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Chauvet Net-X User Manual

User Manual
Edition Notes
Author
Date
Editor
Date
A. Leon
11/12/14
M. Trouard
11/13/14
This User Manual includes a description of, and safety precautions, setup, installation, operation, and maintenance for the CHAUVET® Net-X™. This edition was published in November 2014.
Trademarks
CHAUVET® is a registered trademark of Chauvet & Sons Inc. (d/b/a CHAUVET® or Chauvet). The CHAUVET® logo in its entirety including the Chauvet name and the dotted triangle, and all other trademarks on this manual pertaining to services, products, or marketing statements (example: It’s Green Thinking™) are owned or licensed by CHAUVET®. Any other product names, logos, brands, company names, and other trademarks featured or referred to within this document are the property of their respective trademark holders.
Copyright Notice
Chauvet owns the content of this user manual in its entirety, including but not limited to pictures, logos, trademarks, and resources.
Art-Net™ is designed and copyrighted by Artistic Licence Holdings Ltd.
© Copyright 2014 Chauvet. All rights reserved.
Printed in P.R.C. Electronically published by Chauvet in the United States of America.
Manual Use
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Disclaimer
Chauvet believes that the information contained in this manual is accurate in all respects. However, Chauvet assumes no responsibility for any error or omissions in this document. Chauvet reserves the right to revise this document and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of Chauvet to notify any person or company of such revision or changes. This does not constitute in any way a commitment by Chauvet to make such changes. Chauvet may issue a revision of this manual or a new edition of it to incorporate such changes.
Document Revision
The Net-X™ User Manual, Rev. 2 supersedes all previous versions of this manual. Please discard any older versions of this manual you may have, whether in printed or electronic format, and replace them with this version. Go to www.chauvetprofessional.com version.
for the latest
Table Of Contents
Before You Begin ................................................................................................................ 6 1.
What Is Included ........................................................................................................................................ 6
Unpacking .................................................................................................................................................. 6
Claims .................................................................................................................................................... 6
Conventions ............................................................................................................................................... 6
Symbols ..................................................................................................................................................... 6
Safety Notes .............................................................................................................................................. 7
Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 8 2.
Product Description................................................................................................................................ 8
Product Features ................................................................................................................................... 8
Additional Products ................................................................................................................................ 8
Product Overview ...................................................................................................................................... 8
Product Dimensions .................................................................................................................................. 9
Setup And Installation ........................................................................................................10 3.
AC Power ................................................................................................................................................ 10
Fuse Replacement .................................................................................................................................. 10
Fuse Replacement Diagram ................................................................................................................ 10
Mounting .................................................................................................................................................. 11
Signal Connection ................................................................................................................................... 11
Signal Connection Diagram ................................................................................................................. 11
Installation Guidelines ............................................................................................................................. 11
Configuration And Operation ............................................................................................12 4.
Control Panel ........................................................................................................................................... 12
Menu Map ................................................................................................................................................ 13
Using The Menu ...................................................................................................................................... 13
Configuring Net Address ...................................................................................................................... 13
Configuring Subnet Address ................................................................................................................ 13
Configuring Universes ......................................................................................................................... 14
Configuring DMX Outputs .................................................................................................................... 14
Configuring IP Addresses .................................................................................................................... 14
Configuration Examples .......................................................................................................................... 15
DMX Source (DMX Splitter) ................................................................................................................. 15
Art-Net™ Source (Art-Net™ adapter) .................................................................................................. 16
Art-Net™ And DMX Sources ............................................................................................................... 17
Indicators ................................................................................................................................................. 17
Technical Information ........................................................................................................18 5.
Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................ 18
Technical Specifications ....................................................................................................19 6.
Dimensions And Weight .......................................................................................................................... 19
Power....................................................................................................................................................... 19
Data Connections .................................................................................................................................... 19
Ordering ................................................................................................................................................... 19
Returns ....................................................................................................................................20
Contact Us ...............................................................................................................................21
Antes de Empezar ..............................................................................................................23 1.
