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DocumentDocumentUser Manual NETcon 8-3 / 8-5 ArtNet-DMX Converter Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 Internet: www.thomann.de 01.10.2024, ID: 464561, 464598 (V5) Firmware V2.4 Table of contents Table of contents 1 General information................................................................................................................................. 5 1.1 Symbols and signal words............................................................................................................... 5 2 Safety instructions..................................................................................................................................... 7 3 Features....................................................................................................................................................... 10 4 Installation and starting up................................................................................................................ 11 5 Connections and controls................................................................................................................... 13 6 Operation.................................................................................................................................................... 16 6.1 Menu overview................................................................................................................................. 23 7 Technical specifications....................................................................................................................... 24 8 Plug and connection assignment.................................................................................................... 26 9 Protecting the environment.............................................................................................................. 28 3 NETcon 8-3 / 8-5 ArtNet-DMX Converter 4 NETcon 8-3 / 8-5 ArtNet-DMX Converter General information 1 General information This document contains important instructions for the safe operation of the product. Read and follow the safety instructions and all other instructions. Keep the document for future refer- ence. Make sure that it is available to all those using the product. If you sell the product to another user, be sure that they also receive this document. Our products and documentation are subject to a process of continuous development. They are therefore subject to change. Please refer to the latest version of the documentation, which is ready for download under www.thomann.de. 1.1 Symbols and signal words In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this document. Signal word DANGER! NOTICE! Meaning This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided. This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos- sible dangerous situation that can result in material and environmental damage if it is not avoided. 5 NETcon 8-3 / 8-5 ArtNet-DMX Converter General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning high-voltage. Warning danger zone. 6 NETcon 8-3 / 8-5 ArtNet-DMX Converter Safety instructions 2 Safety instructions Intended use This device is designed to convert DMX signals into ArtNet signals or vice versa. Use the device only as described in this user manual. 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 damage resulting from improper use. This device may be used only by persons with sufficient physical, sensory, and intellectual abili- ties and having corresponding knowledge and experience. Other persons may use this device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is responsible for their safety. Safety DANGER! Risk of injury and choking hazard for children! Children can suffocate on packaging material and small parts. Children can injure themselves when handling the device. Never allow children to play with the packaging material and the device. Always store packaging material out of the reach of babies and small children. Always dispose of packaging material properly when it is not in use. Never allow children to use the device without supervi- sion. Keep small parts away from children and make sure that the device does not shed any small parts (such knobs) that children could play with. DANGER! Danger to life due to electric current! Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present. Never remove any covers. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Do not use the device when covers, safety equipment or optical components are missing or damaged. 