Chauvet Net-X User manual

User Manual
Firmware V2.5

Edition Notes
The Net-X User Manual Rev. 4 covers the description, safety precautions, installation,
programming, operation, and maintenance of the Net-X. Chauvet released this edition of the
Net-X User Manual in January 2016.
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&Sons LLC.(d/b/a Chauvet and Chauvet Lighting) inthe United States and other countries.
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Any person in charge of installing, operating, and/or maintaining this product should
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older versions of this manual and replace with this version. Go to
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Before You Begin............................................................................................................................61.What Is Included................................................................................................................................................6
Unpacking .........................................................................................................................................................6
Claims ............................................................................................................................................................................6
Conventions ......................................................................................................................................................6
Symbols.............................................................................................................................................................6
Safety Notes......................................................................................................................................................7
Introduction .....................................................................................................................................82.Product Description...........................................................................................................................................8
Product Features...............................................................................................................................................8
Additional Products ...........................................................................................................................................8
Product Overview..............................................................................................................................................9
Product Dimensions........................................................................................................................................10
Setup And Installation..................................................................................................................113.AC Power........................................................................................................................................................11
Fuse Replacement..........................................................................................................................................11
Mounting..........................................................................................................................................................12
Orientation....................................................................................................................................................................12
Mounting Diagram........................................................................................................................................................12
Installation Guidelines.....................................................................................................................................12
Signal Connections .........................................................................................................................................13
Art-Net™ Connection ................................................................................................................................................... 13
sACN Connection......................................................................................................................................................... 13
Signal Connection Diagram.......................................................................................................................................... 13
Configuration And Operation......................................................................................................144.Control Panel...................................................................................................................................................14
Menu Map .......................................................................................................................................................15
Ethernet Configuration ....................................................................................................................................16
Art-Net™ Subnet Address............................................................................................................................................16
Configuring IP Addresses................................................................................................................................16
Configuring Art-Net™ Net Setting.................................................................................................................................16
Configuring DMX Outputs ...............................................................................................................................17
Universes .....................................................................................................................................................................17
Signal Merging ................................................................................................................................................18
Indicators.........................................................................................................................................................18
Example Configurations..................................................................................................................................19
Example Configuration 1: Art-Net™ and DMX Sources................................................................................................ 19
Example Configuration 2: sACN and DMX Sources ..................................................................................................... 20
Technical Information...................................................................................................................215.Maintenance....................................................................................................................................................21
Technical Specifications..............................................................................................................226.Dimensions And Weight..................................................................................................................................22
Power..............................................................................................................................................................22
Data Connections............................................................................................................................................22
Ordering ..........................................................................................................................................................22
Returns................................................................................................................................................23
Contact Us..........................................................................................................................................24
Antes de Empezar.........................................................................................................................261.Qué va Incluido ...............................................................................................................................................26
Desembalaje ...................................................................................................................................................26
Reclamaciones.............................................................................................................................................................26
Convenciones..................................................................................................................................................26
Símbolos .........................................................................................................................................................26
Notas de Seguridad.........................................................................................................................................27

