MADRIX PLEXUS Manual de usuario
PLEXUS
USB 2.0 DMX512 Interface / Art-Net Node
Live Or Stand-Alone
Including LED Lighting Control Software MADRIX®
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MADRIX®PLEXUS –
Quick Start Guide
4th Edition, Last Update: January 2016
Thank You For Purchasing MADRIX®PLEXUS
Please read this guide carefully and thoroughly before using MADRIX®
PLEXUS. Make sure that you fully understand all information.
This MADRIX®PLEXUS Quick Start Guide and the MADRIX®PLEXUS User
Manual are written in English and German.
Made in Germany
Imprint
inoage GmbH
Wiener Straße 56
01219 Dresden
Germany
Managing Directors: Christian Hertel, Sebastian Pinzer, Sebastian Wissmann
Phone +49 351 862 6869 0
Fax +49 351 862 6869 68
Web http://www.madrix.com
E-mail [email protected]
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Copyright Information And Disclaimer
© 2016 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. Kensington is a registered trademark of ACCO Brands. NEUTRIK®
is a registered trademark of Neutrik AG. Art-Net™ - Designed by and Copyright
Artistic Licence Holdings Ltd. SD™, SDHC™ are trademarks. All other products
mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies. MADRIX®
is a registered trademark of inoage GmbH.
Package Contents
1x MADRIX®PLEXUS
1x 4 GB SDHC card
(inserted into the device)
1x USB power supply
1x USB 2.0 cable
(certified)
1x World power plug adapters kit
1x Quick start guide
1x CD-ROM with MADRIX®– Software and drivers
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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Safety Instructions And Limited Warranty
Two years of limited manufacturer’s warranty are granted to the purchaser
of this product. Warranty applies to constructional fault, material defect, or
incorrect assembly the manufacturer has caused or is to be held responsible
for. Warranty will be void if the interface is opened, modified, damaged through
inappropriate handling and wrong usage, damaged through electric current
(electricity), or damaged through any other cause.
Please follow the instructions below to avoid mishandling, damage to the
device, or personal injury:
WARNING! HANDLE WITH CAUTION! THE POWER SUPPLY /
THE DEVICE WORKS WITH MAINS VOLTAGE (AC 100 V – 240 V).
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 including the plug ground pin or connect
to an ungrounded circuit. Do not connect the unit to LEDs that are switched
on. Only connect the unit to LEDs 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. It is not designed to be operated by non-professionals
or children.
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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 (USB to DMX) or Art-Net (DMX over Ethernet). Do not
use the interface for any other, deviating purpose.
The device can be connected to and disconnected from the PC during use and
without a reboot (Hot Swapping & Plug and Play). Multiple interfaces can be
used at the same time. Please mind the correct supply of power in this case.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CE And RoHS Declaration Of Conformity
The device complies with the requirements set
forth in the council Directive of the law of the
Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility (2004/108/EC), the
Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC), and the Directive on the restriction of
the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment
(2011/65/EU) (RoHS). The compliance with these three Directives has been
evaluated in accordance with the following standards: EN 55011 (1998) +
A1 (2000) + A2 (2003), EN 55024 (1998) + A1 (2001) + A3 (2003), EN
61000-4-2 (2001), EN 61000-4-3 (2001), EN 61000-4-4 (2001), and EN
61000-4-6 (2001).
FCC Declaration Of Conformity
The device has passed the following tests of compliance:
FCC (2003) - Title 47, Part 15, class A, Radio frequency devices.
RoHS
compliant
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Important: Pay attention to all individual warnings and instructions given in
this quick start guide!
Technical Details
Power supply: External, AC 100 V – 240 V ~ 50/60 Hz input,
DC 5.2 V and 1000 mA max. output over USB;
10 °C to 40 °C (Operating temperature)
–10 °C to 60 °C (Storage temperature)
20 % to 80 %, non-condensing (Relative humidity)
10 % to 80 %, non-condensing (Storage humidity)
Power consumption: 2.5 W max. (500 mA max.)
