Cameo XNODE 8 User manual

USER´S MANUAL
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
MANUEL D´UTILISATION
MANUAL DE USUARIO
INSTRUKCJA OBSŁUGI
MANUALE D´USO
XNODE 8
8 PORT ETHNET NODE
CLXNODE8

CONTENTS / INHALTSVERZEICHNIS / CONTENU / CONTENIDO / TREŚĆ / CONTENUTO
ENGLISH
SAFETY INFORMATION 3
INTRODUCTION 4
DEVICE OVERVIEW 5
SETTINGS AND MENU 7
OUTPUT SETTINGS 15
DEVICE SETTINGS AND INFORMATION 17
DEVICE INFORMATION 19
ETHERNET PORT STATUS INFORMATION 20
STATUS LEDS 21
WEB INTERFACE 22
STATUS PAGE 22
PORT SETTINGS PAGE 23
NETWORK SETTINGS PAGE 24
DEVICE SETTINGS PAGE 25
FIRMWARE UPDATE PAGE 26
TECHNICAL DATA 27
MANUFACTURER´S DECLARATIONS 28
CREDITS 29
APPENDIX 29
DEUTSCH
SICHERHEITSHINWEISE 31
EINLEITUNG 32
ÜBERSICHT 33
EINSTELLUNGEN UND MENÜ 35
AUSGANGSEINSTELLUNGEN 44
GERÄTEEINSTELLUNGEN UND INFORMATIONEN 46
GERÄTEINFORMATIONEN 48
ETHERNET-PORT-STATUS-INFORMATION 49
STATUS-LEDS 49
WEB-OBERFLÄCHE 51
STATUS 51
PORT SETTINGS – NETZWERKEINSTELLUNGEN 52
NETWORK SETTINGS – NETZWERKEINSTELLUNGEN 53
DEVICE SETTINGS – GERÄTEEINSTELLUNGEN 54
FIRMWARE UPDATE 54
TECHNISCHE DATEN 55
HERSTELLERERKLÄRUNGEN 56
RECHTLICHE INFORMATIONEN 56
ANHANG 57
FRANÇAIS
INFORMATIONS SUR LA SÉCURITÉ 59
INTRODUCTION 60
VUE D’ENSEMBLE DE L’APPAREIL 61
RÉGLAGES ET MENU 63
OUTPUT SETTINGS (RÉGLAGES DE SORTIE) 71
RÉGLAGES ET INFORMATION CONCERNANT L’APPAREIL 73
INFORMATIONS RELATIVES À L’APPAREIL 75
INFORMATIONS SUR L’ÉTAT DES PORTS ETHERNET 76
LEDS D’ÉTAT 76
INTERFACE WEB 78
PAGE D’ÉTAT 78
PAGE DES PARAMÈTRES DE PORT 79
PAGE DE PARAMÈTRES RÉSEAU 80
PAGE DES PARAMÈTRES DE L’APPAREIL 81
PAGE DE MISE À JOUR DU FIRMWARE 81
CARACTÉRISTIQUES TECHNIQUES 82
DECLARATIONS 83
CRÉDITS 83
ANNEXE 84
ESPAÑOL
INFORMACIÓN DE SEGURIDAD 86
INTRODUCCIÓN 87
DESCRIPCIÓN GENERAL DEL DISPOSITIVO 88
AJUSTES Y MENÚ 90
CONFIGURACIÓN DE SALIDAS 98
CONFIGURACIÓN E INFORMACIÓN DEL DISPOSITIVO 100
INFORMACIÓN DEL DISPOSITIVO 102
INFORMACIÓN SOBRE EL ESTADO DEL PUERTO ETHERNET 103
LUCES LED DE ESTADO 104
INTERFAZ WEB 105
PÁGINA DE ESTADO 105
PÁGINA DE CONFIGURACIÓN DE PUERTOS 106
PÁGINA DE CONFIGURACIÓN DE LA RED 107
PÁGINA DE CONFIGURACIÓN DEL DISPOSITIVO 108
PÁGINA DE ACTUALIZACIÓN DEL FIRMWARE 108
DATOS TÉCNICOS 109
DECLARACIÓN DEL FABRICANTE 110
CRÉDITOS 110
APÉNDICE 111
POLSKI
WSKAZÓWKI BEZPIECZEŃSTWA 113
WPROWADZENIE 114
PRZEGLĄD URZĄDZENIA 115
USTAWIENIA I MENU 117
USTAWIENIA WYJŚCIOWE 125
USTAWIENIA URZĄDZENIA I INFORMACJE 127
INFORMACJE O URZĄDZENIU 129
INFORMACJE O STANIE PORTU ETHERNET 130
DIODY LED STATUSU 130
INTERFEJS WWW 132
STRONA STATUSU 132
STRONA USTAWIEŃ PORTÓW 133
STRONA USTAWIEŃ SIECIOWYCH 134
STRONA USTAWIEŃ URZĄDZENIA 135
STRONA AKTUALIZACJI OPROGRAMOWANIA SPRZĘTOWEGO 135
DANE TECHNICZNE 136
DEKLARACJE PRODUCENTA 137
INFORMACJE PRAWNE 137
ZAŁĄCZNIK 138
ITALIANO
INFORMAZIONI SULLA SICUREZZA 140
INTRODUZIONE 141
PANORAMICA DEL DISPOSITIVO 142
IMPOSTAZIONI E MENU 144
IMPOSTAZIONI DI USCITA 152