Introducción ..................................................................................................................................282.Descripción del Producto ................................................................................................................................28
Características del Producto ...........................................................................................................................28
Productos Adicionales.....................................................................................................................................28
Visión General del Producto............................................................................................................................29
Dimensiones del Producto ..............................................................................................................................30
Montaje e Instalación....................................................................................................................313.Corriente Alterna .............................................................................................................................................31
Sustitución del Fusible ....................................................................................................................................31
Montaje............................................................................................................................................................32
Orientación...................................................................................................................................................................32
Diagrama de Montaje ...................................................................................................................................................32
Pauta de Instalación........................................................................................................................................32
Conexión de señal...........................................................................................................................................33
Conexión Art-Net™ ......................................................................................................................................................33
Conexión sACN............................................................................................................................................................33
Diagrama de Conexión de Señal..................................................................................................................................33
Configuración y Funcionamiento................................................................................................344.Panel de Control..............................................................................................................................................34
Mapa de Menú ................................................................................................................................................35
Configuración Ethernet....................................................................................................................................36
Dirección de subred de Art-Net™................................................................................................................................. 36
Configurar las direcciones IP ..........................................................................................................................36
Configurar los ajustes de red Art-Net™........................................................................................................................ 36
Configurar las salidas DMX.............................................................................................................................37
Universos .....................................................................................................................................................................37
Mezcla de señal ..............................................................................................................................................38
Indicadores......................................................................................................................................................38
Configuraciones de ejemplo............................................................................................................................39
Configuración de ejemplo 1: Fuentes Art-Net™ y DMX................................................................................................ 39
Configuración de ejemplo 2: fuentes sACN y DMX....................................................................................................... 40
Información Técnica.....................................................................................................................415.Mantenimiento.................................................................................................................................................41
Especificaciones Técnicas ..........................................................................................................426.Dimensiones y Peso........................................................................................................................................42
Alimentación....................................................................................................................................................42
Conexiones de Datos......................................................................................................................................42
Pedidos ...........................................................................................................................................................42
Devoluciones......................................................................................................................................43
Contacto..............................................................................................................................................44
Avant de Commencer...................................................................................................................461.Contenu...........................................................................................................................................................46
Déballage........................................................................................................................................................46
Réclamations................................................................................................................................................................46
Conventions ....................................................................................................................................................46
Symboles.........................................................................................................................................................46
Consignes de Sécurité....................................................................................................................................47
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................482.Description de l'Appareil..................................................................................................................................48
Caractéristiques de l'Appareil..........................................................................................................................48
Appareils Supplémentaires .............................................................................................................................48
Vue d'Ensemble du Produit.............................................................................................................................49
Dimensions de l'Appareil.................................................................................................................................50
Configuration et Installation........................................................................................................513.Alimentation CA...............................................................................................................................................51
Remplacement des Fusibles...........................................................................................................................51
Instructions pour l'Installation..........................................................................................................................51

Montage ..........................................................................................................................................................52
Orientation....................................................................................................................................................................52
Schéma de Montage ....................................................................................................................................................52
Connections du Signal ....................................................................................................................................53
Connexion Art-Net™ ....................................................................................................................................................53
Connexion sACN.......................................................................................................................................................... 53
Schéma des Connections de Signal............................................................................................................................. 53
Configuration et Utilisation..........................................................................................................544.Panneau de Commande .................................................................................................................................54
Plan du Menu..................................................................................................................................................55
Configuration Ethernet ....................................................................................................................................56
Adresse de sous-réseau Art-Net™...............................................................................................................................56
Configuration des adresses IP........................................................................................................................56
Configuration du paramètre Net pour Art-Net™............................................................................................................ 56
Configuration des sorties DMX........................................................................................................................57
Univers.........................................................................................................................................................................57
Fusion de signaux...........................................................................................................................................58
Indicateurs.......................................................................................................................................................58
Exemples de configurations............................................................................................................................59
Configuration exemple 1 : Sources Art-Net™ et DMX..................................................................................................59
Configuration exemple 2 : sources sACN et DMX ........................................................................................................ 60
Informations Techniques.............................................................................................................615.Entretien..........................................................................................................................................................61
Spécificités Techniques...............................................................................................................626.Dimensions et Poids........................................................................................................................................62
Alimentation.....................................................................................................................................................62
Connections de Données................................................................................................................................62
Commande......................................................................................................................................................62
Renvois ...............................................................................................................................................63
Nous Contacter ..................................................................................................................................64

Before You Begin
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Before You Begin1.
What Is Included
•Net-X
•Neutrik® powerCON® power cord
•Warranty card
•User Manual
Unpacking
Carefully unpack the Net-X and check that all the parts are in the package, and are in good
condition.
Claims Upon receipt, if the container 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 do so in a timely manner may invalidate your claim with the carrier. In
addition, keep the container and all the packing material 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 receiving the merchandise. For
information on contacting Chauvet, see Contact Us at the end of this Manual.
Conventions
Convention
Meaning
1–512
A range of values
50/60
A set of values
Settings
A menu option
Menu >
Settings
A sequence of menu options
<ENTER>
A button to be pressed
ON
A value to be entered or selected
Symbols
Symbols
Meaning
Critical installation, configuration, or operation information. Failure to comply with this
information may cause the product not to work, damage third-party equipment, or
cause harm to the operator
Important installation or configuration information. Failure to comply with this
information may keep the product from working
Useful information

