# NETRON **URL:** https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/c/netron/47.md [Latest](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the NETRON category](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/about-the-netron-category/5960)
**Author:** [@Matthias](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/Matthias)\ **Replies:** 0
Please discuss all question about setup and use of NETRON devices here. Keep your NETRON firmware up to date and check the product pages for updates: https://obsidiancontrol.com/netron --- ## [BS10 no red light on keyboard when recall](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/bs10-no-red-light-on-keyboard-when-recall/9015)
**Author:** [@filip](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/filip)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2026, 1:30pm UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/bs10-no-red-light-on-keyboard-when-recall/9015 "2026-10-19T13:30:29Z")
Hello We recently installed a BS10 panel and an EN12i node. We recorded several cues that can be triggered by pressing a specific button, but the lights on the keypad remain blue!!! Recalled cues working ! Based on my… --- ## [I want to thrunk an NS8 and an NS8IP on their port 8](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/i-want-to-thrunk-an-ns8-and-an-ns8ip-on-their-port-8/9000)
**Author:** [@Alain\_EMONTS](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/Alain_EMONTS)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 4:05pm UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/i-want-to-thrunk-an-ns8-and-an-ns8ip-on-their-port-8/9000 "2026-09-16T16:05:33Z")
I would like to create a thrunk link bewteen the port nr 8 of a NS8 and the port nr 8 of a NS8IP. In CLU 2.0, i was able to set the VLAN Group of port nr 8 of the NS8 to “thrunk : thrunk” (the led of port 8 went to … --- ## [Use an EP4 as an input device for the DMX signals of a WOLFMIX](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/use-an-ep4-as-an-input-device-for-the-dmx-signals-of-a-wolfmix/9003)
**Author:** [@Alain\_EMONTS](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/Alain_EMONTS)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 4:27pm UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/use-an-ep4-as-an-input-device-for-the-dmx-signals-of-a-wolfmix/9003 "2026-09-13T16:27:15Z")
Next to my NX1 console, i would like to use my WOLFMIX console and send it’s DMX signals into a NETRON network (1 NS8 next to te consoles + 1 NS8IP on stage + 2 EN4 on stage). I would like to know if i can use an EP4… --- ## [CLU for Mac](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/clu-for-mac/8992)
**Author:** [@Mitch](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/Mitch)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 9:09am UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/clu-for-mac/8992 "2026-08-28T09:09:25Z")
Hi Edward, Could you please look into porting CLU to macOS? A lot of us use MacBooks as our work computers, and it’s really annoying having to hunt down a Windows laptop to configure 2 settings on an NS8 Love Mitch --- ## [NETRON RDM View](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/netron-rdm-view/7905)
**Author:** [@JUJUSSSS](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/JUJUSSSS)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 9:34am UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/netron-rdm-view/7905 "2026-08-24T09:34:36Z")
Hi there ! Any plan to add a view to see all the RDM devices such as lighting fixtures ? With then options to change the patch, mode or any other possible parameters ? Thanks --- ## [EP4 RDM Compliance](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/ep4-rdm-compliance/8985)
**Author:** [@AndrewSherar](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/AndrewSherar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2026, 10:42am UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/ep4-rdm-compliance/8985 "2026-07-28T10:42:01Z")
Hi there, using Singularity DMX workshop as RDM tool on install with 8 x EP2 nodes & 2 x EP4 nodes. The EP2 nodes running V3.0.1 F/W are fully compliant but the EP4 running 3.0.0 are truncating many of the ArtRDM packets… --- ## [Hi, I have a question about NS8 IP and CLU. NOT FOUND](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/hi-i-have-a-question-about-ns8-ip-and-clu-not-found/8972)
**Author:** [@axn](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/axn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2026, 3:30pm UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/hi-i-have-a-question-about-ns8-ip-and-clu-not-found/8972 "2026-07-07T15:30:09Z")
I’m currently connecting my NS8 IP to my computer and opening the CLU program. I can’t set the IP or click on anything. IP computer 2.0.0.99 subnet 255.0.0.0 thx. --- ## [ns8 ip wrong port order, crash after random time](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/ns8-ip-wrong-port-order-crash-after-random-time/8925)
