KP Stage Solutions
E21C WiFi-Enabled 2-Port DMX Gateway
KP Stage Solutions' E215C is a WiFi-Enabled 2-Port DMX Gateway. ArtNet, unicast sACN, and multicast sACN are supported simultaneously. This gateway is easy to introduce to your WiFi network with a Bluetooth Provisioning Smartphone App available for iOS and Android. A web interface allows universe, DMX, and IPv4 configuration.
WiFi Provisioning
A DHCP server is required in your WiFi network.[1]
If your E215C does not show similar to:
Press the reset button for 1 second with a paper clip or other small tool.
Install Espressif’s ESP BLE Provisioning App on your smartphone.
Follow the app’s instructions to identify your E215C and give the 6 digit POP code. Note that you do not have a QR code. You will need a WiFi SSID and password for an available WiFi network.
A WiFi-enabled E215C should show similar to:
Web Configuration
Point your browser to the IP address shown on your E215C:
WiFi Configuration
Give SSID and Password of the network to connect the next time the E215C is powered on.
Network Configuration
DHCP is preferable, but a static IP assignment is alternative.
DMX Configuration
For each port, assign universe and frame rate. Note some restrictions for ArtNet: universe number must be 0 to 32767, and E215C requires that both universes be in the same SubSwitch[2].
Frame Rate
Break (uS) | MAB (uS) | MBB (mS) | interslot(uS) | Frame rate (Hz) | |
Slow | 296 | 68 | 8.2 | 7 | 28.4 |
Medium | 276 | 36 | 4.1 | 3 | 34.5 |
Fast | 188 | 20 | 514 uS | 0 | 43 |
Max | 92 | 12 | 18 uS | 0 | 44.1 |
Console Interface
A USB-C connection inside E215C’s case provides a virtual serial terminal connection to console configuration. KP Stage Solutions discourages use of this interface. Contact info@kpstagesolutions.com for more information.
[1] WiFi provisioning and static IPv4 address assignment is possible via console interface, accessible by USB-C virtual serial terminal after opening the E215C case.
[2] Mathematically: (port 1 universe ÷ 16) = (port 2 universe ÷ 16)