MADRIX STELLA 8

The 8-port flagship controller with RDM support for ultimate control over DMX.

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)
• 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:

• New Web UI (Modern User Configuration Via Standard Web Browsers)
• Password Protection (Web 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 & Dual Bootloader (Future Proofing)

Seamless Integration Of Art-Net & RDM
RDM is fully supported over Art-Net, including ArtRdm, all other required packets, and full and continued discovery of RDM devices.

Use MADRIX STELLA 8 and MADRIX RADAR together for additional benefits:
1) All RDM devices/sub-devices connected to STELLA 8 are automatically unlocked in the RADAR Software for free,
2) With RADAR, the complete RDM specifications of ANSI E1.20 and ANSI E1.37-1 are available to you over Art-Net,
3) Thanks to STELLA 8's Packet Multitasking, RDM and Art-Net can be sent and received at the same time and during live operation.

Configuration Examples:

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 Consumption: ≤ 5 W (1,000 mA) during normal operation (1,000 mA 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 and/or output

Ports: 8x ports (Via 8x 3-pin, pluggable screw terminals)

Ethernet: 2x RJ45, Auto MDI-X, daisy-chain support, 10/100/1000 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: 204 g (0.45 lb) | 258 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, EAC, FCC, RoHS, UL (Optional)

Warranty: 5 years of limited manufacturer's warranty