NEO NEXUS SWITCH 24 User Manual

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USER MANUAL / MANUAL DE USUARIO

PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USE

POR FAVOR LEA LAS INSTRUCCIÓNES ANTES DE USAR

NEXUS

SWITCH 24

Network Art-Net

& DMX Switch

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1. OVERVIEW

English version

Nexus Switch 24

Network Art-Net & DMX Switch - 24 DMX universes

Nexus Switch 24 is a wireless network switch that
supports up to 24 universes (12288 DMX channels)
and works with Art-Net, Kling-Net & sACN lighting
control protocols. Equipped with optically isolated
signal ports, with RJ45 connectors, the equipment
ensures a very low latency making it an ideal alterna­tive for live shows. Nexus Switch 24 also features an
OLED display with an intuitive menu, multiple color
modes in KlingNet, and has its own website that
allows both a quick and easy update as well as the
management of the information of the connected

xtures.

Features

• Art-Net/DMX Switcher

• 24 DMX universes / 12288 DMX channels

• 19 inch rack mountable

• Each universe can be in input, output and disa­ble mode

• Support TCP/IP protocols

• Support DMX merge (HTP,LTP)

• Protocols: Art-net, sACN & KlingNet

• Multiple color-type in KlingNet: RGB, RGBW,
RGBA, RGBD & RGBAW

• Firmware updateable via web

• Can be acted as DMX splitter

• IP address can be set manually

• Wi-Fi: AP

• Navigation switch with backlight

• Indicator LEDs on each connector

• Built-in website to manage the xture informa-
tion

• DMX outputs with adjustable frame rate

• DMX interfaces optically isolated

Technical

• Operating temperature: 5ºC~40ºC / 41ºF~104ºF

• Input voltage range: AC100–240V, 50-60Hz

• Power consumption: 30W

• PowerCON input

• Electric standard signal ports: EIA-485

Physical

• Dimensions: 482.6x144.8x44.5 mm. /
19x5.7x1.75 in.

• Weight: 2.4 Kg. / 5.3 Lbs.

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2. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Please read the user manual carefully, as it in­cludes important information regarding details
of operation, maintenance, and technical data.
Keep this manual with the unit for future consul­tation.

WARNINGS

• DO NOT make any inammable liquids, water or

metal objects enter the unit.

• Should any liquid be spilled on the unit, DISCON­NECT the power immediately.

• STOP using the unit immediately in the event
of serious operation problems and contact
with your local dealer for a check or contact us
directly.

• DO NOT open the unit--there are no user service­able parts inside.

• NEVER try to repair the unit by yourself. Repairs

by unqualied people could cause damage or

faulty operation.

CAUTIONS

• Aer having removed the packaging, please
check that the unit is NOT damaged in any way. If
in doubt, DON’T use it and contact an authorized
dealer.

• Packaging material (plastic bags, polystyrene
foam, nails, etc.) MUST NOT be le within chil­dren’s reach, as it can be dangerous.

• This unit must only be operated by adults. DO
NOT allow children to tamper or play with it.

• NEVER use the unit under the following condi­tions: In places subject to excessive humidity. In
places subject to vibrations or bumps. In places
with a temperature of over 45°C/113 F or less
than 2°C/35.6 F. Protect the unit from excessive
dryness or humidity (ideal conditions are be­tween35% and 80%).

• DO NOT dismantle or modify the unit privately.

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3. DESCRIPTION

Front View

1. POWER LED indicator To show the on/o status

of the unit.

2. LINK LED indicator Network connect status
indicate.

3. ACTIVITY LED indicator Network activity indica-

tor, when there is any data transmit, it will ash.

4. WiFi link LED indicator WiFi link indicator.

5. OLED Display display the present status and the

available option.

Rear View

11. Power Switch Button Power ON/OFF the unit

12. Power supply Connect with the power cord

13. Fuse Holder Fuse installation

6. MENU Button Enter into main menu or back to

last menu.

7. UP/DOWN Button UP and DOWN.

8. ENTER Button Enter and Conrm.

9. Ethernet RJ45 connector Connect with net-

work cable.

10. DMX port 1-24 Can be set as DMX in/DMX out.

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1 2 3 4 5 86 7

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11 12

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4. OPERATION GUIDE

Startup View

There are 6 dierent statuses (as pictures show)

you can check when you power on the unit. You can
switchover them by pressing the UP and DOWN. All
of the options can be changed in the main menu.
In the port status, A/B means the network port; “x”

means there is no network connected. “√” means

the network has been connected. 1-8 refers to the
DMX port 1-8/ port 9-16/ port 17-24. In the status,
“x” means the DMX port’s status is inactive. It will

hold the current output. “√” stands the DMX port’s

status is activity, it has connected to the network.
“-” means the current port status is forbidden.

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Rename Device

Enter into the main menu by press MENU, then press­ing the UP and DOWN to choose the Rename Device
option and then press the ENTER to conrm your se­lection. Now you can rename the device by pressing

UP and DOWN now. Conrm you change and move

to next option by press the MENU.

Set IP Address

Enter into the main menu by press MENU, then
pressing the UP and DOWN to choose the Set IP
Address option and then press the ENTER to con-

rm your selection. Now you can set IP address by
pressing UP and DOWN now. Conrm you change

by press the ENTER.

Please note: Each of the IP address should be
unique.

Set Net mask

Enter into the main menu by press MENU, then
pressing the UP and DOWN to choose the Set
Netmask option and then press the ENTER to con-

rm your selection. Now you can set Netmask by
pressing UP and DOWN now. Conrm you change

by press the ENTER.

Set DMX port

Enter into the main menu by press MENU, then
pressing the UP and DOWN to choose the Set DMX

port option and then press the ENTER to conrm

your selection. Then you can set the parameter of
the each port by pressing UP /DOWN and ENTER
now.

1-24 DMX output You can enter to any of the DMX
port 1-24 and set as below:

1. Disp Type, adjust the display mode

2. Port Status, DMX port status can be set as IN /
OUT/ DIS;

3. DMX Mode, As the DMX port set as Input sta­tus, then the Mode only can be set as normal
or backup; As the DMX port set as output