MADRIX STELLA, User Manual

Page 1: ...2022 inoage GmbH MADRIX STELLA User Manual Date March 2022 Hardware User Guide...

Page 2: ...tion Ethernet Part 3 Using MADRIX 5 Software 21 23 1 Output Art Net 34 2 Output sACN 42 3 Output USB 47 4 Input Art Net 60 5 Input sACN 70 6 Input USB Part 4 Technical Support 80 81 1 Firmware Updates...

Page 3: ...1 PART Overview...

Page 4: ...s 1 1 Introduction This topic includes MADRIX STELLA MADRIX STELLA MADRIX STELLA is a 2 port network node with RDM support for solid state projects The MADRIX STELLA is a dedicated control interface f...

Page 5: ...t Settings Initiate Poll Using A 3rd Party Controller MADRIX STELLA is a standard network node Because of this you can use the device with applications consoles desks or controllers that are compatibl...

Page 6: ...iguration Using A Web Browser LED Status Codes The following tables describe the LED status codes of the device STATUS STATUS LED POWER Powered off Power not connected The device has no power Permanen...

Page 7: ...Orange on Network connected Orange blinking Sending or receiving data The Ethernet port works Automatic HTP Merging Overview MADRIX STELLA features automatic HTP merging from 2 Ethernet sources Usuall...

Page 8: ...nd enable Art Net for each source 2 Make sure to activate ArtSync for Art Net in MADRIX 5 Learn more Sync Mode 3 Make sure that MADRIX 5 has a different IP address in the same IP address range compare...

Page 9: ...ality see below Reset To Factory Default Settings In rare cases you might need to do a reset to factory default settings for example to reset to the device to its default IP address as shown on the si...

Page 10: ...of the device 5 Click Reset Learn more Web Configuration Ethernet Technical support might ask you to perform the following special command in rare cases Load Bootloader Only 1 Disconnect all connecti...

Page 11: ...2 PART Device Configuration...

Page 12: ...o all device settings Topics Of This Chapter Web Configuration Ethernet 2 1 Web Configuration Ethernet This topic includes Configuration Using A Web Browser Configuration Using A Web Browser When conn...

Page 13: ...will be launched Now you have access to various information and settings B Using the MADRIX 5 Software Connect MADRIX STELLA and your computer to the same network Assign correct network settings for y...

Page 14: ...Part 2 Device Configuration 14 www madrix com MADRIX STELLA User Manual...

Page 15: ...the DMX ports for output DMX 1 and DMX 2 Confirm with Set Assigned Network Universe Defines the universe on which data is sent By default universe 1 and 2 assigned to DMX 1 and DMX 2 If you are broad...

Page 16: ...firm with Set Channel Offset Allows you to shift the received DMX universe 512 DMX channels per port if required This will modify the output 1 To 511 Adding a positive channel offset will shift the re...

Page 17: ...l Offset can have several advantages such as splitting a single universe onto multiple output ports For example your sender can only send on one universe and you wish to output it on two ports On DMX...

Page 18: ...me time as Output Intensity First the device applies the Output Intensity Second the Upper Intensity Limit is applied In Case Of Missing Network Data Allows you to specify the output settings should t...

Page 19: ...o Network Activates that always 512 channels will be sent out 512 channels are sent per frame even if the data that is received by STELLA includes less than 512 channels for this port and universe STE...

Page 20: ...ation This section displays various details about the device including Model The device type IP Address The current IP address MAC Address A permanent unique address Serial Number Firmware The current...

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Page 22: ...great in combination with the MADRIX 5 Software MADRIX 5 Software License The MADRIX 5 Software license is not included and sold separately A MADRIX 5 KEY is necessary if you want to use output No sep...

Page 23: ...ther DMX IN or DMX OUT You can use DMX 1 and DMX 2 at the same time DMX Watcher DMX Watcher Opens the DMX Watcher to monitor your DMX output or input under Preferences Device Manager DMX Devices 3 1 O...

