MADRIX Nebula User manual

NEBULA
Quick Start Guide & Technical Manual

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MADRIX®NEBULA –
Quick Start Guide & Technical Manual
5th Edition — April 2020
Thank you for purchasing MADRIX®NEBULA!
Please read this guide carefully and thoroughly before using MADRIX®
NEBULA. Make sure that you fully understand all information.
This MADRIX®NEBULA Quick Start Guide is written in English and German.
(Diese Kurzanleitung wurde in englischer und deutscher Sprache verfasst.)
Developed and made in Germany.
Imprint
inoage GmbH
Wiener Straße 56
01219 Dresden
Germany
Managing Directors: Christian Hertel, Sebastian Pinzer, Sebastian Wissmann
Web www.madrix.com
E-mail [email protected]
Phone [phone]

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Copyright Information And Disclaimer
© 2020 inoage GmbH. All rights reserved. Information is subject to change at
any time and without prior notice. Errors and omissions excepted. Reproduction,
adaptation, or translation without prior written permission is prohibited.
inoage GmbH does not grant guarantee on validity for a particular reason, the
marketability, or other properties of the product. There is no way to assert a
claim to inoage GmbH, neither in the legal way nor in other ways. inoage GmbH
is not responsible for damages, including all disadvantages that are not just
limited to the loss of sales, but that are caused due to the use of the product,
due to the loss of serviceability of the product, due to misuse, happenings,
circumstances, or actions that inoage GmbH does not have influence on, no
matter if the damages as well as consequential damages are direct or indirect;
whether they are special damages or others, nor if the damage is caused by the
owner of the warranty or a third person.
Trademark Credits
Microsoft®and Windows®are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation. Art-Net™ – Designed by and Copyright Artistic Licence Holdings
Ltd. All other products mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective
companies. MADRIX®is a registered trademark of inoage GmbH.
Package Contents
1x MADRIX®NEBULA
1x Set of pluggable screw terminals (2x 4-pin and 1x 2-pin)
1x USB 2.0 cable (certified)
2x Wall-mount brackets
1x This quick start guide / technical manual
Please note: Check the package contents and the condition of the interface
after unpacking! Contact your supplier if something is missing or damaged. Do
not use the device if it seems to be damaged!

