An Enttec DMX USB Pro Interface can be configured and connected here.
Step 1 - Connect the hardware and set the Comm port:
A) The Enttec DMX USB Pro Interface must be plugged into the computer.
B) The driver for the Enttec DMX USB Pro Interface must be installed (Windows or Mac: see www.enttec.com)
C) If the driver is installed and the device is plugged into the computer, all available ports are listed under Comm port:
Under Windows:
- Updates the list
The Comm ports on Windows are COMx, where x is a number. A Comm port is generated for each USB device that communicates with the computer via a serial interface. If several USB devices are available on the computer, several comm ports are also listed.
Either try the list or look for the correct port in the Windows Device Manager.
For Mac OSX:
Enttec uses the FTDI drivers (FTDIUSBSerialDriverxxxx.dmg).
In the Comm Ports list, look for the serial port (tty.usbserial-xxxxxxx), if multiple devices with FTDI drivers are connected, you must try the ports or find the correct port in the MAC system settings.
Enttec connects internally with 250000 baud.
In-Output
The Enttec DMX USB Pro Interface can be operated either as an output or as an input.
ATTENTION: The Enttec DMX USB Pro Interface can NOT be used as output and input at the same time !!
Select your desired operating mode.
If everything is set, the interface can be connected.
B) The driver for the Enttec DMX USB Pro Interface must be installed (Windows or Mac: see www.enttec.com)
C) If the driver is installed and the device is plugged into the computer, all available ports are listed under Comm port:
Under Windows:
- Updates the listThe Comm ports on Windows are COMx, where x is a number. A Comm port is generated for each USB device that communicates with the computer via a serial interface. If several USB devices are available on the computer, several comm ports are also listed.
Either try the list or look for the correct port in the Windows Device Manager.
For Mac OSX:
Enttec uses the FTDI drivers (FTDIUSBSerialDriverxxxx.dmg).
In the Comm Ports list, look for the serial port (tty.usbserial-xxxxxxx), if multiple devices with FTDI drivers are connected, you must try the ports or find the correct port in the MAC system settings.
Step 2 - Further settings:
baud rateEnttec connects internally with 250000 baud.
In-Output
The Enttec DMX USB Pro Interface can be operated either as an output or as an input.
ATTENTION: The Enttec DMX USB Pro Interface can NOT be used as output and input at the same time !!
Select your desired operating mode.
Output: You must connect a DMX cable to the output of the Enttec interface. All changes of the DMX channels are sent by the software to the Enttec interface and then transmitted via DMX to the lamps.
Input: You must connect a DMX cable to the input of the Enttec interface. All changes to the DMX signal that is present on the cable are scanned and then transferred to the software.
Step 3 - Connect hardware
If everything is set, the interface can be connected.
| Event display: Hardware information or error message |
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| Connect hardware | The Enttec DMX USB Pro interface will be connected. Note: A) If everything is correct, the status display is green and the hardware information is displayed in the event field. B) If the Comm port is not set, the Enttec DMX USB Pro interface is not plugged in or if another error occurs, the status display remains red and an error description is displayed in the event field. |
| Disconnect hardware | The Enttec DMX USB Pro interface will be disconnected Note: If the Enttec DMX USB Pro Interface is to be removed from the computer during operation, it should be first disconnected. |
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Status display: RED = the interface is not connected GREEN = the interface is connected |