7 NETcon 8-3 / 8-5 ArtNet-DMX Converter Safety instructions DANGER! Danger to life due to electric current! A short circuit could lead to a fire hazard and risk of death. Do not modify the mains cable or the plug! In case of isolation damage, disconnect immediately the power supply and arrange repair. If in doubt, seek advice from a qualified electrician. NOTICE! Risk of fire due to covered vents and neighbouring heat sources! If the vents of the device are covered or the device is operated in the immediate vicinity of other heat sources, the device can over- heat and burst into flames. Never cover the device or the vents. Do not install the device in the immediate vicinity of other heat sources. Never operate the device in the immediate vicinity of naked flames. NOTICE! Damage to the device if operated in unsuitable ambient conditions! The device can be damaged if it is operated in unsuitable ambient conditions. Only operate the device indoors within the ambient conditions specified in the "Technical specifications" chapter of this user manual. Avoid operating it in environments with direct sun- light, heavy dirt and strong vibrations. Avoid operating it in environments with strong temperature fluctuations. If temperature fluc- tuations cannot be avoided (for example after transport in low outside temperatures), do not switch on the device immediately. Never subject the device to liquids or moisture. Never move the device to another location while it is in operation. In environments with increased dirt levels (for example due to dust, smoke, nicotine or mist): Have the device cleaned by qualified specialists at reg- ular intervals to prevent damage due to overheating and other malfunctions. NOTICE! Damage to the device due to high voltages! The device can be damaged if it is operated with the incorrect voltage or if high voltage peaks occur. In the worst case, excess vol- tages can also cause a risk of injury and fires. Make sure that the voltage specification on the device matches the local power grid before plugging in the device. Only operate the device from professionally installed mains sockets that are protected by a residual current circuit breaker (FI). Ensure that the power cord plug is easily accessible at all times if it is the only device to safely disconnect the device from the mains supply. As a precaution, disconnect the device from the power grid when storms are approaching or it the device will not be used for a longer period. 8 NETcon 8-3 / 8-5 ArtNet-DMX Converter Safety instructions NOTICE! Risk of fire by exceeding the maximum current! The device can supply power to other devices of identical design and connected in series. If too many devices are connected, the maximum permitted power consumption can be exceeded, which can cause the device to overheat and burst into flames. Only con- nect devices of identical design to the device. When deciding how many devices you can connect in series, make sure that the max- imum output current specified on the device and in the "Technical specifications" chapter of the user manual is not exceeded. Only use power cords with a cable cross-section designed for the required current intensity when connecting the devices in series. NOTICE! Possible staining due to plasticiser in rubber feet! The plasticiser contained in the rubber feet of this product may react with the coating of the floor and cause permanent dark stains after some time. If necessary, use a suitable mat or felt slide to prevent direct contact between the product's rubber feet and the floor. 9 NETcon 8-3 / 8-5 ArtNet-DMX Converter Features 3 Features Bidirectional ArtNet-DMX converter for professional demands with the following features: n Configuration via display on the device n Adjustable DMX repetition rate (10 ... 40 Hz) n 4096 channels n Up to eight DMX universes n LEDs to visualize the transmission status of network and DMX signal n Supported protocols: DMX, RDM, ArtNet, sACN n Clear OLED display (four lines each with a maximum of 16 characters) n 2 × lockable RJ45 Ethernet connection n 8 × XLR input/output socket (female), 3-pin (item no. 464561) or 5-pin (item no. 464598) n Lockable inputs and outputs (Power Twist) on the back of the device for the power supply n Designed for mounting in 19-inch racks 10 NETcon 8-3 / 8-5 ArtNet-DMX Converter Installation and starting up 4 Installation and starting up Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the product against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively. Create all connections while the device is off. Use the shortest possible high-quality cables for all connections. Take care when running the cables to prevent tripping hazards. Rack mounting NOTICE! Data transfer errors due to improper wiring! If the DMX connections are wired incorrectly, this can cause errors during the data transfer. Do not connect the DMX input and output to audio devices, e.g. mixers or ampli- fiers. Use special DMX cables for the wiring instead of normal microphone cables. The unit has been designed for rack mounting in a standard 19-inch rack; it occupies one rack unit. 11 NETcon 8-3 / 8-5 ArtNet-DMX Converter Installation and starting up Data connections The converter is connected to a computer network via one of the Ethernet interfaces or via an Ethernet switch or directly to a PC or notebook. The data is transferred to the converter and then sent internally to the XLR connectors for DMX output. If more than eight universes are needed, the other Ethernet interface can be used to daisy-chain multiple converters. The data can also be received via the correspondingly configured DMX connections and trans- mitted via the Ethernet interfaces to a set IP address or via a broadcast device via ArtDMX. 