MADRIX STELLA Manual de usuario
STELLA
Technical Manual & Quick Start Guide
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MADRIX®STELLA –
Technical Manual & Quick Start Guide
4th Edition — January 2021
Thank you for purchasing MADRIX®STELLA!
Please read this manual carefully and thoroughly before using MADRIX®
STELLA. Make sure that you fully understand all information.
This MADRIX®STELLA 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
Managing Directors: Christian Hertel, Sebastian Pinzer, Sebastian Wissmann
Web www.madrix.com
E-mail [email protected]
Phone +49 351 862 6869 0
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Copyright Information And Disclaimer
© 2021 inoage GmbH. All rights reserved. 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.
Trademark Credits
Microsoft®and Windows®are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation. Art-Net™ – 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.
Package Contents
1x MADRIX®STELLA
1x Set of pluggable screw terminals (2x 3-pin and 1x 2-pin)
1x USB 2.0 cable
(certified)
2x Wall-mount brackets
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!
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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/opto-
coupler splitter). Avoid unwanted voltage on the DMX lines/cables at all times.
Do not remove any parts from the unit or connect to an ungrounded circuit.
Do not connect the unit to LEDs that are switched on. Only connect the unit to
DMX fixtures and controllers that are initially powered off.
There are no user serviceable 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.
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Safety Instructions And 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
Please follow the instructions below to avoid mishandling, damage to the
device, or personal injury:
THE DEVICE WORKS WITH LOW VOLTAGE (DC 5 V – 24 V).
DO NOT USE ANY OTHER VOLTAGE!
External USB power supplies: Using non-permissable units
poses risk of fire. 5.5 V⎓500 mA max. output is allowed.
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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.
Usage
In general, this device is designed to be operated as a hardware control
interface to be connected towards various types of controllable lights / lighting
controllers via DMX512 by using USB or Art-Net / Streaming ACN over Ethernet.
Do not use the interface for any other, deviating purpose.
The device can be connected to and disconnected from USB or Ethernet
network during use and without a reboot (Hot Swapping & Plug and Play).
Multiple interfaces can be used at the same time.
Technical Specifications
Supply Of Power:
Power Consumption:
Network Protocols:
DMX512:
Ports:
Ethernet:
Ethernet Switch:
USB:
Case:
Dimensions:
Weight:
Temperature Range:
Relative Humidity:
IP Rating:
Certificates:
Warranty:
DC 5 V – 24 V; over
A) 2-pin, pluggable screw terminal or B) 5 V USB
< 1.5 W (300 mA) during normal operation (500 mA max. fused)
Art-Net, Streaming ACN
2x 512 DMX channels, input and/or output (automatically per port)
2x ports (Via 2x 3-pin, pluggable screw terminals)
2x RJ45, Auto MDI-X, daisy-chain support, 10/100 MBit/s
(Compatible with 1 GBit/s)
Lookup Table (ALU) for 1024 unicast MAC addresses
1x port, USB 2.0, type-B female socket
Non-conductive, V-0 flammability rating (UL94 test method),
designed for 35 mm DIN-rails or wall mounting
90 mm x 70 mm x 46 mm (Length x Width x Height)
108 g | 125 g incl. screw terminals and wall mounts
-10 °C to 70 °C (Operating) | -20 °C to 85 °C (Storage)
5 % to 80 %, non-condensing (Operating / Storage)
IP20
CE, EAC, FCC, RoHS
5 years of limited manufacturer's warranty
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IP Address And Other Device Information
You will find the following important information on the side of the device:
Serial number ('Serial')
Hardware revision ('Model')
Default and pre-configured IP address ('Default IP')
(See p. 10 to reset the device to the default IP address if needed.)
Using A 3rd-Party Controller
MADRIX®STELLA 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®STELLA,
including the USB connection, Art-Net, Streaming ACN, and Sync Mode.
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.
Please note: In order to distribute data via MADRIX®STELLA using
MADRIX®5, a MADRIX®5 software license is required (sold separately)!
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Connectivity
1) Power
2) Right Ethernet port,
incl. 2 status LEDs
3) Left Ethernet port,
incl. 2 status LEDs
4) USB port
5) Status LED for Power
6) Status LED for USB
7) Status LED for DMX 1
8) Status LED for DMX 2
9) DMX 1
10) Reset button
11) DIN-rail unlocking clip
12) DMX 2
Please note:
The package contents
do not include network
cables, power cables,
or DMX fixtures.
2x Mounting Brackets:
Put each bracket in the
pre-drilled holes on the
device's left and right
side. Safely secure the
assembled unit only
on solid surfaces using
screws withØ=3.5mm.
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1) Connecting Your Lighting Fixtures
See chapter 'Connection Diagram Variations' on p. 8 for all possible variations.
Step 1) Completely switch off your supply of power before connecting your
DMX fixtures to the device!
Step 2) Connect your DMX fixtures to the provided 3-pin screw terminals:
Step 3) Plug the 3-pin screw terminals into the device. The screws must face
upwards.
Step 4) Supply your DMX fixtures with power.
Step 5) Continue with '2) Connecting To Power And Data' below.
2) Connecting To Power And Data
See chapter 'Connection Diagram Variations' on p. 8 for all possible variations.
Step 1) Be careful when handling the device and electrical power! Completely
switch off your supply of power before connecting to the device!
Step 2) Connect your power cables to the provided 2-pin screw terminal:
Step 3) Plug the 2-pin screw terminal into the device. The screws must face
upwards.
Step 4) Connect to USB or to Ethernet network for data as required.
Step 5) Do not switch on your supply of power until all required power cables
and DMX fixtures are connected to MADRIX®STELLA.
» Make sure to choose cable lengths according to the DMX specifications.
» You may connect only to DMX 1, only to DMX 2, or to DMX 1 and DMX 2.
» Pay attention where to connect GROUND, DMX –, and DMX +; as
indicated on the device.
» Insert each individual wire consecutively and tighten the corresponding
screw with a suitable screw driver.
» Pay attention where to connect + and –; as indicated on the device.
» Insert each individual wire consecutively and tighten the corresponding
screw with a suitable screw driver.
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Connection Diagram Variations
Variation A
Variation B
Variation C
Variation D
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Device Configuration Through A Web Browser
Step 1) Connect MADRIX®STELLA 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 and Subnet mask 255.0.0.0)
Step 3) Open your web browser and enter the IP address of MADRIX®STELLA.
(You can find the default IP address on the side of the device.)
Step 4) The built-in web configuration tool will be launched.
Step 5) Change any settings as required. Apply changes with 'Set'.
Daisy-Chain Support
STELLA features 2 separate Ethernet network ports. Either one is fully
functionally for IN and OUT and can be used for the data connection without using
a separate network switch or router. We recommend to connect a maximum
of 40 units after one another in a row, when using Art-Net in Unicast Mode
or Streaming ACN Multicast at a max. data rate of 50 FPS / 20 ms without
any additional devices in the network. In MADRIX®5, we highly recommend to
activate ArtSync for excellent image quality (see p. 13).
Remote Device Management (RDM)
In order to use it, call up the built-in web configuration (see above) and go to
'DMX Output Settings' > 'Enable RDM' for ports 'DMX 1' and/or 'DMX 2'.
Make sure to disable RDM on the specific port, when using STELLA for DMX-IN.
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®STELLA 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.
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