Chauvet Professional Net-X II User manual

User Manual

Net-X II User Manual Rev. 2
Edition Notes
The Net-X II User Manual includes a description, safety precautions, installation, programming, operation,
and maintenance instructions for the Net-X II as of the release date of this edition.
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Any person installing, operating, and/or maintaining this product should completely read through the guide
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Document Revision
This Net-X II User Manual is the 2nd edition of this document. Go to www.chauvetprofessional.com for the
latest version.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Before You Begin ....................................................................... 1
What Is Included ........................................................................................... 1
Claims ........................................................................................................... 1
Manual Conventions ..................................................................................... 1
Symbols ........................................................................................................ 1
Safety Notes.................................................................................................. 2
2. Introduction ................................................................................ 3
Description .................................................................................................... 3
Product Overview.......................................................................................... 3
Product Dimensions...................................................................................... 4
3. Setup ........................................................................................... 5
AC Power...................................................................................................... 5
Fuse Replacement........................................................................................ 5
Mounting ....................................................................................................... 5
Orientation..................................................................................................... 5
Mounting Diagram......................................................................................... 6
Installation Guidelines................................................................................... 6
Signal Connections ....................................................................................... 6
Art-Net™ Connection ..................................................................................................... 6
sACN Connection........................................................................................................... 6
Signal Connection Diagrams.......................................................................................... 7
Input Connections Diagram ..................................................................................... 7
4. Operation .................................................................................... 8
Control Panel Operation................................................................................ 8
Control Knob .................................................................................................................. 8
Programming................................................................................................. 8
Menu Map ..................................................................................................... 8
Operating Settings Configuration.................................................................. 11
Home Screen ................................................................................................................. 11
Custom Device Name .................................................................................................... 12
Set IP Mode ................................................................................................................... 12
Static IP ................................................................................................................... 12
Manual IP ................................................................................................................ 12
Set Netmask................................................................................................................... 13
Operating Mode ............................................................................................................. 13
DMX Port Settings.......................................................................................................... 13
Port Mode ................................................................................................................ 13
Net ........................................................................................................................... 14
LCD Backlight ................................................................................................................ 14
User Preset .................................................................................................................... 14
Factory Reset................................................................................................................. 14
Record Scenes............................................................................................................... 14
Scene Name............................................................................................................ 14
Scene Steps ............................................................................................................ 15
Add Step.................................................................................................................. 15
Delete Step.............................................................................................................. 15
Timing...................................................................................................................... 15
Trigger Settings ....................................................................................................... 15
Backup ........................................................................................................................... 15
Firmware Version ........................................................................................................... 15
Exit ................................................................................................................................. 15

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Web Server ................................................................................................... 16
Web Server Overview .................................................................................................... 17
DMX Port Overview........................................................................................................ 17
Firmware Update/Backup............................................................................................... 17
5. Technical Information................................................................ 18
Product Maintenance .................................................................................... 18
6. Technical Specifications ........................................................... 19
7. Returns........................................................................................ 20
8. Contact Us .................................................................................. 21
1. Antes de empezar....................................................................... 23
Qué va incluido ............................................................................................. 23
Reclamaciones.............................................................................................. 23
Convenciones del manual............................................................................. 23
Símbolos ....................................................................................................... 23
Notas de seguridad....................................................................................... 24
2. Introducción................................................................................ 25
Descripción ................................................................................................... 25
Vista general del panel frontal........................................................................................ 25
Vista general del panel posterior.................................................................................... 25
Dimensiones del producto............................................................................. 26
3. Instalación................................................................................... 27
Corriente alterna ........................................................................................... 27
Sustitución del Fusible .................................................................................. 27
Montaje ......................................................................................................... 27
Orientación.................................................................................................... 27
Diagrama de Montaje del Producto................................................................................ 28
Pauta de Instalación...................................................................................... 28
Conexiones de señal..................................................................................... 28
Conexión Art-Net™ ........................................................................................................ 28
Conexión sACN.............................................................................................................. 29
Diagramas de conexiones.............................................................................................. 29
Diagrama de conexiones de entrada....................................................................... 29
Diagrama de conexiones de salida ......................................................................... 29
4. Funcionamiento.......................................................................... 30
Funcionamiento del panel de control ............................................................ 30
Configuración y Funcionamiento................................................................... 30
Mando de Control........................................................................................................... 30
Programación................................................................................................................. 30
Mapa de menú .............................................................................................. 31
Configuración de ajustes de funcionamiento ................................................ 32
Pantalla de inicio............................................................................................................ 33
Nombre de dispositivo personalizado ............................................................................ 34
Dirección IP.................................................................................................................... 34
Static IP......................................................................................................... 34
Manual IP...................................................................................................... 34
Configurar la Mascara de Red ...................................................................... 34
Modo de operación ....................................................................................... 34
Configuración del Puerto DMX...................................................................... 35
Modo de Puerto.............................................................................................................. 35
Combinación DMX ......................................................................................................... 35
Red................................................................................................................ 35
Retro-iluminación de la pantalla..................................................................................... 35