**Author:** [@deflost](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/deflost)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2026, 12:55am UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/ns8-ip-wrong-port-order-crash-after-random-time/8925 "2026-04-28T00:55:20Z")
hello, our ns8 ip crashes after 10 to 20 min frequently. the number of the ports we plug in cabels, are not correct. it has a no logical shift in any way! it does not matter which preset or how many traffic or ports ar… --- ## [RDM10 Web GUI/CLU Input Setting Issue](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/rdm10-web-gui-clu-input-setting-issue/8931)
**Author:** [@NateLangworthy](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/NateLangworthy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 1:51pm UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/rdm10-web-gui-clu-input-setting-issue/8931 "2026-04-21T13:51:57Z")
Hello! I noticed while trying to setup an RDM10 via CLU, that any setting changes I made to input A or B did not seem to take effect on my device - same when I tried using the web interface. I can make changes to the out… --- ## [Universe 4 issue - NS8 EP2 nodes](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/universe-4-issue-ns8-ep2-nodes/8930)
**Author:** [@Triforce](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/Triforce)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 8:52am UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/universe-4-issue-ns8-ep2-nodes/8930 "2026-04-13T08:52:11Z")
I’m currently having an issue where I lose sync with any universe address above three. Setup: Etc Ion Legacy - 2048 channels SACN and Artnet outputting EN12i in spot booth - this unit is only outputting universe 1 fo… --- ## [Bug RDM 10 V3.0.0 ArtNet-Universe changes when RDM console is connected](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/bug-rdm-10-v3-0-0-artnet-universe-changes-when-rdm-console-is-connected/8909)
**Author:** [@HKWlighting](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/HKWlighting)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 12:18pm UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/bug-rdm-10-v3-0-0-artnet-universe-changes-when-rdm-console-is-connected/8909 "2026-04-07T12:18:37Z")
I have the following configuration: Unmanaged 1Gbit Switch: → grandMA3 console with 2 universes of Art-Net output (Universe 0 & 1) → notebook with DMX Workshop → RDM10 Port A → Output 1 RDM10 Firmware: 3.0.0 grandM… --- ## [EN12 - DMX signal loss hold timeout at least 10s](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/en12-dmx-signal-loss-hold-timeout-at-least-10s/8916)
**Author:** [@theblond](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/theblond)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2026, 4:55pm UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/en12-dmx-signal-loss-hold-timeout-at-least-10s/8916 "2026-03-24T16:55:09Z")
Hi, I have encountered that the DMX signal loss timeout is at least 10s. I cannot set it to 0 sec. Using Version 3.0.1. That setting does not immediatly turn off the lights at signal loss: --- ## [daisy chaining between netron devices](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/daisy-chaining-between-netron-devices/8910)
**Author:** [@alejandro094267](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/alejandro094267)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2026, 10:17am UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/daisy-chaining-between-netron-devices/8910 "2026-03-17T10:17:21Z")
Hello everyone, i have a question im thinking purchase this setup 01 En12 02 RDM 10 01 NS8 question? its necesary NS8 as switch to use between EN12 and RDM10 (working as node Artnet/Sacn to dmx) to make the network,… --- ## [NS8 Link Aggregation](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/ns8-link-aggregation/8440)
**Author:** [@GrouseDuck](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/GrouseDuck)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 10:03am UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/ns8-link-aggregation/8440 "2026-03-12T10:03:38Z")
Has there been any development in implementing link aggregation in the NS8? Need a redundant FOH line and only article I can see referencing this is from 2022 --- ## [Merging analog DMX EN12](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/merging-analog-dmx-en12/8896)