IMPOSTAZIONI E INFORMAZIONI SUL DISPOSITIVO 154
INFORMAZIONI SUL DISPOSITIVO 156
INFORMAZIONI SULLO STATO DELLA PORTA ETHERNET 157
LED DI STATO 157
INTERFACCIA WEB 159
PAGINA DI STATO 159
PAGINA DELLE IMPOSTAZIONI DELLE PORTE 160
PAGINA DELLE IMPOSTAZIONI DI RETE 161
PAGINA DELLE IMPOSTAZIONI DEL DISPOSITIVO 162
PAGINA DEGLI AGGIORNAMENTI DEL FIRMWARE 162
DATI TECNICI 163
DICHIARAZIONI DEL PRODUTTORE 164
CREDITI 164
APPENDICE 165

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YOU HAVE MADE THE RIGHT CHOICE!
This device was developed and produced under the highest standards of quality in order to ensure smooth operation for many years. Please
read these operating instructions carefully so that you can use your new Cameo Light product quickly and optimally. You can find more
information on Cameo Light on our website WWW.CAMEOLIGHT.COM.
SAFETY INFORMATION
It is essential that you read and understand this manual before operating the device and that you follow the instructions given below closely
when you set up, connect and use the XNODE 8. Do not use the device in any way or for any purpose not described in this user manual.
This product is approved for professional use only; it is not intended for household usage. Pay attention to all warnings given in this manual
and use this device only in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Disconnect the device from the AC power supply before removing any cover or part, including fuses, even when not in use.
• Ensure that the device is electrically connected to ground (earth).
• Use only a source of AC power supply that complies with local building and electrical regulations and which has both overload and
ground-fault (earth fault) protection.
• Before using the device, check that the power distribution equipment and cables are in perfect condition and rated for the current required
by all connected devices.
• Isolate the device from power supply immediately if the power cable or the power plugs are in any way damaged, defective or wet, or if
they show signs of overheating.
• Do not expose the device to rain or moisture.
• Do not operate the device if any cover or component is missing, damaged or deformed.
• Refer any service operation not described in this manual to Cameo.
• Provide unrestricted airflow around the device.
• Do not operate the device if the ambient temperature exceeds 55°C (131°F).
• Do not modify the device in any way not described in this manual or install other than genuine Cameo parts.
• Do not attempt to bypass any fuse. Replace any defective fuse with one of the specified type and rating only.
• When suspending the device, ensure that the supporting structure and all hardware used can hold at least 10 times the weight of all
devices suspended together.
• When suspending the device, install a secondary attachment such as a safety cable that is approved by an official body such as, e.g.