12 NETcon 8-3 / 8-5 ArtNet-DMX Converter Connections and controls 5 Connections and controls Front NETcon 8-3 (item no. 464561) and NETcon 8-5 (item no. 464598) Up Back USB ö #$ Down % Up Back USB Down ö# Setup Setup PUSH PUSH Art-Net In Art-Net Out DMX Port 1 DMX Port 2 DMX Port 3 DMX Port 4 DMX Port 5 DMX Port 6 DMX Port 7 DMX Port 8 & '( # PUSH PUSH Art-Net In Art-Net Out DMX Port 1 DMX Port 2 DMX Port 3 DMX Port 4 DMX Port 5 DMX Port 6 DMX Port 7 DMX Port 8 ) # 1 [USB] | USB interface for updates 2 Rubber feet 13 NETcon 8-3 / 8-5 ArtNet-DMX Converter Connections and controls 3 OLED display (4 lines of 16 characters each) 4 Operating key panel [Up] | Increases the value by one [Down] | Decreases the value by one [Back] | Menu level up [Setup] | Confirms the selection | Calls up the lock screen or activates the display. 5 [Art-Net In] | Network input (RJ45) 6 [Art-Net Out] | Network output (RJ45) 7 [DMX Port 1]...[DMX Port 8] | DMX connection socket, XLR, 3-pin (item no. 464561) 8 [DMX Port 1]...[DMX Port 8] | DMX connection socket, XLR, 5-pin (item no. 464598) 14 NETcon 8-3 / 8-5 ArtNet-DMX Converter Back *+ Connections and controls Power In Power Out # # 9 [Power In] | Lockable input socket (Power Twist) for the power supply of the device 10 [Power Out] | Lockable output socket (Power Twist) for the power supply of further devices 15 NETcon 8-3 / 8-5 ArtNet-DMX Converter Operation 6 Operation Configuring DMX interfaces 1. Press to show the main menu. Use [Up] | [Down] to select the `Port-Config' menu item and confirm with [Setup]. The display shows the mode of the 8 interfaces. The displayed values have the following meaning: Display `O' Name Function DMX output When an interface is set to output mode, DMX data packets are sent at the set intervals. As soon as the device is switched on, all channel values are sent with 0. After an ArtDMX packet is received, the channel values of the corresponding interfaces are updated. `Hold' Select `Hold' to maintain the DMX output function; this means the device does not receive ArtNet/ sACN data, but still outputs DMX signals (default setting). `Off' Select `Off' to ensure that DMX output is not main- tained; this means the device does not receive ArtNet/sACN data and does not output DMX sig- nals. 16 NETcon 8-3 / 8-5 ArtNet-DMX Converter Operation Display Name Function `I' DMX input When an interface is set to input mode and DMX data is received on the interface, the data is sent immediately to the configured IP address or via the broadcast device via ArtDMX. If the 15-bit interface address matches, the other device will accept the DMX data. `R' RDM In RDM mode, the interface initiates a test of the device after power-up or after the interface mode is changed, and incre- mentally checks the device every 3 seconds. When the ArtNet controller issues an ArtTodRequest instruction, the converter immediately creates a list of the UIDs of the con- nected devices. It supports ArtRdm in the transmission of other RDM instructions. `U' Online This is the support function of the device. Here you can upgrade update the converter itself or the device that is in connection mode via the interface through an encrypted upgrade file provided by the ArtFirmwareMaster instruction. 2. Select `All' if you want identical settings for the interfaces. Now select one of the four options and confirm with [Setup]. If you want to configure the interfaces individually, select individual interfaces `Port1' ... `Port8' to set each of them to one of the four values. 3. Press [Back] to go to the higher menu level. 17 NETcon 8-3 / 8-5 ArtNet-DMX Converter Operation Interface address Configuring ArtNet 18 NETcon 8-3 / 8-5 ArtNet-DMX Converter The current version of the ArtNet protocol supports 15-bit addresses and allows multiple con- verters to be connected. There is only one Net Switch and Sub Switch of a device, and the physical 8-channel interface of the device can be used as output or input accordingly. The lower 4 bits of the 15-bit address can be set accordingly. The default output address and input address of 8 interfaces is `0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7' . Thus, both devices one as an 8-interface input and the other as an 8-interface output - can be used as 8-channel DMX signal amplifiers via the network cable after the local IP address and the IP destination address have been set via the network connection. If two devices are used simultaneously as an output or input, the interface address of the second device can be set to `8/9/10/11/12/13/14/15' and the Net Switch and Sub Switch of both devices can be identical. To separate the physical interfaces when using more than three devices, different Net Switches and Sub Switches must be set so that each interface can have a unique 15-bit address. If eight interface addresses of the device match, they are treated as one interface. For example, if interface 1 and interface 2 are set to 0x0000, the DMX data sent by the ArtNet controller to the 0x0000 interface will be simultaneously transmitted to both interfaces. In case of the sACN protocol, the interface address corresponds to the universe and the value for the universe is the address of interface 1 and is then incremented with the interfaces (the universe at interface 1 is 1, the universe at interface 2 is 2, etc.). The converter sends DMX data to the appropriate interface associated with the universe in the sACN packets sent by the con- verter. 