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Presets de Usuario......................................................................................................... 36
Restablece de fábrica ................................................................................... 36
Grabar escenas............................................................................................. 37
Nombre de la escena.................................................................................... 37
Pasos de la escena........................................................................................................ 37
Añadir paso.................................................................................................................... 37
Borrar paso .................................................................................................................... 37
Tiempos ......................................................................................................................... 37
Configuración del disparador ......................................................................................... 38
Copia de seguridad........................................................................................................ 38
Versión de firmware ...................................................................................... 38
Salida ............................................................................................................ 38
Servidor web ................................................................................................. 39
Descripción general del servidor web ........................................................... 40
Selecciona el modo de puerto........................................................................................ 40
Copia de seguridad/actualización del firmware............................................. 40
5. Información Técnica .................................................................. 41
Mantenimiento............................................................................................... 41
6. Especificaciones Técnicas........................................................ 42
7. Devoluciones.............................................................................. 43
8. Contacto...................................................................................... 44
1. Avant De Commencer................................................................ 46
Contenu......................................................................................................... 46
Réclamations ................................................................................................ 46
Conventions manuelles................................................................................. 46
Symboles ...................................................................................................... 46
Consignes de Sécurité.................................................................................. 47
2. Introduction ................................................................................ 48
Description .................................................................................................... 48
Vue d'ensemble de l'appareil ........................................................................ 48
Dimensions de l'appareil ............................................................................... 49
3. Configuration.............................................................................. 50
Alimentation CA ............................................................................................ 50
Remplacement des Fusibles.......................................................................................... 50
Fixation.......................................................................................................... 50
Orientation...................................................................................................................... 50
Schéma de Montage..................................................................................... 51
Instructions pour I’Installation........................................................................ 51
Connections du Signal .................................................................................. 51
Schémas de connexions................................................................................................ 52
Schéma des connexions en entrée ......................................................................... 52
Schéma des connexions en sortie........................................................................... 52
4. Fonctionnement ......................................................................... 53
Utilisation du panneau de commande........................................................... 53
Bouton de controle......................................................................................................... 53
Programmation.............................................................................................. 53
Plan du menu................................................................................................ 54
Configuration des paramètres de fonctionnement ........................................ 57
Nom personnalisé du périphérique ................................................................................ 57
Sélection du mode IP statique ou manuel...................................................................... 57
Manuel IP ................................................................................................................ 58