TÜV (German Technical Monitoring Association), a safety attachment for the total weight it secures. The safety cable must comply with EN
60598-2-17 section 17.6.6 and be capable of bearing a static suspended load 10 times the weight of the device.
• Make sure that any external cover and rigging hardware is securely fastened.
• Provide an adequate clearance underneath the work area and a stable platform whenever installing, servicing or moving an overhead device.
• Do not use the device in areas where it is exposed to direct sunlight.
• Do not use the device in areas that are “highly inflammable”.
CAUTION! IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT LIGHTING PRODUCTS!
1.The product has been developed for professional use in the field of event technology and is not suitable as household lighting.
2.Do not stare, even temporarily, directly into the light beam.
3.Do not look at the beam directly with optical instruments such as magnifiers.
4.Stroboscope effects may cause epileptic seizures in sensitive people! People with epilepsy should definitely avoid places where
strobes are used.

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INTRODUCTION
XNODE 8 is a user-friendly Art-Net and sACN to DMX converter supporting the distribution of eight universes of DMX via eight individually
optically isolated DMX ports, each of which is independently configurable as an input or output. Since most major lighting consoles are
capable of transmitting Art-Net data, the XNODE 8 is all you need to take advantage of your console’s networking capability, allowing you
to transmit a vast number of universes over one single network cable. In some cases, users may profit from already existing networking
infrastructure.
Furthermore, the XNODE 8 is also perfectly suited to send DMX data to your fixtures from a computer or even from a mobile device. Many
light controller programs for PC or Mac support Art-Net output natively and with the help of XNODE 8’s DHCP capability, you can even let
your workplace network infrastructure do the network configuration of your XNODE 8 automatically for you.
With its 128x64 pixels OLED display however, configuring the network and setting up your Art-Net or sACN preferences manually is no
trouble at all and helpful status information is always at hand.
APPLICATIONS
Concert lighting
Live events
Multimedia shows
Theaters
TV studios
Theme parks
Architectural lighting
TYPICAL APPLICATION
UNPACKING
The XNODE 8 is packaged in a cardboard box. The following items are included:
The device.
This user manual.

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DEVICE OVERVIEW
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1OLED DISPLAY.
2ENCODER WHEEL / [OK] BUTTON.
The encoder is primarily used for selecting menu items by turning the knob. It also functions as a push button. This manual refers to this
button simply as [OK] button or [OK].
3[CANCEL] BUTTON.
4ETHERNET
port button [E]
5Ethernet port
(RJ45 Neutrik etherCON socket)
6PORT BUTTONS [1] - [8]
These push buttons are used to open the port menu of the corresponding port. A port status LED showing status information is located
directly below each of those buttons.
7SIGNAL
output and input ports 1 – 8.
8NEUTRIK
powerCON input socket.

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9NEUTRIK
powerCON output socket.
10 USB TYPE-B SOCKET
for firmware updates.
MAINS CONNECTION
The user must supply a suitable power cable. He may then either hard-wire the power cable to the building’s electrical installation, provi-
ding an easily accessible power on/off switch close to the device, or install on the power cable a grounding-type (earthed) mains plug that
is suitable for the local power outlets, following the power plug manufacturer’s instructions. Consult a qualified electrician, if you have any
doubts about the proper installation.
A blue Neutrik powerCON NAC3FCA cable mount connector must be used to supply power at the XNODE 8’s power input socket.
Warning! For protection against dangerous electrical shocks, the device must be grounded (earthed). The local AC power
source must be supplied with both overload and ground-fault (earth fault) protection.
Important! Only attach or remove a Neutrik powerCON connector while it is connected to the mains to apply or cut power
in an emergency, as by doing so may cause arcing at the terminals that will damage the connectors.
POWER OUTLET
Warning! The total current load of all devices connected to the AC mains power outlet of the XNODE 8 must not exceed
19.8 amperes.
A power cable that meets the requirements specified in the safety instructions section of this manual must be used to connect the
XNODE 8 to AC mains power and to connect other devices to the power outlet.
