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Setup
ÉPIX Flex Drive User Manual Rev. 1
Signal Connections
The ÉPIX Flex Drive can receive DMX, Art-Net™, sACN, or Kling-Net signal. The ÉPIX Flex Drive has 2
Seetronic Etherkon IP65 through ports, and 3- and 5-pin DMX in and out ports. For more information about
DMX, read the DMX primer at:
https://www.chauvetprofessional.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/
Art-Net™ Connection
Art-Net™ is an Ethernet protocol that uses TCP/IP which transfers a large amount of DMX512 data using a
Seetronic Etherkon IP65 connection over a large network. An Art-Net™ protocol document is available
Art-Net™ designed by and copyright Artistic Licence Holdings Ltd.
sACN Connection
Also known as ANSI E1.31, streaming ACN is an Ethernet protocol that uses the layering and formatting of
Architecture for Control Networks to transport DMX512 data over IP or any other ACN compatible network.
Kling-Net Connection
Kling-Net is a network protocol that allows auto configuration of display devices using a Seetronic
Etherkon IP65 Ethernet connection. Refer to the ArKaos software manual for detailed instructions on
programming this product.
Remote Device Management (RDM)
Remote Device Management, or RDM, is a standard for allowing DMX-enabled devices to communicate
bi-directionally along existing DMX cabling. Check the DMX controller’s User Manual or with the
manufacturer as not all DMX controllers have this capability. The ÉPIX Flex Drive supports RDM protocol
that allows feedback to make changes to menu map options.
Connection Diagram
Switch or Router
(such as the
NET-Switch
from
CHAUVET Professional)
ÉPIX Flex Drive
Computer/
Controller
(running Art-
Net™, sACN,
or Kling-Net
protocol)
To other Art-Net™, sACN, or Kling-Net devices
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