MADRIX PLEXUS User manual

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MADRIX PLEXUS
User Manual / Handbuch
MADRIX3.3b
PLEXUS Firmware: 1.08.5168
March 2015

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Table Of Contents / Inhaltsverzeichnis
I MADRIX PLEXUS User Manual (English) 5
................................................................................................................................... 61 Overview
................................................................................................................................... 72 MADRIX PLEXUS (Hardware)
.......................................................................................................................................................... 7LCDGraphics Display (PLEXUS Menus)
.......................................................................................................................................................... 23Connectivity (Top And Bottom Connections)
.......................................................................................................................................................... 24Control Buttons
.......................................................................................................................................................... 26SDCards .......................................................................................................................................................... 27Extension Port
.......................................................................................................................................................... 34Remote Control
................................................................................................................................... 443 MADRIX (Software)
.......................................................................................................................................................... 44Loading And Enabling Drivers In MADRIX
.......................................................................................................................................................... 47Live Mode ......................................................................................................................................................... 48DMX-OUT (Output)
......................................................................................................................................................... 54DMX-IN(Input)
......................................................................................................................................................... 59Art-Net (Output)
......................................................................................................................................................... 71Art-Net Remote (Input)
.......................................................................................................................................................... 82Stand-Alone Mode
......................................................................................................................................................... 84Step 1), Step 2), Step 3)
......................................................................................................................................................... 85Step 4) Recording
......................................................................................................................................................... 94Step 5) Converting Files
......................................................................................................................................................... 101Step 6) Creating A PLEXUS Configuration
......................................................................................................................................................... 113Step 7), Step 8) Upload And Activation
......................................................................................................................................................... 114Tips .......................................................................................................................................................... 115Managing Devices Further
................................................................................................................................... 1284 MADRIX PLEXUS (Firmware)
.......................................................................................................................................................... 128Firmware Release Notes
.......................................................................................................................................................... 134Updating The Firmware
.......................................................................................................................................................... 137MADRIX PLEXUS Updater (Extra Tool)
................................................................................................................................... 1405 FAQs
................................................................................................................................... 1426 Help And Troubleshooting
................................................................................................................................... 1487 Imprint And Copyright
II MADRIX PLEXUS - Handbuch (Deutsch) 151
................................................................................................................................... 1521 Übersicht
................................................................................................................................... 1542 MADRIX PLEXUS (Gerät)
.......................................................................................................................................................... 154LCD-Grafikdisplay (Menüstruktur)
.......................................................................................................................................................... 170Anschlussmöglichkeiten
.......................................................................................................................................................... 172Bedientasten
.......................................................................................................................................................... 174SD-Karten .......................................................................................................................................................... 176Erweiterungsanschluss
.......................................................................................................................................................... 184Fernsteuerung
................................................................................................................................... 1953 MADRIX (Software)
.......................................................................................................................................................... 196Aktivieren der Treiber

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.......................................................................................................................................................... 198Live-Modus ......................................................................................................................................................... 199DMX-Ausgabe (DMX-OUT)
......................................................................................................................................................... 205DMX-Eingabe (DMX-IN)
......................................................................................................................................................... 210Art-Net (Ausgabe)
......................................................................................................................................................... 223Art-Net-Eingabe (Art-Net Remote)
.......................................................................................................................................................... 234Standalone-Modus
......................................................................................................................................................... 2361. Schritt, 2. Schritt, 3. Schritt
......................................................................................................................................................... 2364. Schritt: Aufnahme
......................................................................................................................................................... 2475. Schritt: Konvertierung
......................................................................................................................................................... 2536. Schritt: PLEXUS-Konfigurationen
......................................................................................................................................................... 2667. Schritt, 8. Schritt: Hochladen und Abspielen
......................................................................................................................................................... 267Tipps .......................................................................................................................................................... 268Weitere Konfigurationsmöglichkeiten
................................................................................................................................... 2824 MADRIX PLEXUS (Firmware)
.......................................................................................................................................................... 282Firmware-Versionshinweise
.......................................................................................................................................................... 289Aktualisieren der Firmware
.......................................................................................................................................................... 292MADRIX PLEXUS Updater (Zusatzprogramm)
................................................................................................................................... 2955 Häufig gestellte Fragen (FAQs)
................................................................................................................................... 2976 Hilfe und Fehlerbehebung
................................................................................................................................... 3037 Impressum und Urheberrecht

Part I

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MADRIX PLEXUS
User Manual
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PLEXUS Firmware: 1.08.5168
March 2015

