Chauvet NET-XII User manual

User Manual
Version: V1.6

Net-X II User Manual Rev. 3
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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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.................................................................................................. 1
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 ..................................................................................................... 9
Operating Settings Configuration.................................................................. 12
Home Screen ................................................................................................................. 12
Primary Home Screen ............................................................................................. 12
Secondary Home Screen ........................................................................................ 13
Custom Device Name .................................................................................................... 14
Set IP Mode ................................................................................................................... 14
Static IP ................................................................................................................... 14
Manual IP ................................................................................................................ 14
Set Netmask................................................................................................................... 14
Operating Mode ............................................................................................................. 14
NetWork Timeout ........................................................................................................... 15
Set DMX Port ................................................................................................................. 15
Disp Type ................................................................................................................ 15
DMX Status ............................................................................................................. 15
DMX Mode............................................................................................................... 15
Protocol ................................................................................................................... 16
Framerte/fs .............................................................................................................. 16
Network ................................................................................................................... 16
1st Universe............................................................................................................. 16
2nd Universe ........................................................................................................... 16
Resend 2 Net-U....................................................................................................... 17
LCD Backlight ................................................................................................................ 17
User Preset .................................................................................................................... 17

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Factory Reset................................................................................................................. 17
Record Scenes............................................................................................................... 17
Scene Name............................................................................................................ 18
Scene Steps ............................................................................................................ 18
Add Step.................................................................................................................. 18
Delete Step.............................................................................................................. 18
Timing...................................................................................................................... 18
Trigger Settings.............................................................................................................. 18
Trigger Setting Diagram .......................................................................................... 19
Backup ........................................................................................................................... 19
Firmware Version ........................................................................................................... 19
Exit ................................................................................................................................. 19
Web Server ................................................................................................... 20
Web Server Overview .................................................................................................... 21
DMX Port Overview - Input Status ................................................................................. 21
DMX Port Overview - Output Status .............................................................................. 21
Firmware Update/Backup............................................................................................... 22
5. Technical Information................................................................ 23
Product Maintenance .................................................................................... 23
6. Technical Specifications ........................................................... 24
7. Returns........................................................................................ 25
8. Contact Us .................................................................................. 26
1. Antes de empezar....................................................................... 28
Qué va incluido ............................................................................................. 28
Reclamaciones.............................................................................................. 28
Convenciones del manual............................................................................. 28
Símbolos ....................................................................................................... 28
Notas de seguridad....................................................................................... 29
2. Introducción................................................................................ 30
Descripción ................................................................................................... 30
Vista general del panel frontal........................................................................................ 30
Vista general del panel posterior.................................................................................... 30
Dimensiones del producto............................................................................. 31
3. Instalación................................................................................... 32
Corriente alterna ........................................................................................... 32
Sustitución del Fusible .................................................................................. 32
Montaje ......................................................................................................... 32
Orientación.................................................................................................... 32
Diagrama de Montaje del Producto............................................................... 33
Pauta de Instalación...................................................................................... 33
Conexiones de señal..................................................................................... 33
Conexión Art-Net™ ........................................................................................................ 33
Conexión sACN.............................................................................................................. 34
Diagramas de conexiones.............................................................................................. 34
Diagrama de conexiones de entrada....................................................................... 34
Diagrama de conexiones de salida ......................................................................... 34
4. Funcionamiento.......................................................................... 35
Funcionamiento del panel de control ............................................................ 35
Mando de Control........................................................................................................... 35
Programación................................................................................................ 35
Mapa de menú .............................................................................................. 36
Configuración de ajustes de funcionamiento ................................................ 39

