Madrix MADRIX PLEXUS, RJ45-DMX512 Interface User Manual

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MADRIX PLEXUS

User Manual / Handbuch

MADRIX 3.0a

PLEXUS Firmware: 1.07.4369

September 2013

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Table Of Contents / Inhaltsverzeichnis

MADRIX PLEXUS User Manual (English)

................................................................................................................................... 61 Overview

................................................................................................................................... 72 MADRIX PLEXUS (Hardware)

.......................................................................................................................................................... 7LCD Graphics Display (PLEXUS Menus)

.......................................................................................................................................................... 22Connectivity (Top And Bottom Connections)

.......................................................................................................................................................... 23Control Buttons

.......................................................................................................................................................... 25SD Cards

.......................................................................................................................................................... 26Extension Port

................................................................................................................................... 333 MADRIX (Software)

.......................................................................................................................................................... 33Loading And Enabling Drivers In MADRIX

.......................................................................................................................................................... 36Live Mode

......................................................................................................................................................... 37DMX-OUT (Output)

......................................................................................................................................................... 43DMX-IN (Input)

......................................................................................................................................................... 48Art-Net (Output)

......................................................................................................................................................... 61Art-Net Remote (Input)

.......................................................................................................................................................... 72Stand-Alone Mode

......................................................................................................................................................... 74Step 1), Step 2), Step 3)

......................................................................................................................................................... 75Step 4) Recording

......................................................................................................................................................... 84Step 5) Converting Files

......................................................................................................................................................... 91Step 6) Creating A PLEXUS Configuration

......................................................................................................................................................... 103Step 7), Step 8) Upload And Activation

......................................................................................................................................................... 104Tips

.......................................................................................................................................................... 105Managing Devices Further

.......................................................................................................................................................... 117Remote Control

................................................................................................................................... 1274 MADRIX PLEXUS (Firmware)

.......................................................................................................................................................... 127Firmware Release Notes

.......................................................................................................................................................... 132Updating The Firmware

.......................................................................................................................................................... 135MADRIX PLEXUS Updater (Extra Tool)

................................................................................................................................... 1385 FAQs

................................................................................................................................... 1406 Help & Troubleshooting

................................................................................................................................... 1457 Imprint & Copyright

MADRIX PLEXUS Handbuch (Deutsch)

................................................................................................................................... 1491 Übersicht

................................................................................................................................... 1512 MADRIX PLEXUS (Gerät)

.......................................................................................................................................................... 151LCD-Grafikdisplay (Menüstruktur)

.......................................................................................................................................................... 166Anschlussmöglichkeiten

.......................................................................................................................................................... 168Bedientasten

.......................................................................................................................................................... 170SD-Karten

.......................................................................................................................................................... 172Erweiterungsanschluss

................................................................................................................................... 1803 MADRIX (Software)

.......................................................................................................................................................... 181Aktivieren der Treiber

.......................................................................................................................................................... 183Live-Modus

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......................................................................................................................................................... 184DMX-Ausgabe (DMX-OUT)

......................................................................................................................................................... 190DMX-Eingabe (DMX-IN)

......................................................................................................................................................... 195Art-Net (Ausgabe)

......................................................................................................................................................... 208Art-Net-Eingabe (Art-Net Remote)

.......................................................................................................................................................... 219Standalone-Modus

......................................................................................................................................................... 2211. Schritt, 2. Schritt, 3. Schritt

......................................................................................................................................................... 2214. Schritt: Aufnahme

......................................................................................................................................................... 2325. Schritt: Konvertierung

......................................................................................................................................................... 2386. Schritt: PLEXUS-Konfigurationen

......................................................................................................................................................... 2517. Schritt, 8. Schritt: Hochladen und Abspielen

......................................................................................................................................................... 252Tipps

.......................................................................................................................................................... 253Weitere Konfigurationsmöglichkeiten

.......................................................................................................................................................... 266Fernsteuerung

................................................................................................................................... 2774 MADRIX PLEXUS (Firmware)

.......................................................................................................................................................... 277Firmware-Versionshinweise

.......................................................................................................................................................... 283Aktualisieren der Firmware

.......................................................................................................................................................... 286MADRIX PLEXUS Updater (Zusatzprogramm)

................................................................................................................................... 2895 Häufig gestellte Fragen (FAQs)

................................................................................................................................... 2916 Hilfe & Fehlerbehebung

................................................................................................................................... 2977 Impressum & Urheberrecht

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1 MADRIX PLEXUS User Manual (English)

MADRIX PLEXUS

User Manual

MADRIX 3.0a

PLEXUS Firmware: 1.07.4369

September 2013

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1.1 Overview

Introduction

The MADRIX PLEXUS is a USB 2.0 DMX512 interface.

The MADRIX PLEXUS controls up to 2 universes per unit via DMX512 or Art-Net as a versatile stand-alone interface or live controller. It is the first interface to offer stand-alone playback of MADRIX light shows and effects.

The MADRIX LED lighting control software license for 1024 DMX channels is already included. The MADRIX KEY is not necessary for the MADRIX PLEXUS.

Made in Germany.

About This User Manual

This MADRIX PLEXUS User Manual provides further information on how to operate the PLEXUS.

The full documentation for the MADRIX PLEXUS includes the following user manuals:

MADRIX PLEXUS Quick Start Guide

(printed manual to get started)

MADRIX PLEXUS User Manual

(this guide)

MADRIX Help And Manual

(the software user guide)

If you find information to be missing in this user manual, please read the other manuals.

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Version Information

The current MADRIX version is: MADRIX 3.0a

The current MADRIX PLEXUS firmware version is: 1.07.4369

It is recommended to always use the latest firmware and drivers.

1.2 MADRIX PLEXUS (Hardware)

The MADRIX PLEXUS is a USB 2.0 DMX512 interface.

In general, this device is designed to be operated as a hardware control interface to be connected towards various types of controllable lights / lighting controllers via DMX512 (USB-to-DMX) or ArtNet (DMX-over-Ethernet). Do not use the interface for any other, deviant purpose.

The device can be connected to and disconnected from the PC during use and without a reboot (Hot Swapping & Plug and Play). Multiple interfaces can be used at the same time. Please mind the correct supply of power in this case.

Please read the following subtopics to learn more about MADRIX PLEXUS.

1.2.1 LCD Graphics Display (PLEXUS Menus)

Introduction

This chapter describes the numerous menus provided on the device as well as further information regarding the LCD graphics display.

Icons

An SD card is inserted into the device.

No SD card is inserted into the device.

The values in the menu are editable. You can change the settings. This icon starts to blink when you are editing the values.

Shows that Freeze is activated. This icon is blinking.

Blinking/

Flashing

Display

'Highlight Device' is active in the Device Manager of MADRIX. (Flashing can be stopped by pressing a button on the PLEXUS device.)

Others

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How To

How To Navigate Through Menus

Click 'OK' to open the menu bar. Then, navigate with the help of the arrow buttons. When you have selected your target menu, press 'OK' to enter it.

How To Edit Values

Press and hold 'OK' for two seconds. You can now change the value(s). Use the arrow keys for editing and navigation. Press 'OK' to apply the changes.

Menu Info

Status

Navigate to the menu 'Info' 'Status'. The Status menu displays the name of the device, the IP address, the time and date as well as the status of the bottom connections.

Outgoing data Incoming Data

Outgoing and Incoming Data | Connected X Not Connected

The Status menu also shows the status of the device. In this screenshot, you can see that Scene 1 just started to play and is still currently playing.

Version

Navigate to the menu 'Info' 'Version'. The Version menu lists various data for your device. You will see the hardware type and the firmware version of the current device, the creation date of the firmware, the serial number of the device, its MAC address, and its current IP address.

Help

Navigate to the menu 'Info' 'Help'. The Help menu shortly explains 'How To Navigate Through PLEXUS Menus' and 'How To Edit Values', as described above.

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The PLEXUS menu 'Info' contains 3 entries.

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Playback

Navigate to the menu 'Stand-Alone' 'Playback'. Details of the current Scene are shown, including the index numbering, the name, and length of the Scene. A status bar at the bottom displays the duration of the Scene and a live visualization indicating the current position.

You may control playback in this menu. For more information, see

Remote Control.

You may quickly select specific Scenes by pressing and holding 'OK' for two seconds (How To Edit Values). See below for more information on navigation and selection (Menu Scenes).

Scenes

Navigate to the menu 'Stand-Alone' 'Scenes'. All Scenes of your current PLEXUS Configuration are listed in this menu.

Select a specific Scene with and . Press to play that Scene.

You can configure Scenes in your PLEXUS Configuration using MADRIX. For more information, see Step 6) Creating A PLEXUS Configuration.

Timers

Navigate to the menu 'Stand-Alone' 'Timers'. All Timers of your current PLEXUS Configuration are listed in this menu.

Select a specific Timer with and . You can check the Type, the Start time, and validity of the Timers (Valid From and Valid Thru).

Menu Stand-Alone

The PLEXUS menu 'Stand-Alone' contains 5 entries.

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Start may include some abbreviations: SR for Sunrise or SS for Sunset.

You can configure Timers in your PLEXUS Configuration using MADRIX. For more information, see Step 6) Creating A PLEXUS Configuration.

