MADRIX - STELLA 8

MADRIX STELLA 8 is a flagship 8-port controller with RDM support, designed to offer complete control over DMX. This controller offers extremely useful features and high performance for complete lighting control.

It has 8 physical DMX-OUT ports for DMX output via 3-pin screw terminals, supporting Art-Net (Unicast, Broadcast or both) and Streaming ACN (sACN) (Unicast or Multicast). In addition, it can receive control data as DMX-IN and send it as eDMX (Art-Net, sACN or both), with each port automatically or manually configurable to receive input.

The real-time merging system allows data streams to be combined, processed directly without delay, to create a single output signal via a highly adaptable system with automatic or manual HTP/LTP merging from up to 8 sources. The MADRIX STELLA 8 supports network speeds of 1 Gbit/s and PoE.

Among the professional innovations, it offers a new web interface for configuration via standard browser, password protection, network settings (including IP Address, ARP, IGMP, NetBIOS, etc.), control settings, channel block shifting (Channel Mapping per source or per port), patterns, snapshots, source priority system (for Art-Net, sACN, patterns, snapshots), backup strategies, port monitoring (port watcher), DMX monitoring. And also, device monitoring, presets, advanced mode, protocol conversion (from Art-Net to sACN or viceversa), RDM, MADRIX RADAR validation (unlocks RDM devices in software), support for access to a remote server, networking via USB, surge protection, firmware updates and dual Bootloader.

The device is designed for seamless integration of Art-Net and RDM, fully supporting ArtRdm and all other required packages, with continuous discovery of RDM devices.

Use MADRIX STELLA 8 and RADAR together to enjoy additional benefits:

• All RDM devices / sub-devices connected to STELLA 8 are automatically unlocked for free in the RADAR software
• With RADAR, the complete RDM specifications of ANSI E1.20 and ANSI E1.37-1 are available via Art-Net
• Thanks to STELLA 8's Packet Multitasking, RDM and Art-Net can be sent and received simultaneously and during real-time operation

In conclusion, MADRIX STELLA 8 combines incredible functionality for DMX512 and RDM in a single DIN-rail controller that easily handles high bandwidths in data-intensive lighting control networks.

User benefits

• Developed from the ground up with a focus on quality, durability and performance
• Ease of setup despite device complexity with integrated web interface
• Customizable controller, booster, merger and splitter functionality (depending on configuration)
• RDM and ArtRdm support
• Reliable performance
• Designed to meet and exceed current and future customer feature demands
• 5-year warranty

Areas of use

• Architecture
• Themed entertainment
• Bridges
• Stadiums
• Hospitality
• Urban spaces
• Cruise ships
• Retails
• Residential projects

Technical characteristics

• 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 Ccount: 170 RDM responders max. can be discovered per port
• DMX512: 8 x 512 DMX channels, input and/or output
• Ports: 8 x ports (via 8 x 3-pin, pluggable screw terminals)
• Ethernet: 2 x 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 4096 unicast MAC addresses
• USB: 2 x ports, USB 1.1, USB 2.0, type-C F. 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
• Power supply: 5 – 24 V_DC over 2-pin, pluggable screw terminal incl. power daisy-chain (1 x IN, 1 x THRU), 5 V USB (2 x USB-C), PoE (PoE 802.3af-2003) (1 x Ethernet right)
• Power consumption: ≤ 5 W (1000 mA) during normal operation (1000 mA max. fused)
• BTU/h: ~17 during normal operation
• Temperature range: -10 to 70 °C (operating) | -20 to 85 °C
• Dimensions (L x W x H): 86 x 156.3 x 31.79 mm
• Weight: 204 g (0.45 lb, 258 g incl. screw terminals and wall mounts