Page 24: ...as described above Learn more Putting The Device Into Operation Connect MADRIX STELLA to your computer using Ethernet network cabling It is highly recommended to use Gigabit Ethernet network component...

Page 25: ...0 0 Via factory default settings MADRIX STELLA devices will have an IP address in the 10 x x x network range such as 10 78 0 86 for example Please note Your devices and the sender such as the PC that...

Page 26: ...re Patching In MADRIX 5 Start the MADRIX 5 Software Configure the virtual LED matrix using the Matrix Generator or Patch Editor 4 Activating Art Net Go to the menu Preferences Device Manager Art Net K...

Page 27: ...STELLA devices Click MADRIX 5 will automatically search the network for connected MADRIX STELLA devices Devices that are found will appear in the list One entry will be created for each input universe...

Page 28: ...to the menu Preferences Device Manager DMX Devices Keyboard shortcut F4 Select your devices and their ports in the list Right Mouse Click on the column State to set from Off to On indicated by green...

Page 29: ...put port is still selected under Preferences Device Manager DMX Devices When using your device as an output device set up Universe Right Mouse Click or Left Mouse Double Click on the column Universe a...

Page 30: ...me time decrease the frame rate When using Art Net the Frame Time ms can be individually set for each port But it cannot be set individually for each port when Sync Mode is activated Learn more below...

Page 31: ...X STELLA will automatically handle the synchronization of data Art Net Sync Mode is highly recommended for MADRIX STELLA ArtSync Allows you to activate or deactivate the usage of synchronisation comma...

Page 32: ...the network This can reduce the overall network performance and cause data issues or instability Unicast Mode Means that the specific data will only be sent to the specified recipient Advantage Data t...

Page 33: ...RION and MADRIX AURA support ArtAddress MADRIX 5 itself can receive ArtAddress commands Mute Status Indicators Switches off and disables all built in status indicators of a device over Art Net ArtAddr...

Page 34: ...or vice versa This visibly highlights the user interface for visual identification of this MADRIX 5 instance as a device within a network system Identify will also be deactivated when manually switchi...

Page 35: ...ts network card switches etc Set up the corresponding settings in the Configuration Using A Web Browser 2 Windows Network Settings MADRIX 5 automatically sets up Streaming ACN network settings for you...

Page 36: ...ACN Choose your network card from the drop down list Make sure to select the correct network adapter that will be used for Streaming ACN The IP address and Subnet mask label should help you select th...

Page 37: ...vices When you start MADRIX 5 for the first time this ID will be generated automatically for you From this point onwards it will be used on your PC With this ID your MADRIX 5 Software can be easily id...

Page 38: ...will be shown Right Mouse Click on the column State to set from Off to On indicated by green light By default the devices are already activated In the screenshot above one STELLA is connected If more...

Page 39: ...sing MADRIX 5 Software 39 www madrix com MADRIX STELLA User Manual 6A Configuration Of Single Devices Select a device in the list and click A new window will open Set up the following settings for you...

Page 40: ...to 200 which is the highest priority For example you may have set up two MADRIX PCs One gets a priority of 100 The second PC gets a priority of 50 If the first PC fails and only if it malfunctions dat...

Page 41: ...to confirm your changes 7 Frame Time Make sure that your device is still selected under Preferences Device Manager DMX Devices Set up the frame time for your device Right Mouse Click or Left Mouse Do...

Page 42: ...d frames For example if you are using 312 DMX channels on a DMX universe only 312 DMX channels will be sent with every single frame on this universe Activate Full Frames if devices should always send...

Page 43: ...tures and supplying power as described above Learn more Putting The Device Into Operation Connect MADRIX STELLA to your computer via USB Use the provided USB cable Make sure to check the power managem...

Page 44: ...ing Devices Go to the menu Preferences Device Manager DMX Devices Keyboard shortcut F4 Your STELLA devices and their two ports will appear in the list If your devices are not in the list click In the...

Page 45: ...Of DMX Output Make sure that your devices are still selected under Preferences Device Manager DMX Devices When using your device as an output device set up Universe Right Mouse Click or Left Mouse Do...