A light-grey Neutrik powerCON NAC3FCB cable-mount connector must be used to draw AC mains power from the XNODE 8’s power outlet.
No matter what the AC mains power voltage is, the current drawn by all the devices that draw AC mains power from the power outlet of
an XNODE 8 must not exceed a total of 19.8 amperes.
DMX CONNECTIONS
Depending on the version, the XNODE 8 is equipped with 5-pin or 3-pin XLR connectors or with Neutrik etherCON RJ45 connectors.
XLR CONNECTORS
Pin Connection
1 Com
2 Data -
3 Data +
4 Not connected
5 Not connected

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RJ45 CONNECTORS
Pin Connection
1 Data +
2 Data -
3 Not connected
4 Not connected
5 Not connected
6 Not connected
7 Com
8 Com
Shield Earth
Each port is individually optically isolated.
SETTINGS AND MENU
GENERAL NAVIGATION
The encoder wheel is the primary means for navigating through the menus. Most of the menus arrange items vertically. In those menus,
turn the encoder clockwise to select the item below the currently selected item or turn the encoder counter clockwise to select the item
above the currently selected item. In menus that arrange items horizontally (e.g. text fields), clockwise means “to the right” and counter
clockwise means “to the left”.
Other than that, the encoder wheel also functions as a push button.This button is generally used to confirm a selection or to navigate to a
selected submenu. This manual will also refer to pushing the encoder knob as “push [OK]” or “push the [OK] button”.
On the right side of the encoder knob, you can find the [Cancel] button, which is generally used to dismiss a selection or to exit a menu.
By keeping the [Cancel] button pressed for at least two seconds, you can always navigate to the Home Screen. From the Home Screen, the
menu is launched by simply pushing the [OK] button.
The following notation is used to describe locations in the menu: Home > Menu > Sub menu > …
For example, the manual could say “navigate to Home > Menu > Art-Net”.This can be read as follows:
Keep [Cancel] pressed for 2 seconds to reach the Home Screen.
Then, press [OK] to get to the menu.
Select Art-Net using the encoder wheel.
After pressing [OK] again to confirm the selection, a choice of the two (virtual) Art-Net nodes is displayed. XNODE 8 has two conceptual
Art-Net nodes when the node is not operating in Art-Net 4 mode.This is because the number of Art-Net ports per node is limited to four by
the Art-Net I, II and 3 specifications.

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HOME SCREEN
Home Screen of an XNODE 8 with all
ports configured to output Art-Net and
addressing information displayed
in decimal.
XNODE 8 Home Screen with ports 1-4
configured to output Art-Net and ports
5-8 to output sACN. Decimal universe
addresses.
XNODE 8 Home Screen with ports 1-4
configured to output Art-Net and ports
5-8 as Art-Net inputs. Hexadecimal
universe addresses.
The Home Screen shows the 15-bit Art-Net port address (a number between 0 and 32767) for each port configured to Art-Net, the sACN
universe (a number in the range of 1 to 63999) if the port is configured to sACN or “Off” for a currently disabled port. The universe number
of an input port is surrounded by a rounded corner box. A filled box around the universe number of an input port indicates the presence of a
valid DMX signal. The addressing information is arranged in a table with two rows and four columns. The information of the top row (bottom
row) refers to the ports 1-4 (5-8). Each cell of the table also displays the text “ART-NET” (“sACN”) if the port is conifgured for the Art-Net
(sACN) protocol.
For detailed information on the addressing of Art-Net ports, see section Representations of Art-Net Port Addresses in the appendix.
PORT SCREEN
The Port Screen shows information about the selected port. It can be reached by pressing the port button (button [1] – button [8] or by
navigating to Home > Menu > Ports > Port X > Universe. There are three variations of the Port Screen, depending on selected protocol and
Art-Net version.
Art-Net 4 sACN Art-Net 3
This screen can be closed by pressing [Cancel] or [OK]. It will disappear by itself after 20 seconds. When turning the encoder, universe edit
mode is activated.
