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TPix Panel
User Manual
9
Connecting to a Network
KlingNet Settings:
01) Install a KlingNet based software on your PC (Windows or Mac).
02) Connect the TPix Panel to a power supply via the PowerCON input.
03) Make sure the PC has a fixed IP Address. No further network settings need to be adjusted.
04) Connect the TPix Panel to your computer via a CAT-5/CAT-6 cable (see page 10). Once the fixtures
have been connected the will be automatically recognised by the KlingNet based software.
05) Map the devices using the “drag and drop” method, placing the fixtures in the “on-screen” interface
on the right position. This will take a few minutes and once done the system is fully set up.
Please note: When creating large setups, it is recommended to use a 16-bit, high speed ethernet switch
to transmit the KlingNet data signal.
ArtNet Settings:
01) Install an ArtNet based software on your PC (Windows or Mac).
02) Connect the TPix Panel to a power supply via the PowerCON input.
03) Connect the TPix Panel to your software/controller via a CAT-5/CAT-6 cable (see page 10).
04) Set the IP address of the software/controller to 2.x.x.x or 10.x.x.x, depending on the ArtNet settings.
05) Set the Subnet mask to 255.0.0.0 on both the TPix Panel and the software/controller. Make sure
that all fixtures in the network have a unique IP address.
Please note: If you want to connect more than one fixture operating in 432 channel mode is advised.
Follow the example below:
Example: TPix Panel 432 channel mode
01) Make sure that each connected TPix Panel has a unique IP address.
02) Make sure the Subnet mask on each fixture is set to 255.0.0.0.
03) Set the universe of the first TPix Panel to 1.
04) Set the first TPix Panels DMX Address to 001.
Please note: Due to the TPix Panel having 432 DMX channels you cannot connect a second panel in the
same universe as the limit for one universe is 512 DMX channels.
05) Set the second TPix Panel to universe 2 with a DMX address of 001. You can repeat this step up to
15 times, each panel being the next ascending number universe (15 universes available in total).
06) If you require more than 15 TPix Panels to be connected set the Net of the 16th TPix Panel to 2.
You are now able to connect another 15 Panels. The number of Nets available depends on the
software used.
07) Using your software/controller, map all the connected devices using the settings above.
08) The TPix Panels are now ready for use.
Please note: When creating large setups, it is recommended to use a 16-bit, high speed ethernet switch
to transmit the ArtNet data signal.
