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ETC pioneered Ethernet-based networking in entertainment lighting systems.
ETCNet gave you plug-and-play simplicity and the power to transmit DMX, video and remote-focus data on a single wire.
With the introduction of ETCNet2, ETC gave you a fully switched TCP/IP network and innovations such as EDMX, ETCLink over Ethernet, ETC Unison® architectural integration, prioritized
control and HTP merging of multiple control sources. With its simple configuration, scaling and extreme flexibility, ETCNet2 demonstrates unequaled speed and reliability and has become the choice of system designers.
Now, with ETC’s new Net3, powered by ACN, we give you an open network with the
highest degree of reliability. Looking ever forward, Net3 will migrate the
functions of existing legacy protocols into a truly network-native environment,
giving you not just greater power, but fewer wires and a much more efficient and
streamlined system.
ETC Net3 Four Port Gateway
 The Net3 DMX 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. An Ethernet-native
network device, the Net3 DMX Gateway uses bidirectional communication with other
network devices to send/receive DMX512 digital signals (as well as RDM depending
on software mode) via the configurable ports on the rear of the unit.
The Net3 DMX Gateway is available for use as a portable table-top unit, with
hanging hardware, or as a rack-mount device. Each Gateway may be configured with
as few as one port or up to four ports, with each port defined as an output or
an input.
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.
- ETCNet2, Net3/ACN native
- Modular output ports for flexible configuration and ease of service
- 5-Pin XLR (M and F) and terminal block input/output connectors
- Configure with from one to four ports
- DMX and RDM input/output
- Compact design – portable or rack mount, up to 2 Gateways in one rack unit
- LCD display for status and configuration information
- Powered by Power-over-Ethernet (PoE 802.3af) or by AC adapter
ETC Net3 Two Port Gateway
 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.
- 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
ETC Net3 One Port Gateway
 ETC’s Net3 One 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 sACN. An
Ethernet-native network device, the Net3 One 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 port on
the front of the unit. This Gateway delivers one port of DMX defined in software
as an output or an input. The Net3 One Port Gateway is available for use
as a portable table-top unit, with hanging hardware, or as a wall-mount device.
- ETCNet2, sACN native
- One port of distributed DMX over Ethernet
- One configurable port
- 5-Pin XLR ( F and M)
- DMX and RDM input/output
- Powered exclusively by Power over Ethernet
- Versatile compact design – wall-mount or touring configuration
- Configurable via network software utility (NCE)
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