NetWS-340 Installation & Use
Browser Configuration Mode
To access the browser configuration, the NetWS-340 must be put in Configuration mode. Configuration mode is
available for the first 8 seconds after power up, during this time the devices IP address will be shown in the display. To
activate Configuration mode you should open your PC browser (most browsers are supported) and type into the UR
bar 192.168.1.200 and press return, hitting the return within the 8 second window will activate Configuration mode
and will show a 'C' on the display (If you allow 8 seconds to elapse without any browser intervention then the NetWS-
340 will go directly into Art-Net mode 'A', or sACN mode 'S'). As long as the PC and the NetWS-340 are connected to
the same network at 192.168.1.200 the configuration interface should appear as follows:
Ethernet Settings & IP Configuration
Device IP: It is possible to set the IP Address of the NetWS-340 to almost any value, (Many Art-Net devices
will use standard IP addresses of 10.x.x.x or 2.x.x.x) only values of 0-254 can used, 255 is not allowed.
SubNet Mask: Normally this should be left at 255.255.255.0, which will cover most applications.
MAC Address: This is not adjustable and is a unique number created in conjunction with the serial number of
the supplied unit
[SAVE] New IP configuration will not take place until NetWS-340 has its power cycled (or by pressing
REBOOT). Saving the configuration will write the Device IP and SubNetMask values to the NetWS-340 internal
memory, so on the next power-up the new settings will be used.
DMX Protocol
Select either Art-Net or sACN (E1.31) to match the DMX Data Protocol coming from the host application
[SAVE] New DMX Protocol settings will take immediate effect after they are saved to the NetWS-340.
Art-Net/sACN Settings
These values can be configured to match the requirements of your system. There are a total of 256 Universe
values for Art-Net II and 32,768 for Art-Net III, and 63,999 for sACN
Net: any value in the range 0-127
SubNet: any value in the range 0-15
Universe: Art-Net : any value in the range 0-15 – sACN : any value in the range 1-15
Art-Net Node Name (Art-net only): each NetWS-340 can be numbered (0-255) so it can be identified easily
on a network with ArtPoll
[SAVE]: New Art-Net/sACN settings will take immediate effect after they are saved.
Pixel LED Test
Buttons have been provided for testing connected Pixel EDs, both output connections are tested at the same
time. Pressing RGB-[1],[2] or [3] will test individual RGB channels. Pressing RGBW-[1],[2],[3] or [4] will
test individual RGBW channels. Pressing [OFF] will clear all colour channels.
Pixel Colour Order
In general the default is GRB(W) which covers GRB & GRBW Pixels. If your application sends data out in RGB
order, then select RGB for 3 colour Pixels, or RGBW for 4 colour pixels.
REBOOT DEVICE
Pressing [REBOOT DEVICE] will restart the NetWS-340 interface (a bit like cycling the power) and display the
devices IP Address before entering Art-Net/sACN streaming mode, indicated by 'A' or 'S'. All newly saved
settings (including IP values) will be used after reboot.
Private Wired Network Connection
It is highly recommended that you move the NetWS-340 away from your home network and onto a private wired
network connected directly between your PC and the NetWS-340 device. Generally your home network (192.168.1.x)
could have lots of traffic that could affect the consistency of Art-Net/sACN data, and may cause visual disturbances.
To move NetWS-340 to a direct-wired network follow these instructions (MS Windows):
Go to Control Panel, select Network and Internet, then select Network and Sharing Centre
In the left hand column, click on 'Change Adapter Settings'
' ocal Area Connection' should be shown, double click on it
Under the 'Networking' tab, select the line that says 'Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)'
Then click 'Properties'
Click the radio button beside 'Use the following IP address'
Enter your required IP address & Subnet mask (eg 255.255.255.0) in the fields provided
NOTE : The IP Address entered here MUST match the NetWS-340 IP SUBNET for communications to work
eave the DNS Settings blank, click OK then click Close
Plug in the NetWS-340 (if you haven't already done so)
Serial Configuration Mode - Set-Up
Firstly, you will need to install the correct CH340 serial driver for the NetXX devices these can be found at :
Windows 7 - http://www.arduined.eu/tag/windows-7/
Windows 8 - http://www.arduined.eu/ch340-windows-8-driver-download/
Once installed, connect the NetWS-340 via the USB connection and allow the driver install to complete.
Make a note of the serial port number for the device (see Device manager/Com Ports/CH340 device)
If you havent already got a Serial Communications application, we recommend HTComm for simplicity.
You can find HTComm at http://www.hobbytronics.co.uk/ht-comm
Set the PORT number to the ComPort that the NetWS-340 is connected to
The serial communications use serial settings of 9600 N/8/1, so set Baud to 9600
Ensure that the checkbox for [CR] is set, to allow a carriage return to be sent after any communications
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