Chauvet Professional Net-X User manual

Edition Notes
The Net-X User Manual Rev. 4 includes a description, safety precautions, and installation,
programming, operation, and maintenance instructions for the Net-X as of the release date of
this edition in January 2016.
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Any person in charge of installing, operating, and/or maintaining this product should
completely read through this manual before installing, operating, or maintaining this product.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Before You Begin............................................................................................................................41.What Is Included................................................................................................................................................4
Unpacking .........................................................................................................................................................4
Claims ............................................................................................................................................................................4
Conventions ......................................................................................................................................................4
Symbols.............................................................................................................................................................4
Safety Notes......................................................................................................................................................5
Introduction .....................................................................................................................................62.Product Description...........................................................................................................................................6
Product Features...............................................................................................................................................6
Additional Products ...........................................................................................................................................6
Product Overview..............................................................................................................................................6
Product Dimensions..........................................................................................................................................7
Setup And Installation....................................................................................................................83.AC Power ..........................................................................................................................................................8
Fuse Replacement............................................................................................................................................8
Mounting............................................................................................................................................................9
Orientation......................................................................................................................................................................9
Mounting Diagram..........................................................................................................................................................9
Installation Guidelines.......................................................................................................................................9
Signal Connections .........................................................................................................................................10
Art-Net™ Connection ................................................................................................................................................... 10
sACN Connection......................................................................................................................................................... 10
sACN Priority.............................................................................................................................................................10
sACN Multicast..........................................................................................................................................................10
Signal Connection Diagram.......................................................................................................................................... 10
Configuration And Operation......................................................................................................114.Control Panel...................................................................................................................................................11
Menu Map .......................................................................................................................................................12
Ethernet Configuration ....................................................................................................................................13
Art-Net™ Subnet Address............................................................................................................................................13
Configuring IP Addresses................................................................................................................................13
Configuring Art-Net™ Net Setting................................................................................................................................. 13
Configuring DMX Outputs ...............................................................................................................................14
Universes .....................................................................................................................................................................14
Art-Net™ Universes ..................................................................................................................................................14
sACN Universes........................................................................................................................................................14
Signal Merging ................................................................................................................................................15
Indicators.........................................................................................................................................................15
Example Configurations..................................................................................................................................16
Example Configuration 1: Art-Net™ and DMX Sources................................................................................................16
Example 1 Diagram...................................................................................................................................................16
Example Configuration 2: sACN and DMX Sources .....................................................................................................17
Example 2 Diagram...................................................................................................................................................17
Technical Information...................................................................................................................185.Maintenance....................................................................................................................................................18
Technical Specifications..............................................................................................................196.Dimensions And Weight..................................................................................................................................19
Power..............................................................................................................................................................19
Data Connections............................................................................................................................................19
Ordering ..........................................................................................................................................................19
Returns................................................................................................................................................20
Contact Us..........................................................................................................................................21

Setup And Installation
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Setup And Installation3.
AC Power
Net-X has an internal auto-ranging power supply that works with an input voltage range of
100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. To determine the power requirements for the Net-X refer to the
label affixed to the product or Technical Specifications.
The listed rating indicates the maximum current draw during normal operation. For more
information, download Sizing Circuit Breakers from the Chauvet website at
www.chauvetprofessional.com.
•Always connect this product to a properly grounded and protected circuit
•Never connect this product to a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer ci cuit,
even if the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 100% swi ch.
•To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan, during pe ods of non-
use completely disconnect the product from power via breake or by unplugging
it.
Fuse Replacement
The Net-X uses a T 250 mA, 250 V fuse accessible from the bac of the product. To change
the fuse, do the following:
1. Disconnect the product from power.
2. With a flat-head screwdriver, unscrew the fus ho der ap from the
housing.
3. Remove the blown fuse.
4. Replace with a fuse of the same type and ating.
5. Screw the fuse holder cap back in plac and reconnect power.
•Disconnect the product from powe before replacing the fuse.
•Always replace a blown fus with another of the same type and rating.
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Setup And Installation
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Signal Connections
The Net-X receives signal though 2 DMX In ports and one of 2 Neutrik® etherCON® ports. It
sends signal out through 8 DMX Out ports and the other Neutrik® etherCON® port.
Art-Net™ Connection
Art-Net™ is an Ethernet protocol that uses TCP/IP to transfer a large amount of DMX512
data using an etherCON® RJ45 connection over a large network. An Art-Net™ protocol
document is available from www.chauvetprofessional.com. Art-Net™ designed by and
copyright Artistic Licence Holdings Ltd.
sACN Connection
Also known as ANSI E1.31, streaming ACN is an Ethernet protocol that uses the layer g and
formatting of Architecture for Control Networks to transport DMX512 data over IP o any other
ACN compatible network. ACN is maintained by the Professional Lighting and So nd
Association (PLASA).
sACN Priority
Priority is a number between 0 and 200 that is set by a controller sending an sACN signal.
The higher the number, the higher the priority. Lower priority signa will be ignored whenever
there is a higher priority signal present. If there is a lower priority signal present when a
higher priority signal halts or stops for longer than 5 secon s the next highest priority signal
will be processed. This function allows for controllers to be s t s a backup in case the main
controller fails. Signals with a priority of 0 will be ignored.
In order for the Net-X to merge two sACN signals, they must have the same priority.
sACN Multicast
The Net-X allows sACN multicasting.
Signal Connection Diagram
•
The Neutrik® etherCON® ports are through ports. Each port can be either an input or
an output port.
•
The DMX ports can only be input or output ports. There are 2 DMX In ports and 8 DMX
Out ports.
From DMX Sources
From Art-Net™ or sACN
Sources
To Ano he N t-X
Or Other Art-Net™ sACN Products
To DMX
Controlled
Products
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