Art-Net Gateway (DMX)

Introduction

With the ARTNET gateway, the Ilevia server can communicate with DMX devices through an Art-Net → DMX converter.

Art-Net is a protocol that carries DMX512 signals over Ethernet: the Ilevia server sends channel values over the network to the converter, which transmits them on the DMX line. Each DMX line (universe) supports up to 512 channels.

What you need

• An Art-Net → DMX converter connected to the same network as the Ilevia server.

• The DMX devices to be controlled (dimmers, LED drivers, RGB/RGBW, etc.) connected to the converter’s DMX line, each with its own DMX address.

Configuration in Ilevia Manager

1. Open the Gateways section and create a new gateway (see Adding and removing a gateway).

2. Enter a title that identifies the gateway.

3. Select ARTNET from the protocol drop-down menu.

4. Enable the gateway by ticking Enable.

5. Enter the IP address of the Art-Net converter and the DMX universe to control.

The parameters can be changed at any time; after making changes, save the project and send it to the server.

For an overview of all protocols, see Supported gateways and protocols.

Tips

• Assign a static IP address to the converter so the gateway can always find it.

• Note the DMX address (start channel) of each device: you will need it to map the interface components to the correct channels.