Introduction
2. Introduction
Description
Net-X II is a reliable and versatile rack-mountable ethernet-to-DMX adapter with an integrated optical DMX
splitter and Ethernet switch capability. It has two 5-pin DMX In ports and eight 5-pin DMX Output/input
ports, all optically isolated. It takes up to 8 Art-Net™ or sACN universes simultaneously. The eight 5-pin
DMX Out ports can be assigned to either of the DMX In ports or to one of the Art-Net™ or sACN universes.
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ports are through ports that allow daisy chaining of Net-X II units. Net-X II provides a
reliable, highly customizable network infrastructure for complex control systems. Merge two controllers into
the Net-X II via DMX, Art-Net™, or sACN, supporting both LTP (Latest Takes Precedence) and HTP
(Highest Takes Precedence) functions. Record function allows you to record looks from a controller and
save them into memory and it is Web server supported for remote configuration and backup/update.
Features
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5-pin DMX splitter/distributor
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Art-Net™/sACN to DMX converter, up to 8 universes
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DMX to Art-Net™/sACN converter, up to 8 universes
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Merge two 5-pin DMX universes into a single universe, or merge two NET controllers (Art-Net™ or
sACN) into the same universe, then convert to standard 5-pin DMX for the outputs
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HTP (Highest Takes Precedence) and LTP (Latest Takes Precedence) merge functions supported
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Backup settings and configurations with same or other Net-X IIs
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Web server supported for remote configuration and backup/update
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Integrated Record function allows you to record looks from a controller and save them into memory
(10 shows in memory, 100 steps each) to trigger up to 4 shows/zones simultaneously using the 5-
wire Phoenix cold contacts on the rear of the unit
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Supports RDM over Art-Net™ for remote fixture management
Product Overview
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indicators
Power Switch
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Fuse holder
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Net-X II User Manual Rev. 6
DMX output/
input
(assignable)
DMX in
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Control panel
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display
through ports
LED indicators
Phoenix connector for
remote triggers (4)
Knob
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