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Configuration du masque réseau.................................................................. 58
Mode de fonctionnement................................................................................................ 58
Paramètres de port DMX .............................................................................. 58
Mode de Port.................................................................................................................. 58
Fusion DMX .................................................................................................. 58
Réseau........................................................................................................................... 59
Rétro-éclairage de l'écran .............................................................................................. 59
Préréglages utilisateur ................................................................................................... 59
Réinitialisation d'usine.................................................................................................... 59
Enregistrement des scènes............................................................................................ 59
Nom de la scène ............................................................................................................ 59
Étapes de scène ............................................................................................................ 60
Ajout d'une étape ........................................................................................................... 60
Suppression d'une scène............................................................................................... 60
Cadencement................................................................................................................. 60
Paramètres de déclenchement ...................................................................................... 60
Sauvegarde.................................................................................................................... 60
Mise à jour du microprogramme .................................................................................... 60
Annuler........................................................................................................................... 60
Serveur Web .................................................................................................................. 61
Aperçu du serveur Web ................................................................................ 62
Mise à jour du microprogramme / Sauvegarde............................................. 62
5. Informations Techniques........................................................... 63
Entretien de l'Appareil ................................................................................... 63
6. Spécificités Techniques ............................................................ 64
7. Renvois ....................................................................................... 65
8. Nous Contacter........................................................................... 66
1. Voordat tu begint........................................................................ 68
Wat is er inbegrepen..................................................................................... 68
Claims ........................................................................................................... 68
Conventies van deze handleiding ................................................................. 68
Symbolen ...................................................................................................... 68
Veiligheidsinstructies..................................................................................... 69
2. Inleiding....................................................................................... 70
Beschrijving................................................................................................... 70
Overzicht van het voorpaneel ........................................................................................ 70
Afmetingen van het product .......................................................................... 71
3. Instelling...................................................................................... 72
AC-stroom..................................................................................................... 72
Vervangen van de zekering .......................................................................... 72
Montage ........................................................................................................ 73
Hängende Montage........................................................................................................ 73
Montageansicht............................................................................................. 73
Signaalverbindingen...................................................................................... 74
Art-Net™-aansluiting...................................................................................................... 74
sACN-aansluiting ........................................................................................................... 74
Aansluitingsdiagrammen................................................................................................ 74
Diagram met ingangsaansluitingen ......................................................................... 74
Diagram met uitgangsaansluitingen ........................................................................ 74
4. Werking ....................................................................................... 75
Werking van het bedieningspaneel................................................................................ 75
Programmeren ............................................................................................................... 75
Menu Map ..................................................................................................... 76

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Configuratie gebruiksinstellingen .................................................................. 78
Startscherm.................................................................................................................... 78
Aangepaste apparaatnaam............................................................................................ 78
Statische IP-modus ........................................................................................................ 78
Statische IP ............................................................................................................. 78
Handmatige IP......................................................................................................... 79
Netmask instellen........................................................................................................... 79
Bedrijfsmodus ................................................................................................................ 79
DMX-poortinstellingen.................................................................................................... 79
Poortmodus.................................................................................................................... 79
DMX-samenvoeging....................................................................................................... 79
Net Instelling .................................................................................................................. 80
Beeldscherm LCD.......................................................................................................... 80
Selecteer gebruikersvoorkeuren .................................................................................... 80
Fabrieksinstellingen reset .............................................................................................. 80
Scènes opnemen ........................................................................................................... 80
Scènenaam.................................................................................................................... 80
Scènestappen ................................................................................................................ 81
Stap toevoegen .............................................................................................................. 81
Stap verwijderen ............................................................................................................ 81
Timing ............................................................................................................................ 81
Triggerinstellingen.......................................................................................................... 81
Backup ........................................................................................................................... 81
Firmwareversie............................................................................................................... 81
Annuleren....................................................................................................................... 81
Web Server ................................................................................................... 82
Overzicht Web Server................................................................................... 83
Firmware-update/backup .............................................................................. 83
5. Technische Informatie ............................................................... 84
Product Onderhoud....................................................................................... 84
6. Technische Specificaties........................................................... 85
7. Retouren...................................................................................... 86
8. Neem contact op ........................................................................ 87

