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RDM . . . Art-Net+sACN

Two questions here regarding data transmission.

1) RDM

I have a rig with a few Colorsource CYC units. My understanding is that my Ion Xe can update the firmware on these units as long as I have a direct connection. No Opto.

But is that no Opto provision a blanket statement or would a RDM enabled Opto allow data transmission?

 

2) Would I have any worries about transmitting data to different devices using both the Art-Net & sACN protocols outputting from my Ion at the same time?

I'm sure there would be a point where I used up too much bandwidth by transmitting the same data via both protocols.

but there shouldn't be any conflicts with both protocols operating on the same network, right?

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  • 1) That is a blanket statement for no Opto's. The update software even has a warning stating this.
    The program used to update fixtures is called UpdaterAtor, info on it can be found here www.etcconnect.com/.../UpdaterAtor.aspx

    The current version of UpdaterAtor is v5.2.0. The UpdaterAtor v4.4.0 Quick Guide is still very accurate for features and functions, the major difference between v4.4.0 and v5.2.0 are graphics and supported devices.

    You will need to install UpdaterAtor on a Windows PC connected to the internet to get all the latest software/firmware. Follow the "UpdaterAtor v4.4.0 Quick Guide" here: www.etcconnect.com/.../DownloadAsset.aspx

    UpdaterAtor can also update ETC fixtures via ETC Net3 DMX/RDM Gateways. So if your ColorSource CYC units are connected to the Ion Xe that way, no problems.

    The ColorSource CYC just recently came out, I don't believe there are any software/firmware update for them at this time.

    To install UpdaterAtor and its software you do the same as you would install new EOS software on the console. Then to run UpdaterAtor in the Shell>Settings>Maintenance Tab there will be an UpdaterAtor Button.
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  • 1) That is a blanket statement for no Opto's. The update software even has a warning stating this.
    The program used to update fixtures is called UpdaterAtor, info on it can be found here www.etcconnect.com/.../UpdaterAtor.aspx

    The current version of UpdaterAtor is v5.2.0. The UpdaterAtor v4.4.0 Quick Guide is still very accurate for features and functions, the major difference between v4.4.0 and v5.2.0 are graphics and supported devices.

    You will need to install UpdaterAtor on a Windows PC connected to the internet to get all the latest software/firmware. Follow the "UpdaterAtor v4.4.0 Quick Guide" here: www.etcconnect.com/.../DownloadAsset.aspx

    UpdaterAtor can also update ETC fixtures via ETC Net3 DMX/RDM Gateways. So if your ColorSource CYC units are connected to the Ion Xe that way, no problems.

    The ColorSource CYC just recently came out, I don't believe there are any software/firmware update for them at this time.

    To install UpdaterAtor and its software you do the same as you would install new EOS software on the console. Then to run UpdaterAtor in the Shell>Settings>Maintenance Tab there will be an UpdaterAtor Button.
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  • in reply to Joe Berman
    as joe said updaterator needs an internet connection to receive all newest firmware files from the ETC servers. but of course internet connection is not something you want to do with your console. so you have updaterator on a PC with internet, click Setup Versions and download all newest versions (or the newest files for the products you need). then click "Save for console", this will generate a file. put updaterator installer on a USB drive and install it on the console (shell, settings, general, software update). afterwards use the same software update function to install the file that updaterator generated for you, it constains all the newest files.
    now you can use your console with updaterator with current firmware without having to connect the console to the internet.
  • in reply to ueliriegg
    I find the whole "WiFi vs Wireless DMX" argument is best summarized this way:

    With WiFi, you care more that the data payload is 100% intact rather than it being on time.

    With Wireless DMX you care more about the payload arriving on time, rather than it being intact.
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