The Blackwire DMX IP Bridge, also know as the Grape Box, enables up to 1024 DMX channels of control over IP. A 3 Pin XLR and RJ45 connector provide ease of connection with all of the popular DMX decoders.
OS 3.3.0+ which features a built-in color wheel is required to use this DMX bridge. This is not compatible with any previous versions of Control4 OS.
Default Settings
- Default IP Address: 192.168.0.5
- Default Subnet: 255.255.255.0
- Default Password: (none)
- DMX Port 1 (3 Pin XLR)
- DMX Universe: 0
- DIP Switch 1: DMX OUT (Up)
- DMX Port 2 (RJ45)
- DMX Universe: 0
- DIP Switch 2: DMX OUT (Up)
IP Setup Quick Start
- Ensure that the DMX Box is powered on and directly connected to your computer using the ETHERNET RJ45 port
- Configure your IP address to
192.168.0.100
- Type
192.168.0.5
into your browser and press enter - At the password prompt press Submit
- Under Network Settings change the IP Configuration setting to Custom IP
- Configure an appropriate static IP, subnet, and gateway for your network
- Disconnect the network cable from your computer and connect the DMX Bridge to the control system network
Download Link
Release Notes
- Fixed changing of properties on controller reboot
- Fixed sunrise/sunset on OS3.3.2+
- Fixed turn on to preset issue
- Fixed \"virtual master\" not working
- Minor changes for 🍇 v1.20
- BUGFIX: Fixed an issue with Single LED
- Major performance update fixes issue with dimming on larger systems with smaller controllers
- Added presets binding controls (up/down)
- Added fading rate to colors modes
- Added programming and bindings for Daylight feature
- Added programming and bindings for Warm Glow feature
- Added properties for CCT limiting based on physical specifications of the fixture
- Fixed various proxy notification bugs
- Changed Mix Whites on +W and +CW modes to default to true (expected)
- Added better debug for main driver
- Added better debug for dimmer driver
- Added debug Actions to help with troubleshooting
- Added Extras page to enable/disable presets in Preset Cycle
- Fixed bug for master channel not working when it is a DMX channel
- Added minimum and maximum level settings
- Added CCT min/max controls
- Work around for toggle issue in Composer Control-Control
- Added property for fade times for preset cycle bindings
- Fixed issue with long fade times not receiving the final level
- Renamed channel bindings to clarify what they are controlling
- Added proxy notifications to help make scenes active
- Added faster refresh timer
- Added default broadcast control setting as well as option for direct network control
Known Issues
- Some fixtures experience a flash of white while ramping up or down in color modes - [Investigating]
- Some fixtures may turn off after receiving a command - [Investigating]
- The switch driver is no longer supported. It may be added back in the future as an option to use the Control4 switch proxy when needed.
- BUGFIX: Fixed an issue where color tunable lights would be reset to the default dmx value on reboot
- NEW: Added scene ramping features to dimmer driver
- Fixed licensing issue with DMX-Bridge devices
- Added debug information for DMX-Bridge settings
- Added debug information for network connection
- Added extended Blackwire debug action for main driver
- Added the ability to execute specific DMX commands on main driver
- Added documentation to drivers
- Fixed issue with default light target not being assigned
- Added Blackwire debug functions
- Added the ability to use CSV for DMX channels
- Fixed issue with RGB values when using master DMX channel control
- Added single switch driver
- Added daylight feature
- Advance lighting scene bug fixes
- Fixed keypad button bindings
- Fixed labels and unused properties
- Fixed daylight dimmer bug
- Fixed LED status on keypad buttons
- Added support for default ramp rates
- Fixed bug in switch devices that receive RAMPTOLEVEL commands
- Beta, fixed dimming for daylight drivers