Qué va Incluido ........................................................................................................................................ 23
Desembalaje ............................................................................................................................................ 23
Reclamaciones .................................................................................................................................... 23
Convenciones .......................................................................................................................................... 23
Símbolos .................................................................................................................................................. 23
Notas de Seguridad ................................................................................................................................. 24
Introducción .......................................................................................................................25 2.
Descripción del Producto ..................................................................................................................... 25
Características del Producto ................................................................................................................ 25
Productos Adicionales ......................................................................................................................... 25
Visión General del Producto .................................................................................................................... 25
Dimensiones del Producto ...................................................................................................................... 26
Montaje e Instalación .........................................................................................................27 3.
Corriente Alterna ..................................................................................................................................... 27
Sustitución del Fusible............................................................................................................................. 27
Diagrama de Sustitución del Fusible ................................................................................................... 27
Instalación ............................................................................................................................................... 28
Conexión de Señal .................................................................................................................................. 28
Diagrama de Conexión de Señal ......................................................................................................... 28
Pauta de Instalación ................................................................................................................................ 28
Configuración y Funcionamiento ......................................................................................29 4.
Panel de Control ...................................................................................................................................... 29
Mapa de Menú ......................................................................................................................................... 30
Utilizar el Menú ........................................................................................................................................ 31
Configurar la Dirección de Red ............................................................................................................ 31
Configurara la Dirección de Subred..................................................................................................... 31
Configurar Universos ........................................................................................................................... 32
Configurar las Salidas DMX ................................................................................................................. 32
Configurar la Dirección IP .................................................................................................................... 32
Ejemplos de Configuración ..................................................................................................................... 33
Fuente DMX (Splitter DMX) ................................................................................................................. 33
Fuente Art-Net™ (Adaptador Art-Net™).............................................................................................. 34
Fuentes Art-Net™ y Fuentes DMX ...................................................................................................... 35
Indicadores .............................................................................................................................................. 36
Información Técnica ...........................................................................................................37 5.
Mantenimiento ......................................................................................................................................... 37
Especificaciones Técnicas ................................................................................................38 6.
Dimensiones y Peso ................................................................................................................................ 38
Alimentación ............................................................................................................................................ 38
Conexiones de Datos .............................................................................................................................. 38
Pedidos .................................................................................................................................................... 38
Devoluciones...........................................................................................................................39
Contacto ..................................................................................................................................40
Avant de Commencer .........................................................................................................42 1.
Contenu ................................................................................................................................................... 42
Déballage ................................................................................................................................................ 42
Réclamations ....................................................................................................................................... 42
Conventions ............................................................................................................................................. 42
Symboles ................................................................................................................................................. 42
Consignes de Sécurité ............................................................................................................................ 43
Introduction ........................................................................................................................44 2.
Description de l'Appareil ...................................................................................................................... 44
Caractéristiques de l'Appareil .............................................................................................................. 44
Appareils Supplémentaires .................................................................................................................. 44
Vue d'Ensemble du Produit ..................................................................................................................... 45
Dimensions de l'Appareil ......................................................................................................................... 46
Configuration et Installation ..............................................................................................47 3.
Alimentation CA ....................................................................................................................................... 47
Remplacement des Fusibles ................................................................................................................... 47
Schéma de Remplacement du Fusible ................................................................................................ 47
Montage ................................................................................................................................................... 48
Connections du Signal............................................................................................................................. 48
Schéma des Connections de Signal .................................................................................................... 48
Instructions pour l'Installation .................................................................................................................. 48
Configuration et Utilisation ................................................................................................49 4.
Panneau de Commande.......................................................................................................................... 49
Plan du Menu .......................................................................................................................................... 50
Utilisation du Menu .................................................................................................................................. 51
Configuration de l'Adresse Réseau ..................................................................................................... 51
Configuration de l'Adresse de Sous-réseau ........................................................................................ 51
Configuration des Univers ................................................................................................................... 52
Configuration des Sorties DMX ........................................................................................................... 52
Configuration des Adresse IP .............................................................................................................. 52
Exemples de Configuration ..................................................................................................................... 53
Source DMX (répartiteur DMX) ............................................................................................................ 53
Source Art-Net™ (Adaptateur Art-Net™) ............................................................................................ 54
Sources Art-Net™ et DMX ................................................................................................................... 56
Indicateurs ............................................................................................................................................... 56
Informations Techniques ...................................................................................................57 5.
