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Pathport
: Sets the IP address using the standard Pathport method. IP address is
generated in the 10.x.x.x range, using the serial number of the console. Subnet
mask is always set to Class A, or 255.0.0.0. Not editable.
Static:
The user enters a specific IP address and subnet mask. Care must be
taken that no other device on the network uses the same IP address.
Automatic:
Cognito waits to be assigned an IP address by on on-line service
such as a DHCP server. If no server is found, Cognito will use the last address
assigned to it. Not editable.
Advanced (default):
To determine its IP address and subnet mask, Cognito will:
a) seek an address from a DHCP server; b) utilize an IP generated using the
standard Pathport rules; c) auto-generate an IP address in the 169.254.x.x range
using Avahi.
While in
Advanced
, you may also set the Base Address determination mode to be
Dynamic, Static or Off; turn the Pathport method on or off; or enable or disable Avahi
auto-generation. With the exception of Avahi, the Advanced option simply provides
simultaneous access to the methods shown individually under the other option headings.
If more than one IP address is assigned, Cognito will send Ethernet data using all valid
addresses.
DMX
This option accesses two pages of settings (Cognito PC shows Network DMX only).
DMX
DMX settings only apply to the DMX data sent out the 5-pin XLR ports.
DMX Flavor:
Adjusting the flavor (refresh rate) of DMX512 can sometimes fix
response issues, such as spontaneous color changes or flashing in certain LED
lights. Use the yellow encoder to select from Slow (32 frames per second),
Medium (36 frames), Fast (40 frames - default) or Maximum (44 frames).
DMX Output:
Adjusts the DMX offset for each DMX output port. Allows each
DMX port to be turned off or, for the Pro1024 model, define which port will
output Universe 1 or Universe 2. Normally, DMX Output A is set to Universe 1
(channels 1-512) and DMX Output B is set to Universe 2 (channels 513-1024).
A green LED indicates when the adjacent XLR port is active.
Network DMX
These settings only apply to DMX data sent out the RJ45 Ethernet port
Offsets:
Cogito supports three DMX-over-Ethernet protocols: Pathport, Art-
Net, and E1.31 streaming ACN. (Cognito Starter only supports Pathport.) This
setting allows you to turn off specific protocols, or change a protocol’s Universe
Offset. On the Pro1024, the offset is set for the first universe, and the second
universe is consecutive.
Normally, the data protocols start with Universe 1 (mirroring the DMX
output). But for installations with multiple CognitoPro512 consoles, setting the
first console’s offset to 1 and the second console’s offset to 2, and so on, may
be required. When using multiple Pro1024 models, which output two
Universes each, ensure the offsets do not overlap.