Chapter 2
VSM Pro User Guide 12
System Configuration
VSM Pro communicates with lighting components via KiNET
™
Ethernet, the network protocol
engineered by Philips Color Kinetics specifically for lighting control in large-scale installations.
KiNET is fully compatible with all Ethernet hardware.
Media Source LAN
The hardware device supplying source media — typically a media server — operates on an
Ethernet network isolated from the VSE Pro controller. The media device connects to VSE Pro
via DVI / VGA cable or BNC / S-video cable.
Lighting Network LAN
The VSE Pro controller functions as the core component of the lighting system network,
delivering up to 60 frames of video per second to as many as 250,000 LED nodes. Additionally,
the VSE Pro functions as a dynamic address server assigning an IP address to any connected
computer. To ensure optimal network performance and unencumbered IP addressing, hardware
must be set up on a dedicated Ethernet LAN (Local Area Network).
VSM Pro supports an Ethernet LAN up to three Gigabit switches deep. The maximum
specification for a CAT-5e cable run is 328 ft (100 m). However, fiber optic cabling is preferred
for most installation configurations, when connecting the server room to a remote cabinet,
for example.
Note:
Philips recommends that you consult a third-party network consultant regarding
specifics of your network components and configurations.
Low Voltage
Fixtures
Powercore
Fixtures
PC
or Mac
Gigabit
Ethernet
Switch
Low Voltage
Fixtures
Powercore
Fixtures
VSE Pro
Lighting Network Dedicated LAN
Ethernet
Power / Data
Supply
Ethernet
Power / Data
Supply
Ethernet
Data Enabler
Ethernet
Data Enabler
Gigabit
Ethernet
Switch
Gigabit
Ethernet
Switch
Media
Server
Video
Map
Playback
Media Source LAN
