DMX Mode
The Net-X II is capable of merging two signals of the same protocol into one, using HTP
(Highest Takes Precedence), or LTP (Latest Takes Precedence) logic when the DMX Status is set to
Output. When the DMX Status is set to Input, Normal and Backup must be set to the same Output
universe.
1.
Select the DMX port to configure as instructed in
2.
Use the knob to select 3. DMX Mode.
3.
Press the knob.
4.
Use the knob to select the desired mode:
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SINGLE (OUTPUT Status only) - Disables Ethernet signal merging
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HTP (OUTPUT Status only) - Highest Takes Precedence
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LTP (OUTPUT Status only) - Latest Takes Precedence
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NORMAL (INPUT Status only) - Input port acts as a primary controller
•
BACKUP (INPUT Status only) - Input port acts as a backup controller; the Net-X II will NOT
start accepting changes from the backup port until the normal port with the same Universe
assignment stops broadcasting control signal
5.
Press the knob.
Protocol
Set the protocol to either Art-Net™ or sACN:
1.
Select the DMX Port to configure as instructed in
2.
Use the knob to select 4. Protocol.
3.
Press the knob.
4.
Use the knob to select the desired settings from ArtNet or sACN.
5.
Press the knob.
The sACN priority value (1–200) from the consoles will be ignored if using the merging
functions of HTP or LTP with the sACN control protocols.
Framerte/fs
The frame rate, in milliseconds (ms), is the speed at which the DMX packets are sent out of the 8 DMX
ports. This only applies when the ports are set to Output.
1.
Select the DMX Port to configure as instructed in
2.
Use the knob to select 5. Framerte/fs.
3.
Press the knob.
4.
Use the knob to set the frame rate from 010–040.
5.
Press the knob.
This feature is useful for fixtures unable to receive high-speed DMX.
Network
To set the net setting, do the following:
1.
Select the DMX port to configure as instructed in
2.
Use the knob to select 6. Network.
3.
Press the knob.
4.
Use the knob to select from range options (differs based on Disp Type and Protocol selections):
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000–127: When Disp Type is set to DEC & Protocol is set to ArtNet.
•
001–128: When Disp Type is set to DEC & Protocol is set to sACN.
•
00H–7FH: When Disp Type is set to HEX & Protocol is set to ArtNet.
•
01H–80H: When Disp Type is set to HEX & Protocol is set to sACN.
5.
Press the knob.
This is implemented in very few consoles and only applies to the ArtNet 4 protocol.
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