MADRIX LUNA Lighting control User Guide

: June 5, 2024
: MADRIX

MADRIX LUNA Lighting control

Thank you for purchasing MADRIX® LUNA!

Please read this manual carefully and thoroughly before using MADRIX® LUNA. Make sure that you fully understand all information.

This MADRIX® LUNA Technical Manual is written in English and German.
(Dieses Handbuch wurde in englischer und deutscher Sprache verfasst.)

Developed and made in Germany.

Imprint

inoage GmbH
Wiener Straße 56
01219 Dresden
Germany

Webwww.madrix.com
E-mailinfo@madrix.com
Phone +49 351 862 6869 0

Managing Directors: Christian Hertel, Sebastian Pinzer, Sebastian Wissmann

Trademark Credits

Microsoft® and Windows® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. NEUTRIK® is a registered trademark of Neutrik AG. Art-NetTM Designed by and Copyright Artistic Licence Holdings Ltd. All other products mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies. MADRIX® is a registered trademark of inoage GmbH.

End-Of-Life

This electrical device and its accessories need to be disposed of properly. Do not throw the device into normal trash or household waste. Please recycle packaging material whenever possible. 1 EN

Copyright Information And Disclaimer

Information is subject to change at any time and without prior notice. Errors and omissions excepted. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission is prohibited. inoage GmbH does not grant guarantee on validity for a particular reason, the marketability, or other properties of the product. There is no way to assert a claim to inoage GmbH, neither in the legal way nor in other ways. inoage GmbH is not responsible for damages, including all disadvantages that are not just limited to the loss of sales, but that are caused due to the use of the product, due to the loss of serviceability of the product, due to misuse, happenings, circumstances, or actions that inoage GmbH does not have influence on, no matter if the damages as well as consequential damages are direct or indirect; whether they are special damages or others, nor if the damage is caused by the owner of the warranty or a third person.

Limited Warranty

Five years of limited manufacturer’s warranty are granted to the purchaser of this product with regards to constructional fault, material defect, or incorrect assembly the manufacturer has caused or is to be held responsible for.

This warranty will be void if the interface is opened, modified, or damaged through inappropriate handling, wrong usage, overvoltage, or damaged through any other cause. All details are available online at www.madrix.com/warranty

Package Contents

1x MADRIX® LUNA
1x Power cord (IEC C13)
1x USB 2.0 cable (certified)
2x Rack-mount brackets (already mounted to the device)
1x This technical manual / quick start guide

Please note: Check the package contents and the condition of the interface after unpacking! Contact your supplier if something is missing or damaged. Do not use the device if it seems to be damaged!

Safety Instructions

Please follow the instructions below to avoid mishandling, damage to the device, or personal injury :

| WARNING! HANDLE WITH CAUTION! THE POWER SUPPLY / THE DEVICE WORKS WITH MAINS VOLTAGE (AC 100 V – 240 V).
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Beware that the interface works with electrical power. Only use the device in dry environments (indoor use). The IP Rating of the device is IP20. Do not use the interface in humid environments and avoid contact with water or any other liquids. Turn off the power if you are not using the device for a long time. It is recommended to always use galvanic isolation (e.g. an opto- isolator/optocoupler splitter). Avoid unwanted voltage on the DMX lines/cables at all times. Do not remove any parts from the unit including the plug ground pin or connect to an ungrounded circuit. Do not connect the unit to LEDs that are switched on. Only connect the unit to LEDs and controllers that are initially powered off.

There are no user-reparable parts inside or outside the interface. Repair service lies only within the responsibilities of the manufacturer. If the interface appears to be defective, please contact your dealer. After expiration of the warranty period, you may contact your supplier or the manufacturer to have the unit repaired against payment of an individual service fee, if possible. The interface has several ports and slots. Only connect or insert devices, cables, and connectors to the individual ports and slots using connectors of the same type as the port. Do not use inapplicable equipment. This device should be used by professionals. The device is not designed to be operated by non-professionals or children.