Ports

Navigate to the menu 'Stand-Alone' 'Ports'. All configured Ports of your current PLEXUS Configuration are listed in this menu.

Select a specific Port with and . You can check the 'Type', 'Action', Inversion, 'Threshold', and 'Value' of each Port.

You can configure Ports in your PLEXUS Configuration using MADRIX. For more information, see Step 6) Creating A PLEXUS Configuration.

Intensity/Speed

Navigate to the menu 'Stand-Alone' 'Intensity/Speed'. You may instantly change the Intensity (brightness) or Speed of the device in this menu.

Press to reduce the Intensity. Press to increase Intensity. Minimum Intensity is 0%. Maximum Intensity is 100%. The default value is 100%.

Press to decrease Speed. Press to increase Speed. Minimum Speed is 1%. Maximum Speed is 1000%. The default value is 100%.

Additionally, you can change the settings for the 8 Intensity Groups. Each Intensity Group is represented by a rectangle. At full intensity, the rectangle will be completely white. At zero intensity, the rectangle will be completely black. For more information about Intensity Groups, see Remote Control. You may change the settings in this menu, on the device (How To Edit

Values).

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Use or to navigate. Press to reduce the Intensity for an Intensity Group (IG 1 - IG 8). Press to increase Intensity. Minimum Intensity is 0%. Maximum Intensity is 100%. The default value is 100%.

Please note: Intensity, Speed, and Intensity Groups are permanent settings, which the device will remember. They will remain even after a restart of the device. Please note: You may reset to default values (100%) by pressing " and " or " and " at the same time for 2 seconds.

You can also configure the settings in the PLEXUS Configuration dialog using MADRIX. For more information, see Managing Devices Further.

Art-Net

Navigate to the menu 'Network' 'Art-Net'. In this menu, the current settings regarding Art-Net, a network protocol for DMX-over-Ethernet, are shown. More specifically, this menu contains the universes settings. Technically speaking Art-Net universes range from 0 to 255, but they are displayed on the PLEXUS and in MADRIX from 1 to 256.

Menu Network

The PLEXUS menu 'Network' contains 2 entries.

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'Art-Net -> DMX 1' shows which Art-Net universe is assigned to the first XLR port for output (DMX 1). 'Art-Net -> DMX 2' shows which Art-Net universe is assigned to the second XLR port for output (DMX 2). 'DMX 1 -> Art-Net' shows which Art-Net universe is assigned to the first XLR port for input (DMX 1). 'DMX 2 -> Art-Net' shows which Art-Net universe is assigned to the second XLR port for input (DMX 2).

Please change the Universe according to your requirements or deactivate the option by choosing 'Off'.

'Art-Net -> DMX 1' and 'Art-Net -> DMX 2' specify if incoming Art-Net data is routed to the corresponding XLR port (DMX 1 or DMX 2) and which Art-Net universe should function as source for each port. These settings should be activated if you want to connect your MADRIX PC to your PLEXUS device using network cables. In Live Mode, you would then send data over the network to the PLEXUS and the PLEXUS outputs the data to each XLR port, where your LED fixtures, LED controllers, or LED drivers would be connected.

'DMX 1 -> Art-Net' and 'DMX 2 -> Art-Net' specify if the corresponding XLR port is used for DMX-IN and if those incoming values should be broadcasted to the Art-Net network and to which Art-Net universe it should be sent. You can use this option to control the MADRIX software remotely, for example. You would connect an external unit to the PLEXUS to an XLR port (using DMX-IN) and send the incoming data over network to the MADRIX PC (Art-Net Remote). The MADRIX PC could receive these Art-Net Remote commands and the software can be controlled remotely. For example, you could use a lighting console to control individual faders of the software.

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DMX-IN input will be send over Art-Net to the configured Art-Net universe via Broadcast according to the configured IP address and Subnet mask of the device (Art-Net Remote). Input can also be data from "Test Sending" (see below). Input can also be the data sent by the SD card for Stand-Alone Mode. In this way, Art-Net Stand-Alone can be configured. This means, the PLEXUS runs a Stand-Alone show and the data is sent over network (via Art-Net) directly to the LED fixtures or you could convert the data to DMX again using a signal converter.

You may change the settings in this menu, on the device (How To Edit

Values).

You can also configure the settings in the PLEXUS Configuration dialog using MADRIX. For more information, see Managing Devices Further.

For more information about Art-Net output, see the chapter Art-Net

(Output).

For more information about Art-Net Remote, see the chapter Art-Net

Remote (Input).

Sync

Navigate to the menu 'Network' 'Sync'. This menu shows the current settings regarding Master-Slave Synchronization.

You can check the Sync type ('Master', 'Slave', 'Off') and Sync group (1

-256). Also, choose if 'Intensity' ('Enabled', 'Disabled'), 'Intensity Group' ('Enabled', 'Disabled'), 'Speed' ('Enabled', 'Disabled') and 'Freeze' ('Enabled', 'Disabled') should be synchronized for Slave devices. For more information, see Managing Devices Further.

You may change the settings in this menu, on the device (How To Edit

Values).

You can also configure the settings in the PLEXUS Configuration dialog using MADRIX. For more information, see Managing Devices Further.

Menu Tools

Monitor DMX1

Navigate to the menu 'Tools' 'Monitor DMX1'. Use this menu to monitor and check DMX data output or input of the first XLR port (DMX 1).

You may change the settings and the functionality. Press and hold 'OK' for 2 seconds.

'Show as' - Choose the overall display modus (Graphic, Table, Channel). 'Show values as' - Choose the display modus of values (Hexadecimal, Decimal, Percent). Decimal cannot be displayed in Table mode.

Use or to scroll in Table mode. Use or to change the DMX channel in Graphic and Channel Mode. In Graphic mode, the individual channel will be shown in the upper right corner in addition to the graphics.

Monitor DMX2

Navigate to the menu 'Tools' 'Monitor DMX2'. Use this menu to monitor and check DMX data output or input of the second XLR port (DMX 2).

You may change the settings and the functionality. Press and hold 'OK' for 2 seconds.

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The PLEXUS menu 'Tools' contains 4 entries.

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Test Sending

Navigate to the menu 'Tools' 'Test Sending'. Use this menu to send DMX values for testing purposes.

Press or to change the DMX channel. Minimum channel is 1. Maximum channel is 512.

Press or to change the DMX value that is being sent. Minimum value is 0. Maximum value is 255.

Please note: You may reset the DMX value to its default value by pressing " and " at the same time for 2 seconds.

You may change the settings and the functionality. Press and hold 'OK' for 2 seconds. 'Send via' - Choose between the XLR ports ('DMX') and the Art-Net port ('Art-Net'). 'Send on Universe/Send on Port' - Choose the first or second DMX universe ('1', '2') or the Art-Net universe (1 - 256), respectively. 'Show values as' - Choose between decimal values ('Decimal'), hexadecimal values ('Hexadec.') or percentage values ('Percent'). 'Test mode' - Choose between three modes ('Channel', 'Universe', 'All Channels'). Channel allows you to quickly change the DMX channels, while the value will be saved and stays at the level you specified. All other channels will be set to 0. Universe allows you to set up every single channel with different values. The device will save the value for each channel individually. All Channels will allow you to set up a DMX value that is send to all channels of the DMX or Art-Net port.

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Freeze

Navigate to the menu 'Tools' 'Freeze'. You can freeze/halt DMX output on all ports (i.e. connections) using this menu. This will use and display only the last frame that was active. Meanwhile, playback or input may continue. In this way, freeze does not function as PlayPause.

If you activate Freeze and leave this menu, freeze will still be active. It will be shown in the menu bar with a blinking icon, as described above.

Press either , , , or to halt the output. When freeze is activated, 'FREEZED' will be displayed.

Press either , , , or a second time to start data output again, 'Running' will be displayed again.

Remote Options

Navigate to the menu 'Remote Control' 'Remote Options'. You can send DMX or Art-Net values directly to the MADRIX PLEXUS. In this way, you can control the PLEXUS remotely using a certain set of remote functions.

Menu Remote Control

The PLEXUS menu 'Remote Control' contains 2 entries.

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'Receive via' - specifies the source of remote commands. You can choose to receive remote commands via DMX, via Art-Net, or to turn remote control off. 'On port / On universe' - specifies for DMX which XLR port is used (DMX 1 or DMX 2) or for Art-Net which universe is used to send the remote commands (1 to 256). 'Start channel' - specifies a DMX start channel (1 to 512). It defines the range of DMX channels used for the set of remote functions. 20 DMX channels are used by the remote functions. The default value is 1. 'DMX -> Art-Net' - specifies if DMX-Thru is enabled, when Remote Control is activated over DMX. Incoming DMX data would then additionally be sent through to Art-Net.

You may change the settings in this menu, on the device (How To Edit

Values).

You can also configure the settings in the PLEXUS Configuration dialog using MADRIX. For more information, see Managing Devices Further.

For more information, see the chapter Remote Control.

Monitor Remote

Navigate to the menu 'Remote Control' 'Monitor Remote'. Use this menu to monitor and check incoming DMX data for Remote Control (DMX 1 or DMX 2). All 20 channels can be monitored using hexadecimal values.

Menu Settings

Clock

Navigate to the menu 'Settings' 'Clock'. The date and time set on the device will be displayed, including the option to set up summer time (Daylight Saving Time, DST). DST will influence calculation of sunrise and sunset and as such also indirectly helps you with your Timers.

