Mantra Mini
Quick Start Guide
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2.2
Power
The Mantra Mini offers many possible connection and control
options.
Power can be supplied by either:
•
External 9-24 volts DC power supply
•
PoE via the RJ45 Ethernet connector.
Note, PoE
cannot be used if Wall Plates are connected to the W-
COMMS connector
2.3
Programming
A computer or tablet running the Mantra Editor software can be
connected to program the Mantra Mini by either:
•
Wi-Fi. The Mantra Mini has a built-in low range Wi-Fi
access point. The computer or tablet running the
Mantra Editor software connects directly to the Mantra
Mini Wi-Fi
•
Ethernet, preferably via a network router or switch with
DHCP capability
•
Wi-Fi client. The Mantra Mini Wi-Fi can be changed
from access point mode to client mode and can
connect to an existing Wi-Fi network. The computer or
tablet running the Mantra Editor software connects to
the same Wi-Fi network
2.4
Playback
Playback from the Mantra Mini can be controlled by either:
•
Internal day/date time scheduler
•
OSC, UDP or TCP commands via the Ethernet
connector
•
Contact closures connected to the 3 “Isolated Inputs”
•
Wall plate switches connected to the W-COMMS
connector (future feature)
•
Mantra Mini can send messages to other devices by
OSC, UDP or TCP commands
