MADRIX AURA 2 User manual

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MADRIX AURA User Manual
Date: March 2022
[Hardware User Guide]

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Table Of Contents
Part 1 General 3
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Hardware Features
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Web Links
Part 2 Web Configuration 15
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 Scenes - Scene Files
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Part 3 MADRIX 5 Software 79
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Part 4 Technical Support 92
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Part 5 Legal 106
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General

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1General
Topics Of This Chapter
§ Introduction
§ Hardware Features
§ Web Links
1.1 Introduction
This topic includes:
§ Overview
§ Stand-Alone Playback & Central Hub
Overview

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The advanced lighting-control recorder and stand-alone playback unit.
The MADRIX AURA is the central stand-alone controller for simple recording and large-scale pixel mapping. It
redefines what is possible in a compact control unit with exceptional performance.
3 versions are available:
§ MADRIX AURA 2
§ MADRIX AURA 8
§ MADRIX AURA 32
Stand-Alone Playback & Central Hub
Independently run the most sophisticated light shows from this energy-efficient playback unit via Art-Net or Streaming
ACN. Easily control up to 2, 8, or 32 universes per device.
Simply connect compatible MADRIX hardware interfaces or third-party nodes to provide the correct output for your
lighting fixtures.
1.2 Hardware Features
This topic includes:
§ Important Notes
§ Using A 3rd-Party Controller
§ Daisy-Chain Support
§ On-Device Buttons
§ LED Status Codes
§ Reset To Factory Default Settings
§ SD Cards
Important Notes

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§ Make sure to read the provided MADRIX AURA Technical Manual & Quick Start Guide first!
Find it in your product box or download it from »help.madrix.com
Using A 3rd-Party Controller
MADRIX AURA is a standard network node for Art-Net or Streaming ACN. You can use the device with any compatible
application, console, or controller.
Daisy-Chain Support
§ MADRIX AURA features 2 separate Ethernet network ports. Either one is fully functionally for IN and OUT.
§ They can also be used for the data connection in daisy-chain manner without using a separate network switch or
router.
§ We recommend to connect a maximum of
- 160x MADRIX AURA 2,
- 40x MADRIX AURA 8, or
- 10x MADRIX AURA 32
after one another in a row without any additional devices connected to this network line.
§ You can also use MADRIX AURA 2, 8, or 32 together in any combination.
On-Device Buttons
Overview
Buttons
Press
Description

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Short
Plays Current Cue
Please note:
§ Make sure that MADRIX AURA is the
only sender in the network when
playing back scenes.
[You will run into issues if the original
sender from which the device recorded
its data from is still sending to the same
universes.]
When Paused
Plays Current [Last Played] Cue
When Stopped
Short
Pauses Playback
[The last frame will still be sent.]
+
Short
Starts Recording
Please note:
§ Make sure to send control data to the
device before you start a recording
process [Art-Net or Streaming ACN]!
§ Based on the FAT32 file system, files on
the SD card can only have a maximum
file size of 4 GB. Should the current
recording process create files with such
a file size, MADRIX AURA will
automatically create new files and
continue recording, and add a second
index number to the file name in
addition to the original index.
§ Recorded data that is saved on the SD
card will be encrypted first.
When Stopped
+
Short
Stops Playback Or Recording
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Short
Skips To Next Cue
+
Short
Returns To Previous Cue
+
Short
Sends Art-Net PollReply
-
+
During Startup
Resets To Manufacturer Default Settings
[Incl. Default IP Address]
Make sure to disconnect and re-connect
Power and/or USB first.
All status LEDs blink 3x for
confirmation.
Short
Increases Intensity By 10 %
Up To 100 %
[MADRIX logo blinks if maximum
has been reached.]
Medium
Increases Intensity Slowly
Long
Increases Intensity Quickly
Short
Decreases Intensity By 10 %
Down To 0 %
[MADRIX logo blinks if minimum
has been reached.]
Medium
Decreases Intensity Slowly
Long
Decreases Intensity Quickly
+
For 3 Seconds
Resets Intensity To 100 %
-
Short
Increases Speed By 10 %
Up To 1000 %
[MADRIX logo blinks if maximum
has been reached.]
Medium
Increases Speed Slowly
Long
Increases Speed Quickly
Short
Decreases Speed By 10 %
Down To 1 %

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[MADRIX logo blinks if minimum
has been reached.]
Medium
Decreases Speed Slowly
Long
Decreases Speed Quickly
+
For 3 Seconds
Resets Speed To 100 %
-
Special Commands
§ Technical support might ask you to perform the following commands.
+
For 2 Seconds
During Startup
Load Bootloader Only
Disconnect and re-connect Power and/or USB
first.
If successful, the status LED
Power is blinking green.
LED Status Codes
Overview
The following tables describe the LED status codes of the device.
STATUS
STATUS LED POWER
Off
Power not connected. > The device has no power.
Green on
Connected to power. > The power is on.
Green blinking
Bootloader activated. > Reset device / upload firmware.
STATUS
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Off
USB not connected.
Green on
USB connection established.
STATUS
STATUS LED SD CARD
Off
No SD card inserted.
Green on
SD card inserted.
STATUS
STATUS LED ETHERNET
Off
Ethernet not connected.
Green on
Ethernet connection established.
STATUS
STATUS LEDS ETHERNET PORTS
Off
No network connected.
Green on
1000 MBit/s connected.
Green blinking
Sending or receiving data. > The Ethernet port works.
Orange on
100 MBit/s connected.
Orange blinking
Sending or receiving data. > The Ethernet port works.
Green + Orange on
10 MBit/s connected.
Green + Orange blinking
Sending or receiving data. > The Ethernet port works.
STATUS
STATUS LED OPERATION
Off
No playback or recording active / playback stopped.
Green on
Playback paused.
Green blinking
Playback from SD card.
Red blinking
Recording currently active.
STATUS
STATUS LED ETHERNET
On
Normal status.
Fading
Changing intensity or speed.