You may change the settings in this menu, on the device (How To Edit

Values).

Or you can synchronize the clock with your computer. For more information, see Managing Devices Further.

Network

Navigate to the menu 'Settings' 'Network'. IP address, subnet mask and standard gateway of the PLEXUS will be shown. These are basic settings for network-based communication with the device. Make sure to have the correct network settings (TCP/IP) set up in your operating system also!

You may change the settings in this menu, on the device (How To Edit

Values).

You can also configure the settings in the PLEXUS Configuration dialog using MADRIX. For more information, see Managing Devices Further.

The PLEXUS menu 'Settings' contains 5 entries.

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Display

Navigate to the menu 'Settings' 'Display'. You can specify various settings of the display in this menu.

'Brightness on' - specifies how bright the display is, when it is used. Applicable values are: 10 - 100%. The default value is 100%. 'Brightness dimmed' - specifies how bright the display is, when it gets dimmed. Applicable values are: 0 - 100%. The default value is 10%. 'Dim after' - specifies after how much time the display will be dimmed. The default value is 30s. 'Contrast' - specifies the how well the display can be read. Applicable values are: 0 - 100%. The default value is 50%. 'Invert' - specifies if the colors of the display will be inverted, or not. Black background and a white font are the default settings.

You may change the settings in this menu, on the device (How To Edit

Values).

You can also configure the settings in the PLEXUS Configuration dialog using MADRIX. For more information, see Managing Devices Further.

Device

Navigate to the menu 'Settings' 'Device'. You may change basic settings of the device in this menu.

'Language' - specifies the language of the PLEXUS menus. You can set English, German (Deutsch), or Spanish (Español). 'Rotate 180°' - will rotate the display by 180°. The displayed menus will be shown upside down. Please note, at the same time the assignment of the 5 control buttons will also be rotated by 180° to suit the rotated display. The default settings is No. 'Timers' - can be 'Enabled' or 'Disabled'. This activates or deactivates all Timers on the device globally, even if they are configured in your PLEXUS Configuration. The default settings is Enabled. 'Ports' - can be 'Enabled' or 'Disabled'. This activates or deactivates all Ports on the device globally, even if they are configured in your PLEXUS Configuration. The default settings is Enabled.

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You may change the settings in this menu, on the device (How To Edit

Values).

You can also configure the settings in the PLEXUS Configuration dialog using MADRIX. For more information, see Managing Devices Further.

Location

Navigate to the menu 'Settings' 'Location'. You may change settings of the geographical location of the device in this menu.

Use or to change values. Use or to switch to the next variable.

'Latitude' - specifies the geographical position (North - South). 'Longitude' - specifies the geographical position (East - West). 'Time zone' - specifies the time zone region.

The specific time for the 'Sunrise' and the 'Sunset' will be calculated automatically, according to the geographical position. Those automatic times are an additional option for time-controlled shows in Stand-Alone

Mode.

You can also configure the settings in the PLEXUS Configuration dialog using MADRIX. For more information, see Managing Devices Further.

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Bottom Connections

Top Connections

1) XLR port, DMX 1

2) XLR port, DMX 2

3) Status LED for USB/Power

4) USB/Power port

5) Status LED for Ethernet

6) RJ45 Ethernet port

7) Status LED for SD card slot

8) SD card slot

9) Kensington Security Slot

10) Extension port

5-Pin

Description

3-Pin

1 Ground 2 DMX – 3 DMX + 4 Spare 5 Spare

1.2.2 Connectivity (Top And Bottom Connections)

Top And Bottom Connections

3-Pin And 5-Pin XLR Connector Layout

The images below outline the general pin layout of 5-pin and 3-pin XLR ports.

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Please note: The MADRIX PLEXUS features two 5-pin, female XLR connectors. Please use XLR adapters if necessary.

1.2.3 Control Buttons

Navigation And Editing

The five control buttons are mainly used to select and enter menus on the PLEXUS device or in order to edit settings. Here are the general How To's again:

How To Navigate Through Menus

Click 'OK' to open the menu bar. Then, navigate with the help of the arrow buttons. When you have selected your target menu, press 'OK' to enter it.

How To Edit Values

Press and hold 'OK' for two seconds. You can now change the value(s). Use the arrow keys for editing and navigation. Press 'OK' to apply the changes.

Manual Control During Stand-Alone Playback

The five control buttons can also be used for manual control during stand-alone playback. For more information, see LCD Graphics Display.

Navigate to the PLEXUS menu 'Stand-Alone' 'Playback'.

Skip to the next Scene.

Go back to the last Scene.

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Normal Assignment

'Rotate 180°' is set to 'No'

Button Outline

Inverted Assignment

'Rotate 180°' is set to 'Yes'

LEFT

RIGHT

DOWN

RIGHT

LEFT

Pause playback. Press again to continue playback.

Stop playback entirely. Press to start playback again.

Button Assignment

If you want, you can enable the option 'Rotate 180°' in the PLEXUS menu 'Settings' 'Device'. This will rotate the display by 180°. The displayed menus will therefore be shown upside down. At the same time, the assignment of the 5 control buttons will also be rotated by 180° to suit the rotated display.

The following table provides an overview of the differences between normal assignment and inverted assignment.

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1.2.4 SD Cards

Overview

The integrated SD card slot is located at the top of the device. In order to access it, please open the metal lid first (See 'How To Open The Metal Lid' on page 5 of the MADRIX PLEXUS Quick Start Guide).

The slot supports SD or SDHC cards. SDHC cards are recommended.

Please note: The package of the PLEXUS includes one SD card with 2 GB capacity. The SD card is already inserted into the SD card slot when shipped.

When shipped, the SD card of the PLEXUS will already have a sample show on it.

Inserting The SD Card

Hold the SD card as shown on the device! The canted edge must point to the status LED and the pins must face towards the display. Now, carefully push the SD card into the SD card slot until it clicks and snaps into its position.

Removing The SD Card

Slowly and carefully press the already inserted SD card into the device a little further. Then, release the pressure. The implemented mechanism will automatically release the SD card, which will then stick out from the slot. Use two fingers to pull the card out of the slot.

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Assignment

Available Settings

Ground

File System

If you need to prepare an SD card to be used with your MADRIX PLEXUS or if you would like to clear up your currently used SD card, you may reformat the SD card in Windows.

Please note: Formatting your SD card will erase all data on the card!

Your SD card needs to be formatted using either the FAT16 or FAT32 file system.

1.2.5 Extension Port

Overview

The MADRIX PLEXUS features a 15-pin serial connector with individually addressable Ports. The extension port allows you to connect external analog or digital devices for remote control.

Extension port specifications: 15-pin, D-Sub, US, female

In MADRIX, please open the menu 'Preferences' 'PLEXUS Configuration…' 'Extension Ports' to configure each port individually for the corresponding PLEXUSConfiguration. Select a PLEXUS Configuration first. For more information, see Stand-Alone Mode.

Available Settings

The following table shows available settings of the individual pins:

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Port 1

Digital Input, Digital Output, Analog Input

Port 3

Digital Input, Digital Output, Analog Input

Port 5

Digital Input, Digital Output, Analog Input

Port 7

Digital Input, Digital Output

Port 9

Digital Input, Digital Output

Power

5V, 100mA max.

Ground

Power

5V, 100mA max.

Port 2

Digital Input, Digital Output, Analog Input

Port 4

Digital Input, Digital Output, Analog Input

Port 6

Digital Input, Digital Output, Analog Input

Port 8

Digital Input, Digital Output

Port 10

Digital Input, Digital Output

Ground

Note: A maximum of 100mA can be shared across pins. The combined power of Pin 7 and Pin 9 can be 100mA max.

General Functionality

You can connect different equipment to these Ports. In general, the Port can work as an input to receive a signal from external equipment. According to your PLEXUS Configuration, it can then trigger a certain action/behavior. Or it can function as output to send a signal to the external equipment, which then can process this signal.

Examples Of Equipment You Can Connect

You may attached external analog or digital devices to the extension port.

Examples include for example external buttons, light barriers, small light diodes.

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Using An External 15-pin Connector

General Technical Data

Technical Information

The following drawings provide further, technical details on how to use the extension port.

Using A Port As Digital Output

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Using A Port As Digital Input

Using Light Diodes

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Using A Port As Analog Input

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1.3 MADRIX (Software)

Your MADRIX PLEXUS ships with MADRIX.

MADRIX is a professional and advanced LED lighting control software.

The PLEXUS already includes the software license for 1024 DMX channels. The data output (the license) is automatically activated when you connect the PLEXUS to a computer that has the MADRIX software installed and the USB and/or Ethernet drivers enabled in MADRIX.

You can use MADRIX for the PLEXUS Live Mode, to create PLEXUS Configurations and Stand-Alone Shows, or to configure your device further.

'MADRIX Help And Manual' is the user guide for MADRIX. The MADRIX PLEXUS User Manual includes important features from this software manual. Nevertheless, often you can find more information on the software in the MADRIX Help And Manual.

Please read the following subtopics to learn more about MADRIX in combination with the MADRIX PLEXUS.