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Pantalla de inicio............................................................................................................ 39
Pantalla de inicio principal ............................................................................................. 39
Pantalla de inicio secundaria................................................................................... 40
Nombre de dispositivo personalizado ............................................................................ 41
Dirección IP.................................................................................................................... 41
Static IP ................................................................................................................... 41
Manual IP ................................................................................................................ 41
Configurar la Mascara de Red ....................................................................................... 41
Modo de operación ........................................................................................................ 41
Tiempo de espera de Red.............................................................................................. 42
Configuración del Puerto DMX....................................................................................... 42
Tipo de Visualización............................................................................................... 42
Estado DMX ............................................................................................................ 42
Modo DMX............................................................................................................... 42
Protocolo ................................................................................................................. 43
Framerte/fs .............................................................................................................. 43
Red .......................................................................................................................... 43
1st Universo............................................................................................................. 43
2nd Universo ........................................................................................................... 44
Resend 2 Net-U....................................................................................................... 44
Retro-iluminación de la pantalla..................................................................................... 44
Presets de Usuario......................................................................................................... 45
Restablece de fábrica .................................................................................................... 45
Grabar escenas.............................................................................................................. 45
Nombre de la escena .............................................................................................. 45
Pasos de la escena ................................................................................................. 45
Añadir paso ............................................................................................................. 45
Borrar paso.............................................................................................................. 46
Tiempos................................................................................................................... 46
Configuración del disparador ......................................................................................... 46
Diagrama de ajuste del disparador.......................................................................... 46
Copia de seguridad........................................................................................................ 47
Versión de firmware ....................................................................................................... 47
Salida ............................................................................................................................. 47
Servidor Web ................................................................................................ 48
Descripción general del servidor web ............................................................................ 49
Descripción del puerto DMX - Puerto de Entrada .......................................................... 49
Descripción del puerto DMX - Puerto de Salida............................................................. 49
Copia de seguridad/actualización del firmware.............................................................. 50
5. Información Técnica .................................................................. 51
Mantenimiento............................................................................................... 51
6. Especificaciones Técnicas........................................................ 52
7. Devoluciones.............................................................................. 53
8. Contacto...................................................................................... 54
1. Avant De Commencer................................................................ 56
Contenu......................................................................................................... 56
Réclamations ................................................................................................ 56
Conventions manuelles................................................................................. 56
Symboles ...................................................................................................... 56
Consignes de Sécurité.................................................................................. 57
2. Introduction ................................................................................ 58
Description .................................................................................................... 58
Vue d'ensemble de l'appareil ........................................................................ 58

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Dimensions de l'appareil ............................................................................... 59
3. Configuration.............................................................................. 60
Alimentation CA ............................................................................................ 60
Remplacement des Fusibles......................................................................... 60
Fixation.......................................................................................................... 60
Orientation..................................................................................................... 60
Schéma de Montage..................................................................................... 61
Instructions pour I’Installation........................................................................ 61
Connections du Signal .................................................................................. 61
Connexion Art-Net™ ...................................................................................................... 61
Connexion sACN............................................................................................................ 61
Schémas de connexions................................................................................................ 62
Schéma des connexions en entrée ......................................................................... 62
Schéma des connexions en sortie........................................................................... 62
4. Fonctionnement ......................................................................... 63
Utilisation du panneau de commande........................................................... 63
Bouton de controle......................................................................................................... 63
Programmation.............................................................................................. 63
Plan du menu................................................................................................ 63
Configuration des paramètres de fonctionnement ........................................ 67
Écran d'accueil............................................................................................................... 67
Écran d'accueil principal .......................................................................................... 67
Écran d'accueil secondaire...................................................................................... 68
Nom personnalisé du périphérique ................................................................................ 68
Sélection du mode IP ..................................................................................................... 68
Statique IP ............................................................................................................... 68
Manuel IP ................................................................................................................ 69
Configuration du masque réseau ................................................................................... 69
Mode de fonctionnement................................................................................................ 69
Délai d'expiration du réseau........................................................................................... 69
Paramètres de port DMX ............................................................................................... 69
Type d'affichage ...................................................................................................... 70
Statut DMX .............................................................................................................. 70
Mode DMX............................................................................................................... 70
Protocole ................................................................................................................. 70
Framerte/fs .............................................................................................................. 70
Réseau .................................................................................................................... 71
1st Univers............................................................................................................... 71
2nd Univers ............................................................................................................. 71
Renvoyer 2 Net-U.................................................................................................... 71
Rétro-éclairage de l'écran .............................................................................................. 72
Préréglages utilisateur ................................................................................................... 72
Réinitialisation d'usine.................................................................................................... 72
Enregistrement des scènes............................................................................................ 72
Nom de la scène...................................................................................................... 72
Étapes de scène...................................................................................................... 72
Ajout d'une étape..................................................................................................... 73
Suppression d'une scène ........................................................................................ 73
Cadencement .......................................................................................................... 73
Paramètres de déclenchement ...................................................................................... 73
Diagramme des paramètres de déclenchement...................................................... 74
Sauvegarde.................................................................................................................... 74
Mise à jour du microprogramme .................................................................................... 74
Annuler........................................................................................................................... 74

