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8 User Manual The ELC dmXLAN nodeGBx 8 comes in two variations: DLN8GBX 8 fully programmable DMX ports & dual Gigabit port stand- alone switch with user interface DLN8GBXSL 8 fully programmable DMX ports & dual Gigabit port switch...
RDM devices is possible for each port separately. To use Remote Device Management, simply scroll through the port list and select any port that has an RDM device connected to it by pressing the encoder. __________________________________________________________________________________ ELC dmXLAN nodeGBx 8 User Manual...
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Disabled, Input, Output or LedString. When all the port setup options are set to your liking, choose Save and Exit at the bottom of the port setup menu to store the settings for this DMX port. __________________________________________________________________________________ ELC dmXLAN nodeGBx 8 User Manual...
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The Resend option can be used to send the merged signal onto the network again as a new universe. This is helpful when – for example – 3 universes need to be merged together. __________________________________________________________________________________ ELC dmXLAN nodeGBx 8 User Manual...
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• Flexpatch setting used when programmed via dmXLAN software The primary / secondary / tertiary universe settings and Resend / Rate / Hold options are similar to the output port mode. __________________________________________________________________________________ ELC dmXLAN nodeGBx 8 User Manual...
Configuring Blacktrax settings The ELC nodeGBx also supports Blacktrax light tracking equipment. To set up Blacktrax options, choose the Blacktrax option from the Setup menu. There are three different modes to choose from, namely Disabled, Always On and Controlled. On choosing the Controlled mode, further options concerning the Universe and Channel will be revealed to finetune your Blacktrax configuration.
Choosing the Info menu option will open a screen with information on the nodeGBx 8. This screen shows the device name, serial number, firmware version and the IP address and MAC address of the node. __________________________________________________________________________________ ELC dmXLAN nodeGBx 8 User Manual...
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The dmXLAN nodeGBx 8 Slave version (DLN8GBXSL) can only be used as a slave device to the ELC dmXLAN switchGBx 10 or ELC dmXLAN switchGBx 18. The correct way to connect the DLN8GBXSL to an ELC switchGBx device in slave mode is listed below.
In all of the previous conditions, disconnect the main plug immediately and call your distributor or technical support! __________________________________________________________________________________ ELC dmXLAN nodeGBx 8 User Manual...
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WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE __________________________________________________________________________________ ELC dmXLAN nodeGBx 8 User Manual...
All signal input- and output connections must be shielded and the shielding must be connected to the ground of the corresponding plug. Gemert, February 16, 2018 ing. Joost van Eenbergen __________________________________________________________________________________ ELC dmXLAN nodeGBx 8 User Manual...
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