Obsidian Netron EtherDMX

The plugin talks directly to the NETRON node over HTTP. No gateway and no extra hardware, just a network connection between the device and your Q-SYS Core. Cues, user presets, DMX snapshots, and device status are all driven from the Q-SYS design.

Works with the full NETRON EtherDMX range including EN4, EN12, EP1, EP2, EP4, EN6 IP, EN12-45, and RDM10 models. Once connected, the plugin polls for active cue status and keeps your Q-SYS interface in sync with the device.

Core Features

• Recall any of the 99 cues on the device, or stop all of them, from a single button
• Save the current DMX values on all ports into any cue slot without leaving Q-SYS
• Recall any of the 10 user presets configured on the device
• Polling keeps the recall buttons and state LEDs in sync with whichever cue is actually running
• Device type, name, firmware version, and MAC address are read back onto the setup page
• Flash the physical LED on the device to find it in a rack during install
• Reboot the device remotely
• Re-fetch cue and preset names from the device without reconnecting
• Set the polling interval anywhere from 2 to 30 seconds, or turn it off

Supported Devices

All Obsidian Control Systems NETRON EtherDMX models:

• NETRON EN4 (4 output)
• NETRON EN12 (12 output)
• NETRON EP1 (1 output)
• NETRON EP2 (2 output)
• NETRON EP4 (4 output)
• NETRON EN6 IP (6 output, IP-rated)
• NETRON EN12-45 (12 output, POE)
• NETRON RDM10 (10 output + 2 input)

Ideal Applications

• Themed entertainment venues with pre-programmed lighting cues triggered from a central Q-SYS system
• Sports clubs and fitness facilities with scheduled lighting scenes
• Bars, restaurants, and hospitality venues with zone-based lighting presets
• Conference and event spaces requiring simple lighting recall from a touch panel
• Any installation where NETRON EtherDMX nodes need integration with Q-SYS automation

Technical Details

• HTTP communication (GET/POST) on port 80
• Form-encoded POST requests matching the NETRON API specification
• Optimistic cue feedback with poll-based confirmation
• Mutual exclusion on cue recall buttons (one active cue at a time)
• All controls available as bidirectional control pins for external automation

Requirements

Q-SYS Designer 9.x or higher. NETRON EtherDMX device on the same network as the Q-SYS Core.

Licensing

Single license key per core. Once licensed, you can use the plugin as many times as you like in your design.

Version History

• v1.0: Initial release. Cue recall/stop/save, user preset recall, device info, identify, reboot, configurable polling.