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Before You Begin
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1. Before You Begin
What Is Included
Claims
Carefully unpack the product immediately and check the container to make sure all the parts are in the
package and are in good condition.
If the box or the contents (the product and included accessories) appear damaged from shipping, or show
signs of mishandling, notify the carrier immediately, not Chauvet. Failure to report damage to the carrier
immediately may invalidate your claim. In addition, keep the box and contents for inspection.
For other issues, such as missing components or parts, damage not related to shipping, or concealed
damage, file a claim with Chauvet within 7 days of delivery.
Manual Conventions
Symbols
• Net-X II
• Neutrik® powerCON® Power Cord
• User Manual
• Warranty Card
CONVENTION MEANING
1–512 A range of values
50/60 A set of values of which only one can be chosen
<SET> A button on the product’s control panel
Settings A product function or a menu option
SYMBOL MEANING
Critical installation, configuration, or operation information. Not following these
instructions may make the product not work, cause damage to the product, or cause
harm to the operator.
Important installation or configuration information. The product may not function
correctly if this information is not used.
Useful information.

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Before You Begin
Safety Notes
Read all the following safety notes before working with this product. These notes contain important
information about the installation, usage, and maintenance of this product.
Personal Safety
• Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while the product is on.
• Always disconnect the product from the power source before cleaning or replacing the fuse.
• Always connect the product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution.
• Do not touch the product’s housing when operating because it may be very hot.
Mounting
• This product is for indoor use only! To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose this product to
rain or moisture. (IP20)
• CAUTION: When transferring product from extreme temperature environments, (e.g. cold truck to
warm humid ballroom) condensation may form on the internal electronics of the product. To avoid
causing a failure, allow product to fully acclimate to the surrounding environment before connecting
it to power.
• Mount this product in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20 in (50 cm) from adjacent
surfaces.
• Make sure there are no flammable materials close to this product while it is operating.
• Never carry the product by the power cord.
Power and Wiring
• Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged.
• Always make sure you are connecting this product to the proper voltage in accordance with the
specifications in this manual or on the product’s specification label.
• To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use completely
disconnect the product from power via breaker or by unplugging it.
• Never connect this product to a dimmer pack or rheostat.
• Never disconnect this product by pulling or tugging on the power cable.
Operation
• Do not operate this product if there is damage on the housing or cables. Have the damaged parts
replaced by an authorized technician at once.
• Do not cover the ventilation slots when operating to avoid internal overheating.
• The maximum ambient temperature is 113 °F (45 °C). Do not operate the product at higher temperatures.
• In the event of a serious operation problem, stop using this product immediately!
This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Any reference to servicing in
this User Manual will only apply to properly trained, certified technicians. Do not
open the housing or attempt any repairs.
All applicable local codes and regulations apply to proper installation of
this product.
If your Chauvet product requires service, contact Chauvet Technical Support.

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Introduction
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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 Out 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. Neutrik®
etherCON® 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 webserver supported for remote configuration and backup/update.
Product Overview
Phoenix
Connector for
Remote Triggers
(4)
Neutrik®
etherCON®
through ports
DMX Out Control Panel
Display
LED
Indicators
DMX In
Fuse Holder
Neutrik®
powerCON® In
Knob
LED Indicators
Power Switch

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Introduction
Product Dimensions
2 in
51 mm
5.39 in
137mm
6.20 in
157.5mm
19 in
483 mm
17.40 in
442 mm