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Safety Instructions And Limited Warranty
Two years of limited manufacturer’s warranty are granted to the purchaser
of this product. Warranty applies to constructional fault, material defect, or
incorrect assembly the manufacturer has caused or is to be held responsible
for. Warranty will be void if the interface is opened, modified, damaged through
inappropriate handling and wrong usage, damaged through overvoltage, or
damaged through any other cause.
Please follow the instructions below to avoid mishandling, damage to the
device, or personal injury:
THE DEVICE WORKS WITH LOW VOLTAGE (DC 5 V – 24 V).
DO NOT USE ANY OTHER VOLTAGE!
External USB power supplies: Using non-permissable units
poses risk of fire. 5.5 V⎓500 mA max. output is allowed.
Beware that the interface works with electrical power. Only use the
device in dry environments (indoor use). The IP Rating of the device
is IP20. Do not use the interface in humid environments and avoid
contact with water or any other liquids. Turn off the power if you are not using
the device for a long time.
Avoid unwanted voltage on the cables at all times. Do not remove any parts
from the unit or connect to an ungrounded circuit. Do not connect the unit to
LEDs that are switched on. Only connect the unit to LEDs and controllers that
are initially powered off.
There are no user-reparable parts inside or outside the interface. Repair service
lies only within the responsibilities of the manufacturer. If the interface appears
to be defective, please contact your dealer. After expiration of the warranty
period, you may contact your supplier or the manufacturer to have the unit
repaired against payment of an individual service fee if possible.
The interface has several ports and slots. Only connect or insert devices,
cables, and connectors to the individual ports and slots using connectors of the
same type as the port. Do not use inapplicable equipment. This device should
be used by professionals. The device is not designed to be operated by non-
professionals or children.
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End-Of-Life
This electrical device and its accessories need to be disposed of
properly. Do not throw the device into normal trash or household
waste. Please recycle packaging material whenever possible.
Usage
In general, this device is designed to receive control data over Ethernet
(Art-Net / Streaming ACN) or USB and convert the data into supported
SPI protocols. It is a hardware interface to be connected towards various
types of controllable, digital LEDs. Do not use the interface for any other,
deviating purpose. The device can be connected to and disconnected from
USB or Ethernet network during use and without a reboot (Hot Swapping &
Plug and Play). Multiple interfaces can be used at the same time.
Technical Specifications
Supply Of Power:
(See pages 6 – 12)
Power Consumption:
Data Output:
Ports:
Ethernet:
USB Port:
Case:
Dimensions:
Weight:
Temperature Range:
Relative Humidity:
Supported LEDs:
(As of March 2019 –
See www.madrix.com
for the latest information.)
DC 5 V – 24 V; over
A) 2-pin, pluggabable screw terminal (12 A max.),
B) 5 V USB, C) Port 1 or 2 sourced from LEDs;
6 A max. load per port when supplying through to LEDs
< 1.5 W (300 mA) during normal operation (500 mA max. fused)
8x 512 channels SPI TTL (Maximum output per port:
680 RGB LEDs / 512 RGBW LEDs / 2048 1-channel LEDs)
2x ports (via 2x 4-pin, pluggable screw terminals)
2x RJ45, Auto MDI-X, 10/100 MBit/s (compatible with 1 GBit/s)
USB 2.0, type B plug
Non-conductive, V-0 flammability rating (UL94 test method),
IP20, designed for 35 mm DIN-rails or wall mounting
90 mm x 70 mm x 46 mm (length x width x height)
110 g | 132 g incl. screw terminals and wall mounts
-10 °C to 70 °C (Operating) | -20 °C to 85 °C (Storage)
5 % to 80 %, non-condensing (Operating / Storage)
APA101, APA102, APA104, APA106, GS8207, GW6201, GW6205, LPD1882S,
LPD6803, LPD8806, MBI6120, P9883, SJ1221, SK6812, SK6822, SM16703,
SM16716, TLS3001, TLS3008, TM1804, TM1809, TM1812, TM1814, TM1829,
UCS1903, UCS2903, UCS512B3, UCS8904, UCS9812S, WS2801, WS2803,
WS2811, WS2811S, WS2812, WS2812B, WS2813, WS2815, WS2818,
WS2822S, WS2822S Addressing

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IP Address And Other Device Information
You will find the following important information on the side of the device:
Serial number ('Serial')
Hardware revision ('Model')
Default and pre-configured IP address ('Default IP')
(See page 14 to reset the device to the default IP address if needed.)
Using A 3rd-Party Controller
MADRIX®NEBULA is a standard network node for Art-Net or Streaming ACN.
You can use the device with any compatible application, console, or controller.
Using The MADRIX®5 Software
MADRIX®5 is a professional and advanced LED lighting control tool. It is
recommended to use it in order to access all features of MADRIX®NEBULA,
including the USB connection, Art-Net, Streaming ACN, and Sync Mode.
MADRIX®5 Minimum System Requirements
And Supported Operating Systems
For the latest information, please check the website www.madrix.com
The minimum system requirements for the MADRIX®5 Software are as follows.
Optimal system specifications will often be higher.
2.0 GHz dual-core CPU, OpenGL 2.1 graphics card (NVIDIA recommended),
2 GB RAM, 1 GB free harddisk space, 1280 x 768 screen resolution,
network card, sound card, USB 2.0
The MADRIX®5 Software supports the following operating systems:
Microsoft®Windows®10
64 bit only
Please keep the system, drivers, and updates up to date.
Please note: In order to distribute data via MADRIX®NEBULA using
MADRIX®5, a MADRIX®5 software license is required (sold separately)!

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Connectivity
1) Power
2) Right Ethernet port,
incl. 2 status LEDs
3) Left Ethernet port,
incl. 2 status LEDs
4) USB port
5) Status LED for Power
6) Status LED for USB
7) Status LED for Port 1
8) Status LED for Port 2
9) Port 1
10) Reset button
11) DIN-rail unlocking clip
12) Port 2
2x Mounting Brackets:
Put each bracket in the
pre-drilled holes on the
device’s left and right
side. Safely secure the
assembled unit only
on solid surfaces using
screws withØ=3.5mm.
Please note: The
package contents do not
include network cables,
power cables, or LEDs.