Before You Begin
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Safety Notes
Please read the following Safety Notes carefully before starting to work with the product.
These notes provide important safety information about the installation, usage, and
maintenance.
•Always connect this product to a grounded circuit.
•Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged.
•Always connect this product to a power source with the proper voltage as listed on
the product sticker.
•Do not operate the product if there is damage to the housing.
•This product is for indoor use only! It is rated IP20. Do not expose the product to
rain or moisture.
•Always disconnect this product from power before cleaning it or changing the fuse.
•Never disconnect the product from the power source by pulling or tugging on the
cord.
•If mounting the product overhead, always secure it using a safety cable.
•Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the product when it is
operating.
•Never connect the product to a dimmer or a rheostat.
•Always install the product in a location with adequate ventilation.
•Do not operate the product in an ambient temperature higher than 104 °F (40 °C).
•This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Any reference to servicing in this
User Manual will only apply to properly trained Chauvet certified technicians. Do
not open the housing or attempt any repairs.
•Any damages caused by manual modifications are not subject to warranty.
Chauvet will not accept liability for damage caused by unauthorized modifications
or not observing the safety warnings and instructions in the manual.
•All applicable local codes and regulations apply for proper installation of this
product.
•In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the product immediately.
•If the product requires repair contact Chauvet. For more information see Returns
and Contact Us.
•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.
Keep this User Manual for future reference.

Introduction
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Introduction2.
Product Description
Net-X 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 units.
Net-X provides a reliable, highly customizable network infrastructure for complex control
systems. Merge two controllers into the Net-X via DMX, Art-Net™, or sACN, supporting both
LTP (Latest Takes Precedence) and HTP (Highest Takes Precedence) functions.
Product Features
•Rack mountable
•Both an ethernet node and an optical splitter
•Eight optically isolated output ports
•Variable operating modes for all DMX outputs
•Two Neutrik® etherCON® in/through ports
•Merge two controllers via DMX, Art-Net™, or sACN
Additional Products
The Net-X is an adapter and switch combined that works as part of a control system. Chauvet
has a line of video products and lighting products that work with the Net-X. For more
information about compatible Chauvet products, see the Chauvet website at
http://www.chauvetlighting.com/product-manuals-literature/.

Introduction
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Product Overview
Neutrik®
powerCON®
In
Fuse
Holder
DMX In
DMX Out
Neutrik®
etherCON®
through ports
Back View
Rubber Foot (x4)
1
2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
Control Panel
Buttons
Control Panel
Display
Front View
Removable Rack
Ear (x2)
LED Indicators
Power Switch
Power
Signal
DMX

Introduction
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Product Dimensions
1.7 in
44.4 mm
17.4 in
443 mm
6.6 in
167.9 mm
15.9 in
404 mm
19 in
483 mm
4.7 in
120 mm
0.9 in
23.5 mm

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 circuit,
even if the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 100% switch.
•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.
Fuse Replacement
The Net-X uses a T 250 mA, 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 flat-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.
•Disconnect the product from power before replacing the fuse.
•Always replace a blown fuse with another of the same type and rating.

Setup And Installation
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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 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:
•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.
Mounting Diagram
Installation Guidelines
The Net-X 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, consider the following:
•Placing the Net-X 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
Safety Cable
Removable Ears
for Rack Mounting
Mounting Clamp
M12 Threaded
Mounting Hole

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 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).
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 signals 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 seconds, the next highest priority signal
will be processed. This function allows for controllers to be set as 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 Another Net-X
Or Other Art-Net™ or sACN Products
To DMX
Controlled
Products

Configuration And Operation
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Configuration And Operation4. The Net-X is configured through the control panel, using the control panel buttons. Once the
Net-X is properly configured it operates without user intervention.
The Net-X 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 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 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 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 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.
DMX In ports and Art-Net™ or sACN universes can be assigned to multiple DMX Out
ports.
Control Panel
The control panel is the mechanism for configuring the Net-X settings. It has a small LCD
screen and four buttons, which are described below.
Button
Function
<MENU>
Scrolls through the first level of options, or exits from the current menu or
function
<UP> Navigates upward through the menu list or increases the numeric value
when in a function
<DOWN>
Navigates downward through the menu list or decreases the numeric value
when in a function
<ENTER>
Enables the currently displayed menu or sets the currently selected value in
to the current function