1. Select `ArtNet-Config' to enable ArtNet and set up the network connections. 2. Select `Enable' and then the `On' or `Off' option to enable or disable ArtNet. Configuring sACN Settings Operation 3. In `Net Switch' , enter a value between `0' and `127' for the upper 7 bits of the 15-bit address in the ArtDMX. 4. In `Sub Switch' , enter a value between `0' and `15' for the middle 4 bits of the 15-bit address in the ArtDMX. 5. In `SwOut' , enter a value between `0' and `15' for the lower 4 bits of the 15-bit address of the output in the ArtDMX. 6. In `SwIn' , enter a value between `0' and `15' for the lower 4 bits of the 15-bit address of the input in the ArtDMX. 1. Select `sACN-Config' to enable sACN and set the domain area for the sACN protocol. 2. Select `Enable' and then the `On' or `Off' option to enable or disable sACN. 3. In `Universe' , choose a value between `00001' ... `63999' . 1. Select `Settings' to make general settings. 2. In `Sub-Mask ' , select one of the three address ranges. 3. In `Local IP' , enter the desired local IP address of the device. 4. In the input mode in `Broadcast' , select the option `Broadcast' or `Unicast' . 19 NETcon 8-3 / 8-5 ArtNet-DMX Converter Operation Display of the settings Lock screen 20 NETcon 8-3 / 8-5 ArtNet-DMX Converter 5. In `Target IP' enter a uniform IP target address for all 8 interfaces under `All' , or enter a separate IP destination address for each interface under `IP1' ... `IP8' . The first byte of the IP address is not displayed. The `Target IP' is relevant if the device is intended to receive DMX signals and transform them into ArtNet or sACN signals and output them. 6. In `Input-Switch' , you can select the protocol with which you want to receive the data on the serial interface ( `ArtNet' or `sACN' ). 7. To set the backlight in `Backlight' , select the value `Disable' (no backlight) or a value of `1 Min' ... `60 Min' (duration of illumination). If no action is taken on the device within the set time, the backlight turns off. 8. Turn key lock on and off in `KeyLock' . Press for 3 seconds if you want to activate the display while the key lock is activated. 9. For the DMX intervals in output mode, go to `DMX-Interval' and select a value of `25' ... `100' (unit ms). 10. In `Factory' , you can reset the device to factory default settings. 1. `Version' displays the current software version. 2. `Devices' shows how many RDM devices are connected to the respective interface (dis- play shows `Port1:0' ... `Port8:0' ). The lock screen displays: Operation Changing the MAC address ArtCommands 1. In the first line: the local IP address of the device 2. In the second line: Value of the ArtNet universe (calculated from Net Switch, Sub Switch, and Interface 1 value) 3. In the third line: Value of the sACN universe 4. In the third line: Key lock and software version The network device has a unique MAC address (48 bits, 6 bytes), with the front 24 bits being the registered manufacturer identifier and the back 24 bits being a proprietary assignment by the manufacturer. The first two bytes of the MAC address are factory set to 0xE0FE and the last four bytes are calculated by the MCU's UID to prevent duplication. Do not change the MAC address without absolute necessity! If you need to resolve a MAC conflict by changing the MAC address, follow these steps: 1. In the `Info' menu, call up the `Version' submenu and hold down [Up] and [Down] simul- taneously for approx. three seconds to open the password menu. 2. Use [Up] | [Down] to change the password to `254' and press [Setup] to open the menu for changing the MAC address. 3. Change 6 consecutive bytes, press [Setup] to change the next one, save all changes and use [Back] to return to the main menu. The device can also be controlled using ArtCommands. See the table below for the possible commands and their functions. 