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Setup
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3. Setup
AC Power
Each Net-X II has an auto-ranging power supply that works with an input voltage range of 100 to 240 VAC,
50/60 Hz. To determine the power requirements for each Net-X II, refer to the label affixed to the product.
You can also refer to the Technical Specifications chart in this manual.
The listed current rating indicates the maximum current draw during normal operation. For more
information, download Sizing Circuit Breakers from the Chauvet website: www.chauvetprofessional.com.
Fuse Replacement
The Net-X II uses a F 1 A, 250 V fuse accessible from the back of the product. To change the fuse, do the
following:
1. Disconnect the product from power.
2. With a Phillips head screwdriver, unscrew the fuse holder cap from the housing.
3. Remove the blown fuse.
4. Replace with a fuse of the same type and rating.
5. Screw the fuse holder cap back in place and reconnect power.
Mounting
Before mounting this product, read and follow the Safety Notes. For our Chauvet line of mounting clamps,
go to www.trusst.com/productcategory/accessories-clamps/.
Orientation
Always mount this product in a safe position and make sure the menu and the ports are accessible and
there is adequate room for ventilation, configuration, and maintenance. The Net-X II fits nicely in a
standard 19” rack, can be suspended upright or upside down, or it can be placed on its rubber feet on a flat
level surface.
Use the following guidelines when mounting the Net-X II:
• When selecting an installation location, consider easy access to this product for operation,
programming adjustments, and routine maintenance.
• Make sure to mount this product away from any flammable material as indicated in the Safety
Notes.
• Never mount in places where rain, high humidity, extreme temperature changes, or restricted
ventilation may affect the product.
• If hanging this product, make sure that the mounting location can support the product’s weight. See
the Technical Specifications for the weight-bearing requirements of this product.
• When hanging this product, always secure to a fastening device using a safety cable.
• Leave enough slack on the cables to prevent tension and pull on the plugs.
• Always connect the product to a grounded and protected circuit. Make sure the
product has an appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of electrocution or
fire.
• To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use
completely disconnect the product from power via breaker or by unplugging it.
Never connect the product to a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if
the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 100% switch.
• Disconnect the product from power before replacing the fuse.
• Always replace a blown fuse with another of the same type and rating.

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Setup
Mounting Diagram
Installation Guidelines
The Net-X II is used as part of a control system for operating various lighting and multi-media products.
The physical and digital construction of the control network is determined by the location and signal needs
of the products.
When designing a control system that uses the Net-X II, consider the following:
• Placing the Net-X II so the menu and ports can be accessed
• Running the cables so there is no tension or pull on the cables or plugs
• Planning a large control system carefully before configuring the components, so IP address, DMX
address, and other identifiers are not duplicated
Signal Connections
The Net-X II 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 layering and formatting of
Architecture for Control Networks to transport DMX512 data over IP or any other ACN compatible network.
ACN is maintained by the Professional Lighting and Sound Association (PLASA).
Safety Cable
Mounting Clamp
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Setup
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Signal Connection Diagrams
Input Connections Diagram
# CONNECTIONS PURPOSE
1DMX Out For DMX controlled products
2Art-Net™ Ethernet Link to an Art-Net™, sACN networks, and web server
access
# CONNECTIONS PURPOSE
1DMX In DMX ports A and B.
2Neutrik® powerCON® In Power In
3Phoenix Connector To trigger recorded scenes
• 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.
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1
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Operation
4. Operation
Control Panel Operation
The Net-X II is configured through the control panel, using the control panel buttons. Once the Net-X II is
properly configured it operates without user intervention.
The Net-X II can be used as a DMX splitter, in which case the DMX In ports must be assigned to the DMX
Out ports, but the Net, Subnet, and IP address settings may not need configuration.
The Net-X II can be used as an Art-Net™ node, in which case the Art-Net™ universes must be assigned to
the DMX Out ports, and the Net, Subnet, and IP address settings must be configured.
The Net-X II can be used as an sACN node, in which case the sACN universes must be assigned to the
DMX Out ports, and the IP address settings must be configured.
The Net-X II can be used as both a DMX splitter and either an Art-Net™ or sACN node simultaneously, in
which case both the DMX assignments and the Art-Net™ or sACN settings must be configured. For more
information, see Example Configurations.
The Net-X II can be used to merge two DMX, Art-Net™, or sACN signals from different controllers and
output as one signal, using LTP (Latest Takes Precedence) and HTP (Highest Takes Precedence)
functions.
The Net-X II has backup settings and configurations with same or other Net-X IIs.
The Net-X II is webserver supported for remote configuration and backup/update.
The Net-X II’s record function allows you to record looks from a controller and save them into memory
Control Knob
The Net-X II has a knob that is used to scroll through the options in the menu. Press the knob to make a
selection.
Programming
Refer to the Menu Map to understand the menu options. The menu map shows the main level and a
variable number of programming levels for each option.
• To access the menu from the Home Screen, press the knob.
• To scroll through the options on each level of the menu, turn the knob. Turn it clockwise to scroll
down, and turn it counter-clockwise to scroll up.
• Press the knob to select the highlighted option. This will take you to the next programming level for
that option, or it will highlight a value that can be edited.
• To increase a selected number value, turn the knob clockwise. To decrease a selected number
value, turn the knob counter-clockwise.
• Press Exit/Cancel to the previous main level.
Menu Map
MAIN LEVEL PROGRAMMING LEVELS DESCRIPTION
Custom Device
Name _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Cancel Inputs a custom device name
Enter
Set IP Mode
Static IP ___ ___ ___ ___ Default address-cannot be changed
Manual IP ___ ___ ___ ___ Cancel Sets the IP Addresses
Enter
Exit Exits to previous screen
Set Netmask
A. 255.000.000.000 Sets Netmask A
B. 255.255.000.000 Sets Netmask B
C. 255.255.255.000 Sets Netmask C
Exit Exits to previous screen
Operating Mode
8 Port Assigns each port as an output/ input (this also supports RDM over
Ethernet)
2 + 8 Port Supports DMX merging with the two
DMX inputs
Exit Exits to previous screen