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Serveur Web ................................................................................................. 75
Aperçu du serveur Web ................................................................................................. 76
Aperçu du port DMX - Statut d'entrée ............................................................................ 76
Aperçu du port DMX - Etat de sortie .............................................................................. 76
Mise à jour du microprogramme / Sauvegarde .............................................................. 77
5. Informations Techniques........................................................... 78
Entretien de l'Appareil ................................................................................... 78
6. Spécificités Techniques ............................................................ 79
7. Renvois ....................................................................................... 80
8. Nous Contacter........................................................................... 81
1. Voordat tu begint........................................................................ 83
Wat is er inbegrepen..................................................................................... 83
Claims ........................................................................................................... 83
Conventies van deze handleiding ................................................................. 83
Symbolen ...................................................................................................... 83
Veiligheidsinstructies..................................................................................... 84
2. Inleiding....................................................................................... 85
Beschrijving................................................................................................... 85
Overzicht van het voorpaneel ........................................................................................ 85
Afmetingen van het product .......................................................................... 86
3. Instelling...................................................................................... 87
AC-stroom..................................................................................................... 87
Vervangen van de zekering .......................................................................... 87
Montage ........................................................................................................ 88
Oriëntering .................................................................................................... 88
Montage Diagram.......................................................................................... 88
Signaalverbindingen...................................................................................... 89
Art-Net™-aansluiting...................................................................................................... 89
sACN-aansluiting ........................................................................................................... 89
Aansluitingsdiagrammen................................................................................................ 89
Diagram met ingangsaansluitingen ......................................................................... 89
Diagram met uitgangsaansluitingen ........................................................................ 89
4. Werking ....................................................................................... 90
Werking van het bedieningspaneel............................................................... 90
Programmeren .............................................................................................. 90
Menu Map ..................................................................................................... 91
Configuratie gebruiksinstellingen .................................................................. 94
Startscherm.................................................................................................................... 94
Primaire Startscherm............................................................................................... 94
Secundair Startscherm ............................................................................................ 95
Aangepaste apparaatnaam............................................................................................ 95
Statische IP-modus ........................................................................................................ 95
Statische IP ............................................................................................................. 95
Handmatige IP......................................................................................................... 96
Netmask instellen........................................................................................................... 96
Bedrijfsmodus ................................................................................................................ 96
Netwerktime-out............................................................................................................. 96
DMX-poortinstellingen.................................................................................................... 96
Weergavetype ......................................................................................................... 97
Status van DMX....................................................................................................... 97
DMX-modus............................................................................................................. 97
Protocol ................................................................................................................... 97

