Setup
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Nexus™ 4x4 User Manual
Art-Net™
Connection
Art-Net™ is an Ethernet protocol that uses TCP/IP to transfer large amounts of DMX512
data over a network. Art-Net™ uses the Neutrik® etherCON® connection. An Art-Net™
protocol document is available from
www.chauvetpro.com
. Art-Net™ is designed and
copyright by Artistic License Holdings Ltd.
The Art-Net™ protocol is designed to work with nodes and Ethernet hubs, or switches in
“Star Topology”. CHAUVET determined the Nexus™ 4x4 products can run in serial
topology for configuration of up to 12 fixtures. For systems larger than 12 fixtures,
CHAUVET recommends using the star-topography as detailed under the TCP/IP
Protocol.
Kling-Net
Connection
Kling-Net is a network protocol to allow auto configuration of display devices over the
Ethernet. Kling-Net uses the Neutrik® etherCON® connection. For more information,
please contact ArKaos directly.
For a smooth-running operation, ArKaos Kling-Net requires a gigabit (1000 Mbps)
Ethernet card and network switch.
Art-Net™/Kling-Net
Connection Diagram
The Nexus™ 4x4 uses a Neutrik® etherCON® data connection to link all data ports. The
following diagrams illustrate how to assemble the data connections.
NOTE: Do not use WAN port!
Computer/Controller
(running Kling-Net
or Art-Net™ protocol)
Router
To other
Kling-Net or
Art-Net™
Devices