Rack Mounting

MADRIX® LUNA with its 2 attached brackets is designed for horizontal mounting in a 19 rack with suitable rack screws. Alternatively, you can put it securely on a flat, horizontal surface for non-permanent use.

| Vertical usage of the device is not allowed with regard to fire prevention!
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Usage

In general, this hardware interface is designed to receive DMX512 data over Ethernet (Art-Net / Streaming ACN) or USB and distribute it over XLR. It is a device to be connected towards various types of controllable lights or lighting controllers. Do not use the interface for any other, deviating purpose.

The device can be connected to and disconnected from the PC during use and without a reboot (Hot Swapping & Plug and Play).

Multiple interfaces can be used at the same time.

Technical Specifications

Power Supply:	AC 100 – 240 V, 50 – 60 Hz, 0.4 A max., IEC C14 inlet
Power Consumption:	< 5 W during normal operation
Network Protocols:	Art-Net (I, II, 3, 4, incl. ArtSync), Streaming ACN (sACN

/ ANSI E1.31)
DMX512 (OUT):| 4x / 8x / 16x 512 DMX channels output
DMX512 (IN):| 1x 512 DMX channels input
Ports (OUT):| 5-pin, XLR, female, NEUTRIK
Port (IN):| 5-pin, XLR, male, NEUTRIK
Ethernet:| 1x RJ45, Auto MDI-X, NEUTRIK etherCON, 10/100 MBit/s (Compatible with 1 GBit/s)
USB:| 1x port, USB 2.0, type-B female socket
Handling:| 5 status LEDs
Case:| Metal enclosure (With attached brackets for 19″ rack mounting)
Size:| 19″ x 1U (LUNA 4 / LUNA 8) | 19″ x 2U (LUNA 16)
Dimensions (Body Only):| 76 mm x 440 mm x 44 mm (Length x Width x Height)
Dimensions (Total):| 76 mm x 482.6 mm x 44 mm (Length x Width x Height)
Dimensions (LUNA 16):| 76 mm x 482.6 mm x 88 mm (Length x Width x Height)
Weight:| 1.3 kg (LUNA 4) | 1.4 kg (LUNA 8) | 2.0 kg (LUNA 16)
Temperature Range:| -10 °C to 60 °C (Operating) | -20 °C to 70 °C (Storage)
Relative Humidity:| 20 % to 80 %, non-condensing (Operating / Storage)
IP Rating:| P20
Certificates:| CE, EAC, FCC, RoHS
Warranty:| 5 years of limited manufacturer’s warranty

Supply Of Power

Be careful when handling the device and electrical power! To supply the unit with power, first connect the provided power cable to the unit (‘ Power ‘) and then to a suitable power outlet. The device uses mains voltage (AC 100 V 240 V)!

| CAUTION!
DO NOT OPEN THE UNIT. RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK.
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Description Of Status LED Codes

The following table describe the LED status codes on the front of the device.

S TATUS	S TATUS LED P OWER
*Powered off*	Power cable not connected. → The device has no power.
Permanently green	Connected to power. → The power is on.
Blinking green	Bootloader activated. →Reset device / upload

firmware.
S TATUS| S TATUS LED E THERNET| S TATUS LED USB
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Powered off| Ethernet not connected
or the device has no power.| USB not connected
or the device has no power.
Permanently green| Connected to Ethernet.
→ No data is sent or received over Ethernet.| Connected to USB.
→ No data is sent or received over USB.
Blinking green| Communicating over Ethernet.
→ Sending or receiving data over Ethernet.| Communicating over USB.
→ Sending or receiving data over USB.
S TATUS| S TATUS LED DMX-IN| S TATUS LED DMX- OUT
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Powered off| DMX not connected
or the device has no power.| DMX not connected
or the device has no power.
Blinking green| Receiving data via DMX-IN.
→ The input port works.| Sending data to DMX-OUT.
→ The output ports work.

Connectivity

Status LED for Ethernet
Status LED for USB
Status LED for DMX-IN
Status LED for DMX-OUT
Status LED for Power
XLR ports: DMX 1 DMX 4/8/16
Reset button
XLR port: DMX-IN
USB port
RJ45 Ethernet port
Power socket

Note: MADRIX® LUNA 8 is used above as example. MADRIX® LUNA 4 and MADRIX® LUNA 16 have a similar layout and functionality.

