Operator`s manual

Copyright Avolites Limited 2010
13. Networking - Page 145
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1> Ensure the Pearl has an IP in the 2.x.x.x range as described at
the start of the chapter.
2> On the Pearl VDU, click on Tools, Setup DMX outputs.
3> Click on settings
4> Select the ArtNet module. If the module is not shown in the list,
it may not be installed; see section
13.5 on page 147.
5> Ensure that the correct Network adapter is set (this may not be
the Default Adapter)
6> If you wish to turn off the Art Net output, you can un-check the
"Enable DMX output" option. This will stop the Console from
outputting Art Net on any Lines.
7> Art Net normally only sends Data when it is changed, rather
than a continuous stream. There are times when it is preferable
to send Art Net all the time. to do this, check the "Continuous
ArtNet Data Stream" option.
8> The "Always broadcast ArtNet" option enables you to send Art
Net to the entire network, rather than a specific IP address.
9> Click OK
10> Select a DMX line for the Pearl Expert Titan
11> Select the ArtNet node that you want to connect to
12> Click on Add Node. This will add an ArtNet node to that DMX
output.
13> Select the node you have added to make sure the properties
are correct. (Problems can be caused if you attach multiple
DMX lines to a single node.)
14> Make sure that the Universe is set to 1 for Line 1, and 2 for Line
2.
Art-Net uses a subnet mask with its universe. For Pearl
purposes:
Pearl universes 1 - 16 are subnet mask = 0, Art-Net universes
= 1 – 16
15> Click OK
The Pearl Expert Titan should now be working correctly.
To remove a node from a DMX line, select the node and select
Remove Node.
13.3.3 Additional ArtNet Resources
To find out more information about Art Net please refer to the Art Net
Standard published by
Artistic Licence.
13.4 Connecting to a simulator with ACDI
ACDI is Avolites' Application for Interfacing Consoles and Simulators
with lighting software such as Visualiser, Capture or Show designer.
13.4.1 ACDI
If you are using the Pearl Simulator with the Avolites Visualiser,
running on 2 separate computers, you will need a separate Dongle
connected to each computer.