SGM A4 Manuale di istruzioni
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A4
Installation & user Manual
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Contents
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 3
Insert SD card .................................................................................................................................................... 4
Installation......................................................................................................................................................... 5
Connect device to internet................................................................................................................................. 7
RDM Device View ..............................................................................................................................................
Create user profile ........................................................................................................................................... 12
Online device view ........................................................................................................................................... 14
Create log agent .............................................................................................................................................. 17
Recorder .......................................................................................................................................................... 1
Scheduler ........................................................................................................................................................ 21
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Introduction
This document will describe the functionality and capability of the A4 with the new 2.0firmware release.
This new firmware enables RDM in the A4. It is possible to discover all RDM compatible products connected,
and take full advantage of the many futures that RDM comes with.
The new recording module enables the A4 to be a complete standalone player. A recording can be routed out
to the 4 different physical ports or via Ethernet by using either Art-Net or sACN. The recording module also
contains a scheduler. So you can have multiple recordings and have them triggered during the day. The
recordings can be made in two ways, either by letting the A4 record what’s currently being sent to it, or by a
desktop application and then uploading afterwards. It’s also possible to download recordings from one A4, and
then upload it to another.
The new firmware also enables the A4 to be connected to the internet. This opens up for the possibility to
remotely control and configure your system. You can upload new recordings to the device and edit the
scheduler from your office instead of going out on site. It’s possible to see sensor data from all the RDM
compatible fixtures in the system.
With the A4 connected to the internet, you can create a log agent to monitor the sensors of a fixture. This will
run automatic at a SGM server, so you don’t need any software running for this to work. You will be notified by
email if a sensor on a fixture goes above the normal limit. For example if you have created an agent to monitor
the humidity of a G-Spot, and the sensor value goes above the normal limit, indicating an error, an email is sent
to notify you, and you can send a technician out before further damage on the fixture.
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Insert SD card
For the recording module and internet service to function the A4 requires a micro SD card.
The card is placed in the holder on the Art-Engine PCB:
To get the PCB out of the casing, unscrew the 6 small screws in the
front, and pull out the assembly.
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Installation
This section will describe how to install the desktop configurator tool and how to upload firmware to devices.
The desktop application comes with a standard windows installer:
Run the installation wizard and open the application
when the installation finishes.
The default view of the application:
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To upload firmware to a device, go to the top menu, select “TOOLS” and the select “Upload Firmware”.
A new dialog window will open up:
Select the new firmware by clicking the “Open firmware file” button.
Then select all the devices you wish to upgrade, by checking the checkbox “Upload to” outside every device.
Click the “Start Upload” button.
The Window can be closed when all the progress boxes has hit 100%.
The devices will reboot right after the upload has finished, so they might appear to be offline for a few
moments.
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Connect device to internet
For a device to be connected to the internet, there of course needs to be an available internet source.
If you are planning to run a lot of Art-Net traffic in your system, it’s recommended to make a local network for
the devices. This can be done by setting a router in between the devices and the internet source. This will filter
out any broadcasted Art-Net and not slowing the rest of the network.
The A4 can obtain an IP address automatically via DHCP or by setting a static address manually.
This is done in the “Internet settings” dialog:
The dialog is available from the properties section.
DHCP is the default choice, but if you need to set a static IP address,
simple select the “Static” selector, and the 3 IP address fields will
become editable.
The “Group number” field is used to associate this specific device to
your account. You get your group number when you create an user
profile.
Press “OK” to save your settings.
To see if the device has made a successful internet
connection, go to the “Schedule” window and check if the
device time is the current date and time.
The time and date, is optained from a global NTP server
and is therefore UTC. It’s possible to set the timezone and
adjust for daylight savings in the “Time settings” dialog.
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“Time settings” dialog:
Enable the daylight savings by clicking the checkbox.
Set the start and end dates, and the time will adjust accordingly.
You can add or subtract hours from the time, to adjust to the time
zone that fits where the device is places.
RDM Device View
The desktop application allows you to see the connected RDM devices in two ways. The first view is the list
view, which is found in the property section of each device. The second is the graphics view which is in the plan
view. The graphics view enables you to see your complete system neatly arranged for great overview.
The list view:
The list view provides you with a complete list of all the RDM compatible fixtures connected to you devices.
To populate the list with new fixtures, simple click the “Discover” button, and the device will perform a RDM
discover sequence. New devices will have empty fields for the most part, to populate these fields with data,
push the “Get/Refresh” button.
It’s possible to change the DMX address and personality of the fixtures by directly changing the values in the
list. The change happens immediately and no confirmation buttons needs to be clicked.
It’s also possible to change the label of each fixture. This can be helpful in creating a better overview over
fixtures in a big setup.
When the identify checkbox is checked the fixture is in RDM highlight mode. This varies from manufacture to
manufacture how this mode is implemented. But the fixtures will usually light up white or flash.
If the fixtures support sensors you can click on the sensor field to open a new dialog which displays all the
available sensors in the fixture.
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The Sensor view shows all the
sensors and poll them all in turn.
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