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DMX Port Settings
DMX
Port 1-
8
Port
Mode
DISABLE Disables the output port
OUTPUT
ArtNet 000-255 Sets the input source for the DMX
port to Art-Net™
sACN 001-256 Sets the input source for the DMX
port to sACN
DMX
Input 001-008 Used for DMX splitter (does not support RDM functions)
Exit Exits to previous screen
INPUT Sets the port to receive DMX from a controller that can be routed to
another DMX port
Exit Exits to previous screen
DMX
Merge
OFF Disables Ethernet signal merging
HTP Sets Ethernet signal merging to
Highest Takes Precedence
LTP Sets Ethernet signal merging to
Latest Takes Precedence
NET 000-127 Sets the net settings
Exit Exits to the previous screen
LCD Backlight
On Backlight On
10 Seconds Display turns off after 10 seconds
30 Seconds Display turns off after 30 seconds
Exit Exits to the previous screen
User Preset
Art-net 8-port DMX Sets all 8 ports to receive 8
universes of ArtNet from 0-7
sACN to 8-port DMX Sets all 8 ports to receive 8
universes of sACN from 1-8
1x8 DMX Splitter Sets the product to operate as a DMX splitter with all 8 outputs
receiving DMX from input A
2x4 DMX Splitter Sets 1-4 outputs to input-port A
and the 5-8 outputs to input-port B
Exit Exits to previous screen
Factory Reset NO Resets to factory settings
YES
Record Scenes
<1-10>
Name Scene _______________ Cancel Customize scene name
Enter
Step: (0/0) 000-100 Scroll to the step that you prefer to
edit
Add Step Adds steps to scene and takes a snapshot of all 8 ports and records
step to memory
Delete Step Delete current step from scene
Timing
Save Step Saves timing for the selected step
Fade In
Time 0.10S-9M59S Selects fade in time
Fade Out
Time 0.10S-9M59S Selects fade out time
Delay Time 0.10S-9M59S Selects delay time
Exit Exits to previous screen
MAIN LEVEL PROGRAMMING LEVELS DESCRIPTION

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Operation
Trigger Settings
Trigger 1 Scene 1-10 Assigns trigger 1 to one of the 10
scenes
Trigger 2 Scene 1-10 Assigns trigger 2 to one of the 10
scenes
Trigger 3 Scene 1-10 Assigns trigger 3 to one of the 10
scenes
Trigger 4 Scene 1-10 Assigns trigger 4 to one of the 10
scenes
Exit Exits to previous screen
Backup
Save Preset 1-10 Saves and loads configurations,
press knob to confirm and Exit (to
cancel).
Load Preset 1-10
Exit Exits to previous screen
Firmware Version ___ __ _ Displays firmware version
Exit Exit Exits to main screen
MAIN LEVEL PROGRAMMING LEVELS DESCRIPTION