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Framerte/fs .............................................................................................................. 97
Netwerk ................................................................................................................... 97
1st Universe............................................................................................................. 98
2nd Universe ........................................................................................................... 98
Resend 2 Net-U....................................................................................................... 98
Beeldscherm LCD.......................................................................................................... 98
Selecteer gebruikersvoorkeuren .................................................................................... 99
Fabrieksinstellingen reset .............................................................................................. 99
Scènes opnemen ........................................................................................................... 99
Scènenaam ............................................................................................................. 99
Scènestappen.......................................................................................................... 99
Stap toevoegen ....................................................................................................... 99
Stap verwijderen...................................................................................................... 100
Timing...................................................................................................................... 100
Triggerinstellingen.......................................................................................................... 100
Triggerinstellingen diagram ..................................................................................... 100
Backup ........................................................................................................................... 101
Firmwareversie............................................................................................................... 101
Annuleren....................................................................................................................... 101
Web Server ................................................................................................... 102
Overzicht Web Server .................................................................................................... 103
Overzicht DMX Poort - Ingangsstatus............................................................................ 103
Overzicht DMX Poort - Uitgangsstatus .......................................................................... 103
Firmware-update/backup ............................................................................................... 104
5. Technische Informatie ............................................................... 105
Product Onderhoud....................................................................................... 105
6. Technische Specificaties........................................................... 106
7. Retouren...................................................................................... 107
8. Neem contact op ........................................................................ 108

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Before You Begin
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
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.
• Net-X II
• Neutrik® powerCON® Power Cord
• User Manual
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.
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.

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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.
• 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!
If your Chauvet product requires service, contact Chauvet Technical Support.

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Introduction
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 Output/input
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 Output/
Input
(assignable)
Control Panel
Display
LED
Indicators
DMX In
Fuse Holder
Neutrik®
powerCON® In
Knob
LED Indicators
Power Switch

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Product Dimensions
6.20 in
157.5mm
17.40 in
442 mm
1.73 in
44 mm
19 in
483 mm
5.39 in
137mm

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Setup
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.
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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.
Safety Cable
Mounting Clamp
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Setup
Signal Connection Diagrams
Input Connections Diagram
# CONNECTIONS PURPOSE
1DMX Output/Input Receive or send DMX input/output to or from controllers or
products. Can receive DMX to be converted to Art-Net™ or sACN.
2Ethernet Input/Throughput Link to an Art-Net™ or sACN network; also used to access
webserver
# 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 Phoenix Connector has four inputs (triggers 1–4) and a ground
terminal.
12
23
1
Port A Port B

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4. Operation
Control Panel Operation
The Net-X II is configured through the control panel, using the control knob. 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
Output/Input 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 Output/Input 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 Output/Input 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 II products.
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.
These can be deployed via the Phoenix triggers.
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.
• Press the knob for 3 seconds to return to the Home Screen.

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Menu Map
MAIN LEVEL PROGRAMMING LEVELS DESCRIPTION
1. Custom
Device Name _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Cancel Inputs a custom device name
Enter
2. Set IP Mode
1. Static IP _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Default address-cannot be changed
2. Manual IP _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Cancel Sets the IP Addresses
Enter
3. Exit Exits to previous screen
3. 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
4. Operating
Mode
1. 8 Port Assigns each port as an output/ input (this also supports RDM over
Ethernet)
2. 2 + 8 Port Supports DMX merging with the two
DMX inputs (disables RDM function)
3. Exit Exits to previous screen
5. NetWork
Timeout
1. Disabled Disables the timeout feature
2. 1 Seconds 1 second time delay to stop receiving commands from a console
connected to the network
3. 2 Seconds 2 seconds time delay to stop receiving commands from a console
connected to the network
4. 5 Seconds 5 seconds time delay to stop receiving commands from a console
connected to the network
5. Exit Exits to the previous screen

