Avolites Pearl Expert Titan, Operator'S Manual

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Pearl to that address range instead of 2.x.x.x
With everything connected, start the Pearl.
1> Ensure the Pearl has an IP in the 2.x.x.x range as described at the
start of the chapter.
2> On the Pearl VDU, click on Tools, Setup DMX outputs.
3> Click on settings
4> Select the ArtNet module. If the module is not shown in the list, it
may not be installed; see section 13.6 on page 122.
5> Ensure that the correct Network adapter is set (this may not be
the Default Adapter)
6> If you wish to turn off the Art Net output, you can un-check the
"Enable DMX output" option. This will stop the Console from
outputting Art Net on any Lines.
7> Art Net normally only sends Data when it is changed, rather than
a continuous stream. There are times when it is preferable to
send Art Net all the time. to do this, check the "Continuous ArtNet
Data Stream" option.
8> The "Always broadcast ArtNet" option enables you to send Art Net
to the entire network, rather than a specific IP address.
9> Click OK
10> Select a DMX line for the Pearl Expert Titan
11> Select the ArtNet node that you want to connect to
12> Click on Add Node. This will add an ArtNet node to that DMX
output.
13> Select the node you have added to make sure the properties are
correct. (Problems can be caused if you attach multiple DMX lines
to a single node.)
14> Make sure that the Universe is set to 1 for Line 1, and 2 for Line
2.
Art-Net uses a subnet mask with its universe. For Pearl purposes:
Pearl universes 1 - 16 are subnet mask = 0, Art-Net universes =
1 – 16
15> Click OK
The Pearl Expert Titan should now be working correctly.
To remove a node from a DMX line, select the node and select Remove
Node.
13.4.3 Additional ArtNet Resources
To find out more information about Art Net please refer to the Art Net
Standard published by Artistic Licence.
13.5 eDmx
eDmx is an Avolites product for transmitting DMX wirelessly over
Ethernet. It consists of Encoder and Decoder "tubes" and is able to
convert DMX to Ethernet, transmit the signal and convert it back to
DMX, regardless of the console being used.
When used with the Pearl, you can connect your PC directly to the
tubes through a wireless network adapter, or wireless access point.