DMXking eDMX1 MAX Ethernet DMX Adapter User Manual

: June 13, 2024
: DMXking

Table of Contents

DMXking eDMX1 MAX Ethernet DMX Adapter
INTRODUCTION
EXTERIOR VIEW
USB DMX OPERATION
DEFAULT CONFIGURATION
CONFIGURATION UTILITY
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
WARRANTY
References
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DMXking eDMX1 MAX Ethernet DMX Adapter

INTRODUCTION

Thanks for purchasing a DMXking product. Our aim is to bring you high quality products with great features we know you’ll appreciate. DMXking MAX series devices are Art-Net and sACN/E1.31 protocol compatible and designed for use with computer-based show control software or expansion of lighting console outputs. There are many free and commercial software packages available. http://dmxking.com/control-software

HARDWARE AND FIRMWARE VERSIONS

From time to time minor hardware changes occur in our products usually small feature additions or unseen optimizations. The table below lists eDMX1 MAX product variants. Check the product label for P/N details.

Part Number

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Feature addition

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0132-1.1-3/5

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Initial product release

Firmware updates are released on a semi-regular basis. We recommend updating to the latest available firmware version so all product features are available. Please take note the user manual reflects latest firmware version features unless otherwise noted.

Firmware Version

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Comments

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V4.1

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Initial release. RDM support disabled.

V4.2

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DMX-IN recording issue fix. ArtNet subnet broadcast traffic issue fix – resolves problem with being unable to scan for (L)eDMX MAX units.

V4.3

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Initial release with USB DMX support.

V4.5

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Extensions to DMXking USB DMX protocol. Required update for USB DMX functionality.

MAIN FEATURES

Power from USB-C
Tough aluminum enclosure
Static or DHCP IPv4 network addressing
USB DMX functionality in addition to Network ArtNet/sACN
Supported operating systems: Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS, Android
eDMX1 MAX – 1x DMX512 Out or DMX512 In with Art-Net, sACN E1.31 and E1.20 RDM support
Art-Net broadcast, Art-Net II,3 & 4 unicast, sACN/E1.31 Multicast and sACN Unicast support
Merge 2 incoming Art-Net/sACN/USBDMX streams per output channel with both HTP and LTP options
sACN Priority takeover for multi-tier controller arrangements
Mix and match ArtNet/USBDMX with sACN merge/priority sources
DMX-IN and DMX-OUT channel offset re-mapping
User configuration of Art-Net Node short and long names
Fully compatible with all software and hardware that supports Art-Net I, II, 3 & 4 and sACN protocols
Works with your existing console if Art-Net or sACN external nodes are supported
Universe Sync Art-Net, sACN and Madrix Post Sync
Configuration utility with basic Art-Net output/input test functionality

eDMX MAX translates Art-Net 00:0:0 to Universe 1 (i.e. offset by 1) so there is an easy mapping between sACN/E1.31 and Art-Net.

EXTERIOR VIEW

FRONT VIEW

5pin and 3pin XLR socket variants. DMX port status indicator bottom left of XLR socket.

REAR VIEW

Network 10/100Mbps RJ45 socket. USB-C socket for DC power input.

STATUS LED TABLE

LED

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Indication

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Protocol

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Protocol activity. Flash Yellow = Art-Net/sACN. Solid Yellow = Bootloader mode

Link/Act

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Network activity. Green = Link, Flash = Traffic

Port A – Front XLR

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DMX512 Port A TX/RX activity

USB DMX OPERATION

DMXking MAX series devices include USB DMX functionality alongside Ethernet lighting protocols ArtNet/sACN.

SOFTWARE COMPATIBILITY

Software packages for USB DMX use either a Virtual COM Port (VCP) driver or FTDI specific D2XX driver. DMXking MAX series uses VCP which is more universal than FTDI D2XX, especially across different operating systems, however, this has created some compatibility issues with existing software packages using the later. We are working with software developers still using D2XX to encourage updating their code to utilize VCP instead and also leverage DMXking USB DMX protocol extensions that allow multiple universe operation. Check https://dmxking.com/ for the DMXking MAX series USB DMX-compatible software list.

