The Datagate is one of the most versatile DMX tools available. It can act as an 8-way Isolated Data Splitter, a 7 Input to 1 Output Merger, or an 8-Universe DMX over Ethernet node. It can also analyse your DMX stream and modify the signal timing and merge either HTP or LTP. In short, the Datagate can handle your DMX in almost any way you can imagine.

Typical applications include merging two or more control signals and providing isolated splits of the output; accepting 4-Universe Ethernet outputs from larger lighting consoles and providing 2 Isolated splits of each Universe; accepting standard DMX inputs and converting them to Ethernet for wireless transmission - and countless other possibilities!

The Datagate includes an Ethernet port, 8 DMX output ports and 1 DMX input port. However, any of the output ports can be configured as an input port, either via the LCD interface or NMU (Node Management Utility).

The Datagate is available in 4 models, to ensure you only pay for the features you need right now. And all of the models can be fully upgraded at any time. Models are:

• Datagate D: 8 way Opto-Isolated DMX Splitter
• Datagate DM: 8 way DMX Splitter with Merging
• Datagate DE: 8 way DMX Splitter with Ethernet capabilities (No Merging)
• Datagate DME: All of the above!

• 8 DMX Output ports, each opto-isolated up to 1500 volts
• 1 Dedicated DMX Input port
• Each of the Output ports can also be configured as an Input (Use 5-pin XLR DMX gender changers)
• Etherconn Ethernet port for durable, positive connection
• Ethernet is bi-directional, meaning it can send and receive data
• DMX over Ethernet can be ESP (Enttec's protocol) or ArtNet, making it compatible with most major lighting manufacturer's equipment
• LCD Screen
• Inbuilt Web page for detailed reporting and remote configuration
• 10 inbuilt profiles for quick set-up (8-way splitter profile, 7-into-1 HTP Merge profile, DMX to Ethernet, ArtNet profile, etc)
• Users can create their own profiles through the LCD display, or via the Node Management Utility
• Inbuilt mains power supply accepts any input voltage from 96V to 264V AC
• Compatible with Wireless Ethernet Access Points for easy wireless DMX links.
• Remote configuration via the Node Management Utility

Size:
The Datagate is a standard 1 rack unit 19" rack size.

Downloads:

Brochure (pdf format)
Data Sheet (pdf format)
User Manual (pdf format)
System Schematics (pdf format)
Latest Firmware
NMU for Windows and NMU for Macintosh
ESP DMX over Ethernet Protocol specification (pdf format)
Application note on using Datagate with MADRIX (pdf format)
Application note on using Datagate with GrandMA consoles (pdf format)
A Quick and Dirty Guide to Ethernet (article by Mike Falconer in Lighting Dimensions magazine)

The DMXEthergate Mk2 is an Ethernet to DMX (or DMX to Ethernet) gateway that gives users "plug and play" style operation for simple applications, while still offering more complex configuration options accessible via its inbuilt web page

The DMXEthergate is supplied with either male or female twin DMX connectors on the rear, however it can be set as either an input or an output via the dip switches on the front panel. Pin conversions can be done using our single piece DMX gender changers, or via connector cards. This makes the DMXEthergate extremely versatile for hire and production applications, as it can be configured to suit any application.

The twin DMX connectors can be selected to output individual DMX universes, or two streams of the same Universe. Your choice of up to 6 Universes is available via the dip switches on the front, or up to 256 Universes in configured mode.

To get started in Plug & Play mode, simply unpack the unit, set the desired Universe number (1 to 6) via the dip switches, plug in the Ethernet and DMX and power up. For Configured mode, connect a computer to the Ethernet port on the DMXEthergate (or connect to a network that includes the DMXEthergate). Using any web browser, log into the DMXEthergate by typing it's IP address into the address bar. This will bring up the in-built web page, giving you access to the more powerful features, such as access to up to 256 DMX512 Universes, remote configuration, Node-Universe binding etc.

Features:

• "Plug and Play" or Configured operation
• 2 DMX Outputs OR Inputs
• Up to 256 DMX512 Universes on a 10Base-T Link
• Remote configuration using any web browser (via built-in web page)
• Node Universe Binding (have multiple nodes each assigned to their own DMX Universe)
• Supports both ESP & ArtNet protocols
• Compatible with Wireless Ethernet Access Points for easy wireless DMX links
• Inbuilt mains power supply accepts any input voltage from 96V to 264V AC

Size:
182 x 44 x 105mm - 1U 9.5" rack - mount 2 side-by-side to form 19" rack with the 19" Rack Mount Kit

Downloads:

Brochure (pdf format)
User Manual (pdf format)
Data Sheet (pdf format)
Latest Firmware
ESP DMX over Ethernet Protocol specification (pdf format)
System Schematics (pdf format)
More information on using DMXEthergate Mk2 (pdf format)
A Quick and Dirty Guide to Ethernet (article by Mike Falconer in Lighting Dimensions magazine)

Enttec's experience with DMX over Ethernet products, such as the DMXEthergate and Datagate, and the enormous success of their DMX/USB interfaces, has led to the development of the Open DMX Ethernet (ODE) - a simple, low-cost DMX over Ethernet node.