Entretien .................................................................................................................................................. 57
Spécificités Techniques .....................................................................................................58 6.
Dimensions et Poids ................................................................................................................................ 58
Alimentation ............................................................................................................................................. 58
Connections de Données ........................................................................................................................ 58
Commande .............................................................................................................................................. 58
Renvois ....................................................................................................................................59
Nous Contacter .......................................................................................................................60
Before You Begin
Convention
Meaning
1–512
A range of values
50/60
A set of values
Settings
A menu option
Menu > Settings
A sequence of menu options
<ENTER>
A button to be pressed
ON
A value to be entered or selected
Symbols
Meaning
Critical installation, configuration, or operation information. Failure to comply with this
Before You Begin 1.
What Is Included
• Net-X™
• IEC power cord
• Warranty card
• User Manual
Unpacking
Carefully unpack the Net-X™ and check that all the parts are in the package, and are in good condition.
Claims
Upon receipt, if the container or the contents (the product and included accessories) appear damaged from shipping, or show signs of mishandling, notify the carrier immediately, not Chauvet. Failure to do so in a timely manner may invalidate your claim with the carrier. In addition, keep the container and all the packing material for inspection.
For other issues such as missing components or parts, damage not related to shipping, or concealed damage, file a claim with Chauvet within 7 days of receiving the merchandise. For information on contacting Chauvet, see Contact Us
at the end of this Manual.
Conventions
Symbols
information may cause the product not to work, damage third-party equipment, or cause harm to the operator.
Important installation or configuration information. Failure to comply with this information may keep the product from working.
Useful information.
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Before You Begin
Safety Notes
Please read the following Safety Notes carefully before starting to work with the product. These notes provide important safety information about the installation, usage, and maintenance.
• Always connect this product to a grounded circuit.
• Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged.
• Always connect this product to a power source with the proper voltage as
listed on the product sticker.
• Do not operate the product if there is damage to the housing.
• This product is for indoor use only! It is rated IP20. Do not expose the
product to rain or moisture.
• Always disconnect this product from power before cleaning it or changing the
fuse.
• Never disconnect the product from the power source by pulling or tugging on
the cord.
• If mounting the product overhead, always secure it using a safety cable.
• Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the product when it is
operating.
• This product is not intended for permanent installation.
• Never connect the product to a dimmer or a rheostat.
• Always install the product in a location with adequate ventilation.
• Do not operate the product in an ambient temperature higher than
104 °F (40 °C).
• This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Any reference to servicing in
this User Manual will only apply to properly trained Chauvet certified technicians. Do not open the housing or attempt any repairs.
• Any damages caused by manual modifications are not subject to warranty.
Chauvet will not accept liability for damage caused by unauthorized modifications or not observing the safety warnings and instructions in the manual.
• All applicable local codes and regulations apply for proper installation of this
product.
• In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the product
immediately.
• If the product requires repair contact Chauvet. For more information see
Returns and Contact Us.
• To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of
non-use completely disconnect the product from power via breaker or by unplugging it.
Keep this User Manual for future reference.
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Introduction
Power In
Fuse
Holder
DMX In
Control Panel
Buttons
Control Panel
Display
Front View
Mounting
Hole (x4)
LED Indicators
Power Switch
DMX Out
Neutrik ®
through ports
Back View
Rubber Foot (x4)
1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1
2
Power
DMX
Introduction 2.
Product Description
Net-X™ provides a reliable, highly customizable network infrastructure for complex control systems.
Product Features
• Rack mountable
• Both an Art-Net™ node and an optical splitter
• Eight optically isolated output ports
• Variable operating modes for all DMX outputs
• Two Neutrik® etherCON® in/through ports
Additional Products
The Net-X™ is an adapter and hub combined that works as part of a control system. Chauvet has a line of video products and lighting products that work with the Net-X™. For more information about compatible CHAUVET® products, see the Chauvet website at http://www.chauvetlighting.com/product-manuals-literature/
.
