Chapter 12: Art-Net™ Protocol; Setting Up The Server For Artnet - High End Systems CATALYST Series User Manual

Chapter 12:
Art-Net
As an alternative to using standard DMX connections through the CIB, Catalyst Media
Servers can receive DMX-512 over an Ethernet network using Art-Net™ protocol. Artnet
is an open protocol developed by Artistic Licence to distribute DMX over Ethernet.
Catalyst software is compatible with Artnet, and a suitable Artnet DMX Input device can
be used to send DMX into Catalyst from a lighting console. Such devices are available
from the following manufacturers, amongst others:
• Artistic Licence: Net-Lynx IP
• ELC Lighting: Node 4
• ADB: Netport
• LSC Lighting: DNAnet
• Enttec: DMX Gate Mk II

Setting Up the Server for Artnet

Connect your ArtNet device to your Media Server using a Cat 5 ethernet cable. You do not
require a cross-over cable. You can also connect multiple Catalyst systems to an Artnet
device using a hub/switcher. Be aware that Artnet is 10baseT, and may not work with some
Gigabit hub/switchers.
After connecting the ArtNet device,
use the following steps to configure
the server:
1. Open System Preferences from
the Apple Menu and choose
Network.
2. Create a new location and call
it Artnet, and select Built-In
Ethernet in the Show field.
3. Click on the TCP/IP tab to
configure the TCP/IP settings.
It is important to set Configure
IPv4 to Manually.
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