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SnakeSys User Manual

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Chapter 4

SnakeSys T2

The SnakeSys T2 is a rugged truss mountable two universe Ethernet to DMX convertor with an in-built network switch supporting
three separate DMX output sockets per universe.

• Two universes

• Three 5-pin DMX output sockets per universe

• Four network ports

• Can be powered by Power over Ethernet

• Can be used with any Art-Net or ACN compliant console

• LCD display and buttons for configuration

• RDM capability (subject to firmware development)

• Serial port connecter - e.g for connecting projectors

• Hook clamp fixable in three different orientations

• Omega clamp fixable in four different orientations

• Can be configured without power (inbuilt battery)

Summary of Contents for SnakeSys B4

Page 1: ...SnakeSys User Manual i SnakeSys User Manual...

Page 2: ...SnakeSys User Manual ii REVISION HISTORY NUMBER DATE DESCRIPTION NAME v1 7 1 0 02 03 2016 ChamSys...

Page 3: ...t Mode 6 2 8 DMX Buffer Mode 7 2 8 1 Rotary Encoder Function DMX Buffer Mode 7 2 9 DMX Connectors 8 2 9 1 DMX Output Connectors 8 2 9 2 DMX Input Connector 8 2 10 Powering the SnakeSys B4 8 2 11 Facto...

Page 4: ...M Support 25 4 6 ChamNet Mode Information 25 4 7 T2 Truss Mounting 25 4 8 Powering the SnakeSys T2 26 5 SnakeSys R8 27 5 1 Product Diagram 28 5 2 DMX Connectors 28 5 3 Network Connectors 28 5 4 Menu S...

Page 5: ...on 211 42 7 6 1 SnakeSys T2 Version 2 42 7 7 Version 210 42 7 7 1 SnakeSys R4 42 7 7 2 All Products 43 7 8 Version 209 43 7 8 1 All Products 43 7 9 Version 208 43 7 9 1 SnakeSys T2 43 7 10 Version 206...

Page 6: ...njury may result ChamSys Ltd reserves the right to make any changes and or improvements or to discontinue any and all of their product s or service s without prior notice and advises customers to obta...

Page 7: ...media server they are independent of MagicQ products SnakeSys products are designed and manufactured in the UK using quality electronic components and are designed for reliability Wherever possible al...

Page 8: ...to MDI MDIX detection so when connecting directly between a PC Console and SnakeSys products a cross over Ethernet cable is not required If you change the IP address of the SnakeSys product it will no...

Page 9: ...Ports configurable as input or output One dedicated DMX512 input port Art Net and ACN Streaming DMX support Can be used with any Art Net or ACN compliant console Universe selectable by rotary switches...

Page 10: ...For Art Net to DMX output mode DIP Switch 4 switch nearest Socket 1 should be up and all other DIP switches should be in the down position The rotary encoders on the reverse side of the unit are used...

Page 11: ...when the B4 is receiving DMX 2 4 ACN Output On the DMX output end of the B4 the DIP switches are used to configure the device mode For ACN to DMX output mode DIP Switch 3 should be up and all other DI...

Page 12: ...sition In the case where the DMX Input feature is also enabled the DMX Input will generate DMX Output Universe 1 2 7 ChamNet Mode Running the B4 in ChamNet Mode allows the device to be custom configur...

Page 13: ...B4 can also be used as a simple DMX buffer giving 4 DMX outputs from a single DMX input For DMX buffer Mode DIP switch 1 should be in the up position with all other DIP switches down 2 8 1 Rotary Enco...

Page 14: ...directional and can be configured either as DMX Output or DMX Input however they can only be set as Inputs when the unit is used in ChamNet mode through the Net Manager When using any DMX Output chann...

Page 15: ...et both address switches to F Then power on the unit Unit will toggle both the NET and MQ LED s if the settings were not already set as default and the default settings were restored Unit will flash b...

Page 16: ...ng one SnakeSys R4 at front of house and one SnakeSys R4 at stage interconnected by a single CAT 5 network cable the system provides four DMX lines and three independant network lines all over one cab...

Page 17: ...N button and the LED will illuminate NET1 NET2 and NET3 and NET5 will each become a separate VPN on both units Table 3 1 VPN VLAN Connectivity Unit 1 NET Port Unit 2 NET Port Connection NET1 NET1 Virt...

Page 18: ...as expected if the unit is operating in VPN mode These buttons do not affect Power over Ethernet PoE output 3 5 Bypass Buttons ON When the bypass is enabled the unit links the 4 DMX inputs on the back...

Page 19: ...own buttons NET1 NET2 and NET3 simultaneously and also while keeping the net buttons held down then press and hold the ChamNet button The R4 will then reboot and factory default settings will be resto...

Page 20: ...led from the Net Manager within MagicQ Note The R4 unit will remember the settings that you make in MagicQ Net Manager If the unit is left in MagicQ ChamNet mode it will boot up with the settings that...

Page 21: ...3 14 2 Battery Care Information The inbuilt UPS feature of the SnakeSys R4 is powered by a Battery If planning to place the unit into long term storage it is recommended to first re charge the batter...

