PROLED Easy Stand Alone USB and WiFi DMX Controller Instruction Manual
- October 27, 2023
- PROLED
Table of Contents
PROLED Easy Stand Alone USB and WiFi DMX Controller
Overview
The Stand Alone DMX controller can be used to control a wide variety of
different DMX systems- from RGB/RGBW to more advanced moving and color mixing
luminaires, DMX audio players and fountains. The controller comes with a
variety of features including 1024 DMX channels, iPhone/iPad/Android remote
control, WiFi facilities, dry contact port triggering and flash memory.
The lighting levels, colors and effects can be programmed from a PC, Mac,
Android, iPad or iPhone using the included software.
Key Features
- DMX Stand Alone controller
- USB & WiFi connectivity for programming/control
- Up to 2 DMX512 universes in live and stand alone
- Stand Alone mode with 99 scenes
- 100KB flash memory for storing stand alone programs
- 8 dry contact trigger ports via HE10 connector
- Network communication. Control lighting remotely
- OEM customization
- Windows/Mac software to set dynamic colors/effects
- iPhone/iPad/Android remote and programming apps
- SUT Technology allows the device to be used with other Nicol Audie Group software via an online upgrade
Note: feature compatibility depends on which application is being used with the controller and which SUT add-ons have been purchased
Technical Data
- Input Power 5-5.5V DC 0.6A
- Output Protocol DMX512 (x2)
- Programmability PC, Mac, Tablet, Smartphone
- Available Colors Orange
- Connections USB-C, 2x XLR 3-POL, 2x
- HE10, battery
- Memory 100KB flash
- Environment IP20. 0°C – 50°C
- Buttons 2 buttons to change scene
- 1 button to change dimmer
- Dimentions 79x92x43mm 120g
- Complete Package 140x135x50mm 340g
- OS Requirements Mac OS X 10.8-10.14
- Windows 7/8/10
- Standards Low voltage, EMC, and RoHS
CONNECTIVITY
Setting up the Controller
Network Control
The controller can be connected directly from a computer/ smartphone/tablet (Access Point Mode), or it can be connected to an existing local network (Client Mode). The controller will work in Access Point (AP) Mode by default. See Programming the Controller for further information
- In AP Mode, the default network name is Smart DMX Interface XXXXXX where X is the serial number. For serial numbers below 179001 the default password is 00000000. For serial numbers above 179000 the default password is smartdmx0000
- In Client Mode, the controller is set, by default, to get an IP address from the router via DHCP. If the network is not working with DHCP, a manual IP address and subnet mask can be set. If the network has a firewall enabled, allow port 2430
Upgrades
The controller can be upgraded at store.dmxsoft.com. Hardware features may be
unlocked and software upgrades may be purchased without the need to return the
controller.
Dry Contact Port Triggering
Scenes can be started using the input ports (contact closure). To activate a
port, a contact of at least 1/25 second must be made between the ports (1…8)
and the ground (GND) using the external HE10 connector. To respond, scenes
must be assigned to a port 1-8 in the programming software before writing to
the dmx interface.
Refer to software manual. Note: Scenes will not stop … P2 P1 … or pause when
connection is released.
Connector: IDC Connector, Female, 2.54 mm, 2 Row, 10 Contacts, 0918 510
6813
Cable: Ribbon cable. 191-2801-110
iPhone/iPad/Android
Control
Easy Remote Pro
Create an entirely customized remote controller for your tablet or smartphone.
Easy Remote is a powerful and intuitive app allowing you to easily add
buttons, color wheels () and faders. Connect to a WiFi network and the app
will find all compatible devices. Available for iOS and Android.
Note: Color wheel and color selection remote control functions are not
supported with this model of controller.
Light Rider
Designed for live use, moving and color effects can be created automatically
to create an automated light show. Light Rider SUT licence required.
http://www.nicolaudie.com/smartphone-tablet-apps.htm
UDP Triggering
The controller can be connected to an existing automation system over a
network and triggered via UDP packets on port 2430. Refer to the remote
protocol document for more information.
Programming the Controller
The controller can be programmed from a PC, Mac, Tablet or Smartphone using
the software available on our website. Refer to the corresponding software
manual for more information. The firmware can be updated using the Hardware
Manager which is included with the programming software and also available on
the App Store.
ESA2 Software (Windows/Mac) – Single Zone
https://www.proled.com/fileadmin/files/com/downloads/software/proled2.exe
Service
Servicable parts include:
- DMX Chips – used to drive the DMX (see p2.)
Troubleshooting
‘88’ is showing on the display
The controller is in bootloader mode. This is a special ‘startup mode’ which
is run before the main firmware loads. Try re-writing the firmware with the
latest hardware manager
‘EA’ is displayed
There is no show on the device.
The controller is not detected by the computer
- Be sure that the latest software version is installed from our website
- Connect by USB and open the Hardware Manager (found in the software directory). If it is detected here, try to update the firmware. If it is not detected, try the method below.
- Bootloader Mode
Sometimes the firmware update may fail and the device may not be recognized by the computer. Starting the controller in ‘Bootloader’ mode forces to the controller to start at a lower level and in some cases allows the controller to be detected and the firmware to be written. To force a firmware update in Bootloader Mode :
- Power off your interface
- Start Hardware Manager on your computer
- Press and hold the dimmer button (marked ‘PB_ZONE” on PCB) and connect the USB cable at the same time. If successful, your interface will appear in Hardware Manager with the suffix _BL.
- Update your firmware
‘LI’ is showing on the display
This stands for ‘LIVE’ mode and means that the controller is connected and
running live with a computer, tablet or smartphone.
The lights are not responding
- Check the DMX +, – and GND are connected correctly
- Check that the driver or lighting fixture is in DMX mode
- Be sure that the DMX address has been set correctly
- Check there are no more than 32 devices in the chain
- Check that the red DMX LED is flickering. There’s one by each XLR
- Connect with the computer and open Hardware Manager (found in the software directory). Open the DMX Input/ Output tab and move the faders. If your fixtures respond here, it is possibly a problem with the show file
What do the LED’s on the controller signify?
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Blue :
ON : Connected but no data transmission
Flickering : WiFi activity
OFF : no WiFi connection -
Yellow : The device is receiving power
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Red : Flickering indicates DMX activity
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Green : USB activity
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
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