Robe Painte - Ethernet Connection

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3.4 Ethernet connection
The xtures on a data link are connected to the Ethernet with appropriate communication protocol (e.g. Art-Net).
The control software running on your PC (or light console) has to support this communication protocol.
Art-Net communication protocol is a 10 Base T Ethernet protocol based on the TCP/IP.I ts purpose is to allow
transfer of large amounts of DMX 512 data over a wide area using standard network technology.
The IP address is the Internet protocol address.The IP uniquely identies any node (xture) on a network.
The Universe is a single DMX 512 frame of 512 channels.
The Robin Painte is equipped with 8-pin RJ- 45 sockets for Ethernet connection. Use a network cable category
5 (with four “twisted” wire pairs) and standard RJ-45 plugs in order to connect the xture to the network.
RJ-45 socket (front view): RJ-45 plug (front view):
1- TD+ 5- Not connected
2- TD- 6- RX-
3- RX+ 7- Not connected
4- Not connected 8- Not connected
Patch cables that connect xtures to the hubs or LAN sockets are wired 1:1,that is,pins with the same numbers
are connected together:
1-1 2-2 3-3 4-4 5-5 6-6 7-7 8-8
If only the xture and the computer are to be interconnected,no hubs or other active components are needed.A
cross-cable has to be used:
1-3 2-6 3-1 4-8 5-7 6-2 7-5 8-4
Connect the Ethernet inputs of all xtures to the Ethernet network. Set their IP addresses and Net Masks
Correct communication protocol (e.g. “ArtNet") has to be selected from the menu “Ethernet Mode” in the xtures
(Addressing-->Ethernet -->Ethernet Mode). Set Universe(s) according to communication protocol.
Example of connection:
(DMX address=1)
IP addres=002.168.002.002
Universe=1
(DMX address=45)
IP addres=002.168.002.003
Universe=1
(DMX address=88)
IP addres=002.168.002.004
Universe=1
(DMX address=174)
IP addres=002.168.002.008
Universe=1
An advised PC setting: IP address: 002.xxx.xxx.xxx (Di󰀨erent from xtures IP addresses)
NET mask: 255.0.0.0
The EP version of the xture is equipped with Ethernet Pass Through Switch which sustains Ethernet integrity,
when the xture has no power, it automatically maintains network connectivity.
If you use the Ethernet IN-OUT way for the Ethernet connection, max. 8 xtures can be connected in
the IN-OUT line.