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1) Connecting Your LEDs
See chapter 'Connection Diagram Variations' on page 8 for all possible variations.
Step 1) Completely switch off your supply of power before connecting your
LEDs to the device!
Step 2) Connect your LEDs to the provided 4-pin screw terminals:
Step 3) Plug the 4-pin screw terminals into the device. The screws must face
upwards.
Step 4) Supply your LEDs with power (per port or jointly) as per their manual.
Step 5) Continue with the chapter '2) Connecting To Power And Data' below.
2) Connecting To Power And Data
See chapter 'Connection Diagram Variations' on page 8 for all possible variations.
Step 1) Be careful when handling the device and electrical power! Completely
switch off your supply of power before connecting to the device!
Step 2) Connect your power cables to the provided 2-pin screw terminal:
Step 3) Plug the 2-pin screw terminal into the device. The screws must face
upwards.
Step 4) Connect to USB or to Ethernet network for data as required.
Step 5) Do not switch on your supply of power until all required power cables
and LEDs are connected to MADRIX®NEBULA.
Step 6) Continue by selecting the required output protocol as described in
chapter '3) Device Configuration' on page 13.
» The max. recommended wire length between NEBULA and LEDs or between
LEDs depends on the protocol, signal frequency, cables, and cable shielding.
» You may connect only to Port 1, only to Port 2, or to Port 1 and Port 2.
» Pay attention where to connect GROUND, DATA, CLOCK, and V+; as
indicated on the LEDs and the device as well as required by the diagram.
» You may connect 4-pin LEDs as well as 3-pin LEDs without CLOCK.
» Insert each individual wire consecutively and tighten the corresponding
screw with a suitable screw driver.
» Pay attention where to connect + and –; as indicated on the device.
» Insert each individual wire consecutively and tighten the corresponding
screw with a suitable screw driver.

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Connection Diagram Variations
You can connect your LEDs, MADRIX®NEBULA, and data cables in different
ways. The following pages show the different variations as connection diagrams.
These schemes are to be seen independently of the direction, position, and
mounting method. Variation A1 to Variation D refer to the data connection over
network. Variation X1 to Variation Z refer to the data connection over USB.
Please see page 6 and page 7 for further information.
SUPPLY POWER TO NEBULA ONLY ONCE! DO NOT CONNECT V+
MULTIPLE TIMES BY CONNECTING IT VIA PORT 1/2 AND POWER.
Legend
Connection required for GROUND / DATA.
Connection possible for CLOCK if needed.
Connection required for V+.
Represents single LEDs or multiple LED stripes / LED strips
/ LED tape up to the maximum possible amount per port.
Represents as many power supplies as needed for the
amount of your LEDs. May represent a joint power supply
for several LED tapes or may represent several, seperate
power supplies for several LED tapes and ports. Please
mind the correct supply of power for your LEDs and their
correct direction as per their user manual!
How To Connect Multiple LEDs
When your power supply provides power for multiple LED stripes, for example:
When your power supply only provides power for 1 LED stripe, for example:
Power
Supply
Data
Connection
To NEBULA
GROUND
V+
Power
Supply
Power
Supply
Power
Supply
GROUND
V+
Data
Connection
To NEBULA

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Variation A1 – Port 1 or 2
Description: Power is supplied only once. It is supplied to NEBULA with 12 A max. and routed
through to the LEDs, which are connected only to Port 1 or only to Port 2 via GROUND, DATA,
possibly CLOCK, and V+ with 6 A max. load for the port.
Variation B1 – Port 1 or 2
Description: Power is supplied to NEBULA and supplied separately to the LEDs (as required). The
LEDs are connected only to Port 1 or only to Port 2 via GROUND, DATA, and possibly CLOCK, but
not via V+!
Variation C1 – Port 1 or 2
Description: Power is supplied only once. It is supplied to the LEDs (as required). The LEDs are
connected only to Port 1 or only to Port 2 via GROUND, DATA, possibly CLOCK, and V+. The power
supply is connected between LEDs and NEBULA, due to the expected voltage drop over the length.
Alternative: You may connect the power supply at the end of the tape for LEDs that use > 9 V.
Network