Page 46: ...ime will be automatically set to the same value for all output ports 7 Optimized Frames Or Full Frames Make sure that your device is still selected under Preferences Device Manager DMX Devices Choose...

Page 47: ...DRIX STELLA over Ethernet network to the network card of your computer that runs the MADRIX 5 Software Data is sent to the STELLA via a port and from the STELLA to MADRIX 5 via Ethernet network 1 Init...

Page 48: ...ress in the following IP address range 2 0 0 1 2 255 255 254 or 10 0 0 1 10 255 255 254 Set up the corresponding Subnet mask 255 0 0 0 Via factory default settings MADRIX STELLA devices will have an I...

Page 49: ...ing Devices Automatically MADRIX 5 can automatically add your MADRIX STELLA devices Click MADRIX 5 will automatically search the network for connected MADRIX STELLA devices Devices that are found will...

Page 50: ...Part 3 Using MADRIX 5 Software 50 www madrix com MADRIX STELLA User Manual 5 Configuration Of Art Net Input Select your STELLA device in the list with one of its inputs...

Page 51: ...sends DMX IN data to universe 256 for Port 1 and to universe 255 for Port 2 You can change these settings in the Web Configuration or MADRIX Device Configuration window if required If you have change...

Page 52: ...et universe Click OK 6 Activating Your Art Net Input Device You need to activate the Art Net input device It is still deactivated Go to the menu Preferences Device Manager DMX Devices Keyboard shortcu...

Page 53: ...Right Mouse Click on the column ms FPS and and a number The higher the frame time in milliseconds the lower the frame rate will be in Frames Per Second The lower the frame time the higher the FPS wil...

Page 54: ...e listed If you wish to increase the number of DMX IN universes you can change the setting under menu Preferences Options Performance Choose your DMX IN Device in the section Device Select the Art Net...

Page 55: ...se this data for example for Scripts and Macros If you want to monitor incoming signals select your DMX universe DMX device in the list and click Mapping Use Mapping if you want to route incoming DMX...

Page 56: ...rst DMX channel of the output DMX universe MADRIX 5 should use Use HTP Activates the Highest Takes Precedence feature You can map incoming data to a DMX address range that MADRIX 5 already controls Us...

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Page 58: ...IN Remote Editor Allows you to modify a configuration or create a new configuration Start Address Defines on which particular DMX channel the protocol should start The whole protocol will be mapped t...

Page 59: ...sign a MADRIX 5 TRI Effect the corresponding port Value Range Defines the range of incoming DMX values that can be used as trigger signal The minimum and default value is 1 The maximum and default val...

Page 60: ...tion 2 Windows Network Settings 3 Activating Streaming ACN 4 Enabling Input 5 Configure Your Device 6 Enable DMX IN 7 sACN Input DMX IN Via Ethernet Network Streaming ACN sACN You can connect MADRIX S...

Page 61: ...is 239 255 X X according to the Streaming ACN specifications Even if your sACN devices are set to a different IP address range you may try the connection from MADRIX 5 to your devices Make sure that...

Page 62: ...ier Every single ACN device has such a unique ID When using Streaming ACN your MADRIX 5 Software is one of those devices When you start MADRIX 5 for the first time this ID will be generated automatica...

Page 63: ...e column OUT IN to set to IN for data input if you wish to receive incoming data through this device In DMX IN mode you will not be able to select the ACN protocol MADRIX 5 will automatically select t...

Page 64: ...his source If you are using the default name MADRIX U X the universe will automatically be displayed in the name represented by X 1 2 3 etc ACN Universe Defines the DMX universe from which data is rec...

Page 65: ...enu Preferences Device Manager DMX Input Select your preferred DMX Universe in the list By default DMX universe 1 to 8 are listed If you wish to increase the number of DMX IN universes you can change...

Page 66: ...Now choose how to use incoming data as explained below 7 sACN Input Data At this point MADRIX 5 is now already receiving any incoming data You can now use this data for example for Scripts and Macros...