1.3.1 Loading And Enabling Drivers In MADRIX

Enabling USB Drivers In MADRIX

Please note: Enabled USB drivers are required for Live Mode via USB and the USB connection from your PC to the device.

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Please make sure to activate the driver for the USB connection in the MADRIX Options. To access the Options of MADRIX, first go to the menu 'Preferences' -> 'Options' (or 'Ctrl+Alt+O'). Second, select the tab 'Devices USB)'.

Enable the 'MADRIX PLEXUS interfaces' driver and press 'Apply'. Close the dialog with 'OK'.

Enabling Network Drivers In MADRIX

Please note: Enabled network drivers (PLEXUS Networking) are required for the Ethernet connection from your PC to the device.

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Please make sure to activate the driver for the Ethernet (network) connection in the MADRIX Options. To access the Options of MADRIX, please press 'Ctrl+Alt+O' or go to the menu 'Preferences' -> 'Options'. Now go to the tab 'Devices Network'.

Select 'Enable PLEXUS / LUNA Networking' and press 'Apply'. Close the dialog with 'OK'.

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1.3.2 Live Mode

Overview

The PLEXUS device can be used as a live controller (Live Mode) or stand-alone interface (StandAlone Mode).

In Live Mode, the PLEXUS allows you to send (or receive) data via MADRIX using up to 1024 DMX channels per device. You can either use 2x DMX-OUT, or 2x DMX-IN, or 1x DMX-OUT and 1x DMXIN, or Art-Net in Live Mode.

Topics

The following topics are included in the chapter Live Mode:

DMX-OUT (Output)

DMX-IN (Input)

Art-Net (Output)

Art-Net Remote (Input)

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1.3.2.1

DMX-OUT (Output)

Overview

The PLEXUS allows you to send data via MADRIX using 1024 DMX channels per device.

The MADRIX PLEXUS features two 5-pin, female XLR connectors. Please use XLR adapters if necessary.

Usage

This chapter describes how DMX512 can be used to connect your MADRIX PC to the MADRIX PLEXUS via USB to output DMX data. (Your LED fixtures, LED controllers, or LED drivers would be connected to the XLR ports of the PLEXUS device.)

Using MADRIX

Please make sure to install the MADRIX software first.

For more information about the installation process, see the MADRIX PLEXUS Quick Start Guide or the MADRIX Help And Manual.

Enabling USB Drivers In MADRIX

Please make sure to enable USB drivers in MADRIX.

For more information, see Loading And Enabling Drivers in MADRIX.

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Connecting MADRIX PLEXUS To Your PC

Now, please connect the MADRIX directly to a free USB 2.0 port of your computer. If the MADRIX PLEXUS driver has been installed properly, the status LEDs will light up accordingly, as described in the chapter Troubleshooting.

Start the MADRIX software now if not yet done.

Configuring Your Virtual Matrix In MADRIX

You will need to configure your virtual matrix according to your LED installation.

In MADRIX, navigate to the menu 'Preferences' 'Matrix Generator' or 'Preferences' 'Patch' for this task.

For more information, please read the MADRIX Help And Manual.

Configuring DMX-OUT In MADRIX

Activating Your Device

In MADRIX, navigate to 'Preferences' 'Device Manager' (or press 'F4').

The first tab 'DMX Devices' shows a list of connected devices.

Press 'Rescan For Devices' if your device is not shown in the list.

Two list entries will be created for your PLEXUS device, one entry for every DMX port ('DMX 1' and 'DMX 2').

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By default, 'Enable' as well as 'Output' should be enabled for every DMX port.

Please check if both options, 'Enable' and 'Output', are activated!

Your PLEXUS device is now configured to output DMX data.

Setting Up The DMX Universe

In the next step, set up the DMX 'Universe' for each DMX port. Simply

use the two arrow buttons to adjust the values. Press 'Apply' afterwards.

Make sure that this configuration match the settings of your virtual matrix in the Patch.

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Further Configuration

You can also define the 'Frame Time' in ms for each device. Frames per second (FPS) will be adjusted automatically according to the frame time.

Setting up the frame time can help in different cases. For example, certain LED fixtures might work best with a specific frame rate. Make sure to use the optimal frame rate for your fixtures. Some LED fixtures might have problems with high frame rates. Then, you can increase the frame time and the FPS will be adjusted automatically. Always press 'Apply' to activate any changes you made.

Activate 'Full Frames' if PLEXUS devices should always send full frames,

instead of optimized frames on a particular universe. Sending full frames means that always the full 512 DMX channels of a DMX universe will be sent with every frame (even when you are using less than 512 channels per universe). Otherwise, MADRIX will send the number of DMX channels that is configured. Always press 'Apply' to activate any changes you made.

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The 'Highlight Device' button activates/deactivates the highlight mode

for the selected device and universe.

Select one ore more interfaces and press the button. The corresponding fixtures connected to the selected interface(s) will completely light up white for a better identification. This makes it easier to see them on stage. It considerably speeds up the procedure of programming the selected DMX512/Art-Net interfaces. In addition, the display of selected PLEXUS devices will flash regularly.

Open the "DMX Watcher" to monitor your DMX

output or input. "Watch Universe" will appear when you have selected a list entry. The DMX Watcher will open with the particular DMX Universe already entered.

Press 'OK' when you are finished setting up your devices.

Resizing The Window

If wish to resize the window of the Device Manager to see more devices in the list, simply move your mouse pointer to the bottom of this window. Then, select the border and hold the left mouse button, while moving your mouse downwards.

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Monitoring DMX Output Or DMX Input

You can monitor incoming or outgoing DMX values on your device in the PLEXUS menus 'Tools' 'Monitor DMX1' and 'Tools' 'Monitor DMX2'.

Important Notes

Please make sure to save your MADRIX Setup after the configuration process.

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1.3.2.2

DMX-IN (Input)

Overview

The PLEXUS allows you to receive data via MADRIX using 1024 DMX channels per device.

Please use a Male to Male 3-pin or 5-pin XLR Gender Changer if necessary.

Usage

This chapter describes how DMX-IN can be used to control the MADRIX software remotely. (An XLR port would be used for the connection.)

If you want to learn more about directly controlling the MADRIX PLEXUS remotely, please see the chapter Remote Control.

Enabling USB Drivers In MADRIX

Please make sure to enable USB drivers in MADRIX.

For more information, see Loading And Enabling Drivers In MADRIX.

Connecting MADRIX PLEXUS To Your PC

Now, please connect the MADRIX directly to a free USB 2.0 port of your computer or use the USB power supply (or USB 2.0) and the network connection for Art-Net. If the MADRIX PLEXUS driver has been installed properly, the status LEDs will light up accordingly, as described in the chapter

Troubleshooting.

Start the MADRIX software now if not yet done.

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Configuring DMX-IN In MADRIX

Activating Your Device

In MADRIX, navigate to the menu 'Preferences' 'Device Manager' (or press 'F4').

The first tab 'DMX Devices' shows a list of connected devices which were found in the network.

Press 'Rescan For Devices' if your device is not shown in the list.

Two list entries will be automatically created for your PLEXUS device, one entry for every DMX port ('DMX 1' and 'DMX2').

By default, 'Enable' as well as 'Output' is enabled for every DMX port. Please enable now 'Input' for the specific DMX port.

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Please check if 'Enable and 'Input' are activated!

Your PLEXUS device is now configured to input DMX data.

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Activating DMX-IN

In MADRIX, please navigate to the menu 'Preferences' 'Device Manager' tab 'DMX Input'.

Choose an entry in the list ('Universe' 1 to 8).

Then, select your input device under 'DMX-IN Device'.

Afterwards, select your device in the list again and enable 'Remote' (in the upper right corner).

Now, choose one of the input protocols in the section 'Remote Control'. 3 pre-defined standard protocols are already implemented. Choose 'User' if you wish to create your individual remote configuration. For more information and the configurations of the 6 standard protocols, please see the MADRIX Help And Manual. You may also choose a protocol and click 'Edit' to see the configurations.

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Close the window with 'OK'.

Monitoring DMX Output Or DMX Input

You can monitor incoming or outgoing DMX values on your device in the PLEXUS menus 'Tools' 'Monitor DMX1' and 'Tools' 'Monitor DMX2'.

Important Notes

Please make sure to save your MADRIX Setup after the configuration process.

Further Information

You can find more info (including DMX-Thru) in the MADRIX Help And Manual.

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1.3.2.3

Art-Net (Output)

Introduction

The Art-Net protocol is a widely known standard to transfer DMX512 over Ethernet (network).

Usage

This chapter describes how Art-Net can be used to connect your MADRIX PC to the MADRIX PLEXUS via network cables to output DMX data. DMX data is then sent to the device over Ethernet/network. (Your LED fixtures, LED controllers, or LED drivers would be connected to the XLR ports of the PLEXUS device.)

Using MADRIX

Please make sure to install the MADRIX software first.

For more information about the installation process, see the MADRIX PLEXUS Quick Start Guide or the MADRIX Help And Manual.

Connecting MADRIX PLEXUS To Your PC

Now, please connect the MADRIX to your computer using the network connection. Your device can be powered via the USB port or by using the external power supply.

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10.0.0.1 ... 10.255.255.254

255.0.0.0

Network Settings

Please make sure that the network settings of your operating system and the settings of your PLEXUS device are correct!