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1.1 Overview
Introduction
The MADRIX PLEXUS is a USB 2.0 DMX512 interface.
The MADRIX PLEXUS controls up to 2 universes per unit via DMX512 or Art-Net as a versatile
stand-alone interface or live controller. It is the first interface to offer stand-alone playback of
MADRIX light shows and effects.
The MADRIX LED lighting control software license for 1024 DMX channels is already included. The
MADRIX KEY is not necessary for the MADRIX PLEXUS.
Made in Germany.
About This User Manual
This MADRIX PLEXUS User Manual provides further information on how to operate the PLEXUS.
The full documentation for the MADRIX PLEXUS includes the following user manuals:
MADRIX PLEXUS Quick Start Guide
(printed manual to get started)
MADRIX PLEXUS User Manual
(this guide)
MADRIX Help And Manual
(the MADRIX software user guide)
If you find information to be missing in this user manual, please read the other manuals.

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Version Information
The current MADRIX version is: MADRIX 3.3b
The current MADRIX PLEXUS firmware version is: 1.08.5168
It is recommended to always use the latest firmware and drivers.
1.2 MADRIX PLEXUS (Hardware)
The MADRIX PLEXUS is a USB 2.0 DMX512 interface.
In general, this device is designed to be operated as a hardware control interface to be connected
towards various types of controllable lights / lighting controllers via DMX512 (USB-to-DMX) or Art-
Net (DMX-over-Ethernet). Do not use the interface for any other, deviating purpose.
The device can be connected to and disconnected from the PC during use and without a reboot
(Hot Swapping and Plug and Play). Multiple interfaces can be used at the same time. Please mind
the correct supply of power in this case.
Please read the following subtopics to learn more about MADRIX PLEXUS.
1.2.1 LCD Graphics Display (PLEXUS Menus)
Introduction
This chapter describes the numerous menus provided on the device as well as further information
regarding the LCD graphics display.

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Icons
An SD card is inserted into the device.
No SD card is inserted into the device.
The values in the menu are editable. You can change the settings.
This icon starts to blink when you are editing the values.
Shows that Freeze is activated.
This icon is blinking.
Others
Blinking/
Flashing
Display
'Highlight Device' is active in the Device Manager of MADRIX.
(Flashing can be stopped by pressing a button on the PLEXUS device.)
How To
How To Navigate Through Menus
Press 'OK' to open the menu bar. Then, navigate with the help of the arrow buttons. When you
have selected your target menu, press 'OK' to enter it.
How To Edit Values
Press and hold 'OK' for two seconds. You can now change the value. Use the arrow keys for
editing and navigation. Press 'OK' to apply the changes.

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Menu Information
The PLEXUS menu 'Information' contains 4 entries.
Status
Navigate to the menu 'Information' >'Status'.
The Status menu displays the name of the device, the IP address, the
time and date as well as the statuses of the bottom connections.
Outgoing data
Incoming Data
Outgoing and Incoming Data
| Connected
X Not Connected
The Status menu also shows the status of the device. In this
screenshot, you can see that Scene 1 just started to play and is still
currently playing.
Version
Navigate to the menu 'Information' > 'Version'.
The Version menu lists various data for your device. You will see the
hardware type and the firmware version of the current device, the
creation date of the firmware, the serial number of the device, its MAC
address, and its current IP address.
Configuration
Navigate to the menu 'Information' > 'Configuration'.
Details about the PLEXUS Configuration (the show) that is saved on the
SD card and its settings are shown here.

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Help
Navigate to the menu 'Information' > 'Help'.
The Help menu shortly explains 'How To Navigate Through PLEXUS
Menus' and 'How To Edit Values', as described above.
Menu Stand-Alone
The PLEXUS menu 'Stand-Alone' contains 5 entries.
Playback
Navigate to the menu 'Stand-Alone' > 'Playback'.
Details of the current Scene are shown, including the index numbering,
the name, and length of the Scene.
A status bar at the bottom displays the duration of the Scene and a
live visualization indicating the current position.
You may control playback in this menu. For more information, see
Remote Control.
You may quickly choose specific Scenes by pressing and holding 'OK' for
two seconds (How To Edit Values). See below for more information on
navigation and selection (Menu Scenes).
Scenes
Navigate to the menu 'Stand-Alone' > 'Scenes'.
All Scenes of your current PLEXUS Configuration are listed in this menu.
Select a specific Scene with and .
Press to play that Scene.