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dmXLAN nodeGBx 8 

User Manual

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for DLN8GBX

Page 1: ...dmXLAN nodeGBx 8 User Manual ...

Page 2: ...__________________________________________________________________________________ ELC dmXLAN nodeGBx 8 User Manual ...

Page 3: ...detected changes and errors are appearing on the node s display and in dmXLAN The DLN8GBXSL can only be used as a slave to the dmXLAN switchGBx 10 or dmXLAN switchGBx 18 The DMX ports can be configured via the user interface of the switch or with the dmXLAN software By connecting slave units to the switch you can build a system rack with up to 120 fully programmable DMX RDM ports Active output mea...

Page 4: ...epth look at the values of the DMX channels of your configuration select the View DMX option Next choose which port s values you want to view Once the port has been selected the screen will show an overview of the bars for the first 120 channels Rotating the encoder will scroll through the higher channels For a different representation of the DMX channels press and hold the encoder then rotate it ...

Page 5: ... to Input or Output under Mode and choose either Art Net sACN or ShowNet Next you can indicate the starting address Besides choosing the mode and in output type the LED indicators for your chosen port range can also be modified Selecting the LED option will offer a choice between setting the LED indicators to the Universe Color a Fixed Color or DMX RGB The Fixed Color option reveals an extra menu ...

Page 6: ...se color DMX RGB o Universe Art Net sACN ShowNet DMX port as output When a port is set up as a DMX output it can operate in the following modes Disabled the DMX output is disabled Out Zero the DMX sends out a DMX test signal with all channels at 0 Single the output sends out the DMX values of the selected primary Art Net universe The DMX output is enabled the first time it detects the DMX universe...

Page 7: ...ion is Always This setting can be changed to time out after a chosen time interval DMX port as LedString The NodeGBx8 can interact with serial LED strips WS2811 WS2812 chips thereby eliminating the need for an additional interface When a port is set up as LedString it can operate in the following modes Disabled the DMX output is disabled 3 Universe Single the output sends out the DMX values of the...

Page 8: ...m namely Disabled Always On and Controlled On choosing the Controlled mode further options concerning the Universe and Channel will be revealed to finetune your Blacktrax configuration The bottom of the Blacktrax menu will show what server you are connected to Configuring network settings To modify the network settings go to the Settings Menu and select Network Settings In this menu the nodeGBx 8 ...

Page 9: ...etting the device to factory default will restore all settings to their original configuration and will cancel any changes you have made to the settings To proceed with returning the device to its default settings select the Factory default option from the Settings menu and press down on the encoder The device will then ask for confirmation as an extra precaution as this choice is irreversible Inf...

Page 10: ...nnect port 5 of the switch to the X1 port of the nodeGBx 8 Slave version dmXLAN switchGBx 18 Connect port 9 of the switch to the X1 port of the nodeGBx 8 Slave version To loop more nodeGBx 8 slave devices onto the switch connect the X2 port of the first slave device to the X1 port of the next slave device Repeat this procedure for each following DLN8GBXSL you want to include in the loop A maximum ...

Page 11: ...toves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Do not place the unit on unstable surfaces Do not place any objects on the power cord Protect it from being walked on or pinched particularly at the plugs and the point where they exit from the device If the power cord or the mains plug is damaged le...

Page 12: ...quilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the product The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constit...

Page 13: ...XSL Which refer to this declaration are manufactured in the Netherlands and complies with the following product specifications and harmonized standards Safety LVD Low Voltage Directive 2014 35 EU EN62368 1 EMC 2014 30 EG EN55032 ROHS II 2011 65 EU With the presumption that the equipment is used and connected according to the manual supplied with the equipment All signal input and output connection...

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