To configure the IP address, subnet mask, and standard gateway of your device, go to the PLEXUS menu 'Settings' 'Network'. Or use the PLEXUS Configuration dialog. In Windows, please navigate to the corresponding item to change the network settings of your operating system.

In general, these settings are recommended:

Device and network card:

Subnet mask:

It is recommended to use this address area.

Please note: Recently, the 2.x network range has been made public. That is why MADRIX PLEXUS

will have an IP address in the 10.x address range when shipped.

Settings Of The Device

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Navigate to the menu 'Network' 'Art-Net'. In this menu, the current settings regarding Art-Net, a network protocol for DMX-over-Ethernet, are shown. More specifically, this menu contains the universes settings. Technically speaking ArtNet universes range from 0 to 255, but they are displayed on the PLEXUS and in MADRIX from 1 to

256.

Art-Net -> DMX 1 shows which Art-Net universe is assigned to the first XLR port for output (DMX

1). Art-Net -> DMX 2 shows which Art-Net universe is assigned to the second XLR port for output (DMX 2). DMX 1 -> Art-Net shows which Art-Net universe is assigned to the first XLR port for input (DMX

1). DMX 2 -> Art-Net shows which Art-Net universe is assigned to the second XLR port for input (DMX 2).

Please change the Universe according to your requirements or deactivate the option by choosing Off.

Art-Net -> DMX 1 and Art-Net -> DMX 2 specify if incoming Art-Net data is routed to the corresponding XLR port (DMX 1 or DMX 2) and which Art-Net universe should function as source for each port. These settings should be activated if you want to connect your MADRIX PC to your PLEXUS device using network cables. In Live Mode, you would then send data over the network to the PLEXUS and the PLEXUS outputs the data to each XLR port, where your LED fixtures, LED controllers, or LED drivers would be connected.

You may change the settings in this menu, on the device (How To Edit Values).

You can also configure the settings in the PLEXUS Configuration dialog using MADRIX. For more information, see Managing Devices Further.

For more information about Art-Net Remote, see the chapter Art-Net Remote (Input).

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Configuring Your Virtual Matrix In MADRIX

You will need to configure your virtual matrix according to your LED installation.

Start the MADRIX software now if not yet done.

In MADRIX, navigate to the menu 'Preferences' 'Matrix Generator' or 'Preferences' 'Patch' for this task. For more information, please read the MADRIX Help And Manual.

Configuring Art-Net In MADRIX

In MADRIX, please navigate to the menu 'Preferences' 'Device Manager' tab 'Art-Net'.

activated.

Activate 'Enable' in the upper left corner. The checkbox will light up green, when

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Press 'Find Auto' to let MADRIX automatically find your device.

Your device will be shown in the list.

(The entry 'ArtNetRemote' will be created automatically when activating Art-Net and can be ignored at this stage.)

Art-Net is now activated. But you will still need to configure DMX output, as described below.

Configuring DMX Output In MADRIX

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Activating Your Device

In MADRIX, navigate to 'Preferences' 'Device Manager' (or press 'F4'). Open the first tab 'DMX Devices'.

This window shows your connected devices. Two list entries will be created for your PLEXUS device and Art-Net, one entry for each DMX port. At this stage, both ports are deactivated.

Please activate 'Enable' for every DMX port now. To do so, select a list entry and activate 'Enable'. Press 'Apply' afterwards.

Please activate the option 'Enable' for both ports, if required!

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Setting Up The DMX Universe

In the next step, set up the DMX 'Universe' for each DMX port. Simply

use the two arrow buttons to adjust the values. Press 'Apply' afterwards.

Make sure that this configuration match the settings of your virtual matrix in the Patch.

Further Configuration

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You can also define the 'Frame Time' in ms for each device.

Always press 'Apply' to activate any changes you made.

allows you to set up further settings. For more information, see

below.

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activates/deactivates the highlight mode for the selected device and

universe.

Open the 'DMX Watcher' to monitor your DMX

output or input. 'Watch Universe' will appear when you have selected a list entry. The DMX Watcher will open with the particular DMX Universe already entered.

Press 'OK' when you are finished setting up your devices.

Resizing The Window

Monitoring DMX Output Or DMX Input

You can monitor incoming or outgoing DMX values on your device in the PLEXUS menus 'Tools' 'Monitor DMX1' and 'Tools' 'Monitor DMX2'.

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Important Notes

Please make sure to save your MADRIX Setup after the configuration process.

Further Configuration

You may want to configure further settings for Art-Net.

'Edit' in the 'Device Manager', tab 'Art-Net' allows you to configure further

settings.

'Configure Device' in the Device Manager, tab 'DMX Devices', allows

you to configure the same settings.

If you press one of the above buttons, the following window 'Art-Net Device Configuration' will be opened.

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'Send Broadcast' will send data to all devices in the network.

'Send Direct' will send data only to a specific address.

Sync Mode

An automatic sync mode for Art-Net devices is implemented in MADRIX. In this

way you can activate or deactivate the usage of sync packages.

This Sync Mode is not conform to Art-Net. To work properly it needs to be implemented by the manufacturer. Please check the manual of your Art-Net node if this option is available to you.

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Before activating sync, make sure that all activated Art-Net devices are available in your network! Else, the frame rate of Art-Net might drop. If you are not sure, do not enable any sync mode.

Even if your Art-Net hardware does not support Pre Sync or Post Sync mode, it might be advisable to activate it in MADRIX. In this way, data packages will be sent one after another and will not get mixed up. The data will be sent more precisely. But please make sure that all of your interfaces are available in the network.

In MADRIX, navigate to the menu 'Preferences' 'Device Manager' 'Art-Net'. Click 'Sync' and a new dialog will open. Now, choose if you want to activate sync packages to be sent before data is sent ('Pre Sync'). Or you can send sync packages after Art-Net data has been sent ( 'Post Sync'). Then, press 'OK'.

If you want to disable sync mode, click 'Sync' again and uncheck the mode that is selected. Then, press 'OK'.

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Config By Web

The button 'Config By Web' allows you to control your device remotely with

the help of a web browser.

For more information, see Remote Control.

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1.3.2.4

Art-Net Remote (Input)

Overview

An Art-Net device can be used for DMX-IN as well. In general, this feature is called Art-Net Remote.

Usage

This chapter describes how Art-Net Remote can be used to control the MADRIX software remotely. (The Ethernet port would be used for the connection.)

If you want to learn more about directly controlling the MADRIX PLEXUS remotely, please see the chapter Remote Control.

Using MADRIX

Please make sure to install the MADRIX software first.

For more information about the installation process, see the MADRIX PLEXUS Quick Start Guide or the MADRIX Help And Manual.

Connecting MADRIX PLEXUS To Your PC

Now, please connect the MADRIX to your computer using the network connection. Your device can be powered via the USB port or by using the external power supply.

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255.0.0.0

Network Settings

Please make sure that the network settings of your operating system and the settings of your PLEXUS device are correct!

In general, these settings are recommended:

Please set up your network card using the following Art-Net address area:

Artistic Licence, the creators of Art-Net, recommends to primarily use the first address range. The second is regarded to be an alternative.

Please use the following Subnet mask:

It is recommended to use this address area.

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Settings Of The Device

Navigate to the menu 'Network' 'Art-Net'. In this menu, the current settings regarding Art-Net, a network protocol for DMX-over-Ethernet, are shown. More specifically, this menu contains the universes settings. Technically speaking ArtNet universes range from 0 - 255, but they are displayed on the PLEXUS and in MADRIX from 1 to

256.

Art-Net -> DMX 1 shows which Art-Net universe is assigned to the first XLR port for output (DMX

1). Art-Net -> DMX 2 shows which Art-Net universe is assigned to the second XLR port for output (DMX 2). DMX 1 -> Art-Net shows which Art-Net universe is assigned to the first XLR port for input (DMX

1). DMX 2 -> Art-Net shows which Art-Net universe is assigned to the second XLR port for input (DMX 2).

Please change the Universe according to your requirements or deactivate the option by choosing Off.

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DMX 1 -> Art-Net and DMX 2 -> Art-Net specify if the corresponding XLR port is used for DMX-IN and if those incoming values should be broadcasted to the Art-Net network and to which Art-Net universe it should be sent. You can use this option to control the MADRIX software remotely, for example. You would connect an external unit to the PLEXUS to an XLR port (using DMX-IN) and send the incoming data over network to the MADRIX PC. The MADRIX PC could receive these ArtNet Remote commands and the software can be controlled remotely (Art-Net Remote). For example, you could use a lighting console to control individual faders of the software.

DMX-IN input will be send over Art-Net to the configured Art-Net universe via Broadcast according to the configured IP address and Subnet mask of the device.

You may change the settings in this menu, on the device (How To Edit Values).

You can also configure the settings in the PLEXUS Configuration dialog using MADRIX. For more information, see Managing Devices Further.

Configuring Art-Net-Remote in MADRIX

Activating Art-Net

In MADRIX, navigate to the menu 'Preferences' 'Device Manager' (or press 'F4'). Select the tab 'Art-Net'.

Enable Art-Net here by activating the check-box in the upper left corner ('Enable'). If you have enabled Art-Net inside this dialog, you will see at least one entry. The 'Art-Net Remote' entry is automatically provided by MADRIX and you can use it for controlling MADRIX remotely within the Art-Net network (Art-Net Remote).