Depending on the port mode, the label on the top left will show if the selected port is configured as an input or as an output. A disabled port
just shows the port number and a “Port Off” label.
A double tap on the port button will open a reduced port settings menu. This allows fast changes to port specific settings. See section Port
Settings for more information.
STATUS INDICATION
There are several indicators and labels on the Port Screen to show the current operating mode and the state of the selected port. The
following status labels displayed on the upper left of the Port Screen show the DMX signal status:
Label Port Mode Description
in, out No DMX signal present.
in, out A valid DMX signal is detected.
out Port is outputting a look which has been received before, but no updates have been received
for at least 10 seconds1.
in An error on the DMX signal appeared.
To show additional information about the selected port, there are status indicators for the presence of RDM on output ports, as well as the
merge mode and status on the upper right of the display. These status indicators are only available with Art-Net 4 and sACN.
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Indicator Port Mode Description
out Receiving signal from one source.
out Receiving signal from two sources. Merger active.
out Receiving signal from more than two sources. See section Merge Mode.
in Sending signal to broadcast or multicast address.
Indicator Port Mode Description
out Art-Net RDM is enabled.
out Merger mode is HTP. See section Merge Mode.
out Merger mode is LTP. See section Merge Mode.
NETWORK SETTINGS
Since Art-Net I, II and 3 only support a maximum of four ports per node and require each node to have a unique IP address, XNODE 8 is
modelled as two conceptual Art-Net nodes with two separate virtual network interfaces unless the Art-Net version is set to Art-Net 4. Art-Net
4 is the default setting on devices with firmware version 0.97 and later. Previous firmware versions don’t support Art-Net 4.
Physically, there is only one network interface. Therefore, it is important to ensure that the settings of both network interfaces are kept compati-
ble. This means that the settings of the two interfaces should be treated like the settings of any other two participants in the same network.
The network settings can be found under Home > Menu > Network > Interface 1 and Home > Menu > Network > Interface 2 if the device
is running in Art-Net 3 mode, or directly under Home > Menu > Network if the device is running in Art-Net 4 mode with a single interface.
The network settings can also be reached with a double tap of the Ethernet port button.
All following settings can also be changed via web interface on the Network Settings Page.
DHCP
Navigate to Home > Menu > Network > Interface N > DHCP when the Art-Net version is set to Art-Net 3, or Home > Menu > Network >
DHCP otherwise, in order to enable or disable DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol). Choose Enable, if you want to have your network
configured by a DHCP server. This would typically be the case, if you connect the XNODE 8 to a home or office network.
A bullet point is shown next to the currently active setting. Use the encoder wheel to choose the desired setting and confirm by pressing
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STATIC SETTINGS
All settings under Home > Menu > Network > Interface N > Static Settings (Art-Net 3 mode) or Home > Menu > Network > Static Settings
(Art-Net 4 mode) apply only if DHCP is disabled and are ignored otherwise. From this menu, you can choose the IP address, the netmask
and the gateway address to be used when DHCP is disabled.
IP ADDRESS
Use this menu item to configure the device’s IP address. When the IP address configuration dialog is opened, it will look just like the dialog
depicted to the right. A box encircling the first number indicates that the first number is selected. While the first number (byte) of the IP
address is selected, use the encoder wheel in order to choose the desired value for the first byte of the address, then push [OK] to confirm
your selection. The next number will become selected allowing you to configure the second number. Simply repeat the same steps for the
remaining numbers. After confirming the value of the last byte, the dialog will be closed, and the new settings will be applied.
NETMASK
In order to configure the netmask, use the same procedure as for configuring the IP address.
The netmask is used internally to compute the network address from the IP address. XNODE 8 does this by computing the bitwise AND of
each byte with the corresponding byte of the IP address. The bitwise AND of the first byte of the IP address and the first byte of the netmask
is the first byte of the network address and so on.
GATEWAY
In order to configure the default gateway address, use the same procedure as for configuring the IP address or the netmask. If the network
data sent by the node needs to be routed, you may want to set this address to the address of your router. In most cases however, this
setting is not relevant.