**Author:** [@mikeemike](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/mikeemike)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2026, 4:18pm UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/merging-analog-dmx-en12/8896 "2026-02-10T16:18:46Z")
Hey there, How many analog DMX Inputs are possible to merge? Is it possible to merge 4 analog Inputs with backup mode? For example it uses port 1 and if there is non valid data port 2 and so on! If not is it possible t… --- ## [Which plug is the recommended Power In connection for NS8 and EN4?](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/which-plug-is-the-recommended-power-in-connection-for-ns8-and-en4/8876)
**Author:** [@AlmaPowers](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/AlmaPowers)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2026, 9:39am UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/which-plug-is-the-recommended-power-in-connection-for-ns8-and-en4/8876 "2026-01-06T09:39:49Z")
I ordered some Neutrik True1 NACF-W-Top female plugs to power both my NS8 and EN4 however after assembling the plugs they won’t mate. I’m confident I’ve assembled them correctly after double checking documentation. There… --- ## [Netron Suggestions](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/netron-suggestions/6586)
**Author:** [@Matthias](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/Matthias)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2025, 4:31pm UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/netron-suggestions/6586 "2025-12-11T16:31:17Z")
We are compiling a list of improvements we like to add to the Netron devices as we continue to develop the firmware and web pages. Please let us know some items you’d like to see improved, find missing as an important f… --- ## [Bug RDM 10 V3.0.0 Output-Ports turn to Red State after some time on moderate RDM traffic](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/bug-rdm-10-v3-0-0-output-ports-turn-to-red-state-after-some-time-on-moderate-rdm-traffic/8841)
**Author:** [@Q-Light](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/Q-Light)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2025, 2:27pm UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/bug-rdm-10-v3-0-0-output-ports-turn-to-red-state-after-some-time-on-moderate-rdm-traffic/8841 "2025-11-18T14:27:10Z")
I have following configuration Luminode → RDM10 Port A → Output 1 (7 Devices on this line) While using an RDM-Software the Outputs are turning red(as they losse signal) after some minutes 2-10 minutes. In this time th… --- ## [Bug RDM 10 V3.0.0 RDM-Discovery via XLR triggers Network connected RDM10s](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/bug-rdm-10-v3-0-0-rdm-discovery-via-xlr-triggers-network-connected-rdm10s/8840)
**Author:** [@Q-Light](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/Q-Light)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2025, 2:25pm UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/bug-rdm-10-v3-0-0-rdm-discovery-via-xlr-triggers-network-connected-rdm10s/8840 "2025-11-18T14:25:53Z")
Hi, i have 2 RDM10 Connected via Ethernet First RDM10 is set to Artnet universe1 Second RDM10 is set to Splitter AB On the Second RDM10 i connect a Console which is doing RDM. On RDMDiscovery from the Console, the … --- ## [documentation EN12i](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/documentation-en12i/8839)
**Author:** [@5Stones](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/5Stones)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2025, 6:53pm UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/documentation-en12i/8839 "2025-11-17T18:53:25Z")
been pulling my hair out for a few days not setting up EN12i and BS10 wall switches. Wiring diagrams make perfect sense but couldn’t for the life of me figure out why there wasn’t a comprehensive user guide with menu map… --- ## [Incompatibility ELC NodeGB8x and RDM10](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/incompatibility-elc-nodegb8x-and-rdm10/8842)
**Author:** [@Q-Light](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/Q-Light)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2025, 6:07pm UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/incompatibility-elc-nodegb8x-and-rdm10/8842 "2025-11-17T18:07:41Z")
Hi i discovered ther is an incompatibility between ELC NodeGB8x and RDM10. In my Setup the ELCs act as sACN Node the RDM10s are configures as Splitter. If i Use the latest ore older ELC dmxLan software, only the UIDs a… --- ## [SACN failing on Netron EN4](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/sacn-failing-on-netron-en4/8837)