MADRIX supports only one 'ArtNet Remote' device.

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Click 'Edit' and you will be allowed to modify the universe and other options.

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If you activate 'Receive Broadcast', any light desk in the network can send data to MADRIX. If the option 'Receive Direct' is enabled, only a lighting desk with the IP defined in the 'IP' input field can control MADRIX!

Please also configure 'Universe Port OUT'. This specifies which Art-Net Universe MADRIX is listening to. Please choose the universe on which your Art-Net device is sending the data.

Please confirm your settings with 'Apply'. Press 'OK' to close the window.

In the tab 'Art-Net', press 'Apply' after the configuration process.

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Activating Your Art-Net Device

Now, go to the tab 'DMX Devices' in the 'Device Manager'.

Please press 'Rescan For Devices'. Now, select your DMX device in the list. Select your device. Then, activate 'Enable' and 'Input' in the section 'Settings'. Press 'Apply' afterwards.

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Please check if 'Enable and 'Input' are activated!

Your PLEXUS device is now configured to input DMX data.

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Enabling DMX-IN

Now, go to the tab 'DMX Input' in the 'Device Manager'.

Choose an entry in the list ('Universe' 1 to 8).

Then, select your input device under 'DMX-IN Device'.

Afterwards, select your device in the list again and enable 'Remote' (in the upper right corner).

Now, choose one of the input protocols in the section 'Remote Control'. 6 pre-defined standard protocols are already implemented. Choose 'User' if you wish to create your individual remote configuration. For more information and the configurations of the 6 standard protocols, please see the MADRIX Help And Manual. You may also choose a protocol and click 'Edit' to see the configurations.

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Close the window with 'OK'.

Monitoring DMX Output Or DMX Input

You can monitor incoming or outgoing DMX values on your device in the PLEXUS menus 'Tools' 'Monitor DMX1' and 'Tools' 'Monitor DMX2'.

Important Notes

Please make sure to save your MADRIX Setup after the configuration process.

In MADRIX only one ArtNet Remote device is supported.

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Further Information

You can find more info (incl. DMX-Thru) in the MADRIX Help And Manual.

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Step 1)

Configure your virtual matrix according to your LED installation.

(In MADRIX, use the Matrix Generator or the Patch for this task.)

Step 2)

Create the MADRIX effects you wish to use.

(Use the graphical user interface of MADRIX for this task.)

Step 3)

Create a Cue List, if you wish to use it during the recording. If not, simply skip this step and you will create a live record.

(In MADRIX, navigate to the menu 'Window' 'Cue List'.)

Step 4)

Record your effects by creating a MADRIX Record File (*.mrec).

(In MADRIX, use the Recording dialog for this task.)

1.3.3 Stand-Alone Mode

Introduction

Stand-Alone Mode is an important feature of the MADRIX PLEXUS. 1x DMX-OUT, 2x DMX-OUT, or Art-Net is available in Stand-Alone Mode.

Normally, a computer runs the MADRIX software live and thereby controls the LED installation. In contrast, the Stand-Alone Mode of the MADRIX PLEXUS can be used to control LED installations without the need for a computer during the show.

The PLEXUS can use an SD card (SD or SDHC) on which a Stand-Alone Show can be saved. But first, it is necessary to create such a Stand-Alone Show. Please note: When shipped, the SD card of the PLEXUS will already have a sample show on it.

Please read the following chapter carefully in order to learn how to create a MADRIX PLEXUS Stand-Alone Show.

Basic Workflow (Step By Step)

In order to create a show file, please follow these steps: (Details are given in the next chapters for each step.)

Step 5)

Convert the Record File (*.mrec) into a DMX Data File (*.dxd).

(In MADRIX, use the Recording dialog for this task.)

Step 6)

Create a PLEXUS Configuration. This will be your Stand-Alone Show!

(In MADRIX, use the PLEXUS Configuration dialog for this task.)

Step 7)

Upload your Stand-Alone Show onto the SD card.

(In MADRIX, use the PLEXUS Configuration dialog for this task.)

Step 8)

Activate Stand-Alone Mode for the MADRIX PLEXUS.

(In MADRIX, use the PLEXUS Configuration dialog for this task.)

Continue with Step 1)

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1.3.3.1

Step 1), Step 2), Step 3)

Step 1)

Please use the Matrix Generator or the Patch in MADRIX for Step 1). Read the chapter 'Using The Software' 'Matrix Generator' or 'Patch' in the MADRIX Help And Manual.

Step 2)

Please read the chapter 'Using The Software' 'Effects' in the MADRIX Help And Manual for Step

2).

Step 3)

Please read the chapter 'MADRIX Cue List' in the MADRIX Help And Manual if you wish to do Step

3).

Continue with Step 4)

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1.3.3.2

Step 4) Recording

Step 4) Recording Your Effects

Overview

To call up the Recording dialog, in MADRIX, please go to the menu 'Window' -> 'Recording' (or 'Ctrl+Alt+R').

Files

Files, i.e. records, will be displayed in the large list of the Recording dialog. If you did not create any records yet, the list is empty (as shown above).

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Path

'Path' specifies a directory on your hard disk. All record files will be saved in this folder. By

default, a useful folder is already chosen for you (For example C: \Users\USERNAME\Documents\MADRIX\records).

You can change the folder. Use this button to browse for a different folder on your

hard disk.

Filter

Use this filter to search for specific files in the list. Simply enter a name/word and the filter will only show files that include these characters in their file name. Delete any input to show all files.

Managing Files And List Entries

Shows MADRIX Record File (*.mrec) from the folder in the list. When activated, the

button is green. Disable the option to hide all Record Files.

Show DMX Data Files (*.dxd) from the folder in the list. When activated, the button is

green. Disable the option to hide all DMX Data Files.

Use this button to refresh the list of records. Please make sure to select your

preferred records folder first.

Delete the selected file or files from your hard disk. You can also use the 'Delete' key

'File'

Shows the name of the record and its file type (*.mrec or *.dxd). Double-click on the list entry to change the name of the file.

'Date - Time'

Shows the time and date when the record was created.

'Patch Size'

Shows the size of the virtual matrix (Patch Size) used for this record in pixels x pixels. (It can be configured in the Matrix Generator or Patch.)

'Duration'

Shows the length of the record, i.e. how long it is. The format is HH: MM:SS:FF (Hours:Minutes:Seconds:Frames).

'KF'

Stands for Key Frames. MADRIX will automatically optimize the file size of records if recorded frames are identical. Hence, the total number of frames can be different to the number of recorded key frames. For example, a color change (without a fade) might use only two colors. In this case, the record may have 400 frames in total, but just 2 key frames.

'FPS'

Stands for Frames Per Second. Shows the number of frames recorded per second of the record file.

on your keyboard.

Columns Of The List

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Window Size

In order to increase the size of the Recording dialog window, please drag the border of the window until the best size is reached. In this way you can see more files in the list.

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File Information

Select the Tab 'File Information' to receive detailed information about the files you have created. Please select a file in the list first.

Recording

Select the Tab 'Recording' to create a new record.

Preparation

Please make sure to do Step 1), 2), and 3) before recording.

Important Note

Please note: Only the Main Output will be recorded. Make sure that your content is displayed on Preview Window Output before you record.

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Please note:

A frame rate (FPS) that is too high might cause problems. Those can be visual problems on your LEDs, for example.

For the MADRIX PLEXUS a maximum frame rate of 40 FPS is recommended. Otherwise, PLEXUS devices may drop single frames to maintain the timing. PLEXUS devices are likely to drop frames in order to maintain the timing, when all 512 DMX channels of a DMX universe are used. If your DMX universes contain less than 512 channels (324 DMX channels, for example) this behavior is less likely.

Options

Please configure the following options before recording.

'Synchronize With Cue List' will create a record according to your preprogrammed Cue List. If

this option is activated, the Cue List will automatically start to play when the Recording is started (by pressing the button 'Start').

'Start With Cue' allows you to specify which Cue List entry should be used first, when you wish to use the function 'Synchronize With Cue List'.

'Frame Time (ms)' defines the frame rate of the record.

Please adjust the frame time to the requirements of your LED fixtures and devices!

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Creating A Record File

Please make sure to configure all available options before recording (see above).

Step 1)

Begin recording by pressing 'Start'. MADRIX will start to record the Main Output.

Please note: When recording without a Cue List, you can change Storage Places, use the cross-

fader, use the Master Fader, etc. in order to customize your record.

Step 2)

Various information will be displayed.

The Time is displayed in HH:MM:SS:FF (Hours:Minutes:Seconds:Frames).

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Step 3)

Simply press 'Stop' to halt the process. Please wait a few seconds to let MADRIX

process the data. Afterwards you will need to enter a name for the new record.

Step 4)

Afterwards, you will see your record in the list.

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Edit Record

After creating your record, you can edit your record.

First, please select your Record File in the list. Second, change to the tab 'Edit Record' in the 'Recording' dialog.

A small preview window is provided in the lower left to inspect the record.

Please note: If you see the message !NO MADRIX KEY!, that means that you are using MADRIX in demo mode. However, this is no problem. Your record will NOT include this text!

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Use the slider to select a specific frame. Use the small, white triangles to manually set up the In Frame (start frame) and the Out Frame (end frame) for the record.