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6. Set DMX
Port
DMX Ports 1–8 /
DMX Input A–B
(Inputs A and B
only when
Operating Mode
is set to
2 + 8 Port)
1. Disp Type HEX Hexadecimal values
DEC Decimal values
2. DMX Status
OUTPUT Sets the port as Output
INPUT Sets the port to receive DMX from a controller that can be routed to
another DMX port
DISABLE Disables the output port
3. DMX Mode
SINGLE
(OUTPUT
Status only) Disables Ethernet signal merging
LTP
(OUTPUT
Status only)
Sets Ethernet signal merging to
Latest Takes Precedence
HTP
(OUTPUT
Status only)
Sets Ethernet signal merging to
Highest Takes Precedence
NORMAL
(INPUT Status
only)
Sets input ports acting as a primary
controller
BACKUP
(INPUT Status
only)
Sets input ports acting as a backup
controller
4. Protocol
ArtNet Sets the output/input source for the
DMX port to Art-Net™
sACN Sets the output/input source for the
DMX port to sACN
5. Framerte/fs 010–040 Sets rate of speed for output ports
6. Network 00H–7FH (Hex)
000–128 (Dec) Sets the net settings
7. 1st Universe 00H–FFH (Hex)
000–256 (Dec) Sets the primary Input/Output universe
8. 2nd Universe
(Output Status &
HTP or LTP Mode
only)
00H–FFH (Hex)
000–256 (Dec)
Sets the secondary Output universe
when using HTP/LTP signal
merging with 1st universe
9. Resend 2 Net-U
(Output Status &
HTP or LTP Mode
only)
00H–FFH (Hex)
000–256 (Dec)
Determines which universe to
rebroadcast onto the network
(when using 1st & 2nd universe)
10. Exit (Option 8 for Input Status
or Output Status in Single Mode) Exits to the previous screen
7. LCD
Backlight
1. On Backlight On
2. 10 Seconds Display turns off after 10 seconds
3. 30 Seconds Display turns off after 30 seconds
4. Exit Exits to the previous screen
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8. User Preset
1. Art-net 8-port DMX Sets all 8 ports to receive 8
universes of Art-Net™ from 0–7
2. sACN to 8-port DMX Sets all 8 ports to receive 8
universes of sACN from 1–8
3. 1x8 DMX Splitter Sets the product to operate as a DMX splitter with all 8 outputs
receiving DMX from input A
4. 2x4 DMX Splitter Sets 1–4 outputs to input-port A
and the 5–8 outputs to input-port B
5. Exit Exits to previous screen
9. Factory
Reset
NO Resets to factory settings
YES
10. Record
Scenes
<1–10>
1. Name Scene _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Cancel Customize scene name
Enter
2. Step: (0/0) 000–100 Scroll to the step that you prefer to
edit
3. Add Step Adds steps to scene and takes a snapshot of all 8 ports and records
step to memory
4. Delete Step NO Delete current step from scene
YES
5. Timing
1. Save Step Saves timing for the selected step
2. Fade
In Time 0.10S–9M59S Selects fade in time
3. Fade
Out Time 0.10S–9M59S Selects fade out time
4. Delay
Time 0.10S–9M59S Selects delay time
5. Exit Exits to previous screen
6. Exit Exits to previous screen
11. Trigger
Settings
1. Trigger 1 Scene 1–10 Assigns trigger 1 to one of the 10
scenes
2. Trigger 2 Scene 1–10 Assigns trigger 2 to one of the 10
scenes
3. Trigger 3 Scene 1–10 Assigns trigger 3 to one of the 10
scenes
4. Trigger 4 Scene 1–10 Assigns trigger 4 to one of the 10
scenes
5. Exit Exits to previous screen
12. Backup
1. Save Preset 1–10 Saves and loads configurations
2. Load Preset 1–10
3. Exit Exits to previous screen
13. Firmware
Version __ _ __ _ Displays firmware version
14. Exit Exit Exits to main screen
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Operating Settings Configuration
Home Screen
The Net-X II has 2 home screens which display 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 press & hold the control knob for 3 seconds (this can be done from
any position in the Menu map)
Primary Home Screen
# SYMBOL DESCRIPTION
1
A–B Ethernet in/through ports
- or x
(EtherNET ports status)
x is connected
- is disconnected
P1–4 ports 1–4 universe label
P5–8 ports 5–8 universe label
2
1–8 5-pin female port number label (1–8)
 or x
(ports 1–8 signal sensor)
 is detecting a signal
x is no signal detected
Art, ACN, or DMX
(Art-Net™, sACN, or DMX) defines output or input port protocol for outputs 1–4
Art, ACN, or DMX
(Art-Net™, sACN, or DMX) defines output or input port protocol for outputs 5–8
3IP: displays the device IP address
1
3
2