S-PLAY Nano — User Manual

Create, record, edit and play 1 DMX universe light shows — integrating with 3rd party hardware and systems in a compact 4 DIN module width form factor.

Get started

Read this section before installing the S-PLAY NANO. Covers electrical safety, system planning, installation guidelines, application diagram, and wiring connections.

Safety

Ensure you are familiarised with all key information within this guide before installing or operating the S-PLAY NANO. If in any doubt about system safety, contact ENTTEC or your ENTTEC supplier.

Heads up: ENTTEC’s return-to-base warranty does not cover damage caused by inappropriate use, application, or modification to the product.

Electrical safety

• This product must be installed by a person familiar with the product and the hazards involved. Failure to comply may result in death or serious injury.
• Do not exceed the ratings and limitations defined in the product datasheet or this document.
• Ensure no part of the installation is connected to power until all connections and work is complete.
• Before applying power, verify all power distribution equipment is in perfect condition, rated for the current requirements, appropriately fused, and voltage is compatible.
• Remove power immediately if power cables or connectors are damaged, defective, show signs of overheating, or are wet.
• Provide a means of locking out power for servicing, cleaning, and maintenance.
• Do not ‘hot swap’ or ‘hot plug’ power to the device or its accessories.
• Do not connect any of this device’s GND (V−) connectors to earth.
• Do not connect this device to a dimmer pack or mains electricity.

System planning

• Use twisted-pair, 120 Ω, shielded EIA-485 cable for DMX512 data. Conductors: 24 AWG or larger.
• Maximum of 32 devices on a DMX line before re-generating the signal.
• Always terminate DMX chains with a 120 Ω resistor to prevent signal degradation.
• Maximum recommended DMX cable run: 300 m.
• All network cabling should be terminated with an RJ45 connector to the T-568B standard.
• This device has an IP20 rating and is not designed for exposure to moisture.

Protection from injury & installation safety

• Installation must only be performed by qualified personnel.
• Always use suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) when installing ENTTEC products.
• The device is convection-cooled — ensure sufficient airflow so heat can be dissipated.
• Do not cover the device with insulating material of any kind.
• Do not modify the device hardware in any way.
• Do not use the device if you see any signs of damage.
• Do not handle the device in an energised state.
• Do not crush or clamp the device during installation.
• Do not sign off a system without ensuring all cabling has been appropriately restrained, secured, and is not under tension.

Application & wiring diagrams

Application diagram

The S-PLAY NANO drives DMX lights directly, activates relay outputs for external equipment (pumps, curtain winches, etc.), receives playlist triggers from digital inputs (buttons, sensors), and communicates over Ethernet via UDP and OSC from a PC, tablet, or automation system.

Connection to DMX Neon Flex

Connect the S-PLAY NANO’s DMX port (3-pin Phoenix) to 24 V DMX Neon Flex. Wire the S-PLAY NANO’s Data+/DMX+, Data−/DMX−, and GND terminals to the Neon Flex’s corresponding DMX+, DMX−, and Address (GND) terminals. A 24 V DC PSU provides the Neon Flex power supply (VCC/V+). The S-PLAY NANO is powered from a separate 12–24 V DC PSU via its screw terminal (SKU 73060 or equivalent).

Connection to DMX XLR connector

To connect to standard DMX equipment with 3-pin or 5-pin XLR connectors, wire the S-PLAY NANO’s Phoenix terminal block to the XLR connector:

• 3-pin XLR: Pin 1 = GND, Pin 2 = Data−, Pin 3 = Data+
• 5-pin XLR: Pin 1 = GND, Pin 2 = Data−, Pin 3 = Data+, Pins 4–5 = NC

Connection to relay

The S-PLAY NANO has one relay output designed for low-power devices or triggering contactors. Power connected to the relay must stay within these ratings:

Voltage × Current must be ≤ 60 W. For mains power switching, use a DMX switch pack or a DIN-mount contactor.

Connection to digital inputs

The four digital inputs detect circuit completion to GND to send triggers. Maximum cable resistance: 20 Ω; maximum wire length: 100 m (50 m each way). Contact must be held for 3 seconds to ensure a reliable trigger. Run digital input cabling away from mains power and high-EMI sources.

Using motion sensors

1. Connect the sensor output to Digital Input ports (IN1–IN4) on the S-PLAY NANO.
2. Connect 0 V (GND) from sensor to GND of the Digital Input connectors.
3. In the web interface: go to Triggers, create a new entry, select Digital Input as the type, select the correct port, use Test Trigger to verify, then click Save Trigger.
4. Navigate to the Playlists page and assign the trigger as a Start Trigger or drag it onto the timeline.

Hardware

Functional features summary, hardware features, LED status indicator, and reset button functions.

Functional features

Output

• Supports DMX output and live recording.
• Max output refresh rate: 40 FPS.

Record cues or create effects

• Record/edit up to 4 Static, Dynamic, or Effect cues.
• Preview cues while creating and monitor DMX values during recording.
• On-board gradient Effect cue generator.