The ODE is a truly plug'n'play Art-Net node.  There are no dip switches, thumb wheels or other settings to worry about. By default, it is set to output the first DMX Universe via Art-Net (Sub-net 0, Universe 0), making it easily compatible with a wide range of PC-based Lighting Controllers and Ethernet-enabled Lighting Consoles, straight out of the box.

To access the full range of features, the ODE supports Enttec's free NMU (Node Management Utility) software, which allows the user to configure the ODE to output other Art-Net universes; to act as an input (making your DMX console an Art-Net controller); or to work on ESP protocol instead of Art-Net (ESP is Enttec's proprietary DMX over Ethernet protocol, used in products such as LightFactory).

Where more than a single DMX Universe is required, you can simply connect as many ODE's as are required to any standard Ethernet switch/hub.  NMU allows you to plug your computer into the hub and "discover" all connected ODE's, so there's no need to figure out IP addresses.  NMU also supports Enttec's Datagate and Playback Wing, allowing you to configure an entire system from one location.

Like Enttec's other DMX over Ethernet devices, the ODE allows you to use standard, off-the-shelf Wireless Access Points to create wireless DMX links at incredibly low cost by comparison to dedicated wireless DMX systems.  The use of third party Wireless Access Points (by manufacturers such as D-Link, NetGear etc) also ensures spare or replacement points are available almost anywhere, seven days a week, from major retailers.  For information on putting together Wireless DMX systems using Enttec equipment, click here.

The Standard ODE uses a 7V plug pack power supply, and has two DMX connectors, allowing it to act as either an input or an output, depending upon your application, without the need for XLR gender changers.  A Power-Over-Ethernet version of the ODE is also available for use with powered Ethernet systems.

Features:

• 10/100 Ethernet port
• Supports Artnet and ESP
• 1 Input & 1 Output connector (will act as EITHER input or output)
• Status, Direction and Link LEDs
• Etherconn connector
• 802.11af (Power Over Ethernet) Option
• ARM 32bit Processor
• Upgradeable firmware
• Supports Enttec's range of ODE Plug-Ins

Size:
130mm x 40mm x 60mm

Downloads:
Brochure (pdf format)
User Manual (pdf format)
Data Sheet (pdf format)
System Schematics (pdf format)
A Quick and Dirty Guide to Ethernet (article by Mike Falconer in Lighting Dimensions magazine)
ESP DMX over Ethernet Protocol specification (pdf format)
Latest Firmware

NMU (Node Management Utility) is a free software package used to manage compatible ENTTEC DMX over Ethernet devices.  NMU bypasses all your TCP/IP settings, meaning you simply plug your computer into the Local Area Network, and it "discovers" all compatible devices connected.  You no longer need to remember the individual IP address of each device, as NMU will seek them out and display IP and MAC addresses for you. You can then simply select the device you wish to configure from the displayed list.

NMU allows users to view and reconfigure settings, such as whether the device is using ESP or Art-Net protocols, change the Art-Net channel allocations, set the DMX refresh rate, or even change input ports to output ports.  Datagate users can also edit and back-up profiles, allowing them to build a library of profiles specifically for their own applications, which can be saved on their computer for back-up or later use.

NOTE:
NMU Currently supports the Datagate, ODE and Playback Wing ONLY.
Remote profile editing on the Datagate requires firmware V2.0 or above, available from here.
The Playback Wing requires firmware V1.1 or above, available from here.
Other devices will be supported soon

Features:

• FREE download, fully functional
• Windows and MAC OSX compatible
• True Plug And Play operation – no need to remember IP or MAC addresses
• Remote configuration of settings such as ArtNet or ESP protocol, DMX refresh rate etc.
• Remote editing of Datagate routing profiles using simple Windows-style interface
• Back-up, save or restore Datagate profiles
• Allocate Art-Net channels to faders and keys on the Playback Wing
• Configure the ODE (change Art-Net universe, switch to ESP etc)

NMU for Windows and NMU for Macintosh

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