USB port: USB 2.0, type B plug, Power over USB
DMX512: 2x 512 DMX channels, input or output
DMX512 ports: 5-pin, XLR, female, NEUTRIK
Ethernet/Art-Net: RJ45, 10/100 MBit/s, Auto MDI-X, NEUTRIK etherCON
Extension port: 15-pin, D-Sub, US, female
SD card slot: SD (2 GB max.) and SDHC cards (32 GB max.) supported
Display: 3˝LCDgraphicsdisplay
Handling: 5 control buttons
Case: Metal enclosure, IP20
Dimensions: 154 mm x 111 mm x 45 mm (length by width by height)
Weight: 500 g
Temperature range: 10 °C to 50 °C (Operating) | –10 °C to 70 °C (Storage)
Relative humidity: 5 % to 80 %, non-condensing (Operating / Storage)
WHEN CONNECTING TO USB, ALWAYS USE AN ACTIVE USB 2.0
PORT OR A USB 2.0 HUB WITH ITS OWN POWER SUPPLY.
THE DEVICE REQUIRES DC 5 V TO WORK. DO NOT USE ANY OTHER
VOLTAGE BECAUSE IT CAN DAMAGE THE DEVICE.
Power Supply
MADRIX®PLEXUS can be powered in two ways. You can either use the provided
external power supply or you can connect the device directly to a free USB 2.0
port of your computer.
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Closing The Lid
It is recommended to close the metal lid whenever possible during use and
storage. To close the lid again, push it down to its original position. You may
hear a clicking sound.
Reset To Factory Default Settings
In rare cases, you might want to restore the default settings of the device.
Follow these steps to carry out a device reset to factory default settings:
Step 1) Disconnect the device from USB/Power. It needs to be turned off.
Step 2) Depending on the display rotation of the device, press and hold
‘OK’ and DOWN at the same time. Continue to hold the two buttons.
Step 3) While pressing the two buttons, connect USB/Power again.
Step 4) Depending on the display rotation of the device, press UP to perform
the reset.
How To Open The Metal Lid
MADRIX®PLEXUS is equipped with a metal lid at the top. It covers the SD card
slot, the extension port, and the Kensington Security Slot.
Opening The Lid
Step 1) Hold the PLEXUS at the left and right side with both hands.
You should face the display. Place your thumbs near the display.
Step 2) Use both index fingers at the back of the device to push the lid
towards you. Push at the upper edge of the device.
Step 3) Use your thumbs to push the lid upwards.
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Monitoring DMX Output Or DMX Input
You can monitor incoming or outgoing DMX data in the PLEXUS menus
‘Tools’ à‘Monitor DMX 1’ and ‘Tools’ à‘Monitor DMX 2’.
Connectivity
SD
Push to Eject
Extension
DMX 1 DMX 2 USB/Power Ethernet
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Bottom Connections Top Connections
1) XLR port, DMX 1
2) XLR port, DMX 2
3) Status LED for USB/Power
4) USB/Power port
5) Status LED for Ethernet
6) RJ45 Ethernet port
7) Status LED for SD card slot
8) SD card slot
9) Kensington Security Slot
10) Extension port
3-Pin And 5-Pin XLR Connector Layout
The images below outline the general pin layout of 5-pin and 3-pin XLR ports.
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Please note: MADRIX®PLEXUS features two 5-pin, female XLR connectors.
Please use XLR adapters if necessary!
5-Pin Description 3-Pin
1 Ground
2 DMX –
3 DMX +
4 Spare
5 Spare
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SD Cards
The integrated SD card slot is located at the top of the device. In order to
access it, please open the metal lid first (see ‘How To Open The Metal Lid’ on
page 6). It supports SD or SDHC cards. SDHC cards are recommended.
Inserting The SD Card
Hold the SD card as shown on the device! The canted edge must point to the
status LED and the pins must face towards the display. Now, carefully push the
SD card into the SD card slot until it clicks and snaps into its position.
Removing The SD Card
Slowly and carefully press the already inserted SD card into the device a
little further. Then, release the pressure. The implemented mechanism will
automatically release the SD card, which will then stick out from the slot. Use
two fingers to pull the card out of the slot.
Kensington Security Slot
In order to prevent unauthorized removal, you may use Kensington lock security
equipment (sold separately). Attach the cable around an immovable object,
insert the compatible connector into the Kensington Security Slot of MADRIX®
PLEXUS and secure the lock according to the instructions provided with the
lock, for example by turning the key or the combination lock.
LCD Graphics Display
How To Navigate Through Menus
Press ‘OK’ to open the menu bar. Then, navigate with the help of the arrow
buttons. When you have selected your target menu, press ‘OK’ to enter it.
How To Edit Values
Press ‘OK’ for two seconds. You can now change the values. Use the arrow
keys for editing and navigation. Press ‘OK’ to apply the changes.
Please note: The package contents include one SD card. The card is already
inserted into the device when shipped and preloaded with a factory preset.
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