Playlist playback & integration

• Create up to 4 playlists using the timeline editor.
• HTP merge between playlists. Fade out on Stop; hold last value on Pause.
• Up to 4 Events: UDP, OSC, and Relay.
• Up to 8 Triggers: UDP, OSC, Digital Input (GPI), and Button.
• Playback on power-up with preferred loop times.
• OSC API.

Management & support

• Backup and restore S-PLAY NANO state.
• Lock edit functionality with a password.
• Firmware upgradable to S-PLAY MINI for enhanced functionality.

Hardware features

• 4 DIN-module width unit form factor.
• One bi-directional 3-pin Phoenix DMX port.
• 12–24 V DC input.
• 100 Mbps Ethernet RJ45 port with built-in Link and Activity LED indicator.
• 4× digital inputs (GPI).
• 1× relay output (NC, NO, COM).
• Full electrical isolation up to 1500 V.
• Polarity protection.

Connectivity overview

LED indicator

The forward-facing LED shows the S-PLAY NANO’s current state:

Reset button

The reset button provides multiple control options:

Trigger playlists

The reset button can be configured as a trigger button for playlists. See the Triggers section in Chapter 3.

Boot loading

Restores or recovers the firmware:

1. Press and hold the reset button while powering up.
2. Continue holding and release within 10 seconds.
3. The unit loads the boot page in the web interface (manually refresh if needed).
4. From this page: upload firmware, factory-reset at current firmware, or revert to factory-state firmware.

Reset network configuration

Resets to DHCP enabled with fallback IP 192.168.0.10:

1. Press and hold the reset button while powering up.
2. Continue holding for 10 seconds until the LED turns Green.
3. The device will restart with default network settings.

Factory default (full reset)

Erases all data and returns device to manufacturer defaults:

1. Press and hold the reset button while powering up.
2. Continue holding for 20 seconds until the LED turns Yellow.
3. The device will restart with all settings at factory state.

Warning: Factory reset erases all cues, playlists, and settings. Always take a backup first.

Configuration

Default settings, network setup, and the full web interface reference — Home, Cue, Events, Triggers, Playlists, Storage, and Settings.

Out of the box

Default login: User: user  /  Password: 123456. Take a full backup before setting a new password. If lost, recover via factory reset using the reset button or ENTTEC EMU software.

Network setup

The S-PLAY NANO uses DHCP by default. If no DHCP server is present, it falls back to 192.168.0.10 with netmask 255.255.255.0. Discover the IP using EMU software (www.enttec.com/sku/70680), an IP scanner (e.g. Angry IP Scanner), or check the label on the device.

To change the IP: access the web interface and navigate to Settings → Network Settings. After saving, the S-PLAY NANO reboots. UDP port default: 5000; OSC port default: 8000.

Tip: When setting up multiple devices on a static network, connect and configure one device at a time to avoid IP conflicts. When using a static IP, the gateway must match on both the S-PLAY NANO and your computer for EMU to discover it.

Web interface

Access the S-PLAY NANO by typing its IP address into any browser on the same network. The interface has pages: Home, Cue, Events, Triggers, Playlists, Storage, Settings, plus User Management in the top-right corner.

Home

Default landing page showing all playback activity. When used with the lock function, serves as the end-user control page — showing all playlists with play/pause/stop/intensity controls. Specific playlists can be hidden from the home page using the ‘Hide from Home’ option.

Cue

Create up to 4 cues across three types: Static (a single lighting state of 1 DMX universe), Dynamic (a recording of 1 DMX universe with perfect-loop detection), and Effect (an on-board gradient effect generator for pixel and dimmer arrays).

Static cue

Choose DMX as the source protocol. Define channel values manually, use the colour picker, or capture a live DMX snapshot. Press Preview to send output live while editing. Save when done.

Dynamic cue

Record a live DMX stream. Start recording manually or via a Recording Trigger (OSC, UDP, Digital Input, or Button). Enable Perfect Loop to auto-stop when the S-PLAY NANO detects the sequence has looped (matches the first 10 frames).

Effect cue

Create gradient effects for RGB/RGBW fixtures or single-channel dimmers in 8 or 16-bit. Define LED type, start address, address offset, and fixture count. Click the gradient graphic to set up to 8 colour stops. Set speed and direction with the slider.

Events

Create up to 4 Events to embed in playlists. Events send outgoing commands when triggered during playback. Supported event types:

• UDP — sends a UDP string to a defined IP and port (up to 1024 chars). Append \r for carriage return, \n for line feed. Internal loopback: 127.0.0.1:5000.
• OSC — sends OSC data (strings, floats, integers). Address must start with ‘/’.
• Relay — sets the relay to NO (Normally Open) or NC (Normally Closed). Relay defaults to NO on power-up.