Product Overview
Signal
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etherCON®
Introduction
1.7 in
44.4 mm
17.4 in
443 mm
6.6 in
167.9 mm
15.3 in
390 mm
19 in
483 mm
4.7 in
120 mm
0.9 in
23.5 mm
Product Dimensions
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Setup And Installation
Setup And Installation 3.
AC Power
Net-X™ has an internal auto-ranging power supply that works with an input voltage range of 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. To determine the power requirements for the Net-X™ refer to the label affixed to the product or Technical Specifications
The listed rating indicates the maximum current draw during normal operation. For more information, download Sizing Circuit Breakers from the Chauvet website at www.chauvetprofessional.com
• Always connect this product to a properly grounded and protected
circuit.
• Never connect this product to a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer
circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 100% switch.
Fuse Replacement
1. Disconnect the product from power.
2. Wedge the tip of a flat-head screwdriver into the slot of the fuse holder.
3. Pry the fuse holder out of the housing.
4. Remove the blown fuse from the holder.
5. Replace with a fuse of the exact same type and rating.
6. Insert the fuse holder back in place and reconnect power.
.
.
Disconnect the product from power before replacing the fuse.
Fuse Replacement Diagram
Spare Fuse Holder
(inside safety cap)
Always replace a blown fuse with another of the same type and rating.
A spare fuse is not included; however, the safety cap has room for a spare.
Installed Fuse
(held by plastic clip)
Safety Cap
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Setup And Installation
From DMX Sources
From Art-Net™ Sources
To Another Net-X™
Or Other Art-Net™ Products
To DMX
Mounting
The Net-X™ fits nicely in a standard 19” rack, or sits on a flat surface. The Net-X™ should be placed where the menu and the ports are accessible, and where there is adequate ventilation.
Signal Connection
The Net-X™ receives signal though 2 DMX In ports and one of 2 Neutrik® etherCON® ports. It sends signal out through 8 DMX Out ports and the other Neutrik® etherCON® port.
Signal Connection Diagram
• The Neutrik® etherCON® ports are through ports. Each port can be either
an input or an output port.
• The DMX ports can only be input or output ports. There are 2 DMX In
ports and 8 DMX Out ports.
Installation Guidelines
The Net-X™ is used as part of a control system for operating various lighting and multi-media products. The physical and digital construction of the control network is determined by the location and signal needs of the products.
When designing a control system that uses the Net-X™, consider the following:
• Placing the Net-X™ so the menu and ports can be accessed
• Running the cables so there is no tension or pull on the cables or plugs
• Planning a large control system carefully before configuring the components, so IP
address, DMX address, and other identifiers are not duplicated
Controlled
Products
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Configuration And Operation
ports.
Button
Function
Scrolls through the first level of options, or exits from the current menu or
Navigates upward through the menu list or increases the numeric value
Navigates downward through the menu list or decreases the numeric value
Enables the currently displayed menu or sets the currently selected value in
Configuration And Operation 4.
The Net-X™ is configured through the control panel, using the control panel buttons. Once the Net-X™ is properly configured it operates without user intervention.
The Net-X™ can be used as a DMX splitter only, in which case the DMX In ports must be assigned to the DMX Out ports, but the Net, Subnet, and IP address settings do not need configuration.
The Net-X™ can be used as an Art-Net™ hub, in which case the Art-Net™ universes must be assigned to the DMX Out ports, and the Net, Subnet, and IP address settings must be configured.
The Net-X™ can be used as both a DMX splitter and an Art-Net™ hub simultaneously, in which case both the DMX assignments and the Art-Net™ settings must be configured. For more information, see Configuration Examples
DMX In ports and Art-Net™ universes can be assigned to multiple DMX Out
Control Panel
The control panel is the mechanism for configuring the Net-X™ settings. It has a small LCD screen and four buttons, which are described below.
.