3-Pin And 5-Pin XLR Connector Layout

The images below outline the general pin layout of 5-pin and 3-pin XLR ports.

Please note: MADRIX® LUNA features 5-pin, female XLR connectors and one 5-pin, male XLR connector. Please use XLR adapters if necessary!

IP Address And Other Device Information

You will find the following important information on the back side of the device:

Serial number (‘Serial’)
Hardware revision (‘Model’)
Default and pre-configured IP address (‘Default IP’)
(See p. 8 to reset the device to the default IP address if needed.)

Using A 3rd-Party Controller

MADRIX® LUNA is a standard network node for Art-Net or Streaming ACN. You can use the device with any compatible software, console, or controller.

Using The MADRIX® 5 Software

MADRIX® 5 is a professional and advanced LED lighting control tool. It is recommended to use it in order to access all features of MADRIX® LUNA, including the USB connection, Art-Net, Streaming ACN, and Sync Mode.

Please note: In order to distribute data via MADRIX® LUNA using MADRIX® 5, a MADRIX® 5 software license is required (sold separately)!

MADRIX® 5 Minimum System Requirements And Supported Operating Systems

For the latest information, please check the website www.madrix.com The minimum system requirements for the MADRIX® 5 Software are as follows. Optimal system specifications will often be higher.

2.0 GHz dual-core CPU, OpenGL 2.1 graphics card (NVIDIA recommended), 2 GB RAM, 1 GB free harddisk space, 1280 x 768 screen resolution, network card, sound card, USB 2.0

The MADRIX® 5 Software supports the following operating systems:

Microsoft® Windows® 10 64 bit only Please keep the system, drivers, and updates up to date.

Device Configuration Through A Web Browser

You can access all settings and information of MADRIX® LUNA using the built-in web configuration tool, in case that the device is connected to a network.

Step 1) Connect MADRIX® LUNA and your computer to the same network.
Step 2) Assign correct network settings for your computer in the operating system. (Recommended default settings:
IP address 10.0.0.1 / Subnet mask 255.0.0.0)
Step 3) Open your web browser and enter the IP address of MADRIX® LUNA.
(You can find the default IP address on the back side of the device.)
Step 4) The web configuration tool will be launched. You will have access to various settings, such as the IP address.

Please note: The package contents do not include network cabling.

Reset To Factory Default Settings

In rare cases, you might need to do a reset to factory default settings:
Step 1) Disconnect the device from power.
Step 2) Use a suitable tool to press the reset button on the unit’s back side. Step 3) Continue to press the reset button and connect to power again.
Step 4) Continue to press the reset button and wait until all status LEDs
on the front of the device flash repeatedly or wait 10 seconds.

Please note: Simply repeat these steps should the process fail.

How To Update The Firmware

It is highly recommended to update the firmware should a new firmware version become available. You can update the device in different ways, for example:

Step 1) Connect MADRIX® LUNA to your computer over USB.
Step 2) Start the MADRIX® 5 Software.
Step 3) In MADRIX® 5, go to ‘Tools…’ > ‘MADRIX Device Configuration…’.
A new window will open. Click on the search button (Loupe icon) and the software will search for connected devices. Select your device in the list, click on the ‘Firmware’ button, and follow any instructions.

Operating Modes

You can mainly use 6 operating modes together with MADRIX® 5:

DMX-OUT via Ethernet network (Art-Net)
DMX-OUT via Ethernet network (Streaming ACN)
DMX-OUT via USB
DMX-IN via Ethernet network (Art-Net Remote)
DMX-IN via Ethernet network (sACN Input)
DMX-IN via USB

Please note: DMX-OUT and DMX-IN can be used at the same time.

You can connect MADRIX® LUNA over Ethernet network to the network card of the computer that runs the MADRIX® 5 Software or directly over USB. Data is distributed to the device via network cabling or USB cabling and sent to the XLR output ports for output (‘DMX 1 DMX 4/8/16’).