Triggers

Create up to 8 Triggers. When placed on a playlist timeline, playback pauses until the trigger fires. Triggers can also start a playlist. Supported trigger sources:

• UDP — fires when an incoming UDP command matches the defined string. Port default: 5000. Append \r for carriage return, \n for line feed.
• OSC — fires when an incoming OSC command matches the defined address (must start with ‘/’). Port default: 8000.
• Digital Input (GPI) — circuit completion on IN1–IN4. Idle is high; trigger fires on low. Contact must be held 3 s for reliability.
• Button — the reset/trigger button on the device can trigger on press or release.

Playlists

Create up to 4 playlists using the timeline editor. Each playlist can hold up to 4 cues, 4 events, and 4 triggers. Playlists support HTP merge, fade-in/out, hold-last-value on pause, and simultaneous playback with priority control.

Playlist configuration

• Start Trigger — start On Power Up, or activate via a configured trigger.
• Stop Trigger — stop when a trigger condition is met.
• Play Count — play once, a fixed number of times, or loop indefinitely (Infinity).
• Internal Priority — higher priority drives output; equal priority merges via HTP.
• Group — combine playlists in a group with "Play one active playlist per group".
• Fade in / Fade out — configurable per playlist. Set fade out to 0.001 s for snap to black.
• Hide from Home — hide this playlist from the home page.

Top tip: By default, cues hold their end value until a different scene is triggered. To send a blackout at the end of a cue, set a fade-out time. For a snap to black, set fade out to 0.001 s.

Storage

The Storage page lets you view internal storage usage, create backup files, and restore from a backup.

After pressing Create Backup, a .bak package (including all Cues, Playlists, and Settings, excluding IP address) is produced and can be downloaded. To restore: navigate to Storage → Restore, browse for the .bak file, and click Restore Backup. Note: restoring erases current show data — always back up first.

Storage size calculations

Settings

Fast navigation between settings tabs using the left-hand menu. The Settings page covers: device name, DMX output refresh rate, network, playback configuration, firmware update, and factory reset.

DMX settings

Provides control over the DMX output frame rate.

Network settings

Set DHCP or manual (static) IP address. After saving, the S-PLAY NANO reboots. Default network: DHCP enabled, fallback IP 192.168.0.10, mask 255.255.255.0, gateway 192.168.0.1. UDP port: 5000; OSC port: 8000.

Playback configuration

Set global options including "Restrict to one active playlist per group" — all stopped playlists observe their fade times.

Firmware update

Download the latest firmware from www.enttec.com. Click Reboot to Bootloader to access the boot page, then browse for the .bin firmware file and click Update Firmware. The device restarts and redirects to the Home page. After updating, power-cycle and clear the browser cache (Ctrl+Shift+R).

Warning: Do not downgrade firmware without consulting ENTTEC support. Always back up and factory-reset before updating. After updating, power-cycle the device.

Factory reset (via web interface)

Navigate to the Reset option on the Settings page and click Factory Reset. This erases all content and returns the device to factory state. Cannot be stopped once initiated.

Reference

User management, lock feature, shutdown, servicing, cleaning, package contents, and ordering information.

User management & lock

User management is accessible from the top-right corner of the web interface. From here: lock/unlock functions, monitor DMX current in real time, log in to a user account, and switch the interface language between English and Chinese.

Monitor DMX current

Click the Monitor DMX icon in the top-right to see a real-time overview of all DMX channel values. Click the expand icon next to each output to view individual channel values.

Lock feature

By default the S-PLAY NANO is unlocked. When locked (padlock icon, top-right), users without login credentials can only see the Home page with Playlist play/stop controls and intensity adjustment. A logged-in user can lock the unit for all other network users while retaining their own access. Only one browser can be in edit view at a time.

Default login: User: user  /  Password: 123456. If the password is forgotten, recover via a factory reset using the reset button or ENTTEC EMU software.

Shutting down

Remove power from the S-PLAY NANO once the device has completed any active read/write operations. To reboot: unplug and re-plug the DC jack or Ethernet PoE source.

Warning: Removing power mid-boot or while reading/writing to memory risks corrupting the internal storage.

Servicing & maintenance

The device has no user-serviceable parts. If damaged, replace the unit. Power down before inspection and ensure no method of re-energisation is available during servicing.

Key inspection points:

• All connectors securely mated, no damage or corrosion.
• All cabling free from physical damage or crushing.
• No dust or dirt build-up (reduces heat dissipation and can cause damage).

Cleaning

• Power down before cleaning and lock out re-energisation.
• Do not use abrasive, corrosive, or solvent-based cleaning products.
• Do not spray liquids on the device. IP20 — not water-resistant.
• Use low-pressure compressed air to remove dust; wipe with a damp microfibre cloth if necessary.

Increase cleaning frequency if the installation involves stage fog, high airflow, pollution, cigarette smoke, or airborne dust.

Package contents

• S-PLAY NANO (70095)
• DIN Clip × 2 pcs + screws × 4 pcs
• Read Me Card

Ordering

For further support and to browse ENTTEC’s full product range, visit the ENTTEC website.

Due to constant innovation, information within this document is subject to change.