The Obsidian Control Netron EN12i is a professional 12-universe Ethernet-to-DMX gateway built for permanent installations and touring rigs that demand high-density DMX distribution in a single rack space. Housed in a rugged 19-inch 1U rackmount chassis, the EN12i converts Art-Net and sACN (E1.31) network data to twelve fully independent, RDM-compatible DMX512-A universes. The “i” designates the install-friendly terminal I/O version of the EN12, shipping with interchangeable rear connection plates — two 6-port screw-terminal block plates and two 6-port RJ45 ESTA DMX plates — so integrators can hard-wire DMX runs or patch over structured cabling without adapters.
Setup is fast and flexible: configure locally from the front-panel 1.8-inch OLED display with rotary encoder, or remotely through the built-in web interface with HTTP command support. Factory and user presets deliver plug-and-play deployment, while 99 internal cues with fade and hold times plus cue linking let the EN12i run standalone lighting states without a console — ideal for architectural, house-of-worship, theme park, and broadcast installations. Each port can be independently assigned as input or output with full merge and priority handling across protocols.
Power is equally installation-ready, accepting 100-240V AC or PoE (IEEE 802.3af) with just 9W consumption, so a single network drop can carry both data and power. With RDM E1.20 device management across all twelve ports, the Netron EN12i is a dependable backbone for any networked DMX lighting system.
Features
- 12 independent, RDM-compatible DMX512-A universes in a 1U 19″ rackmount chassis
- Art-Net and sACN (E1.31) to DMX conversion with per-port input/output assignment
- Interchangeable rear I/O plates: 2x 6-port screw-terminal block and 2x 6-port RJ45 ESTA DMX plates included
- RDM E1.20 support for remote device management
- Dual power: AC 100-240V and PoE (IEEE 802.3af)
- 1.8″ OLED display with rotary knob for local configuration
- Remote configuration via internal web page with HTTP command support
- Factory and user presets for plug-and-play setup
- 99 internal cues with fade/hold times and cue linking for standalone operation
Technical Specifications
- DMX Ports: 12 (wire terminal or RJ45), RDM compatible
- Protocols: sACN E1.31, Art-Net, DMX512-A E1.11 (In/Out), RDM E1.20
- Connector Options: RJ45, screw terminal, or IDC
- Power: AC 100-240V, 50/60 Hz; PoE IEEE 802.3af
- Power Consumption: 9W
- Display: 1.8″ OLED with rotary knob
- IP Rating: IP20
- Form Factor: 19″ 1U rackmount
- Dimensions: 482.5 x 165.8 x 44 mm (19″ x 6.5″ x 1.7″)
- Weight: 1.8 kg (4 lbs)
What’s Included
- Netron EN12i Ethernet-DMX gateway
- Power cable
- 2x 6-port RJ45 ESTA DMX connection plates
- 2x 6-port terminal block connection plates
- Terminal blocks
- IDC connectors
- Contact closure blocks