beckntrav Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 (edited) First attempt at E1.31 & DMX to incorporate, so it could be a simple mistake. I was able to set the PixCon16 board to IP 192.168.1.202. My computer is off network and set to 192.168.1.3. When I hook the ethernet cord from the PC network card to the PixCon16 Ethernet connector, I can successfully update the card settings. I've also set the network preferences for universe 1 to match the cards IP. I then hook the card up to my USB485 adapter and have tried to connect to both the ethernet connector and the DMX port. Pixcon16 status and power lights blink together no matter what I try. Am I supposed to use the USB485 adapter to connected the PixCon16 to my PC? Which PixCon16 socket should I be using? Here's my adapter.:http://store.lightorama.com/uscoad.html Edited August 29, 2015 by beckntrav Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Laff Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Don't use the adapter, connect Pixcon 16 to Ethernet port and that's it, connect to a network switch if your going to use more than one E1-31 controller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmmienLightFan Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 NOYou may have broken something. RS485 and Ethernet are different. They just both use the same connector. I knew the Pixcon 16 would cause more people to plug stuff into the wrong hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Belcher Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 (edited) I also just received 4 Pixcons and am tryin to test various functions today. If anyone has succesfully connected a Pixcon bridged DMX output to a CMB24, please let me know what you did to achieve it. This is what I have done so far. These are the steps I have taken:1) Updated Pixcon firmware from 1.4.6 to 1.482)Connected a single Pixcon to the computer directly-no switch, no router, no hub3) Used LORPixCon Utility and searched for units, found the one I had previously set up and identified as Static, Pixcon 51 (showing firmware to be V1.4.8)4)Clicked on the Control Tab and selected Ethernet Protocol and set sACN to DMX512 Output #1 to Universe 1 and turned it on ( BTW, sACN t DMX512 Outputs 2,3 and 4 started at 0, I changed them to 1, then back to 0 but they will not stay at 0; they go back to 1 whether they are turned on or off--SO they are all 4 on 1, but only output 1 is turned on)5) Clicked Advance tab and selected Output 1 to start at Universe 3, Start Channel 1, Output 2 to Universe 4, Start Channel 1 and so on... (so there would be no conflict with #4 above)6)Clicked OK all the way out7)Then connected the ethernet port on my computer to the ethernet port on Pixcon 51 (after moving the jumper pin from ESTA to LOR)8)Then connected the bridged DMX output 1 on the Pixcon to the RJ45 on a CMB249) Connected a dumb pixel strip to channel 1 of the CMB2410)At this point the green light on the Pixcon is solid, the red is flash blinking. The red light on the CMB24 is solid red11)Closed the Pixcon utililty12)Opened the Comm Listener13)No usb adapter are installed ever throughout this test14)Opened the Hardware Utility and selected Pixel console15)Checked DMX Pixel (E1.31) and got the pop up dialog box telling me to Ensure Listener is Running-which it is so i check OK16)Set the universe to 1 and click on Controller White On button at the bottom17)Nothing happens and the red light on the Pixcon is still fast blinking red and the red light on the CMB24 is still solid redShouldn't the dumb pixel strip in channel 1 of the CMB24 be on now and shouldn't I have connectivity?PS. I did the same test with a 1602 AC controller with the same results (status lights on 1602 solid, but no lights) Edited September 13, 2015 by Charles Belcher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Laff Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Check the manual it test mode it runs a test on the 16 ports on the board not the DMX to E1-31 you might need to run a sequence that has your cmb-24 in it to test those ports Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Belcher Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Check the manual it test mode it runs a test on the 16 ports on the board not the DMX to E1-31 you might need to run a sequence that has your cmb-24 in it to test those portsDennis, I ran both a sequence and went to the Pixel console in the hardware utility also. (Pixel console is what DevMike suggested before I did all that( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Laff Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 What universe is the cmb- 24 set to and is it in the Dmx mode Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Belcher Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 What universe is the cmb- 24 set to and is it in the Dmx modecoming out of the DMX Out #1 of the Pixcon with the jumper block in the LOR position (in ESTA position the red light on the CMB24 blinks) to the RJ45 input on the CMB24--should be just that easy-right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Laff Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 You will only get output signal to DMX with advanced lic or pro lic do you have either one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Belcher Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 You will only get output signal to DMX with advanced lic or pro lic do you have either one?Yes, my avatar doesn't show it correctly. I have the latest and greatest pro version of S4. I have done more testing. The CMB24 works correctly directly with a usb485 adapter and works correctly with a usb485 adapter/IDMX1000/special cableReally at a loss here and have turned in a "ticket". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Laff Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Do you have the jumpers on the CMB24D board set to DMX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOR Staff Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Do you have the jumpers on the CMB24D board set to DMX Don't do that. They should be left in LOR mode since the PixCon16 has already been changed from ESTA to LOR pinouts. Setting it to DMX will just re-set the pinouts to an incorrect state. :LOR on one side, LOR on the other Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Laff Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Even if he has the pixcon on E1-31? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOR Staff Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Even if he has the pixcon on E1-31?Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Laff Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Are you sure I'm reading the manual and its lor in lor out but not with E1-31 in Ethernet connection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Belcher Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Are you sure I'm reading the manual and its lor in lor out but not with E1-31 in Ethernet connectionYes, Dennis. Dev Mike knows. He wrote the manual for the pixcon. I have verified via status lights by moving the pins back and forth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Belcher Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 (edited) Yes.Mike, If you are not the one answering my help desk messages today, let me fill you in on the latest. I can tell you that I started all over from the beginning. I did a factory reset with both buttons on the pixcon and got back to the default ip address of 192.168.0.50. It is showing firmware 1.4.8 (even though it I did a reset and it was delivered with 1.4.6 firmware) I am connected from a stand-a-lone laptop with no wireless connected direct to the one and only pixcon. I then opened the comm port listener, then opened Network Config program, listed as v4.1.2Pro.I clicked Help Find Pixcon button and it found it, highlighted in RED, and shows 192.168.0.50, LOR PixCon16, Default Nickname -V1.4.8 and the MAC address. But when I click on it, I get an error message which says:"You can not configure this board because the program does not know how to deal with that version of firmware. You may need a software upgrade." Where do I go from here? Charles Edited September 14, 2015 by Charles Belcher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Belcher Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 DevMike, Here is a screenshot of my latest adventure. Charles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Belcher Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 Everything is all good now. Bridges are built and there is traffic across them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOR Staff Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 Everything is all good now. Bridges are built and there is traffic across them. Found ALL the jumpers, huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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