This field displays the current frame that is also shown in the small preview window. Enter a number to jump directly to this frame.

Starts or stops the preview playback.

Rewinds or forwards one frame per click.

Skips directly to the In Frame or the Out Frame.

Skips to the beginning or the end of the record.

Enter a number or use the slider to select a specific frame. Then, use the 'S' button to set the In Frame (start frame).

Enter a number or use the slider to select a specific frame. Then, use the 'S' button to set the Out Frame (end frame).

Use the provided controls to edit your record. That means you can preview, trim, and loop your record. First, select a list entry. Trim the record by setting up a new In Frame and a new Out Frame.

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MADRIX will search the Record File in order to find a segment that is loopable. It will automatically set the In Frame and Out Frame afterwards. Use the button 'Export' to export your loop. Before that, you can also insert 'Blend Frames'.

Insert 'Blend Frames' into your record. First, enter the number of frames you wish to use. This defines the length. Second, choose the fade mode (XF: Cross-fade, WF: White-fade, BF: Black-fade). Third, press 'Blend'. Fourth, use PlayPause to preview the edited record. Fifth, use the button 'Export' to export your loop. Please note: The beginning of your record will be cut by the defined frame number. This is indicated by a red line below the slider. Example: If you enter '100' frames, MADRIX will create the fade using the first 100 frames and the last 100 frames. Those frames will blend into each other. To have a smooth fade, the record is then cut by 100 frames and starts at frame 101.

Exports the edited record. Choose a name in the second step.

Continue with Step 5)

1.3.3.3

Step 5) Converting Files

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Overview

Call up the Recording dialog again. In MADRIX, please go to the menu 'Window' -> 'Recording' (or 'Ctrl+Alt+R').

First, select your MADRIX Record File (*.mrec) in the list. Please only select one file from the list!

Second, switch to the tab 'PLEXUS Conversion'.

The tab 'PLEXUS Conversion' allows you to prepare the conversion. You can edit and configure how a MADRIX Record File (*.mrec) is converted into a DMX Data File (*.dxd).

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Preparing The Conversion

Please make sure that your virtual matrix (Patch) is configured correctly before generating DMX Data Files (*.dxd).

Note: The PLEXUS Conversion tab only factors in the settings of the Patch and not the settings of the Device Manager in MADRIX. If your live output via the Device Manager works and you have changed the assignment of DMX universes, please make sure to adjust the settings in the PLEXUS Conversion tab as well!

Automatically adds entries to the list. The number of entries will automatically calculated according to the number of DMX universes configured in your Patch. The name of your Windows account will automatically be used for the column 'Author'. The name of the record file will automatically be used for the column 'Scene Name'. The name of the record file and an additional number will automatically be used for the column 'File Name'.

Adds a list entry. Do not forget to adjust the entry 'DMX 1' and 'DMX 2' as well as

'Author', 'Scene Name', 'File Name' for each list entry.

Removes an entry from the list. Select an entry in the list first. You can also use the

'Delete' key on your keyboard.

Duplicates list entries. Select one or several entries in the list first. The File Name will

automatically be adjusted.

You may edit the each entry.

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'Author', 'Scene Name', 'File Name' can be changed. They define how the new DMX Data File will be named after the conversion. Select an entry. Double-click on the particular column and enter the values or characters using the keyboard. Use Enter to apply your changes. Please

make sure that your 'File Name' has the ending '*.dxd'.

'DMX 1' defines which DMX universe of your virtual matrix (Patch) will be used for the first output

port of your PLEXUS. Select an entry. Perform a double-click and simply enter the number of the universe. Use Enter to apply the changes. Select 'No' if the output port should be deactivated.

'DMX 2' defines which DMX universe of your virtual matrix (Patch) will be used for the second output port of your PLEXUS. Select an entry. Perform a double-click and simply enter the number of the universe. Use Enter to apply the changes. Select 'No' if the output port should be deactivated.

'Use Master Values' can be activated if you have used the Master Fader during recording. Then, your converted record will include the brightness levels set by the Master Fader during the recording. Leave the option unchanged if your did not use the Master Fader during recording.

Please note: If your are using more than 2 DMX universes and more than 1 MADRIX PLEXUS at the same time, please make sure to have a list entry for each PLEXUS (You will need 1 list entry for each PLEXUS of your installation).

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Example:

We have created a Patch for 6 DMX universes and we are using 3 MADRIX PLEXUS. PLEXUS number 1 should play DMX universe 1 and 2, PLEXUS number 2 should play DMX universe 3 and 4, PLEXUS number 3 should play DMX universe 5 and 6. Then, we need to create 3 list entries or use the 'Auto' button.

(We will also have to generate 3 DMX Data Files (*.dxd) in the next step.)

Generating DMX Data Files (*.dxd)

Please make sure that your virtual matrix (Patch) is configured correctly before generating DMX Data Files (*.dxd).

1. Select your MADRIX Record File (*.mrec) in the list. Please only select one file!

2. Open the tab 'Edit Record' to double-check the recording (e.g. check the colors or the length of the effect).

3. Open the tab 'PLEXUS Conversion' and press 'Auto' to quickly proceed. Or configure your list entry or several entries manually.

4. Press 'Generate' to convert the MADRIX Record File (*.mrec) into one or multiple DMX Data Files (*.dxd).

5. The newly create DMX Data Files (*.dxd) will be added to the above list.

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Please note:

Generate DMX Data Files (*.dxd) for every single effect (each of your recordings).

You may create several, different DMX Data Files (*.dxd) from one MADRIX Record File (*. mrec).

Your MADRIX Record File (*.mrec) will not be deleted when a new DMX Data Files (*.dxd) is generated.

When using multiple devices at the same time in one installation, you will need multiple DMX Data Files (*.dxd). When using the button 'Generate', all list entries in the tab 'PLEXUS Conversion' will be used to automatically create multiple DMX Data Files.

Warnings:

When generating *.dxd files, you may encounter two messages.

1) As described above, you need to configure your virtual matrix (Patch Size) correctly, before generating DMX Data Files. This message box is a reminder to check if your Patch settings are configured correctly. Press 'Yes' if you would like to proceed with your current settings. Press 'No' if you would like to change your settings.

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2) As described above, the maximum recommended frame rate for the MADRIX PLEXUS is 40 FPS (a frame time of 25ms). This message box is a reminder to check if your frame rate settings are configured correctly. Press 'Yes' if you would like to continue with your current settings. Press 'No' if you would like to change your settings.

Continue with Step 6)

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1.3.3.4

Step 6) Creating A PLEXUS Configuration

Step 6) Creating PLEXUS Configurations (Show Files)

Overview

To call up the PLEXUS Configuration dialog, in MADRIX, please go to the menu 'Tools' -> 'PLEXUS Configuration ' (or 'Ctrl+Alt+P').

It is highly recommended to maximize the size of the PLEXUS Configuration dialog.

The upper section of the PLEXUS Configuration dialog is called 'Devices'. It can be used to manage your PLEXUS devices further (See Managing Devices Further).

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The lower section of the PLEXUS Configuration dialog has two parts. The left part is used to manage your PLEXUS Configurations (create a new Configuration, import/export a Configuration, etc). The right part is used to edit each PLEXUS Configuration individually (add scenes, add events etc).

Basically, when you create and configure a MADRIX PLEXUS Configuration, you create a Show for the PLEXUS Stand-Alone Mode.

How To Create And Manage PLEXUS Configurations

In order to manage your PLEXUS Configurations, please use the lower left part of the PLEXUS Configuration dialog.

Please note: A MADRIX PLEXUS Configuration is not one single file. A Configuration is a folder containing several files.

Creates a new PLEXUS Configuration. Enter a name for the new PLEXUS

Configuration in the second step.

Removes an existing PLEXUS Configuration. Select the particular PLEXUS

Configuration first.

Duplicates an existing PLEXUS Configuration. Select one PLEXUS Configuration first.

Enter a new name for the copy in the second step.

Imports a PLEXUS Configuration. Press the button and select the directory or the source on which the Configuration can be found. Importing a PLEXUS Configuration is useful when receiving Configurations from someone else.

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Exports a PLEXUS Configuration. Select the particular PLEXUS Configuration first. In the second step, please select the directory or the source on which the PLEXUS Configuration should be saved. Exporting a Configuration is useful for exchanging PLEXUS Configurations with each other (on USB sticks, for example) and for uploading a Stand-Alone Show directly onto an SD card.

Shows the content of a PLEXUS Configuration (View Directory). Remember that a MADRIX PLEXUS Configuration is not one, single file, but a folder containing several files. You will hence view the whole directory that includes all files of the PLEXUS Configuration.

Uploads a PLEXUS Configuration onto an SD card that is inserted into a MADRIX PLEXUS. Learn more in the next chapter.

Please configure the column 'AutoPlay' for each of your PLEXUS Configurations.

This setting specifies what to do when a new Stand-Alone Show is uploaded to a MADRIX PLEXUS or when a newly recorded SD card is inserted into a MADRIX PLEXUS. Select 'No' and nothing will be played automatically. Select 'Last' and the PLEXUS will continue where it last stopped. Or you can select a specific Scene after you have created Scenes (Number '1', '2', '3', etc). Perform a double-click to change the entry.

