ETC Net3 (Net2) Four Port Gateway - Manual (Page 2)

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DMX Termination
The DMX network supports up to 32 devices connected to each DMX line. Termination is required for all DMX
networks and belongs at the source (beginning) of a DMX network line and at the last device physically connected in
the line. A termination switch is located on each DMX module (yellow switch labeled Termination S1) to enable or
disable DMX termination. This switch is factory defaulted to “On” for every module. The most common reason to
disable termination is to support “touch and go” connections. “Touch and go” implies that you land DMX wiring on the
input connector for the gateway and continue to another DMX device (daisy-chain). This practice is uncommon when
using DMX gateways.
Replacing the DMX Transceiver Chip
Occasionally a DMX device can encounter an electrical surge that causes the DMX transceiver chip to fail. This DMX
chip (mfg# 75LBC182 / ETC# Z1458-F) is located under the cover next to the termination switch. As needed, you can
replace this DMX chip with another. It is best to remove this chip with an IC puller, if the tool is available to you.
Net2 Menu Net3 Menu
FOH1
1 2 3 4
10.101.50.101
1 2 3 4
Port 1 Output
sACN 3/4:511
Port 1 RDM Enabled
Discovery On #12
Port 2 Input Pri***
Custom (AIP)
Port 2 RDM Disabled
Port 3 Input Pri 100
sACN 2:512
Port 3 RDM Disabled
Port 4 Output
sACN 1
Port 4 RDM Enabled
Discovery Off #0
DMX Port 1 Output
EDMX Start: 1
DMX Port 2 Output
EDMX Start: 513
DMX Port 3 Output
EDMX Start: 1025
DMX Port 4 Output
EDMX Start: 1537
Static IP Address
10.101.50.107
IP Subnet Mask
255.255.0.0
IP Gateway
10.101.50.101
TFTP Server
10.101.50.43
ACN Gateway Version
3.0.0.0.0.40
Hold button 5 sec to
Switch to Net2
Hold button 5 sec to
Reset Dynamic IP
Hold button 5 sec to
Download Software
Hold button 5 sec to
Restore Defaults
Mac Address
00:C0:16:00:00:1A
IP Address
10.101.50.101
IP Subnet Mask
255.255.0.0
IP Gateway
10.101.50.101
Net2 Gateway Version
4.0.5.9.0.36
Hold button 5 sec to
Switch to ACN
Hold button 5 sec to
Download Software
Hold button 5 sec to
Restore Defaults
• displays the port priority mode (either “Output”, “Input Pri ***”, where *** indicates the port is set with per-address priority,
or “Input Pri 100” (where 100 is the priority value for that port). For Net2 mode, displays either “Input” or “Output”.
• displays the patch information formatted as “universe”, “universe/address”, “universe/address:length”, “universe:length”
or “Custom (AIP)”. Net2 mode displays the EDMX start address.
• displays the port RDM status (either “Enabled”, “Disabled”, or “Standby”). Can be enabled or disabled at the
gateway only if the port is set to “Output” mode by holding the [Menu] button for 5 seconds.
• displays discovery status (either “Fast”, “On”, or “Off”).
• displays either “Static” or “Dynamic” IP Address.
• displays the current IP address of the gateway.
• displays the current Subnet Mask of the gateway.
• displays the current IP address for a network router (or the gateway’s own IP address).
• displays the current Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) server IP address for the gateway. The TFTP server is
typically an ETC console or computer running Gateway Configuration Editor (GCE) software.
• displays the version number of the software currently running on this device. If running in Net2 mode, “Net2
Gateway Version” displays along with the Net2 version number of software.
• switch between ACN and Net2 modes. Net2 mode displays a limited menu selection displayed in the left
column of this menu structure.
• if the IP mode is set in Gateway Configuration Editor (GCE) to Static, “Switch to Dynamic IP” displays. If the IP
mode is Dynamic, “Reset Dynamic IP” displays. Resetting the Dynamic IP erases the current IP from memory
and requests an IP from the DHCP address service after reboot.
• software is retrieved from the current TFTP update server .
• restoring defaults will cause the gateway to reset all settings to the factory defaults.
• displays either the “gateway name” or the “IP Address”.
• displays each port and its status ( = output, = input, no indication = disabled port
• a port that flashes indicates it either has no patch data (EDMX or sACN) or no valid DMX is received on that port
S1
75LBC182
RDM Basics
Net3 gateway software supports Remote Device Management (RDM) protocol. By default, RDM discovery is not enabled on Net3
gateways. To enable RDM on the Net3 Four-Port gateway, use ETC’s Net3 Gateway Configuration Editor (GCE) software. Please see the
GCE online help files for more information on activating RDM on your Net3 gateways. RDM is not supported in Net2 mode.
About RDM
Remote Device Management (RDM) is a protocol enhancement to DMX512 that allows bidirectional communication between a lighting
system controller and attached RDM-compliant responder devices over a standard DMX line. This protocol allows configuration, status
monitoring, and management of these devices.
An RDM Controller is the device that initiates communication with one or more RDM Responder devices. Examples of responders are
RDM-enabled edge devices such as color scrollers, dimmers, moving lights, and LED fixtures. RDM supports 32 RDM devices per-port,
just like DMX. Compliant DMX512 and DMX512-A devices (non-RDM devices) are fully functional when RDM is present. RDM was
developed by ESTA Technical Standards and can also be referenced as ANSI E1.20.
Optional Accessories
Rack Mount Kit (4260K1001)
The Net3 Gateway Rack Mount kit is capable of holding up to two Net3
Gateways for mounting into a standard 19” rack enclosure. If you only
need to mount one unit, a blanking plate is provided with the kit. This
blanking plate can be installed on either side of the rack mount bracket.
Hanging Hardware Kit (4260K1004)
The Net3 Hanging Hardware kit allows pipe mounting of a Net3
Gateway in a variety of orientations. You can vary the way the
U-bolt (or c-clamp) attaches to the bracket and the way the
bracket mounts to the gateway. The bracket attaches to any
edge on the bottom of your gateway.
DMX Front Panel Kits
4260K1002 - DMX out / 4260K1003 - 2 DMX in / 2 DMX out
These kits provides front panel access to the DMX connectors on
a Net3 Four-Port Gateway when installed in an equipment rack.
You must use these kits in combination with one Net3 Four-Port
gateway and a Rack Mount Kit (4260K1001), not included.
A connector blanking plate (4260A3013) is required to cover an
unused connector opening when fewer than four DMX
connectors are required on the front panel.
The front panel connector bracket
replaces the rack mount kit
blanking plate.
Power Up Using DC Power
When using an external power supply, the gateway must be connected to a network before being powered.
Menu Structure
The Net3 Four-Port gateway has only a one button interface. Pressing the [Menu] button repeatedly cycles through the menu,
displaying mostly informational data. On certain menu items you are prompted to press and hold the [Menu] button for a period of 5
seconds to change a state or switch between operating modes. Both the ETCNet2 and Net3 menu structures are displayed below for
your convenience.