<MENU>
<UP>
<DOWN>
<ENTER>
function
when in a function
when in a function
to the current function
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Configuration And Operation
Main Function
Programming Levels
Description
<Net>
0–127
Sets the Net address
<Subnet>
0–15
Sets the Subnet address
Sets the Art-Net™ universe for the corresponding
to
DMX #1 Input
Input source for each DMX Out port is DMX In port 1
DMX #2 Input
Input source for each DMX Out port is DMX In port 2
Without Input
DMX Out port is turned off
<IP Address #1>
<IP Address #2>
<Device ID>
xxxxxxxxx
Shows the Net-X™ device ID
Menu Map
The menu map shows the organization of the configuration settings. Use it for reference when configuring the Net-X™.
<Universe #1> to
<Universe #8>
<DMX Output #1>
<DMX Output #8>
Using The Menu
The menu is used by pressing the 4 control buttons as described in the next sections.
Configuring Net Address
The Net is the address of the network on which the Net-X™ is operating. The Net address must be configured if the Net-X™ is being used as an Art-Net™ hub.
To configure the Net setting, do the following:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until <Net> shows in the display.
2. Press <ENTER>. The number in the lower right-hand corner of the display flashes.
3. Press <UP> or <DOWN> until the desired Net shows.
4. Press <ENTER>.
0–15
ArtNet Input
x.xxx.xxx.xxx
DMX Out port (only necessary if the DMX port is set to Art-Net™)
Input source for each DMX Out port is Art-Net™
Sets the two IP addresses for the Net-X™ Note: The addresses cannot be the same.
Configuring Subnet Address
The Subnet is the address of the subnet of the network on which the Net-X™ is operating. The Subnet address must be configured if the Net-X™ is being used as an Art-Net™ hub.
To configure the Subnet setting, do the following:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until <Subnet> shows in the display.
2. Press <ENTER>. The number in the lower right-hand corner of the display flashes.
3. Press <UP> or <DOWN> until the desired Subnet shows.
4. Press <ENTER>.
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Configuration And Operation
Configuring Universes
Universes are assigned to DMX Out ports when the Net-X™ is used as an Art-Net™-to-DMX adapter. The universes are part of the process by which the Net-X™ takes the Art-Net™ protocol and converts it to DMX. There are 16 Art-Net™ universes (0–15) that can be assigned to the DMX Out ports. Any one universe can be assigned to more than one DMX Out port.
The menu structure presents each DMX Out port as <Universe #X>, where X is the DMX Out port. The Art-Net™ universes are assigned by selecting a value from 0 to 16.
To assign an Art-Net™ universe to a DMX Out port, do the following:
1. Select the DMX Out port to assign an Art-Net™ universe to by pressing <MENU>
repeatedly until <Universe #X> shows in the display.
2. Press <ENTER>. The number in the lower right-hand corner of the display flashes.
3. Press <UP> or <DOWN> until the desired Art-Net™ universe shows.
4. Press <ENTER>.
Configuring DMX Outputs
The DMX Out ports must be configured to accept signal from either one of the DMX In ports, or from the Art-Net™ source. If the DMX port is not being used it should be turned off.
The menu structure presents each DMX Out port as a <DMX Output #X>, where X is the DMX Out port.
To configure the DMX Out ports, do the following:
1. Select the DMX Out port to configure by pressing <MENU> repeatedly until
<DMX Output #X> shows in the display.
2. Press <ENTER>. The phrase in the lower right-hand corner of the display flashes.
3. Press <UP> or <DOWN> until the desired DMX input source or state of the port shows.
4. Press <ENTER>.
Configuring IP Addresses
The IP address is the address of the Net-X™ on the network. It must be configured if the Net-X™ is being used as an Art-Net™ hub.
To configure the IP Address, do the following:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until <IP Address #1> shows in the display.
2. Press <ENTER>. The left-most set of 3 digits on the display flashes.
3. Press <UP> or <DOWN> to change that set of numbers.
4. Press <ENTER>.The next set of 3 digits on the display flashes.
5. Press <UP> or <DOWN> to change that set of numbers.
6. Press <ENTER>.The right-most set of 3 digits on the display flashes.
7. Press <UP> or <DOWN> to change that set of numbers.
8. Press <MENU>.
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Configuration And Operation
Configuration Examples
Net-X™ is extremely versatile, with DMX source capabilities and Art-Net™ source capabilities which can be combined so that the Net-X™ is acting as a DMX splitter, an Art-Net™ adapter, and an Art-Net™ hub.
