
Select firmware file to upload to the device
Upload the selected firmware file
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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
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Please send all your warranty-related questions to support@sundrax.com
All Sunday products are covered by a 36 monthly warranty.
Bidirectional DMX<->ArtNet/sACN converter, splitter, booster, intelligent merger ArtGate Pro

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2 Lakeside Drive, Park Royal, London
NW10 7FQ United Kingdom
+ 44 (0) 208 991 33 19
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Documents / Resources

| SUNDRAX electronics RGS-X-2D2B-DC ArtGate DMX Ethernet Converters [pdf] User Manual
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References

• Sundrax Electronics - Professional Lighting Management

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