FC-6 is an RS-232/IR multi-function control gateway, capable of Plug-and-Play deployment over a customer Ethernet LAN for remote bidirectional RS-232 and IR emitter control of customer devices. Multiple control clients can be IP-connected to the FC-6 control gateway for concurrent control of two RS-232 or four IR controllable devices, such as AV scalers, video displays, audio amplifiers, and DVD players.

• Compact, piggy-back installation - such as behind a TV or display with the ability to draw power over USB from the device
• Two dual-function ports - selectable up to 2 bidirectional RS-232 or four IR outputs
• Up to 40 IP connected clients - over customer Ethernet network, remotely controlling devices connected to control gateway RS-232 and IR ports
• Remote IP-based control - up to two RS-232-controlled devices, up to four IR-controlled devices connected to the control gateway
• Easy Plug-and-Play IP installation - with dynamic (DHCP) address resolution and auto device discovery over customer LAN
• Remote device management - via web browser, by multiple IP-clients (PCs or remote controllers) over customer LAN
• Browser-based IR learning tool - for IR sensor detected signals
• USB port - for powering the device or upgrading firmware locally

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What is the proper signal receiver for this transmitter?

A: The Ocean Matrix 4K HDMI over HDBaseT 2.0 USB KVM Receiver with Two-Way IR, RS-232, CEC & PoC would be a good pick. See: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1585354-REG/ocean_matrix_omx_01hmbt0003_r_4k_hdmi_over_hdbaset.html

Q: 2. what is network protocol, will this unit work with a unmanaged switch?

A: The Obsidian Netron EP4 Ethernet to DMX 4-Port Gateway can work with managed or unmanaged switches.

Q: 3. What is the throughput for the router? I have 1.2G from Xfinity and want to make sure I am getting at least gig speeds

A: The Cisco Meraki Go GX50 Firewall Plus 5-Port Router & Security Gateway's integrated firewall supports up to 500 Mb/s throughput.

Q: 4. does this device convert dmx to ethernet like the enttec ode mk3 does?

A: The Obsidian Netron EP4 Ethernet to DMX 4-Port Gateway BH #OBNRE023 is a DMX to Ethernet gateway. It has a internal webpage for configuration.

Q: 5. Is there the choice to operate this device either over ethernet, or USB?

A: The Obsidian Netron EP4 Ethernet to DMX 4-Port Gateway is controlled via either net. The usb is for power only.

Q: 6. Do you have a version of this that also has audio?

A: We do not have the same exact product with audio, but this 4x2 system has audio included https://bhpho.to/32vgU14

Q: 7. is the extender IP based? is it able to be fed through a switch in its own VLAN? or does it have to be a direct connection on both ends?

A: My assumption is that it would need to be a direct connection. I have not tried it on a vlan. Based on the information on their site, it would need to be directly connected, as it seems to encode the signal and send it over the copper to be decoded at the other end by the receiver.

Q: 8. support eARC?

A: No. Intelligent ARC only.

Q: 9. I want to use this with a projector, will a glitch be seen on the screen as I switch between PowerPoint and a video on separate laptops?

A: Hi William. There will be a slight glitch when switching sources using this switcher, as it is not a seamless switcher. It does switch quickly, but it is not seamless. Thank you! - Ocean Matrix

Q: 10. Does this unit provide 12 universes of DMX output?

A: The Obsidian Netron EN12 Ethernet to DMX 12-Port OLED Display Gateway comes as is and provides up to four universes.