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You may also change the name of your PLEXUS Configurations after you

have created them. Simply perform a double-click on the column 'Name' and enter the new description via the keyboard. Press Enter to apply the changes.

'Power-Up Delay' specifies a timeout in seconds for PLEXUS devices at startup for improved network behavior. Playback is delayed to ensure that all Slave devices are ready in the network after startup.

How To Edit PLEXUS Configurations

In order to edit your PLEXUS Configurations individually, use the lower right part of the PLEXUS Configuration dialog.

First, create a new PLEXUS Configuration as described above.

MADRIX can automatically control if your editing is logical and consistent within one PLEXUS Configuration. Enable this function in order to receive warnings if your editing may be false. Disable this function to hide such messages.

You will automatically receive small warning symbols if your editing is inconsistent and illogical. MADRIX then indicates that you have created conflicts. You will receive these warnings even if you disable 'Perform Consistency Checks'. Click on a warning to display the message behind it.

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Swaps places of list entries. Quickly change the order of Scenes and Timers using the up or down button. Select an entry in the list, press up or down and the entry will move one place up or down. The neighboring entry will automatically move one place down or up, respectively.

Scenes:

Scenes are based on a DMX Data Files (*.dxd). Scenes are smaller parts of a whole show. All Scenes together create your Stand-Alone Show.

First, please select one PLEXUS Configuration you wish to edit.

Creates a new Scene.

When creating a new Scene, a new window will open and you will be asked to select a DMX Data File (*.dxd).

Select a file from the list of Data Files. Or you

can simply 'Import' a *.dxd file from your hard disk. If the list is empty, please import a file.

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'#''

defines the number of the Scene. Simply enter a number.

'Name'

defines the description of the Scene. Simply enter a name.

'File'

defines the source of the Scene. Simply select another source (using a doubleclick), if you wish to change it.

'Duration'

shows how long the Scene is playing. This value cannot be changed.

'FPS'

shows the frames per second of the record file. This value cannot be changed.

'Direction'

defines which way the Scene is played. Applicable values are: 'Forward', 'Ping Pong', 'Backward'. Ping Pong plays the Scene forwards first and automatically

plays it also backwards afterwards.

'Repeat'

defines how often the Scene is repeated. Simply enter a number. A value of 0 will be shown in the list as 'Endless', that means it will be repeated endlessly.

Removes a Scene. Select the particular Scene first.

Duplicates a Scene. Select the particular Scene first. Enter a new name for the copied Scene in the second step.

In addition, please edit the following columns according to your requirements.

(Perform a double-click to change their values. Use Enter to apply your changes. Use Escape to cancel.)

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'Soft Loop'

creates an automatic loop by the software. First, enter a number of frames. MADRIX will add these frames to the end of the Scene and therefore loops towards the first frame of your Scene. A cross-fade is created. For example, if your record was set to a frame rate of 33 FPS and you enter 66 here, two seconds will be used for a loop towards the first frame.

'Follow'

defines which Scene will be played after the currently selected Scene. Applicable values are: 'No', 'Next', and a specific Scene ('1', '2', '3', etc).

'Intensity'

defines the brightness for the Scene in percent. Applicable values are: 0 - 100.

'Speed'

defines the tempo in percent. Applicable values are: 1 - 1000.

'Port 1'

defines if Port 1 of the extension port will be triggered when the Scene begins to play. Applicable values are: 'NO', '0' (OFF), or '1' (ON).

'Port 2'

defines if Port 2 of the extension port will be triggered when the Scene begins to play. Applicable values are: 'NO', '0' (OFF), or '1' (ON).

'Port 3'

defines if Port 3 of the extension port will be triggered when the Scene begins to play. Applicable values are: 'NO', '0' (OFF), or '1' (ON).

'Port 4'

defines if Port 4 of the extension port will be triggered when the Scene begins to play. Applicable values are: 'NO', '0' (OFF), or '1' (ON).

'Port 5'

defines if Port 5 of the extension port will be triggered when the Scene begins to play. Applicable values are: 'NO', '0' (OFF), or '1' (ON).

'Port 6'

defines if Port 6 of the extension port will be triggered when the Scene begins to play. Applicable values are: 'NO', '0' (OFF), or '1' (ON).

'Port 7'

defines if Port 7 of the extension port will be triggered when the Scene begins to play. Applicable values are: 'NO', '0' (OFF), or '1' (ON).

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'Port 8'

defines if Port 8 of the extension port will be triggered when the Scene begins to play. Applicable values are: 'NO', '0' (OFF), or '1' (ON).

'Port 9'

defines if Port 9 of the extension port will be triggered when the Scene begins to play. Applicable values are: 'NO', '0' (OFF), or '1' (ON).

'Port 10'

defines if Port 10 of the extension port will be triggered when the Scene begins to play. Applicable values are: 'NO', '0' (OFF), or '1' (ON).

Timers:

The tab 'Timers' allows you to add specific events to your Stand-Alone Show.

First, please select one PLEXUS Configuration you wish to edit.

Creates a new Timer.

Removes a Timer. Select the particular Timer first.

Duplicates a Timer. Select the particular list entry first.

A maximum of 1000 Timers can be configured per PLEXUS Configuration to ensure performance.

In addition, please edit the following columns according to your requirements.

(Perform a double-click to change their values. Use Enter to apply your changes. Use Escape to cancel.)

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'Action'

defines the type of Timer. Applicable values are: 'Scene', 'Intensity', 'Speed, 'Next, 'Previous', 'Stop', 'Play', 'Pause', 'Port 1', 'Port 2', 'Port 3', 'Port 4', 'Port 5', 'Port 6', 'Port 7', 'Port 8', 'Port 9', 'Port 10'. 'Scene' will trigger a

specific Scene to be played. 'Intensity' will trigger the brightness of the output to change. 'Speed' will trigger a change of tempo. 'Next' or 'Previous' skip to the last or next entry. 'Stop', 'Play', and 'Pause' end, start, or halt the playback. 'Port' will trigger the specific Port of the extension port.

'Value'

is a field that depends on the 'Action'. Enter a number to specify a certain 'Scene'. Enter a value from 0 to 100 for 'Intensity'. Enter a value from 1 to 1000 for 'Speed'. Select 0 (Off) or 1 (On) for 'Port'.

'Type'

defines the how often the 'Action' is triggered. Applicable values are: 'Once', 'Cycle', 'Daily', 'Weekly', 'Monthly', 'Yearly'. 'Once' will trigger the event only

one time. 'Cycle' will trigger the event according to the 'Cycle Interval', for example every 10 minutes.

'Time Type'

includes various variables: 'Time', 'Sunrise', 'After Sunrise', 'Before Sunrise', 'Sunset', 'After Sunset', 'Before Sunset'. Choose 'Time' to exactly define the

time and date under 'Start'. Choose 'Sunrise' or 'Sunset' to begin at sunrise or sunset. Those times will be automatically calculated according to the Geo Coordinates. Use 'Start' to define the start date. Choose 'After Sunrise', 'Before Sunrise', 'After Sunset', or 'Before Sunset' to use the automatically calculated sunrise and sunset times together with an offset (in hours:minutes:seconds). The offset can be set in the 'Start' column, value 'Time'. For example, you may trigger the Timer 2 hours before sunset on May 12, 2012.

'Start'

defines the date and/or time, when the event will be triggered. Depending on the "Time Type" an offset may be set up.

'Valid From'

defines together with 'Valid Thru' a time interval, in which the event will be triggered. 'Valid From' sets the starting point.

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'Valid Thru'

defines together with 'Valid From' a time interval, in which the event will be triggered. 'Valid Thru' sets the end point.

'Cycle Interval'

defines a time period for the 'Type' 'Cycle' in HH:MM:SS (Hours:Minutes:Seconds).

'Type'

defines the character for each Port. On the one hand, 'Ports 1 - 6' can be either 'Digital Input', 'Digital Output' or 'Analog Input'. On the other hand, 'Ports 7 - 10' are only digital ports and can be switched from 'Digital Input' to 'Digital Output' and vice versa.

'Invert'

defines if the status of the Port (1 = On, 0 = Off) will be reversed to 0 = On, 1 = Off.

Extension Ports:

The tab 'Extension Ports' allows you to configure the individual pins of the extension port.

First, please select one PLEXUS Configuration you wish to edit.

Resets all settings of the currently selected Ports to their default value. This will discard any changes you have made.

Please edit the following columns according to your requirements.

(Perform a double-click to change their values. Use Enter to apply your changes. Use Escape to cancel.)

Madrix MADRIX PLEXUS, RJ45-DMX512 Interface User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

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1.1 Overview

1.2 MADRIX PLEXUS (Hardware)

1.2.1 LCD Graphics Display (PLEXUS Menus)

1.2.2 Connectivity (Top And Bottom Connections)

1.2.3 Control Buttons

1.2.4 SD Cards

1.2.5 Extension Port

1.3 MADRIX (Software)

1.3.1 Loading And Enabling Drivers In MADRIX

1.3.2 Live Mode

DMX-OUT (Output)

DMX-IN (Input)

Art-Net (Output)

Art-Net Remote (Input)

1.3.3 Stand-Alone Mode

Step 1), Step 2), Step 3)

Step 4) Recording

Step 5) Converting Files

Step 6) Creating A PLEXUS Configuration