Page 67: ...hich output DMX universe MADRIX 5 should map the specified range of incoming channels Start At Channel Defines the first DMX channel of the output DMX universe MADRIX 5 should use Use HTP Activates th...

Page 68: ...mote configuration Open Loads a previously saved MADRIX 5 DMX Remote Configuration file of the file type mdrx Protocols Choose from a pre configured protocol configuration DMX IN Remote Editor Allows...

Page 69: ...rigger Use Trigger if you want to use incoming signals for the MADRIX 5 TRI Effects First select your device in the list Activate Trigger Port Defines the port Port 1 8 that is assigned to this DMX IN...

Page 70: ...Click Assign and use the control on your controller for the minimum value and the value will be set automatically in the MADRIX 5 Software Assign Maximum Value Automatically assigns the maximum value...

Page 71: ...Configuration Connect your external DMX controller to the required DMX port of MADRIX STELLA Connect MADRIX STELLA to your computer via USB Use the provided USB cable Make sure to check the power mana...

Page 72: ...User Manual 3 Activating Devices Go to the menu Preferences Device Manager DMX Devices Keyboard shortcut F4 Your STELLA devices and their two ports will appear in the list If your devices are not in...

Page 73: ...e Click on the column OUT IN to set to IN for data input If required change the frame time Right Mouse Click on the column ms FPS and and a number The higher the frame time in milliseconds the lower t...

Page 74: ...ferences Device Manager DMX Input Select your preferred DMX Universe in the list By default DMX universe 1 to 8 are listed If you wish to increase the number of DMX IN universes you can change the set...

Page 75: ...g data as explained below 5 DMX IN Data At this point MADRIX 5 is now already receiving any incoming data You can now use this data for example for Scripts and Macros If you want to monitor incoming s...

Page 76: ...f channels To Universe Defines onto which output DMX universe MADRIX 5 should map the specified range of incoming channels Start At Channel Defines the first DMX channel of the output DMX universe MAD...

Page 77: ...s explained below or create your own remote configuration Open Loads a previously saved MADRIX 5 DMX Remote Configuration file of the file type mdrx Protocols Choose from a pre configured protocol con...

Page 78: ...A User Manual will be mapped to this new address area DMX Watcher Opens the DMX Watcher to monitor your DMX output or input Trigger Use Trigger if you want to use incoming signals for the MADRIX 5 TRI...

Page 79: ...e used as trigger signal The minimum and default value is 1 The maximum and default value is 512 Assign Minimum Value Automatically assigns the minimum value when using the controller Click Assign and...

Page 80: ...4 PART Technical Support...

Page 81: ...udes Overview Available Firmware Updates Overview It is highly recommended to update the firmware should a new firmware version become available Available Firmware Updates Version Highlights STELLA Fi...

Page 82: ...off while the status LEDs were currently active STELLA Firmware 1 04 7082 MADRIX Version MADRIX 3 6h Release Date February 2018 Added 4 distinct options for sending data output in case of data connec...

Page 83: ...that only applied a new IP address that was set over USB after a power cycle Fixed an issue that did continue to send the last frame that was received over USB under certain circumstances although ne...

Page 84: ...ed the option to set the Output Intensity 7317 Web configuration page Added the option to set the Upper Intensity Limit 7317 Web configuration page Added the option to reboot the device 7403 Web confi...

Page 85: ...ation page 7689 STELLA Firmware 3 01 7385 MADRIX Version MADRIX 5 4f Release Date January 2022 The bootloader can now read the hardware revision model over USB 7802 Supports the RDM flag per universe...

Page 86: ...5 PART General...

Page 87: ...as well voxel mapping That means MADRIX 5 also allows you to control real 3D LED matrices This approach is fundamentally different to the 3D projections or the physical layout of 2D surface areas tha...

Page 88: ...data DMX IN refers to DMX512 input which you can receive in MADRIX 5 DMX Channel A total of 512 DMX channels is available per DMX universe Each DMX channel is an individual control channel Valid value...