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Operation
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Operating Settings Configuration
Home Screen
The Net-X II has a home screen which displays the current status of all ports. The home screen is
displayed when the menu is not being accessed.
To access the menu from the home screen, press the knob. To return to the home screen from the menu,
select 13.Exit and press the knob, or wait 10 seconds after inactivity.
#Symbol Description
1
A–B Ethernet and DMX ports A and B
- or x
(DMX ports)
x is connected
- is disconnected
x or 
(Ethernet ports)
is connected
x is disconnected
2
1–8 DMX ports1–8
x or 
is receiving signal on assigned universe
x is not receiving signal on assigned universe
I or O Input or Output
3IP: Displays the IP address
1
3
2

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Operation
Custom Device Name
To assign the Net-X II a custom device name, do the following:
1. Use the knob to select 1.Custom Device Name.
2. Press the knob.
3. If there is no name set for this product, press the knob. If there is a name set for this product, use
the knob to select which letter to edit, then press the knob.
4. Use the knob to select the letter, number or symbol, from A–@. There are 63 options.
5. Repeat until the name is set as desired.
6. Use the knob to select either Enter to save the name, or Cancel to exit without saving.
7. Press the knob.
Set IP Mode
The Net-X II can use a pre-set static IP address, or it can be set manually.
Static IP
To set the Net-X II to a pre-set static IP address, follow the instructions below:
1. Use the knob to select 2.Set IP Mode.
2. Press the knob.
3. Use the knob to select 1.Static IP.
4. Press the knob.
Manual IP
To set the IP address manually, do the following:
1. Use the knob to select 2.Set IP Mode.
2. Press the knob.
3. Use the knob to select 2.Manual IP.
4. Press the knob.
5. The manual IP address can be set from 000.000.000.000 to 255.255.255.255 by using the knob
to scroll and select the desired numbers 000-255 for each byte (set of three numbers). Use this
process to set each of the four bytes.
6. Use the knob to select Enter to save the chosen IP address or Cancel to exit without saving.

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Set Netmask
To set the Netmask, follow the instructions below:
1. Use the knob to select 3.Set Netmask.
2. Press the knob.
3. Use the knob to select one of the following options:
• A. 255.000.000.000
• B. 255.255.000.000
• C. 255.255.255.000
•Exit (to cancel)
Operating Mode
The Net-X II can operate as a splitter/converter, or a DMX merger. To switch between the 2 modes, do the
following:
1. Use the knob to select either 1. 8 Port (Assigns each port as an output/input (this also supports
RDM over Ethernet) or 2. 2 + 8 Port (Supports DMX merging with the two DMX inputs).
2. Press the knob.
3. 3.Exit (to cancel)
DMX Port Settings
The Net-X II has 8 DMX ports that can be set as outputs or inputs. To select a DMX port to configure, follow
the instructions below:
1. Use the knob to select 5.DMX Port Settings.
2. Press the knob.
3. Use the knob to select the desired DMX port, from DMX Port 1-8, or Exit (to cancel).
4. Press the knob.
Port Mode
The port mode determines whether the selected port functions as an input, an output, or is disabled.
1. Select the DMX port to configure as instructed in DMX Port Settings.
2. Use the knob to select 1.Port Mode.
3. Press the knob.
4. Use the knob to select the desired port mode from, 1.DISABLE, 2.OUTPUT, or 3.INPUT, or Exit
(to cancel).
5. Press the knob.
•For 2.OUTPUT, select the protocol from 1.ArtNet, 2.sACN, or 3.DMX Input, or 4.Exit (to
cancel). Press the knob then use the knob to select the source universe (for 1.ArtNet: from
000–255; for 2.sACN: from 001–256) or the source DMX port (for 3.DMX Input: from 001–
008). Then, press the knob.
DMX Merge
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.
1. Select the DMX port to configure as instructed in DMX Port Settings.
2. Use the knob to select 2.DMX Merge.
3. Press the knob.
4. Use the knob to select the desired mode, from OFF (to disable mode), HTP (Highest Takes
Precedence), or LTP (Latest Takes Precedence).
5. Press the knob.