**Author:** [@Celilo](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/Celilo)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2025, 6:44pm UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/sacn-failing-on-netron-en4/8837 "2025-11-07T18:44:17Z")
I am using QLC+ to send SACN to a Grandstream managed switch with a Netron EN4 and a City Theatrical Multiverse transmitter as clients. The Multiverse transmitter accepts the SACN and all of the fixtures respond to the … --- ## [NETRON CLU and EN12 issues](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/netron-clu-and-en12-issues/8542)
**Author:** [@Rocket](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/Rocket)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2025, 3:46pm UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/netron-clu-and-en12-issues/8542 "2025-10-06T15:46:42Z")
CLU v.1.1.2 EN12 v2.8 PC Laptop Windows 10 Pro Issue 1: CLU sees EN12 at IP: 2.167.120.83 not the IP set on the EN12 itself, cannot connect. Changing EN12 to 2.167.120.84 now can connect and make changes. No matter wh… --- ## [CLU 1.1.2 shows nodes at first, but then refuses to find them unless powercycled](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/clu-1-1-2-shows-nodes-at-first-but-then-refuses-to-find-them-unless-powercycled/8545)
**Author:** [@Luke](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/Luke)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2025, 9:18am UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/clu-1-1-2-shows-nodes-at-first-but-then-refuses-to-find-them-unless-powercycled/8545 "2025-10-01T09:18:03Z")
New to this hardware, not to entertainment networking. CLU 1.1.2 on Windows 11. For setup purposes I am connected directly to an NS8 on 1.0.0 which is feeding (2) EN4s on 3.0.1. All Windows firewalls are off. When fi… --- ## [BS10 Wiring](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/bs10-wiring/8546)
**Author:** [@bens](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/bens)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2025, 4:45am UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/bs10-wiring/8546 "2025-10-01T04:45:17Z")
I was wondering about the cabling for connection the BS10 and EN12i. The BS10 installation manual calls out Cat5 and Cat5e cable, but is their any reason not to use Cat6/Cat6a? --- ## [Netron V3 Firmware](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/netron-v3-firmware/8463)
**Author:** [@Matthias](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/Matthias)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2025, 8:11am UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/netron-v3-firmware/8463 "2025-09-30T08:11:32Z")
We have finished Netron Version 3 for all EN and EP products as well as BS10 and DA2410V. RDM10 will follow, at which point we will fully publish the version. The V3 files are included in the newest CLU installer, all u… --- ## [EN12 - DMX & Artnet Merge](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/en12-dmx-artnet-merge/8540)
**Author:** [@theblond](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/theblond)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2025, 2:12pm UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/en12-dmx-artnet-merge/8540 "2025-09-26T14:12:49Z")
Hi, I like to do the folllowing with the Netron EN12. Port 1 - DMX Input 1 Port 2 - DMX Input 2 Port 3-8 - DMX Output 1 & Artnet Output 1 Port 9-12 - DMX Output 2 & Artnet Output 2 How do I merge DMX and Artnet? It… --- ## [DMX merge without any "digital" Input (sACN etc)](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/dmx-merge-without-any-digital-input-sacn-etc/8452)
**Author:** [@mikeemike](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/mikeemike)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2025, 12:56pm UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/dmx-merge-without-any-digital-input-sacn-etc/8452 "2025-09-17T12:56:23Z")
Hey there, we have a system that uses currently an old MA merger that merges 2 DMX Inputs into one universe. For me it is important that the Netron EN 12 is possible to do this too. I would like to use OUT 1 + OUT 2 (… --- ## [CLU not finding any device](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/clu-not-finding-any-device/8521)
**Author:** [@mikeemike](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/u/mikeemike)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2025, 1:33pm UTC](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/t/clu-not-finding-any-device/8521 "2025-09-16T13:33:54Z")
Hello, we have a new EN12 which works fine with our gMA2-console by sACN. I can also reach the device by browser. But the CLU Software does not find any device. Even if i try to start the CLU with administrator-permiss… [Next page](https://forum.obsidiancontrol.com/c/netron/47.md?page=1)