MA lighting 8Port Node, Quick Manual

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MA 8Port Node
The MA 8Port Node allow the conversion of DMX via different protocols to DMX 512, using
Ethernet. The MA 8Port Node features 1Gbit capability und fit perfectly into the MA system which is
based on this high speed to ensure maximum performance. Optimised for touring and installations
purposes, both have a rugged steel housing for a long life even under harsh conditions. The front
panel offers a menu button, a USB connector and a 2” colour TFT as well as four LEDs displaying
the current status. Additionally there is a USB –port for optionally update of firmware vis USB-stick.
The mains switch is located on the back, along with the powerCON and etherCON connectors, as
well as eight DMX ports. The MA 8Port Node is fully configurable from the grandMA2 consoles or
from grandMA2 onPC. To achieve the highest flexibility, each DMX port can be individually
configured as DMX-in or DMX-out.
MA 8Port Node is also available as “onPC” versions, meaning that the MA 8Port Node onPC can be
used in combination with the free-of-charge grandMA2 onPC software running on a computer to
provide 2,048 parameters. Furthermore MA 8Port Node onPC can be combined with the MA onPC
command wing and MA onPC fader wing for parameter expansion.