Basic Setup
Install and configure the Driver software on your Windows™, Linux™ or Mac™ computer.
Methods can vary between Operating systems, but the end result is the same: once installed correctly, the drivers
will allow software to communicate with the DMX USB PRO.
Connect the DMX USB PRO to your computer (USB) and the DMX512 control network (DMX cable).
Load the control software of your choice onto the computer. You can choose between open-source (free) and
professional (paid) programs. More information is available at enttec.com/dmxubspro
Run the software and create your show.
For troubleshooting and testing DMX USB PRO, install and run PRO-Manager.
LED Status
The DMX USB PRO comes with a green LED indicator located on the left of the USB port. It behaves as following:
1. Blinks once on USB connection: signifies that the DMX USB PRO is
powered on and ready. After blinking once, it will remain off, until
DMX is sent or received.
2. Blinks continuously: signifies DMX is being sent or received by the
DMX USB PRO.
3. Stays on always (no blinking): signifies error mode, DMX USB PRO
needs to be restored.
4. Stays off always: normal mode, waiting for software to instruct it to
perform DMX operation.
Install Drivers
DMX USB PRO is supported by FTDI drivers for the following Operating Systems:
Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows7, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008,
Windows Server 2008 R2. (32 bit and 64-bit versions)
Mac OS X (Mac OS X 10.4 or later).
Linux - Raspberry Pi is supported, others need drivers (please check FTDI for details)
To proceed, you need the driver setup file, which is available from:
Download PRO-Manager (includes the driver setup) from the ENTTEC 70304 website
For latest drivers and OS support, please visit FTDI website, https://ftdichip.com/drivers/d2xx-drivers/
Setting up on Windows
Execute the setup file and let the drivers install on your Windows
machine. If using PRO-Manager setup, click Yes when prompted
to install FTDI Drivers
Click on Extract and follow the setup procedure by clicking Next.
It will go through the drivers install process and copy the needed
files.
Once done it will show the completion screen, highlighting that
the drivers have been installed correctly
In most cases the USB port you plug the DMX USB PRO in to will
automatically fall into an acceptable range with respect to the
other elements of your computer’s communications ports, but if
you are having problems or conflicts between the ports, here is
what you can do to change the COM port.
Before making any changes. it is advisable to keep a record of which serial port has been used in each attempt
to configure the hardware and drivers. That way you will be able to retrace your steps should you decide to go
back and try something again but with different settings elsewhere.