First, completely switch off your supply of power for your fixtures/the device. Second, connect LED controllers/fixtures to the XLR ports of MADRIX® LUNA. Third, connect MADRIX® LUNA and your controllers/fixtures to power. Fourth, connect to USB or to an Ethernet network for data as required (see p. 8 for the correct network settings for your computer).

Fifth, make sure to activate the correct drivers in the MADRIX® 5 Software:
–For USB, go to ‘Preferences’ > ‘Options…’ > ‘Devices USB’, 
–For sACN, go to ‘ Preferences’ > ‘Options…’ > ‘Devices Network’, 
–For Art-Net, go to ‘Preferences’ > ‘Device Manager…’ > ‘Art-Net’.

Sixth, configure and activate your devices in order to send or receive data:
–Go to ‘Preferences’ > ‘Device Manager…’ > ‘DMX Devices’, 
–Go to ‘Preferences’ > ‘Device Manager…’ > ‘DMX Input’.

Regarding DMX input and when connecting to DMX-IN, MADRIX® LUNA will automatically send the incoming data to the connected network (or over USB). Use the web configuration to set up all relevant settings (see p. 8).

For more information, please read the MADRIX® 5 user manual. 9 EN

Updates And Further Information

Digital documentation files are automatically installed with MADRIX® 5. More information about the software and how to connect MADRIX® LUNA is provided in the ‘MADRIX® 5 Help And Manual’. You can access this user manual by pressing ‘F1’ on your keyboard while using MADRIX® 5, by navigating to the menu ‘Help’ > ‘User Manual…’, or online at help.madrix.com

The latest technical manual and MADRIX® 5 Software, including drivers, firmware updates, and documentation, are available from www.madrix.com

Support

In case of further questions concerning handling of MADRIX® LUNA or technical problems, please read the MADRIX® 5 Help And Manual first, contact your dealer, or have a look at the website www.madrix.com You can also directly contact info@madrix.com

CE And RoHS Declaration Of Conformity

RoHS compliant
The device complies with the requirements set forth in the council Directive of the law of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility (2004/108/EC), the Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC), and the Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (2011/65/EU) (RoHS). The compliance with these three Directives has been evaluated in accordance with the following standards: DIN EN 55015; VDE 0875- 15-1 (Nov. 2009) and DIN EN 61547:2010-03; VDE 0875-15-2.

FCC Declaration Of Conformity

The device has passed the following tests of compliance: FCC (2003) – Title 47, Part 15, class A, Radio frequency devices.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What do the blinking LEDs on the front of the device mean?
Please read the chapter ‘Description Of Status LED Codes’ (see p. 5).

How can I change the IP address?
You can use the built-in web configuration tool (see p. 8).

The current IP address cannot be reached. What can I do?
You could perform a reset to factory default settings (see p. 8).

Does the device support RDM?
No. RDM is not supported by MADRIX® LUNA at this time

Is it possible to use more than one MADRIX® LUNA?
Yes. Art-Net or Streaming ACN is recommended for large projects by connecting multiple devices to a switch (1 GBit/s) via suitable components to create a network.

Where do I activate the ArtSync sync mode?
In the MADRIX® 5 Software, it can be activated under’Preferences…’ > ‘Device Manager…’ > tab ‘Art-Net’ > ‘ArtSync’.

Where can I find the latest firmware update?
The latest MADRIX® 5 Software also includes the latest firmware (see p. 10).

Can I use other controllers apart from MADRIX® 5 to control fixtures?
Yes. When using MADRIX® LUNA as a standard network node, you can use it in combination with compatible software applications, consoles, and controllers.

Do I need a MADRIX® LUNA and a MADRIX® 5 License on a MADRIX® KEY?
If you want to use MADRIX® 5, yes. The MADRIX® 5 software license is necessary and sold separately.

Can I repair MADRIX® LUNA myself?
No. Do not attempt any repairs. Any attempt will void your warranty (see p. 2)!

What can I do if my unit does not work anymore?
Please contact your dealer or supplier if the device seems to be defective.