CLUB-E 1024 USB DMX Interface User Guide
- June 1, 2024
- CLUB-E
Table of Contents
CLUB-E 1024 USB DMX Interface
Important Information
This quick start guide contains important informations on the safe operation of the product. Read and follow the safety advice and instructions given. Retain the quick start guide for future reference. If you pass the product on to others please include this quick start guide.
Safety instruction
Intended use:
This device is intended to control lighting devices and effects via computer using appropriate software. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use.
General handling:
- Never use force when handling the product
- Never immerse the product in water
- Just wipe it with a clean dry cloth.
- Do not use liquid cleaners such as benzene, thinners or flammable cleaning agents
Never use the product:
- In direct sunlight
- In conditions of extreme temperature or humidity
- In extremely dusty or dirty areas
- At locations where the unit can become wet
- Near magnetic fields
Danger for children:
Choking hazard!
Ensure that plastic bags, packaging… are disposed of properly and are not within reach of babies and young children. Choking hazard! Ensure that children do not detach any small parts from the product. They could swallow the pieces and choke!
Features
Hardware features:
- Input : USB-C RJ45 Ethernet LAN (10mb/s)
- DMX Outputs : 1024 (2×512) on 3 pin XLR, Live PC and Stand Alone
- Max interface connected : 12 by USB / 128 by Ethernet
- NODE, Art-Net & sACN to DMX decoder : 2×512 out per interface
- DMX mode : DMX In/Out, DMX Splitter, DMX Record, DMX Trigger
- Wi-Light 2 APP command and configuration : LAN Remote triggers, requires a WIFI router
- Internal Memory : Yes (65 KB)
- Memory Capacity : 60 memory steps for 1024 ch.
- Infrared (scenes, play, pause, dimmer, speed) Remote
- Unit is Optional)
- Button : Next scene or mode selection (hold 5s.)
- UDP Ethernet triggers and commands (SDK) : requires a WIFI router
- Power input : 5V DC, 0.3 A via USB-C
- Housing : Diecast / Extruded Aluminum with brushed anodized finish
- Dimensions : H: 90 (3.54), W: 80 (3.15), D: 45 (1.77)
- Operating Temperature : -40 to +85 C° / -40 to 185 F°
- International Warranty : 5 years
Front Panel
- Output DMX A,
- Input / Output DMX B
XLR Connector 3 pins
- Ground
- Data –
- Data +
Rear Panel
-
RJ45, Network (LAN) connection
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USB-C, power connector (5V. DC, 0.3A)
-
Infra-red receiver LED, Infrared remote: Not included, optional
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Next scene in Stand Alone mode
Modes selector (5 s.) Stand Alone mode; NODE Art-Net or NODE sACN -
LEDs signals : green (G) and Yellow (Y)
USB Signal LED Operating States
| G off + Y off | Interface not powered |
|---|---|
| G on + Y off | Interface powered, No scene is playing |
| G fast blink + Y off | USB communication running with the software |
| G on + Y fast blink | Ethernet communication running |
| G slow blink + Y off | Stand Alone mode and playing a scene from memory |
| G on + Y slow blink x1 | NODE Mode converter Art-Net to DMX |
| G on + Y slow blink x2 | NODE Mode converter sACN to DMX |
| G + Y fast blink | In bootloader mode, waiting to load a new firmware |
Connections
DMX Wiring – Live Mode
DMX Wiring – Standalone Mode
DMX Wiring – Live Mode Ethernet, NODE Art-Net / sACN Mode
Ethernet connection and configuration (software options or DEVICETOOL)
- DHCP is Default mode: IP address is assigned automatically by the DHCP server (IP Switch or Wifi router)
- Static IP mode: The IP address is fixed by the user. The IP address won’t change.
Default IP address: 192.168.0.5
Default Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Ethernet connection mode :
Setup an identical IP address range like 192.168.0.x. and setup an identical subnet mask to 255.255.255.0 to the device and computer.
NODE Art-Net mode :
With the Device tool or the software. Setup the “Short Name” and the “Long
Name”. Choose the DMX ports or outputs of the Node by modifying the “SubNet”
and “DMX Universe”.
Then apply the modifications.
NODE sACN mode :
Setup and choose the DMX universes. Then applied
Always restart the device after IP or code configuration: unplug it from the power supply
Programming the device and DMX Playback – StandAlone mode
- Download and install the free lighting control software and USB drivers.
- Connect your device to your computer via the included USB-C cable.
- Start the software (your interface will be detected automatically).
- Configure the software according your DMX lighting fixture setting.
- Program scenes and sequences using the lighting control software.
- Play your show in live mode.
- To play in standalone mode, save the programmed scenes and sequences into the internal memory.
- Close the software. Your panel is now ready to operate in standalone mode.
Customer Support
Caution: Check the contents of the package and the condition of the interface after unpacking! Contact your supplier if something is missing or is damaged. Do not use the device if it appears to be damaged!
Technical support, Free Software and Application :
Technical support : https://chromateq.com/contact-form/
Software download : https://chromateq.com/dmx-software-downloads/
System Requirements:
- Windows ©, Mac OS ©, Linux © (32/64 bits)
- 2Ghz CPU (2 cores), 8 Gb RAM
- 2Gb RAM graphic card (for 3D only)
- 600 Mb disk, 1920×1080 screen resolution
- 1 USB & Ethernet Port (for Art-Net & sACN)
