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Swisson XND-4 User Manual

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  • Page 1 XND-4 4-Port Ethernet DMX Node User Manual...
  • Page 1 XND-4 4-Port Ethernet DMX Node User Manual...
  • Page 2 UM_XND-4-D0-LEN-V01-02.DOCX 2017-12-08...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Index Index ....................................3 Introduction ..................................4 Unpacking ..................................4 Safety Information ................................5 Device Overview ................................7 Settings and Menu ................................9 Ethernet Port Status Information ........................... 19 Status LEDs ..................................19 Screen Saver ..................................20 Firmware Updates ................................20 Technical Data .................................

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Index Index ....................................3 Introduction ..................................4 Unpacking ..................................4 Safety Information ................................5 Device Overview ................................7 Settings and Menu ................................8 Ethernet Port Status Information ........................... 15 Status LEDs ..................................15 Screen Saver ..................................16 Firmware Updates ................................16 Technical Data .................................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Further, the XND-4 is also perfectly suited to send DMX data to your fixtures from a computer or even from a mobile device. Many light controller programs for PC or Mac support Art-Net output natively and with the help of XND-4’s DHCP capability, you can even let your workplace network infrastructure do the network configuration of your XND- 4 automatically for you.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Further, the XND-4 is also perfectly suited to send DMX data to your fixtures from a computer or even from a mobile device. Many light controller programs for PC or Mac support Art-Net output natively and with the help of XND-4’s DHCP capability, you can even let your workplace network infrastructure do the network configuration of your XND- 4 automatically for you.

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    It is essential that you read and understand this manual before operating the device and that you follow the instructions given below closely when you set up, connect and use the XND-4. Do not use the device in any way or for any purpose not described in this user manual.

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    It is essential that you read and understand this manual before operating the device and that you follow the instructions given below closely when you set up, connect and use the XND-4. Do not use the device in any way or for any purpose not described in this user manual.
  • Page 6 • Do not use the device in areas where it is exposed to direct sunlight. • Do not use the device in areas that are “highly inflammable”.
  • Page 6 • Do not use the device in areas where it is exposed to direct sunlight. • Do not use the device in areas that are “highly inflammable”.

  • Page 7: Device Overview

    (earthed) mains plug that is suitable for the local power outlets, following the power plug manufacturer’s instructions. Consult a qualified electrician, if you have any doubts about the proper installation. A blue Neutrik powerCON NAC3FCA cable mount connector must be used to supply power at the XND-4’s power input socket.

  • Page 7: Device Overview

    (earthed) mains plug that is suitable for the local power outlets, following the power plug manufacturer’s instructions. Consult a qualified electrician, if you have any doubts about the proper installation. A blue Neutrik powerCON NAC3FCA cable mount connector must be used to supply power at the XND-4’s power input socket.

  • Page 8: Settings And Menu

    Power Outlet Warning! The total current load of all devices connected to the AC mains power outlet of the XND-4 must not exceed 19.8 amperes. • A power cable that meets the requirements specified in the safety instructions section of this manual must be used to connect the XND-4 to AC mains power and to connect other devices to the power outlet.

  • Page 8: Settings And Menu

    Power Outlet Warning! The total current load of all devices connected to the AC mains power outlet of the XND-4 must not exceed 19.8 amperes. • A power cable that meets the requirements specified in the safety instructions section of this manual must be used to connect the XND-4 to AC mains power and to connect other devices to the power outlet.

  • Page 9: Home Screen

    Settings and Menu General Navigation The encoder wheel (see page 7) is the primary means for navigating through the menus. Most of the menus arrange items vertically. In those menus, turn the encoder clockwise to select the item below the currently selected item or turn the encoder counter clockwise to select the item above the currently selected item.