DMX Source (DMX Splitter)
DMX source-only configuration uses the Net-X™ as a DMX splitter. The DMX signal comes in from one or both of the DMX In ports and goes out through one or more of the DMX Out ports.
To configure the Net-X™ as a DMX splitter with the input and output assignments listed here
• DMX In port 1 goes to DMX Out ports 4 and 5
• DMX In port 2 goes to DMX Out ports 7 and 8
Do the following:
1. Disable unused DMX Out ports by doing the following for DMX Out ports 1, 2, 3, and 6:
a) Press <MENU> repeatedly until <DMX Output Port #X> shows on the display. b) Press <ENTER>. The phrase in the lower right-hand corner of the display
flashes.
c) Press <UP> or <DOWN> until <Without Input> shows in the lower right-hand
corner.
d) Press <ENTER>. <Without Input> stops flashing.
2. Configure the DMX Out ports that will receive from DMX In port 1 by doing the following for DMX Out ports 4 and 5:
a) Press <MENU> repeatedly until <DMX Output Port #X> shows on the display. b) Press <ENTER>. The phrase in the lower right-hand corner of the display
flashes.
c) Press <UP> or <DOWN> until <DMX #1 Input> shows in the lower right-hand
corner.
d) Press <ENTER>. <DMX #1 Input> stops flashing.
3. Configure the DMX Out ports that will receive from DMX In port 2 by doing the following for DMX Out ports 7 and 8:
a) Press <MENU> repeatedly until <DMX Output Port #X> shows on the display. b) Press <ENTER>. The phrase in the lower right-hand corner of the display
flashes.
c) Press <UP> or <DOWN> until <DMX #2 Input> shows in the lower right-hand
corner.
d) Press <ENTER>. <DMX #2 Input> stops flashing.
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Configuration And Operation
Art-Net™ Source (Art-Net™ adapter)
Art-Net™ source-only configuration uses the Net-X™ as an Art-Net™-to-DMX adapter. The signal comes in from the Art-Net™ source to the Neutrik® etherCON® port and goes out through one or more of the DMX Out ports. To configure the Net-X™ as an Art-Net™-to-DMX adapter with the addresses and DMX Out port assignments listed here:
• Net setting of 3
• Subnet setting of 7
• IP addresses of 10.255.255.009 and 10.255.255.011
• Art-Net™ universe 4 going to DMX Out port 1
• Art-Net™ universe 8 going to DMX Out port 2
Do the following:
1. Set the Net address to 3 by doing the following:
a) Press <MENU> repeatedly until <Net> shows in the display. b) Press <ENTER>. The number in the lower right-hand corner of the display
flashes.
c) Press <UP> or <DOWN> until 3 shows. d) Press <ENTER>.
2. Set the Subnet address to 7 by doing the following:
a) Press <MENU> repeatedly until <Subnet> shows in the display. b) Press <ENTER>. The number in the lower right-hand corner of the display
flashes.
c) Press <UP> or <DOWN> until 7 shows. d) Press <ENTER>.
3. Set the IP addresses by doing the following:
a) Press <MENU> repeatedly until <IP Address #1> shows in the display. b) Press <ENTER>. The left-most set of 3 digits on the display flashes. c) Press <UP> or <DOWN> until those numbers show 255. d) Press <ENTER>.The next set of 3 digits on the display flashes. e) Press <UP> or <DOWN> until those numbers show 255. f) Press <ENTER>.The right-most set of 3 digits on the display flashes. g) Press <UP> or <DOWN> until those numbers show 009. h) Press <ENTER>. i) Press <MENU> repeatedly until <IP Address #2> shows in the display. j) Press <ENTER>. The left-most set of 3 digits on the display flashes. k) Press <UP> or <DOWN> until those numbers show 255. l) Press <ENTER>.The next set of 3 digits on the display flashes. m) Press <UP> or <DOWN> until those numbers show 255. n) Press <ENTER>. o) Press <UP> or <DOWN> until those numbers show 011. p) Press <MENU>.
