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SUPER NODE™ USER MANUAL

Important Safety Instructions

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Read these instructions.

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Keep these instructions.

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Heed all warnings.

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Follow all instructions.

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Do not use this apparatus near water.

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Clean only with dry cloth.

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Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

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Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including 
amplifiers) that produce heat.

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Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the 
point where they exit from the apparatus.

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Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

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Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in 
any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the 
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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In Europe: The building installation shall be regarded as providing protection in accordance with the rating of the 
wall socket outlet.

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In Finland: Laite on liitettävä suojamaadoituskoskettimilla varustettuun pistorasiaan.

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In Norway: Apparatet må tilkoples jordet stikkontakt.

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In Sweden: Apparaten skall anslutas till jordat uttag.

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Minimum distances around the apparatus for sufficient ventilation shall be 1" (2.54 cm) on the left and right sides 
where the air inlet and outlet are located.

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The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items.

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No naked flame sources should be placed on the apparatus.

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Apparatus for use in tropical climates.

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The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be 
placed on the apparatus.

Safety symbols used throughout this manual are as follows:

WARNING!

 To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. 

ATTENTION!

 Pour réduire le risque d'incendie ou un choc électrique, ne pas exposer cet appareil à la pluie 

ou à l'humidité.

WARNING!

 Power supply plug and/or power switch/circuit breaker shall remain readily operable.

ATTENTION!

 Prise d'alimentation et / ou l'interrupteur d'alimentation / disjoncteur doit rester facilement 

accessible.

CAUTION

 advising of potential damage to product.

WARNING

 advising of potential injury or death to persons.

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Summary of Contents for SUPER NODE 20.9821.0001

Page 1: ...WWW PRG COM SUPER NODE USER MANUAL...

Page 2: ...ive companies This manual is for informational use only and is subject to change without notice Please check www prg com for the latest version PRG assumes no responsibility or liability for any claim...

Page 3: ...ments or freight allowances will not be accepted 3 PRG s sole responsibility under this warranty shall be to repair or replace at PRG s option such parts as shall be determined to be defective on PRG...

Page 4: ...ith the rating of the wall socket outlet In Finland Laite on liitett v suojamaadoituskoskettimilla varustettuun pistorasiaan In Norway Apparatet m tilkoples jordet stikkontakt In Sweden Apparaten skal...

Page 5: ...ed wall outlet to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from this equipment Have the wall outlet and electrical circuit checked by a qualified electrician to ensure the outlet is properly...

Page 6: ...NUAL Revision History This manual has been revised as follows Version Release Date Notes BASIC May 8 2013 Initial Release A May 13 2013 Revised features list B November 5 2013 Updated menu instruction...

Page 7: ...rols and Indicators 10 Installation System Options 11 Vx76 11 Series 400 12 AC Input Thru 12 Power Up Procedure 12 Vx76 Console Setup 13 General Operation Operating Modes Overview 14 Reset 14 Menu Con...

Page 8: ...6 SUPER NODE USER MANUAL Notes...

Page 9: ...ww usitt org For more information regarding Art Net protocol refer to the specification for Art Net II Ethernet Communication Standard available from Artistic Licence Ltd Artistic Licence UK Ltd Regis...

Page 10: ...TX standard signals Automatic detection and mode configuration according to input signal type One 1 Ethernet output port supporting up to sixteen 16 DMX512 A universes One 1 Ethernet input port suppor...

Page 11: ...POWERCON POWERCON POWERCON POWERCON POWERCON POWERCON USA CABLE UK CABLE JAP CABLE AUS CABLE EUR CABLE CHN CABLE AVAILABLE COUNTRY SPECIFIC AC LINE POWER CORDS 3 2 1 4 1 Foam Insert 2 PowerCon Jumper...

Page 12: ...Output DMX RDM Status LEDs Menu Display Touchscreen for each DMX port FRONT PANEL REAR PANEL Ethernet Art Net sACN Output Port Ports 8 USB Port DMX512 Input Port AC Line Cord Input Neutrik PowerCon A...

Page 13: ...nfiguration Refer to the illustration below The Vx76 Mode of operation is used in this configuration Refer to Vx76 Mode on page 16 Figure 3 Vx76 Configuration Example V676 CONSOLE B PRG 7 PORT COPPER...

Page 14: ...not pass data it only mirrors the DMX outputs It is not possible to place the Art Net sACN output on the same network as the Art Net input Figure 4 Series 400 Configuration Example AC Input Thru At r...

Page 15: ...or press Enter to edit the next universe Otherwise select Disable Edit to disable patch edit and save changes Note If patching sequential Nodes and outputs pressing the Return button on the keyboard w...

Page 16: ...sACN and DMX512 outputs Series 400 Mode In this mode the unit will accept Art Net protocol and convert it to DMX512 When used with the Series 400 rack the Node will follow the selected A B or C system...

Page 17: ...tatus and Controls provides system status information and controls for configuring the node Back Button provides navigation control Pressing the Back button will return to the previous screen Holding...

Page 18: ...Node is downloading show data from the console Online Node is operating normally Updating A software update is in progress Press this button to open the Status screen Refer to Status on page 18 IN In...

Page 19: ...Displays one button per physical port 8 total Buttons show the assigned universe in the chosen display format If no universe is assigned the button shows only the port number If the assigned universe...

Page 20: ...havior On The display backlight is always on Auto The display backlight turns off after a period of inactivity The first tap on the screen will wake up the display but not activate a button Status The...

Page 21: ...ber Monitor The Monitor screen provides status information for each port Port currently selected port Universe associated universe In S400 mode this field is active so that the Series 400 universe may...

Page 22: ...nfiguration OUTPUT One DMX over Ethernet Art Net output carrying up to sixteen DMX512 A universes Eight non isolated standard DMX512 A serial outputs each carrying one DMX512 A universe Both output pr...

Page 23: ...de Dimensions 11 02 3 38 12 55 SUPER NODE MODEL 20 9821 0001 LINK ACT LINK ACT DMX RDM DMX RDM DMX IN RDM IN REAR INPUT 1 2 DMX RDM 3 DMX RDM 4 DMX RDM 5 DMX RDM 6 DMX RDM 7 DMX RDM 8 DMX OUT CONSOLE...

Page 24: ...22 SUPER NODE USER MANUAL Notes...

Page 25: ...Super Node User Manual Version as of November 5 2013 PRG part number 02 9821 0001 B...

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