MADRIX STELLA 8
IA-HW-001033
MADRIX STELLA 8 combines incredible features for DMX512 and RDM into a single DIN-rail controller that easily copes with high bandwidths in data-intensive lighting-control networks.
The 8-port flagship controller with RDM support for ultimate control over DMX
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MADRIX STELLA 8 combines incredible features for DMX512 and RDM into a single DIN-rail controller that easily copes with high bandwidths in data-intensive lighting-control networks.
High-Quality Ethernet Node - eDMX
MADRIX STELLA 8 provides extremely useful features and high performance for complete lighting control.
8 DMX-OUT - Art-Net To DMX / sACN To DMX
Assign control data to the 8 physical ports for DMX output over 3-pin screw terminals. The device supports Art-Net (Unicast, Broadcast, Or Both) (Incl. ArtSync) and Streaming ACN (sACN) (Unicast Or Multicast)
8 DMX-IN - DMX To Art-Net / DMX to sACN
Receive control data as DMX-IN and send it back out as eDMX (Art-Net, sACN, or both). Each of the 8 ports can automatically or manually be set to receive input.
Customizable Booster / Merger / Splitter
Easily refresh, combine, or duplicate incoming signals
Ultimate Real-Time Merging
Combine data streams, directly processed with 0 delay, to create a single output signal via a highly adaptable system with automatic or manual HTP/LTP merging from up to 8 sources.
1 GBit/s Network & PoE - Power Over Ethernet
Simply deliver power to the device over Ethernet. On top, the device supports fast 1 GBit/s speeds.
Professional Tools
Take advantage of the following innovations, and more:
- Modern Web GUI (Multi-Lingual & Mobile-Friendly Device Configuration)
- Password Protection (Web Panel Access Control)
- Network Settings (Incl. IP Address, ARP, IGMP, NetBIOS, etc.)
- Control Adjustments (Color-Channel Order, Intensity Limits, etc.)
- Channel-Block Shifting (Channel Mapping Per Source Or Per Port)
- Patterns (Use Built-In Scenes For Quick Tests Or As Backup)
- Snapshots (Create 1-Frame Recordings On Device As Source Or Backup)
- Source Priority System (For Art-Net, sACN, Patterns, Snapshots)
- Backup Strategies (Lost Connection / Rank Sources Based On Priority)
- Port Watcher (Live Monitoring Of Data Rates For DMX/RDM/Network)
- DMX Watcher (Live Monitoring Per Channel Of Input Data Or Output Data)
- Device Watcher (List Of Connected Art-Net Devices In The Same Network)
- Presets (Common Configurations To Quickly Get Started)
- Advanced Mode (Up To 32x Input Sources & 32x Output Destinations)
- Protocol Converter ('Art-Net to sACN' Or 'sACN to Art-Net')
- RDM (Support As Controller & As Responder Incl. Own Sensor Data And Status)
- Packet Multitasking (Send DMX & RDM At The Same Time)
- MADRIX RADAR Validation (Unlocks RDM Devices In The Software)
- syslog (Support For Logging On A Remote Server)
- Network Over USB (For Setup & Data, Incl. Fixed IP Address As Backup)
- Surge Protection (Galvanic Isolation & High-Speed Current Limiters)
- Firmware Updates & Advanced Bootloader (Future Proofing)
Configuration Examples [Visualized & Stylized]
Receive Art-Net or sACN to put out as DMX towards your LED fixtures or DMX devices.
Receiving DMX, i.e. DMX-IN, is supported as well.
Receive and combine various data streams [DMX-IN, Art-Net, sACN] with 0 delay.
Refresh weaker signals by boosting the signal strength.
Duplicate incoming data to other DMX lines, in configurations such as 1 IN - 7 OUT or 2 IN - 2x 3 OUT, for example
Convert from Art-Net to Streaming ACN, or from Streaming ACN to Art-Net.
Connectivity
- 8x DMX-IN/OUT (Via pluggable screw terminals)
- 2x RJ45 Ethernet Ports (Incl. 1x PoE)
- 2x USB-C Ports
- 2x Power (Via pluggable screw terminal, Incl. 1x IN and 1x THRU)
Package Contents
- 1x MADRIX STELLA 8
- 1x Set of Pluggable Screw Terminals (8x 3-pin and 2x 2-pin)
- 2x Wall-mount Brackets
- 1x Technical Manual / Quick Start Guide
Technical Specifications
| Supply of Power | A) DC 5 V – 24 V over 2-pin, pluggable screw terminal incl. power daisy-chain (1x IN, 1x THRU), B) 5 V USB (2x USB-C), C) PoE (PoE 802.3af-2003) (1x Ethernet Right); Power backups are possible |
| Power Consumption | ≤ 5 W (1,000 mA) during normal operation (1.6 A max. fused) |
| BTU/h | ~17 during normal operation |
| Network Protocols | Art-Net (I, II, 3, 4, incl. ArtSync), Streaming ACN (sACN / ANSI E1.31) |
| Other Protocols | RDM (DMX512 Remote Device Management & Art-Net ArtRdm), syslog |
| RDM Role | A) Transmits commands and requests to RDM Responders and back (Art-Net Node / RDM Controller), B) Acts on commands and replies to requests with its own status and sensor data via ArtRdm (RDM Responder) |
| RDM Responder Count | 170 RDM Responders max can be discovered per port |
| DMX512 | 8x 512 DMX channels, input or output selectable per port |
| Ports | 8x ports (Via 8x 3-pin, pluggable screw terminals) |
| Ethernet | 2x RJ45, Auto MDI-X, daisy-chain support, 1000/100/10 MBit/s (= 1 GBit/s), Network over USB (Virtual Link) |
| Ethernet Switch | Lookup Table (ALU) for 4,096 unicast MAC addresses |
| USB | 2x ports, USB 1.1, USB 2.0, type-C female socket |
| Handling | 12 status LEDs (+4 network status LEDs) |
| Case | Non-conductive, V-0 flammability rating (UL94 test method), designed for 35 mm DIN-rails or wall mounting |
| Dimensions | 86 mm x 156.3 mm x 31.79 mm (3.39″ × 6.15″ × 1.25″) (Length × Width × Height) |
| Weight | 206 g (0.45 lb) | 260 g (0.57 lb) incl. screw terminals and wall mounts |
| Temperature Range | -10 °C to 70 °C (14 °F to 158 °F) (Operating) | -20 °C to 85 °C (-4 °F to 185 °F) (Storage) |
| Relative Humidity | 5 % to 80 %, non-condensing (Operating / Storage) |
| IP Rating | IP20 |
| Certificates | CE, FCC, UL |
| Warranty | 5 years of limited manufacturer's warranty |