  • Page 9: Home Screen

    Select Art-Net using the encoder wheel. After pressing [OK] again to confirm the selection, the Art-Net settings menu is displayed. Home Screen Home Screen of an XND-4 Home Screen indicating Home Screen of an XND-4 Home Screen of an XND-4...
  • Page 10 Navigate to Home > Menu > Network > DHCP in order to enable or disable DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol). Choose Enable if you want to have your network configured by a DHCP server. This would typically be the case if you connect the XND-4 to a home or office network.
  • Page 10 Protocol). Choose Enable, if you want to have your network configured by a DHCP server. This would typically be the case, if you connect the XND-4 to a home or office network. A bullet point is shown next to the currently active setting. Use the encoder wheel to choose the desired setting and confirm by pressing [OK] in order to change the setting.
  • Page 11 In order to configure the netmask, use the same procedure as for configuring the IP address. The netmask is used internally to compute the network address from the IP address. XND-4 does this by computing the bitwise AND of each byte with the corresponding byte of the IP address.
  • Page 11 Art-Net Settings Node wide Art-Net settings can be configured under Home > Menu > Art-Net. To adjust the Art-Net net of the node, navigate to Home > Menu > Art-Net > Net and adjust the number using the encoder wheel. Once the desired number has been selected, push [OK] to apply the new setting or press [Cancel] to abort.
  • Page 12 When this feature is enabled, each output port has an independent port address in the range of 0 to 32767, which is computed from the Art-Net net, sub-net and universe number. This allows for configuring the node to any combination of Art-Net universes.
  • Page 12 Confirm your selection by pressing [OK]. Repeat the above steps for the remaining characters. Then, press [Cancel] to finish inserting characters. Press [Cancel] again to quit the editor. Press [OK] to store the changes or press [Cancel] to discard all changes. Short Name The short name can be viewed and edited under Home >...
  • Page 13 Repeat the above steps for the remaining characters. Then, press [Cancel] to finish inserting characters. Press [Cancel] again to quit the editor. Press [OK] to store the changes or press [Cancel] to discard all changes. Short Name The short name can be viewed and edited under Home > Menu > Art-Net > Short Name. Editing the short name is done in the same way the name is edited.
  • Page 13 Failure Behaviour Under Failure Behaviour, a selection list is presented to you with the following options: • Off: The output will stop sending DMX, after no updates for the universe of the output have been received for 6 seconds. • Hold Last Look: The output will continue to send the last look even if no updates are received.
  • Page 14 Art-Net RDM Under Art-Net RDM, RDM may be enabled or disabled for the output. RDM only works if the output port is running in Art-Net mode. XND-4 discovers a maximum of 250 devices per output port. Universe To adjust the universe of output port X, navigate to Home > Menu > Outputs > Output X >...
  • Page 14 The following information about the device is available under Home > Menu > Device Settings > Device Information. Model The device model is reported as “XND-4” for all variants of the XND-4. Boot Software The full version number of the boot software.

  • Page 15: Ethernet Port Status Information

    On the left-hand side of the screen, the following information is displayed on four lines: • The first line displays the output port status, which can be No DMX, Off, Hold or DMX OK: o No DMX means that the port is enabled, but no DMX is being sent. o Off means that the port is currently disabled.

  • Page 15: Ethernet Port Status Information

    The default settings can be restored under Home > Menu > Restore Default Settings. In this menu, you will be asked whether you want to continue restoring all settings. Push [OK] to confirm or [Cancel] to abort. This function will restore all settings to the defaults: • Name: SWISSON XND-4 • Short name: XND-4 •...

  • Page 16: Screen Saver

    Factory Presets The Factory Presets menu entry of the main menu allows you to load one of the following factory defined presets: • Art-Net: o Loads default network settings (IP address set to primary Art-Net IP address). o Art-Net RDM is enabled on all ports. o Ports 1 –...

  • Page 16: Screen Saver

    Firmware Updates Firmware updates will be provided on the product page on the Swisson website. For updating the firmware, a PC with Windows (Vista or later) and a USB A to B cable (USB printer cable) is required. Please refer to the separate documentation also provided on the product web page for details about the process of updating the product’s...

  • Page 17: Technical Data

    Password editing works just like editing the device name, as detailed on page 12. Once the password has been entered, XND-4 will ask you to enter the password a second time. If the two entered texts match, the password is set.

  • Page 17: Technical Data

    Technical Data Ambient temperature ..............-30°C…55°C (-22°F…131°F) AC power ..................100 - 240 V nominal, 50/60 Hz Typical power consumption ............7 W Ethernet ..................10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX, auto negotiating, auto MDI-X Network protocols ............... Art-Net I, II and 3, sACN (ANSI E1.31), sACN draft version (v0.2) DMX ....................

  • Page 18: Ordering Information

    The following information about the device is available under Home > Menu > Device Settings > Device Information. Model The device model is reported as “XND-4” for all variants of the XND-4. Boot Software The full version number of the boot software.

  • Page 18: Ordering Information

    Ordering Information Standard Versions, Boxes 10 48 10 XND-4B3 4-port Ethernet DMX node, box version, 3-pin XLRs 10 48 11 XND-4B5 4-port Ethernet DMX node, box version, 5-pin XLRs 10 48 12 XND-4B8 4-port Ethernet DMX node, box version, RJ45 etherCON Standard Versions, Rack Mountable 10 48 20 XND-4R3...

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