ETC’s Net3 Two Port Gateway is a data-distribution device designed to take advantage of the quality and reliability of ETC’s network development, built for both the proven ETCNet2™ protocols and the new industry standard ACN (Architecture for Control Networks). An Ethernet-native network device, the Net3 Two Port Gateway uses bidirectional communication with other network devices to send/receive DMX512 digital signals (as well as RDM, depending on the software mode) via the configurable ports on the rear of the unit.

This Gateway delivers two ports of DMX defined in software as an output or an input.

The Net3 Two Port Gateway is available for use as a portable table-top unit, with hanging hardware, or as a wall-mount device.

What are ACN, Net3, and RDM?
ACN - Architecture for Control Networks is a draft standard for high-speed bidirectional communication over standard TCP/IP on Ethernet network infrastructure. ACN is an open-ended suite of protocols used between network devices for the purposes of greater and more adaptive control in theater applications.

Net3 - Net3 is ETC's implementation of a superset of standard ACN interoperability profiles (the ‘rules’ for how different devices will work together) and additional communication between devices that is not yet specified or standardized. ETC's stance is that communication which falls outside of current interoperability profiles will be documented for public use.

RDM - Remote Device Management is a protocol enhancement to DMX512 that will allow low-speed bidirectional communication between a system controller and attached RDM-compliant devices over a standard DMX line. This protocol will allow configuration, status monitoring, and management of these devices. It will have a small impact on the DMX refresh rate and should not disturb the normal operation of standard DMX devices that do not recognize the RDM protocol.

Product Features

• ETCNet2, Net3/ACN native
• Two ports of distributed DMX over Ethernet
• Two configurable ports
• 5-Pin XLR (M and F)
• DMX and RDM input/output
• Supports Power over Ethernet (poE) as well as an external DC power supply
• Versatile compact design – wall-mount or touring configuration
• LCD display for status and configuration information
• Configurable via network software utility or directly through ACN