Obsidian EN12

12-Port Ethernet to DMX Gateway

The Obsidian Netron EN12 is a high-density Ethernet to DMX gateway designed for professional stage lighting, live event production, and permanent lighting installations. Featuring twelve optically isolated, bidirectional 5-pin DMX/RDM ports, Art-Net and sACN protocol support, customizable signal routing, and advanced merging capabilities, this 19-inch rackmount gateway provides flexible lighting data distribution. Built-in presets, 99 internal cues, remote web configuration, and AC or PoE power options simplify the management of complex lighting networks.

Obsidian Netron EN12 Competitive Differences

• 12 Bidirectional DMX/RDM Ports: Twelve optically isolated 5-pin ports can be independently configured for DMX input or output, providing flexible signal distribution.
• Art-Net and sACN Support: Supports widely used Ethernet lighting control protocols alongside DMX512 and RDM for integration with compatible lighting control systems.
• Advanced Routing and Merging: Customizable routing and merging functions allow users to manage multiple lighting data sources and output destinations.
• 99 Internal Cues: Stores up to 99 cues with adjustable fade and delay times for standalone lighting playback and automated applications.
• 10 Contact Closure Inputs: External contact closures can trigger internal cues, presets, routing configurations, and merge settings.
• Dual Power Options: Operates from 100-240V AC power or IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet for flexible installations.
• OLED Display and Remote Configuration: Integrated 1.8-inch color OLED display, rotary encoder, and internal web interface provide local and network-based configuration.
• Rackmount Construction: Powder-coated aluminum housing fits standard 19-inch equipment racks for professional touring and installation applications.

Obsidian Netron EN12 Description

The Obsidian Netron EN12 provides high-density DMX distribution for lighting professionals who require extensive physical DMX connectivity within a networked lighting system. Its twelve 5-pin DMX/RDM ports are optically isolated and bidirectional, allowing each port to be configured as an input or output. This flexibility makes the gateway suitable for distributing lighting control signals across large stages, theaters, event venues, and architectural lighting installations.

Supporting Art-Net, sACN, DMX512, and RDM, the EN12 integrates with a wide range of Ethernet-based lighting controllers and compatible fixtures. Advanced routing and merging functions allow lighting technicians to configure signal paths and combine control sources according to system requirements. Factory and user-defined presets simplify recurring setups, while the internal web interface provides convenient remote access to configuration settings through a network connection.

The gateway also includes 99 internal cues with configurable fade and delay times, enabling stored lighting looks and sequences to be recalled without continuously relying on an external lighting console. Ten contact closure inputs allow external switches and compatible automation systems to trigger cues, presets, routing configurations, or merge functions. These capabilities make the EN12 useful for theaters, houses of worship, museums, themed environments, and permanent architectural lighting systems requiring flexible control options.

For local configuration, the EN12 features a 1.8-inch color OLED display with a rotary encoder and push-to-select functionality. Two locking RJ45 Ethernet connections provide network connectivity, with one supporting IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet. Alternatively, the unit operates from a 100-240V AC supply and includes locking power input and thru connections. Its powder-coated aluminum enclosure is designed for installation in a standard 19-inch equipment rack, offering a compact 1U form factor for touring systems and fixed lighting networks.

Netron EN12 Features

• High-density 12-port Ethernet to DMX gateway for professional lighting networks
• Twelve optically isolated 5-pin DMX/RDM connections
• Bidirectional DMX ports configurable for input or output
• Supports Art-Net, sACN, DMX512, and RDM protocols
• Factory presets for convenient plug-and-play configurations
• User-configurable presets for custom lighting network setups
• Advanced DMX routing and signal merging capabilities
• 99 internal cues with adjustable fade and delay times
• Ten contact closure inputs for external cue and preset triggering
• Contact closures can recall routing and merging configurations
• Internal web interface for remote configuration and management
• 1.8-inch color OLED display for local system monitoring and setup
• Rotary encoder with push-to-select functionality
• Two locking RJ45 Ethernet connections
• IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet support
• Universal 100-240V AC power input
• Locking power input and thru connections
• Optically isolated DMX ports for improved electrical separation
• Powder-coated aluminum rackmount enclosure
• Standard 19-inch, 1U rackmount design
• Suitable for concerts, theaters, broadcast studios, houses of worship, and architectural lighting installations

Netron EN12 Specifications

• Product Type: Ethernet to DMX Gateway
• Series: Netron
• DMX Ports: 12
• DMX Connector Type: 5-Pin XLR
• DMX Port Configuration: Bidirectional Input/Output
• DMX Port Isolation: Optically Isolated
• Supported Protocols: DMX512, RDM, Art-Net, sACN
• Ethernet Connections: 2 x Locking RJ45
• PoE Network Connections: 1
• Display: 1.8-Inch Color OLED
• User Interface: Rotary Encoder with Push-to-Select and Exit Function
• Internal Cues: 99
• Cue Parameters: Adjustable Fade and Delay Times
• Contact Closure Inputs: 10
• Contact Closure Connection: Terminal Block
• Configuration Options: Onboard Display and Internal Web Interface
• Routing: User-Configurable DMX Routing
• Merging: Customizable Signal Merging
• Preset Support: Factory and User Presets
• Power Requirements: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz
• Power Consumption: 9W
• Power over Ethernet: IEEE 802.3af
• AC Connections: Locking Power In/Thru
• Mounting: Standard 19-Inch Rackmount
• Rack Height: 1U
• Housing Material: Aluminum
• Finish: Powder Coated
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 19.0 x 6.33 x 1.7 in (482.5 x 160.8 x 44 mm)
• Weight: 4.0 lb (1.82 kg)
• Certification: CE

What's In The Box

• Obsidian Netron EN12 Ethernet to DMX Gateway
• 1.5m AC Power Cable (Regional Version)

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