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Menu Map
The menu map shows the organization of the configuration settings. Use it for reference
when configuring the Net-X.
Art-Net™
sACN
Main Function
Programming Levels
Description
<Net>
0–127
a
Sets the Net address
<Subnet>
0–15
a
Sets the Subnet address
<Universe #1> to
<Universe #8>
0–15
a
Sets the Art-Net™ universe for the corresponding DMX Out
port (only necessary when that DMX port is set to Art-Net™)
1–255
a
Sets the sACN universe for the corresponding DMX Out port
(only necessary when that DMX port is set to sACN)
<DMX Output #1>
to
<DMX Output #8>
ArtNet Input
a
Sets the input source for the DMX port to Art-Net™
sACN Input
a
Sets the input source for the DMX port to sACN
DMX #1 Input
a
a
Sets the input source for the DMX port to DMX In port 1
DMX #2 Input
a
a
Sets the input source for the DMX port to DMX In port 2
Without Input
a
a
Disables the DMX Out port
<IP Address #1>
to
<IP Address #2> x*.xxx.xxx.xxx
a
a
Sets the IP addresses for the Net-X
Note: The addresses cannot be the same
<Device ID>
xxxxxxxxx
a
a
Shows the Net-X device ID
<Protocol>
ArtNet
a
a
Selects the Art-Net™ ethernet protocol
sACN
a
a
Selects the sACN ethernet protocol
<Net Mode>
OFF
a
a
Disables ethernet signal merging
HTP
a
a
Sets ethernet signal merging to Highest Takes Precedence
LTP
a
a
Sets ethernet signal merging to Latest Takes Precedence
<DMX Mode>
OFF
a
a
Disables DMX signal merging
HTP
a
a
Sets DMX signal merging to Highest Takes Precedence
LTP
a
a
Sets DMX signal merging to Latest Takes Precedence
* - In Art-Net™ mode, the beginnings of the IP addresses are set by the Net setting, to
either:
•2, for Net setting 0,
or
•10, for Net setting 1.
* - In sACN mode, the beginnings of the IP addresses can be set to 2, 10, or 239.
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Ethernet Configuration
To set the Net-X to receive and send either Art-Net™ or sACN, follow the instructions below:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until <Protocol> shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select ArtNet or sACN.
4. Press <ENTER>.
Art-Net™ Subnet Address
There are 16 Subnet sets of 16 universes available to the Net-X, for a total of 256 universe
addresses. The Subnet address must be configured if the Net-X is being used as an Art-
Net™ node. The Net-X can only convert (to DMX) or merge Art-Net™ signals in the 16
universes within the Subnet it is assigned to.
The Universe address will always read 0–15. For Universes 0–15, assign Subnet 0. For
Universes 16–31, assign Subnet 1. For Universes 32–47, assign Subnet 2, and so on.
For example: to assign Universe 110 to a DMX Out port, set the Subnet address to 6, and the
Universe of that port to 14. To assign Universe 200 to a DMX Out port, set the Subnet to 12
and the Universe of that port to 8.
To assign the Subnet address, do the following:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until <Subnet> shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>. The number in the lower right-hand corner of the display flashes.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the Subnet address, 0–15.
4. Press <ENTER>.
Configuring IP Addresses
The IP addresses are the addresses of the Net-X on the network. They must be configured if
the Net-X is being used as an ethernet node.
In sACN mode, the beginning number can be set to 2, 10, or 239.
In Art-Net™ mode, the beginning number is set by the Net Setting.
The other three numbers can be set from 0–255. The IP addresses cannot be identical.
To configure the IP Address, do the following:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until <IP Address #X>shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER> to cycle through the sets of 3 digits in either address, until the desired
number flashes on the display.
3. Press <UP> or <DOWN> to change that set of numbers.
4. Repeat steps 2–3 until the IP address is configured as desired.
5. Press <MENU>.
Configuring Art-Net™ Net Setting
The Net setting controls the beginning of the IP addresses on the Net-X in Art-Net™ mode.
To configure the Net setting, do the following:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until <Net> shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>. The number in the lower right-hand corner of the display flashes.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select either:
•0, to set the beginning of the IP addresses to 2
or
•1, to set the beginning of the IP addresses to 10.
Note: 2–127 are reserved for future use.
4. Press <ENTER>.
WARNING: Do NOT set the Net to any value higher than 1. They are reserved for
future use and have no function.