DEVICE CONFIGURATION

Previously DMXking USB DMX capable devices did not require DMX port configuration for DMX-IN mode as this was automatically selected by certain USB DMX messages. This has changed in DMXking MAX series devices which now require explicit DMX-OUT or DMX-IN port configuration along with selecting which port to forward over USB DMX to allow multi-port devices to function with complete flexibility.

DMX PORT MAPPING

Simple USB DMX protocol output messages are automatically mapped to the physical DMX512 ports regardless of configured universe.

USB DMX SERIAL NUMBER

For software compatibility reasons a BCD serial number is calculated from the MAX device hardware MAC address using the lower 3 hexadecimal bytes converted to a decimal number. Software that has been updated for MAX series devices will display the hardware MAC address.

DEFAULT CONFIGURATION

All eDMX4 MAX DIN units ship with default IP address settings. Please reconfigure network settings as required before use.

Parameter

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Default Setting

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IP Address

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192.168.0.112

Subnet Mask

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255.255.255.0

Default Gateway

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192.168.0.254

IGMPv2 Unsolicited Report

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Unchecked

Network Mode

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DHCP

DMX512 Port configuration parameter defaults.

Parameter

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Default Setting

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Async Update Rate

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40 [DMX512 frames per second]. Universe Sync will override.

Port Operation Mode

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DMX-OUT

Timeout all sources

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Unchecked

Channel Offset

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0

Fixed IP

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0.0.0.0 [Only for DMX IN – Unicast to 1 IP address only]

Merge Mode

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HTP

Full DMX Frame

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Unchecked

*Broadcast Threshold

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10 [Art-Net II/3/4 unicasting up to 10 nodes]. Set to 0 for Art-Net I broadcast on DMX IN ports.

Unicast IP [DMX-IN]

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0.0.0.0

sACN Priority [DMX-IN]

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100

RDM Discovery Period [DMX-OUT]

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0s / RDM Disabled

RDM Packet Spacing [DMX-OUT]

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1/20s

DMX-OUT Failsafe Mode

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Hold Last

Recall DMX Snapshot at startup

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Unchecked

DMX512 Universe

| 1 [Net 00, Subnet 0, Universe 0-0] Note: sACN Universe 1 = Art-Net 00:0:0

The global threshold for all DMX-IN ports, configured only in Port A settings tab.

CONFIGURATION UTILITY

Download MX MAX Configuration Utility from https://dmxking.com/downloads-list
User manual for the utility https://dmxking.com/downloads/eDMX MAX Configuration Utility User Manual (EN).pdf

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions: 43mm x 37mm x 67mm (WxHxD)
Weight: 90 grams (0.2lbs)
DC Power input 5Vdc, 250mA 1.25W max
USB-C power input. For any USB-C power source, only 5V supply is negotiated.
DMX512 connector: 3-pin or 5-pin XLR socket.
DMX512 port is NOT isolated from DC power input. Using an isolated USB-C power source will isolate the DMX port.
Ethernet 10/100Mbps Auto MDI-X port.
Internal DMX512-A line biasing termination as per ANSI E1.20 RDM requirements
Art-Net, Art-Net II, Art-Net 3, Art-Net 4 and sACN/E1.31 support.
ANSI E1.20 RDM is compliant with RDM over Art-Net. Not available in firmware 4.1
Universe Sync Art-Net, sACN and Madrix Post Sync.
Both HTP and LTP merging of 2 Art-Net streams per port
sACN Priority
IPv4 Addressing
IGMPv2 for multicast network management
DMX512 Frame Rate: Adjustable per port
Operating temperature 0C to 50C non-condensing dry environment

WARRANTY

DMXKING 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 two years from the date of shipment from an authorized DMXking distributor. What is not covered Failure due to operator error or incorrect application of product.

What DMXking will do?
DMXking will repair or replace, at its sole discretion, the defective hardware.

How to obtain service
Contact your local distributor https://dmxking.com/distributors