4. Disable the unused DMX Out ports by doing the following for DMX Out ports 3 to 8:
a) Press <MENU> repeatedly until <DMX Output Port #X> shows on the display. b) Press <ENTER>. The phrase in the lower right-hand corner of the display
flashes.
The right-most set of 3 digits on the display flashes.
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Configuration And Operation
Indicator
Behavior
Meaning
Solid red
Power is getting to the Net-X™
Off
Power is not getting to the Net-X™
Blinks rapidly in red
Art-Net™ signal is getting to the Net-X™
Blinks slowly
Art-Net™ signal is not getting to the Net-X™
Blinks rapidly in red
DMX signal is getting to the Net-X™
Blinks slowly
DMX signal is not getting to the Net-X™
blink slowly when
c) Press <UP> or <DOWN> until <Without Input> shows in the lower right-hand
corner.
d) Press <ENTER>. <Without Input> stops flashing.
5. Configure the DMX ports that will receive Art-Net™ signals by doing the following for DMX Out ports 1 and 2:
a) Press <MENU> repeatedly until <DMX Output Port #X> shows on the display. b) Press <ENTER>. The phrase in the lower right-hand corner of the display
flashes.
c) Press <UP> or <DOWN> until <ArtNet Input> shows in the lower right-hand
corner.
d) Press <ENTER>. <ArtNet Input> stops flashing.
6. Configure Art-Net™ universe for the DMX ports that will receive Art-Net™ by doing the following:
a) <MENU> repeatedly until <Universe #1> shows in the display. b) Press <ENTER>. The number in the lower right-hand corner of the display
flashes.
c) Press <UP> or <DOWN> until 4 shows on the display. d) Press <ENTER>. 4 stops flashing. e) <MENU> repeatedly until <Universe #2> shows in the display. f) Press <ENTER>. The number in the lower right-hand corner of the display
flashes.
g) Press <UP> or <DOWN> until 8 shows on the display. h) Press <ENTER>. 8 stops flashing.
Art-Net™ And DMX Sources
Art-Net™ and DMX sources configuration uses the Net-X™ as both a DMX splitter and Art-Net™ adapter. Configure this operating mode by combining the configurations for the DMX source and the Art-Net™ source, which are described in detail in DMX Source Art-Net™ Source. Keep the following in mind when configuring the Net-X™ for use as a combination optical DMX splitter and Art-Net™ adapter.
• Disable any unused DMX Out ports.
• DMX Out ports can output only DMX or Art-Net™, not both.
Indicators
The three LED indicator lights on the front of the Net-X™, next to the menu display, indicate when there is power, DMX, or Art-Net™. The table below shows the behavior of the lights and what it means.
POWER
SIGNAL
DMX
While Net-X™ is powered on, the Signal and DMX indicator lights will nothing is plugged into their ports. These indicator lights will blink rapidly after cable connections are made and the Art-Net™ and DMX signals are being received by Net-X™.
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Technical Information
Technical Information 5.
Maintenance
To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear, the user should clean this product regularly. Usage and environment are contributing factors in determining the cleaning frequency.
As a rule, clean this product at least twice a month. Dust build-up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating. This can lead to reduced light source life and increased mechanical wear.
To clean the Net-X™, do the following:
1. Unplug the panel from power.
2. Wait until the unit is at room temperature.
3. Use a vacuum (or dry compressed air) and a soft brush to remove dust collected on the
4. Clean all external surfaces with a mild solution of non-ammonia cleaner or isopropyl
5. Apply the solution directly to a soft, lint-free cotton cloth or a lens cleaning tissue.
6. Make sure all connections are thoroughly dry before reconnecting power and signal
external vents.
alcohol.
cables.
• Keep the environment around the Net-X™ free of dust, dirt, water, and extreme temperatures.
• Insert and remove DMX and Neutrik® etherCON® cables slowly and gently.
• Put the Net-X™ on the top of any stacks of equipment, or rack mount it.
• Turn the Net-X™ off when it is not in use.
Always dry the external surfaces carefully after cleaning them.
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