ETC Gadget USB to DMX Interface Setup Guide (Rev E) - Manual

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Gadget USB to DMX/RDM Interface
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4267M2200  Rev E  Released 2014-09  ETC intends this document to be provided in its entirety.
Overview
Gadget provides a connection from a PC (Windows/Mac) to your lighting system’s DMX/RDM devices.
Gadget provides DMX control level output, configuration, and monitoring for RDM devices including
fixtures, dimmers, and more. You can also upgrade software for most DMX-based ETC products using
UpdaterAtor or Net3 Concert software.
Supported USB Operating Systems
Gadget is supported on computers running the following operating systems:
• Windows
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XP (32-bit only)
• Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit)
• Windows 8 (32-bit and 64-bit)
• Mac OS
® X Mavericks (10.9) (Nomad Software Only)
Supported DMX Output
When used as a DMX output device, Gadget supports software configurable DMX/RDM speeds: max,
fast (default), medium, and slow.
Connections
To Connect Gadget to a PC (Windows/Mac) and the DMX/RDM network
Step 1: Ensure that the Gadget device driver is installed on your computer. The driver installs
automatically with Net3
™ Concert, UpdaterAtor, and Nomad. If you need to manually
install the driver, the driver is available for download from the ETC website,
www.etcconnect.com .
Step 2: Connect the USB-A cable end to your computer.
Step 3: Connect the USB-B cable end to Gadget.
Step 4: Connect a standard DMX cable from Gadget’s DMX Output to your DMX/RDM fixtures or
devices.
An indicator LED is located next to the USB connection. The LED indicates the connection status
between Gadget and your computer. The LED illuminates red when power is applied and blinks to
indicate activity.
N o t e : Before plugging in Gadget, install a software package that supports Gadget to ensure
the drivers are loaded on the PC.
When installing on a Windows XP computer, you will be prompted to install drivers
manually when connection Gadget for the first time. You must follow the Installation
Wizard to connect Gadget correctly.