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Important Safety Instructions + Read these instructions. + Keep these instructions. + Heed all warnings. + Follow all instructions. + Do not use this apparatus near water. + Clean only with dry cloth. + Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. + Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
WARNING! The battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. ATTENTION! La batterie ne doit pas être exposée à une chaleur excessive comme le soleil, le feu ou similaire. CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type: Panasonic CR2032 Manganese Dioxide 3V Lithium Coin Battery. ATTENTION: Danger d'explosion si la pile est remplacée de façon incorrecte.
Revision History This manual has been revised as follows: 4 Version Release Date BASIC May 8, 2013 Initial Release A May 13, 2013 Revised features list. B November 5, 2013 SUPER NODE™ USER MANUAL Notes Updated menu instructions and screen images.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction About This Guide...................................................................................................................................................... 7 Additional Documentation ........................................................................................................................................ 7 Customer Service ...................................................................................................................................
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INTRODUCTION About This Guide This guide provides necessary information regarding product safety, installation, and operation for the following PRG equipment: + Super Node™ (20.9821.0001) Familiarizing yourself with this information will help you get the most out of your PRG product. Additional Documentation For more information about PRG systems, refer to the following manuals: + PRG Lighting Systems Networking Guide (02.3004.1000.
DESCRIPTION Overview The Super Node™ provides a powerful and convenient interface between Vx76 or DMX-over-Ethernet (DoE) compatible control consoles, pixel mapping from media servers, and other control equipment which require either DMX-over-Ethernet or DMX512-A control signals. The unit accepts high level commands in either Vx76 or DMX-over-Ethernet protocols and converts the data into eight universes of DMX512-A. The Super Node includes a menu display for configuring the unit and checking system status.
Included Items The following illustration shows all items included with the Super Node.
Controls and Indicators The Super Node contains the following components: DMX In LED Link & Activity LED Indicators RDM In LED DMX & RDM Status LEDs (for each DMX port) Reset Button Control Console Input Port Ethernet (Art-Net/sACN) Output Port DMX512 Output Ports (8) FRONT PANEL Menu Display Touchscreen REAR PANEL AC Line Cord Input (Neutrik PowerCon) AC Thru Outlet (Neutrik PowerCon) USB Port (factory use only) Figure 2: Controls and Indicators 10 SUPER NODE™ USER MANUAL DMX512 Input Port
INSTALLATION System Options Vx76 In the Vx76 configuration, one or two Vx76 control consoles may be connected to one or more Super Nodes. Guidelines: + When connecting two Vx76 consoles and multiple Super Nodes, a 100Mb Ethernet switch or hub must be used. Standard CAT5e Ethernet cables should be used in this configuration. Refer to the illustration below. + The Vx76 Mode of operation is used in this configuration. Refer to "Vx76 Mode" on page 16.
Series 400 In the Series 400 configuration, an Art-Net compatible control console may be connected to one or more Super Nodes. Guidelines: + When connecting an Art-Net compatible console and multiple Super Nodes, a 100Mb Ethernet switch or hub must be used. Standard CAT5e Ethernet cables should be used in this configuration. Refer to the illustration below. + The Series 400 Mode of operation should be used in this configuration. Refer to "Series 400 Mode" on page 17.
Step 2. Using Menu Display controls, set Super Node thumbwheel address (refer to "Menu Controls" on page 15). Ensure that addresses are unique among all Nodes in system. Vx76 Console Setup When using a Super Node with a PRG Vx76 console, the Node can be set up using the console’s DMX Setup window. Step 1. At Setup menu, select DMX Setup. (DMX Setup window will open.) Step 2. Select desired DMX Universe. Step 3. Enable Patch Edit by pressing Patch Edit button at bottom of window. Step 4.
GENERAL OPERATION Operating Modes Overview The Super Node operates in one of two modes: Vx76 or Series 400. The mode will depend on what protocol it is receiving on its Console In Port. + Vx76 Mode - In this mode, the unit will accept Vx76 protocol and generate both Art-Net/sACN and DMX512 outputs. Vx76 Protocol SUPER NODE [ Vx76 Mode ] Art-Net/sACN and DMX512 + Series 400 Mode - In this mode, the unit will accept Art-Net protocol and convert it to DMX512.
MENU CONTROLS Using the Menu Display The Super Node includes a menu system for configuring the unit and checking system status. The menu system can be navigated using the touchscreen display available on the front of the unit. General screen layout: + Status Bar - provides node status information and current screen title. + Status and Controls - provides system status information and controls for configuring the node. + Back Button - provides navigation control.
Vx76 Mode When the Super Node is connected to a Vx76 series console, the menu system will provide "Vx76" screens which can be used to set up and monitor the Vx76 system. Vx76 Node (Address) + Indicates the node address as a number. + Press this button to open the Settings screen. (Refer to "Settings" on page 18.) Status + Displays the current status of the node using the following indicators: - Configure: Node is waiting for patch data from the console.
Series 400 Mode When the Super Node has been loaded with Series 400 software, the menu system will provide "Series 400" screens which can be used to set up and monitor an Art-Net system. Vx76 Node (Address) + Indicates the node address as a number. Status + S400: Indicates that the node is in Series 400 Mode. + System (x): Displays the currently active Series 400 system. IN (In Port) + For future use. Out Ports (1-8) + Displays one button per physical port. (8 total.
Settings The Settings screen configures universal settings for the node. Node Thumbwheel Address (Vx76 Mode) + Press address to set the node thumbwheel address using the numeric keypad. + Note: Press the number field to clear the value. Universe Display + Sets display format for DMX universes as either Numeric or Alphabetical. (This is a device-wide setting.) Backlight + Sets the display's backlight behavior. - On: The display backlight is always on.
Network The Network screen displays the node's network related information. + IP Address: Displays the assigned IP address of the node. + Subnet Mask: Displays the networking subnet for node communication. + MAC Address: Displays the internal MAC address of the node's networking port. + Serial Number: Displays the node’s unique factoryassigned serial number. Monitor The Monitor screen provides status information for each port. + Port: currently selected port. + Universe: associated universe.
SPECIFICATIONS Technical Specifications POWER REQUIREMENT: 100 to 240 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz, 0.5A, 60W max. COOLING: Forced air with ultra-quiet chassis fan and CPU cooler. OPERATING TEMP: -20°C to 50°C (-4°F to 122°F). INPUT: One control signal input which is fed from a console providing either Vx76 or DMX-overEthernet (Art-Net) protocol. One male XLR connector for DMX input (rear panel). One USB port for factory setup and configuration.
11.02" TOP VIEW 19.00" SUPER NODE LINK ACT DMX IN LINK ACT DMX RDM DMX RDM DMX RDM DMX RDM DMX RDM DMX RDM DMX RDM DMX RDM RDM IN 3.44" REAR INPUT CONSOLE IN DMX OUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 MODEL 20-9821-0001 FRONT VIEW 12.55" 3.
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Super Node™ User Manual Version as of: November 5, 2013 PRG part number: 02.9821.
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