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Configuring DMX Outputs
The DMX Out ports must be configured to accept signal from either one of the DMX In ports,
or from the ethernet source. If the DMX port is not being used it should be turned off.
The menu structure presents each DMX Out port as <DMX Output #X>, where Xis the
number of the DMX Out port.
To configure the DMX Out ports, do the following:
1. Select the DMX Out port to configure by pressing <MENU> repeatedly until
<DMX Output #X>shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>. The phrase in the lower right-hand corner of the display flashes.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select DMX #1 Input, DMX #2 Input, either ArtNet Input or
sACN Input, or Without Input.
4. Press <ENTER>.
Universes
Universes are assigned to DMX Out ports when the Net-X is used as an ethernet-to-DMX
adapter. The universes are part of the process by which the Net-X takes the ethernet protocol
and converts it to DMX. The menu structure presents the universe of each DMX Out port as
<Universe #X>, where Xis the corresponding DMX Out port. Any one universe can be
assigned to more than one DMX Out port.
Art-Net™ Universes
In Art-Net™ mode, there are 256 universes (Universes 0–15 for every Subnet 0–15) that can
be assigned to the DMX Out ports. The Art-Net™ universes are assigned by selecting a
Subnet group and a value from 0to 15 within that group.
To assign an Art-Net™ universe to a DMX Out port, do the following:
1. Set the Subnet address (see Art-Net™ Subnet Address).
2. Select the DMX Out port to assign an Art-Net™ universe to by pressing <MENU>
repeatedly until <Universe #X>shows on the display.
3. Press <ENTER>. The number in the lower right-hand corner of the display flashes.
4. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the desired Art-Net™ universe, 0–15.
5. Press <ENTER>.
sACN Universes
In sACN mode, there are 255 universes (1–255) that can be assigned to the DMX Out ports.
The sACN universes are assigned by selecting a value from 1 to 255.
To assign an sACN universe to a DMX Out port, do the following:
1. Select the DMX Out port to assign an sACN universe to by pressing <MENU> repeatedly
until <Universe #X>shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>. The number in the lower right-hand corner of the display flashes.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the desired sACN universe, 1–255.
4. Press <ENTER>.

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Signal Merging
The Net-X is capable of merging two signals of the same protocol into one, using HTP
(Highest Takes Precedence) or LTP (Latest Takes Precedence) logic.
In HTP logic, only the highest value of any function or channel will be included in the merged
signal. If signal A has a value of 100 on channel 2, but signal B has a value of 200 on
channel 2, the merged signal will have a value of 200 on channel 2.
In LTP logic, only the most recently changed value of any function or channel will be included
in the merged signal. If signal A has had a value of 255 on channel 1, and signal B changes
to a value of 075 on channel 1, the merged signal will reflect the change. Whichever value is
the latest change will always be in the merged signal.
To configure signal merging, follow the instructions below:
1. Press <MENU> repeatedly until Net Mode (for ethernet signal merging) or DMX Mode (for
DMX signal merging) shows on the display.
2. Press <ENTER>.
3. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select HTP (Highest Takes Precedence), LTP (Lowest Takes
Precedence), or OFF (to disable signal merging).
4. Press <ENTER>.
•The Net-X can only merge signals from up to two controllers at a time.
•The Net-X cannot merge two signals of different protocols.
•Ethernet signals must be in the same universe in order to merge.
•sACN signals must be the same priority in order to merge.
Indicators
The three LED indicator lights on the front of the Net-X, next to the menu display, indicate
when there is power, DMX, or ethernet. The table below shows the behavior of the lights and
what it means.
Indicator
Behavior
Meaning
POWER
Solid red
Power is getting to the Net-X
Off
Power is not getting to the Net-X
SIGNAL
Blinks rapidly in red
Ethernet signal is getting to the Net-X
Blinks slowly
Ethernet signal is not getting to the Net-X
DMX
Blinks rapidly in red
DMX signal is getting to the Net-X
Blinks slowly
DMX signal is not getting to the Net-X
While Net-X is powered on, the Signal and DMX indicator lights will blink slowly when
nothing is plugged into their ports. These indicator lights will blink rapidly after cable
connections are made and the ethernet and DMX signals are being received by Net-X.