Page 22: ...5 pin DMX output sockets per universe Four network ports Can be powered by Power over Ethernet Can be used with any Art Net or ACN compliant console LCD display and buttons for configuration RDM capa...

Page 23: ...when running via PoE the B4 accepts between 37 57V and 6 5 12 9W The T2 has an internal battery for configuring the unit without the need for connecting to a power source The battery is used for addre...

Page 24: ...n when compared to plugging the incorrectly wired cable into the other network connectors This is completely normal The three network connectors on the front of the unit can have packet forwarding ena...

Page 25: ...SnakeSys User Manual 19 45...

Page 26: ...SnakeSys User Manual 20 45 4 4 1 Main Menu Address Used to set the T2 address universe which can be either Menu Item Function Box Id ChamNet Mode Art Net universe Art Net Mode sACN universe sACN Mode...

Page 27: ...gh we are no longer shipping the MK1 and it has been replaced by the more advanced MK2 The available options are listed below along with the product version Menu Item Function Product Version Not Enab...

Page 28: ...tem Function IP Addr Used to set the T2 network IP address used by the T2 processor The IP address is automatically chosen when the T2 units default settings are applied however sometimes it is necess...

Page 29: ...0 0 0 Default Used to restore default networking settings to the T2 Everything which can be adjusted in the Network menu or any of its sub menus is restored to factory default settings 4 4 3 Network P...

Page 30: ...SnakeSys User Manual 24 45 4 4 4 Settings Menu...

Page 31: ...mware RDM support will be implemented in a future firmware release 4 6 ChamNet Mode Information In ChamNet Mode the SnakeSys T2 is configured and controlled from the Net Manager within MagicQ DATA LED...

Page 32: ...unit Battery Pressing the Menu button when no power is supplied to the unit will cause the T2 to enter Battery Mode When in battery mode the address and mode of operation can be set via the menu This...

Page 33: ...signed to be used on shows where large numbers of universes are in use and there is a need to convert to and from DMX It provides the ability to easily switch between different Ethernet or DMX sources...

Page 34: ...nally other devices connected to the other R8 network port Note Care should be taken to avoid any network loop caused by incorrect network connection in your configuration one symptom of a network loo...

Page 35: ...on or rotating the encoder during display of the Top Screen will cause the R8 unit to enter the main menu If the unit is left navigating one of the menu s and no button or encoder movement is detected...

Page 36: ...SnakeSys User Manual 30 45 5 4 1 Main Menu...

Page 37: ...ACN Mode Mode Used to set the network protocol mode used by the R8 which can be either Menu Item Function Disabled No ports output or input ChamNet MagicQ Ports controlled by MagicQ Art Net Output Por...

Page 38: ...SnakeSys User Manual 32 45 5 4 2 Network Menu...

Page 39: ...lied however sometimes it is necessary to change the address This is an advanced option ArtNet IP 2 Secondary IP address used only in Art Net mode for Art Poll Reply Art Net DMX network data on ports...

Page 40: ...ngs Menu Menu Item Function Clear All Used to clear all R8 settings and restore the entire unit to factory default settings The R8 will automatically reboot after default settings are restored Reboot...

Page 41: ...d if DMX timing related issues are found with certain fixtures It is not recommended to adjust these features unless you are familiar with DMX packet and understand what the adjustments are actually d...

Page 42: ...nality however RDM is not currently supported in R8 firmware 5 6 ChamNet Mode Information In ChamNet Mode the SnakeSys R8 is configured and controlled from the Net Manager within MagicQ Note The main...

Page 43: ...firmware Caution If user attempting repair of the PCB please do not use motherboard connector J3 Please also take care not to short out or touch any of motherboard connector J3 pins while the motherbo...

Page 44: ...the product is configured from MagicQ 6 1 Normal non ChamNet mode If the SnakeSys product is set in a mode other than ChamNet Mode such as Art Net ACN or buffer then it is not possible to configure th...

Page 45: ...ices MagicQ must be running software version 1 6 0 5 or higher http chamsys co uk download Connect the SnakeSys device to either a MagicQ Console or MagicQ PC Mac System via a direct network cable It...

Page 46: ...o add a new interface MagicQ will present a list of default profiles for configuring the interface An interface can be removed by putting the cursor on the line of the interface and pressing REMOVE If...

Page 47: ...eady set as default and flash erase is not required In any case the unit will have default settings after the operation this firmware change invalidates the usage of ChamNet address FF and users shoul...

Page 48: ...tput was within spec but could be slower than expected In Art Net and ACN mode the subnet and universe selection were incorrectly being used to used to apply the timing settings from the buffer mode a...

Page 49: ...sion 206 7 10 1 SnakeSys B4 Added support for storing of ChamNet settings 7 11 Version 204 7 11 1 Snakesys R4 Fixed a bug where when the units settings were reset from the front panel the POE ports we...

Page 50: ...ollowing buttons so that ChamNet does not get disabled when they are pressed DMX IN OUT ART ACN RDM FILTER Fixed an issue with the thermal management regarding the fan which now has a programmed minim...

Page 51: ...ed Minor improvements and adjustments to DMX send on input logic 8 2 Version 213 Change the policy for ACN output to hold the current DMX output packet to correct an issue where some fixtures may not...

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