Page 89: ...data out but at the same time data can be sent to the software That means data is sent to the MADRIX PC through various means mostly USB or network MADRIX 5 can then be controlled remotely by you or...

Page 90: ...portantly you need to configure which output method MADRIX 5 should use in order to control your LED products Philips Hue Is a proprietary range of products including communication protocol for person...

Page 91: ...5 to recipients in the network Subnet Mask Is a technical grouping mechanism for network devices When using network protocols it needs to be set up for each sender or recipient in the network for cor...

Page 92: ...Layout XLR connectors are used for DMX512 There are different types 5 Pin Female 5 Pin Male Pin Assignment 3 Pin Female 3 Pin Male 1 Ground 2 Data 3 Data 4 Spare 5 Spare 5 2 PC Power Management This...

Page 93: ...tivated Usage Make sure to set up power saving settings especially if you are using A MADRIX KEY USB dongle MIDI controllers via USB USB hardware interfaces such as MADRIX NEO A notebook laptop to run...

Page 94: ...Part 5 General 94 www madrix com MADRIX STELLA User Manual How To Change USB Power Settings In Windows 10 select Start Windows System Control Panel Power Options Change plan settings...

Page 95: ...Part 5 General 95 www madrix com MADRIX STELLA User Manual Click Change advanced power settings...

Page 96: ...gs that might interrupt the operation as required 5 3 Tips Microsoft Windows Networks USB This topic includes Error When Saving Files USB The Windows Firewall Working With Ethernet Networks Changing T...

Page 97: ...form a right mouse click on the MADRIX exe or a shortcut to the MADRIX 5 Software and choose Run as administrator Note You need to have access to the administrator account i e password Logging in as a...

Page 98: ...Management The Windows Firewall Correct Settings The primary purpose for the Windows Firewall or any other firewall is to block any unwanted incoming or outgoing data and access But this can lead to p...

Page 99: ...o confirm Not selecting both options can cause problems with network communication Resetting The Settings If you have already chosen the wrong options MADRIX 5 you can delete the settings and choose a...

Page 100: ...drix com MADRIX STELLA User Manual Select and delete any entries relating to MADRIX 5 e g madrix exe MADRIX music makes the light MADRIX LIGHTING CONTROL With your next start of MADRIX 5 select both o...

Page 101: ...k based products and MADRIX 5 for example Art Net KiNET sACN etc you will have to set up the IP address of your network card in Windows Learn how to set it up here In Windows 10 go to Start Windows Sy...

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Page 104: ...f this user guide e g 10 0 0 1 You only have to enter the numbers Subnet mask Sets up the Subnet mask for this computer This is an important part of the network settings just as the IP address A Subne...

Page 105: ...ompatible network settings Using several devices in a network does not mean that all should have the same IP address That will not work Instead follow these rules Set up all devices within the same IP...

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Page 107: ...Part 5 General 107 www madrix com MADRIX STELLA User Manual 2 Press Alt on your keyboard A menu appears at the top which is otherwise hidden 3 Go to Advanced Advanced Settings A new window opens...

Page 108: ...the first and prioritized adapter 6 Click OK to confirm 7 Restart your computer Working With Files When working with computers in general you should be aware that any digital data is sensitive and pr...

Page 109: ...mong others this may include drivers for Processor Graphics Card USB Capture Card Sound Audio Card Video Codecs Windows Restart Shut Down According to the requirements of Windows MADRIX 5 will behave...

Page 110: ...dows allows you to monitor the overall performance of your computer Press Ctrl Alt Del and choose Start Task Manager German shortcut Strg Alt Entf A new window opens Task Manager Go to Performance You...

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Page 112: ...6 PART Legal...

Page 113: ...topic includes Introduction Topics Of This Chapter Introduction Legal includes all legal documents and information including copyright and more Topics Of This Chapter Imprint And Copyright 6 1 Imprint...

Page 114: ...trademark of inoage GmbH All other company names and or product names are trademarks and or entered trademarks of their respective holders The product might not always be conforming to the presentatio...

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