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Example Configurations
The Net-X is extremely versatile, with DMX source capabilities and ethernet source
capabilities which can be combined so that the Net-X is simultaneously acting as a DMX
splitter, an ethernet-to-DMX adapter, and an ethernet node.
Example Configuration 1: Art-Net™ and DMX Sources
This example demonstrates one way to configure the Net-X to merge two Art-Net™ signals
with HTP, merge two DMX signals with LTP, and output both signals and another Art-Net™
signal to several separate DMX Out ports. The numbers used in this example are for
demonstrative purposes, and are only one of thousands of possible configurations.
First configure two Art-Net™ controllers to output signals on Net 0, Subnet 0, Universe 1, and
a third Art-Net™ controller to output a signal on Net 0, Subnet 0, Universe 2. Then do the
following:
1. Set the ethernet protocol for the Net-X to ArtNet. (See Ethernet Configuration.)
2. Set the Net setting to 0. (See Configuring Art-Net™ Net Setting.)
3. Set the Subnet address to 0. (See Art-Net™ Subnet Address.)
4. Set IP Address #1 to 2.255.255.001, and IP Address #2 to 2.255.255.002.
(See Configuring IP Addresses.)
5. Set the Net Mode to HTP, and the DMX Mode to LTP. (See Signal Merging.)
6. Set Universe #1 and #2 to 1, and Universe #5, #6, and #7 to 2.
(See Art-Net™ Universes.)
7. Set DMX Output #1, #2, #5, #6, and #7 to ArtNet Input, DMX Output #3 and #4 to
DMX #1 Input, and DMX Output #8 to Without Input. (See Configuring DMX Outputs.)
8. Plug in all input cables and output cables as shown in the Example 1 Diagram.
Example 1 Diagram
ArtNet™ Consoles
Switch or Router
(such as the NET-SWITCH
from CHAUVET Professional)
DMX Controller 2
DMX Controller 1
ArtNet™
Universe 1
ArtNet™
Universe 1
ArtNet™
Universe 2
Merged ArtNet™ Signal
(Universe 1)
Merged DMX Signal
Separate ArtNet™ Signal
(Universe 2)
ArtNet™ Through Signal
(optional)
DMX Cable
Neutrik®
etherCON® Cable

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Example Configuration 2: sACN and DMX Sources
This example demonstrates how to configure the Net-X to merge two sACN signals with LTP,
split two separate DMX signals, and output those signals and another sACN signal to several
separate DMX Out ports. The numbers used in this example are for demonstrative purposes,
and are only one of thousands of possible configurations.
First configure two sACN controllers to output signals with the same priority on Universe 6,
and a third sACN controller to output a signal on Universe 3. Then do the following:
1. Set the ethernet protocol for the Net-X to sACN. (See Ethernet Configuration.)
2. Set IP Address #1 to 239.255.255.003, and IP Address #2 to 239.255.255.006.
(See Configuring IP Addresses.)
3. Set the Net Mode to LTP, and the DMX Mode to OFF. (See Signal Merging.)
4. Set Universe #1 and #8 to 3, and Universe #3 and #6 to 6. (See sACN Universes.)
5. Set DMX Output #1, #3, #6, and #8 to sACN Input, DMX Output #2 and #4 to
DMX #1 Input, and DMX Output #5 and #7 to DMX #2 Input.
(See Configuring DMX Outputs.)
6. Plug in all input cables and output cables as shown in the Example 2 Diagram.
Example 2 Diagram
sACN Consoles
Switch or Router
(such as the NET-SWITCH
from CHAUVET Professional)
DMX Controller 2
DMX Controller 1
sACN
Universe 3
sACN
Universe 6
sACN
Universe 6
Merged sACN Signal
(Universe 6)
DMX Signal 1
Separate sACN Signal
(Universe 3)
sACN Through Signal
(optional)
DMX Signal 2
DMX Signal 1
Merged sACN Signal
(Universe 6)
Separate sACN Signal
(Universe 3)
DMX Signal 2
DMX Cable
Neutrik®
etherCON® Cable