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2-Port Node
Version 1.1x
February 2008

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  • Page 1 2-Port Node Version 1.1x February 2008...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Quick Start Examples of use Layout Display Setup Update Save / Load Configuration Mounting Data sheet Important safety instructions Declaration of Conformity Index 2 2 2 2 2 MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    For experienced MA operators, using the 2-Port Node will present nothing new, and those using it for the first time will just have to get familiar with the „onPC“ software. And now: have fun with the 2-Port Node! Technical Service and Hotline MA Lighting and its extensive distributor network offer an unparalleled technical service.
  • Page 4 2-Port Node PRO rig-mounted touring version incl. power supply, „EU version“, 2x DMX out 2-Port Node PRO rig-mounted touring version incl. power supply, „EU version“, 1x DMX in, 1x DMX out - Rigging box version (incl. power supply) with 1,024 parameters; using ½“ 13-UNC screw threads basing on inch system 2-Port Node PRO rig-mounted touring version incl.

  • Page 5: Quick Start

    If needed, set the software version – if the „Version“ cell is highlighted in red, see page 18 Set the IP-address of the 2-Port Node (press the SHOW ALL button). If there are several 2-Port Nodes on the network, you can find each of them using the IDENTIF button – the display and the LED of the selected Node will blink);...

  • Page 6: Examples Of Use

    Switch / hub 100 Mbit DMX B -IN (512 parameter) DMX A -OUT / IN (512 parameter) Example of use 2 Example of use 3 6 6 6 6 6 MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn...
  • Page 7 DMX outputs. Using an onPC as backup, however, is not a good solution. DMX A -OUT / IN (512 parameter) DMX B -OUT / IN (512 parameter) 7 7 7 7 7 Technical Service: tech.support@malighting.com; +49.5251.688865-30 Emergency Line: +49.5251.688865-99 2-Port Node Version 1.1...

  • Page 8: Layout

    - Button (red) MENU To step through the menus - 2 M12 bolts – on the back side and on the top cover; for fastening on the rig. 8 8 8 8 8 MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn...
  • Page 9 - DATA B DMX OUT or IN - LED (green) DATA Will be on while transferring data via the B port - Button (red) MENU To step through the menus. 9 9 9 9 9 Technical Service: tech.support@malighting.com; +49.5251.688865-30 Emergency Line: +49.5251.688865-99 2-Port Node Version 1.1...

  • Page 10: Display

    ...after approx. 5 seconds IDENTIFY MODE is shown on the display. Now release the button. The green LED and the display will blink to identify, and the console menu, the 2-Port Node line will blink in green. Pressing the MENU or IDENTIFY button on the console or in onPC will stop the blinking.
  • Page 11 Name: 18 digits max. (incl. special characters) - optional, entries are not mandatory. Here, you can enter the name of the 2-Port Node. This entry helps you to discern the nodes when using several of them. You can, however, use the same name more than once.
  • Page 12 Port Node from a grandma console or the grandma onPC. Session ID: Here, you can set the Session ID to start the session between the 2-Port Node and the console or the onPC. For all devices involved in the session, you must set the same Session ID.
  • Page 13 - see example of use 6) and set DMX OUT in merge mode (HTP / LTP or LoTP). The setting of the outputting port must be on DMX OUT with the same 13 13 13 13 Technical Service: tech.support@malighting.com; +49.5251.688865-30 Emergency Line: +49.5251.688865-99 2-Port Node Version 1.1...
  • Page 14 (DMX-IN) - i.e.the universe number 30 (in this example) is used 3 times in the same session. 14 14 14 14 MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn...
  • Page 15 OUT 4). Besides the DMX OUT you can also set the Merge mode Example of use 6 DMX 4 -OUT MERGE HTP oder LTP oder LoTP 15 15 15 15 Technical Service: tech.support@malighting.com; +49.5251.688865-30 Emergency Line: +49.5251.688865-99 2-Port Node Version 1.1...
  • Page 16 TOOLS / DMX CONFIGURATION / DMX INPUT) you will only have the HTP option for the Merge mode. The left console and the both 2-ports are within a session Example of use 7 16 16 16 16 MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn...
  • Page 17 Light Mode: Here, you can set the lighting mode of the displays. So you can switch off interfering LEDs or display lights if needed. 17 17 17 17 Technical Service: tech.support@malighting.com; +49.5251.688865-30 Emergency Line: +49.5251.688865-99 2-Port Node Version 1.1...
  • Page 18 Confirm with ENTER. Version: Shows the software version of the respective 2-Port Node. If the cell has a red highlight, this version is not compatible to the software of the console or the onPC. To adapt the software, press the UPDATE ALL NODES button. A trouble-free operation will only be possible, after all devices involved in the session run the same software version.

  • Page 19: Update

    (do not use in live situation) The 2-Port Node can only be updated from a grandMA console or using the onPC software. To do so, the 2-Port Node must be present in the same network as the console (grandMA, grandMA light, grandMA ultralight, grandMA Micro, Offline or onPC), i.e.
  • Page 20 (even if the IP address wasn’t changed). You will first have to configure these „new“ 2-Ports and then create a new configuration file using SAVE CONFIG. 20 20 20 20 MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn...

  • Page 21: Mounting

    Mounting For the flush mounting, you can use standard flush boxes (not supplied). For US standard flush box Double Gang 4" x 4" x 2" (2-Port Node flush-mount US version) Use 4 screws to mount the front cover / PCB combination to the flush box.

  • Page 22: Data Sheet

    The DMX line has to be terminated by a 100 terminal resistance between pin 2 and 3. Make the settings for DMX address etc. in the respective menus.. 22 22 22 22 MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn...

  • Page 23: Important Safety Instructions

    E. The device has dropped to the ground or the housing was damaged. 23 23 23 23 Technical Service: tech.support@malighting.com; +49.5251.688865-30 Emergency Line: +49.5251.688865-99 2-Port Node Version 1.1...

  • Page 24: Declaration Of Conformity

    Furthermore, the Rig-mounted Version must be grounded properly. Waldbüttelbrunn, Nov. 1, 2006 Dipl. Ing. in charge Michael Adenau 24 24 24 24 MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn...
  • Page 25 Snapshot 20 Light intensity 18 UPDATE 19 Light Mode 18 Loading the configuration 20 LoTP 17 Version 18 LTP 17 Mounting 21 Name 11 OFF 13 25 25 25 25 Technical Service: tech.support@malighting.com; +49.5251.688865-30 Emergency Line: +49.5251.688865-99 2-Port Node Version 1.1...

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