21 NETcon 8-3 / 8-5 ArtNet-DMX Converter Operation ArtCommand format Command=Restart Command=Search RDM Command=Clear RDM List Command=Clear RDM List Command=Search RDM Command=Research RDM1 Command=Research RDM2 Command=Research RDM3 Command=Research RDM4 Command=Research RDM5 Command=Research RDM6 Command=Research RDM7 Command=Research RDM8 Functions Restarts the device Finds an interface for a new RDM device Clears the UID list of the RDM devices for each port Finds the RDM device for each interface Finds the RDM device for interface 1 Finds the RDM device for interface 2 Finds the RDM device for interface 3 Finds the RDM device for interface 4 Finds the RDM device for interface 5 Finds the RDM device for interface 6 Finds the RDM device for interface 7 Finds the RDM device for interface 8 22 NETcon 8-3 / 8-5 ArtNet-DMX Converter Operation 6.1 Menu overview Port-Config All Port1 Port8 ArtNet-Config sACN-Config Settings O Hold Off I R U O Hold Off I R U Enable On Off Net Switch 0 127 Sub Switch 0 15 SwOut 0 15 SwIn 0 15 Enable Universe On Off 00001 63999 Sub-Mask Local IP Broadcast Target IP Input-Switch 255.255.255.0 255.255.0.0 255.0.0.0 192.168.1.10 Broadcast Unicast All IP1 IP8 ArtNet sACN Backlight KeyLock DMX-Interval Factory Disable 1 Min 60 Min Off On 25 100 Exit Restore Info Version Devices v2.4 Port1:0 Port8:0 23 NETcon 8-3 / 8-5 ArtNet-DMX Converter Technical specifications 7 Technical specifications Input connections Output connections DMX control Network Power supply USB Network Power supply for further devices Control protocols Power consumption Supply voltage Installation properties International Protection Rating Dimensions (W × H × D) ArtNet-DMX converter NETcon 8-3 (item no. 464561) ArtNet-DMX converter NETcon 8-5 (item no. 464598) 8 × XLR panel socket, 3-pin 8 × XLR panel socket, 5-pin 1 × Ethernet RJ45, lockable 1 × lockable input socket (Power Twist) 1 × USB port, 5 V, 1 A 1 × Ethernet RJ45, lockable 1 × lockable output socket (Power Twist) Output current, max.: 6 A DMX512, RDM, ArtNet, sACN 6.5 W 100 - 240 V 50/60 Hz 19 inches, 1 RU IP20 463 mm × 49 mm × 169 mm 24 NETcon 8-3 / 8-5 ArtNet-DMX Converter Technical specifications Weight Ambient conditions Temperature range Relative humidity Further information 19-inch rack-mountable Internal memory RDM compatible Housing Colour Yes No Yes Metal Black ArtNet-DMX converter NETcon 8-3 (item no. 464561) 2.0 kg 0 °C...40 °C 20%...80% (non-condensing) ArtNet-DMX converter NETcon 8-5 (item no. 464598) 25 NETcon 8-3 / 8-5 ArtNet-DMX Converter Plug and connection assignment 8 Plug and connection assignment Introduction This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip- ment so that a perfect light experience is guaranteed. Please take our tips, because especially in `Sound & Light' caution is indicated: Even if a plug fits into a socket, the result of an incorrect connection may be a destroyed DMX controller, a short circuit or `just' a not working light show! DMX connections The unit offers a 3-pin XLR socket for DMX output and a 3-pin XLR plug for DMX input. Please refer to the drawing and table below for the pin assignment of a suitable XLR plug. Pin Configuration 1 Ground, shielding 2 Signal inverted (DMX, `cold signal') 3 Signal (DMX+, `hot signal') 26 NETcon 8-3 / 8-5 ArtNet-DMX Converter DMX connections Plug and connection assignment A five-pin XLR socket serves as DMX output, a five-pin XLR plug serves as DMX input. The drawing below and the table show the pin assignment of a matching coupling. Pin Assignment 1 Ground (shielding) 2 Signal inverted (DMX, `cold') 3 Signal (DMX+, `hot') 4 unused / second connection (DMX) 5 unused / second connection (DMX+) 27 NETcon 8-3 / 8-5 ArtNet-DMX Converter Protecting the environment 9 Protecting the environment Disposal of the packing material Environmentally friendly materials have been chosen for the packaging. These materials can be sent for normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of in the proper manner. Do not dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling. Please follow the instructions and markings on the packaging. Observe the disposal note regarding documentation in France. 28 NETcon 8-3 / 8-5 ArtNet-DMX Converter Protecting the environment Disposal of your old device This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) as amended. Do not dispose of your old device with your normal household waste; instead, deliver it for controlled disposal by an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility. If in doubt, consult your local waste management facility. You can also return the device to a retailer if they offer to take the device back for free or if they are legally obliged to do so. When disposing of the device, comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your country. You can also return your old device to Thomann GmbH at no charge. Check the current conditions on www.thomann.de. Proper disposal protects the environment as well as the health of your fellow human beings. This is because the proper handling of old devices negates the potential negative effects of hazardous substances, and because it conserves resources by recycling them. Also note that waste avoidance is a valuable contribution to environmental protection. Repairing a device or passing it on to another user is an ecologically valuable alternative to disposal. If your old device contains personal data, delete those data before disposing of it. 29 NETcon 8-3 / 8-5 ArtNet-DMX Converter Notes 30 NETcon 8-3 / 8-5 ArtNet-DMX Converter Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de