Visual Productions B -STATION1 Manual page 10

Figure 2.1: Visual Productions' RdmSplitter
2.2 Art-Net
The Art-Net protocol primarily transfers DMX-512 data over Ethernet. The
high bandwidth of an Ethernet connection allows Art-Net to transfer up to 256
universes.
The data sent out for Art-Net does put a certain load on the network, therefore
it is recommended to disable Art-Net when not in use.
The B-Station1 supports sending and receiving of one universe of Art-Net data.
2.3 UDP
User Datagram Protocol (UDP) is a simple protocol for sending messages across
the network. It is supported by various media devices like video projectors and
Show Controllers. It does not incorporate error checking, therefor it is faster
than TCP but less reliable.
There are two ways how to have the B-Station1 respond to incoming UDP
messages. The API (see page 61) makes typical B-Station1 functions available
through UDP. Furthermore, custom messages can be programmed in the Show
Control page (see page 26). This is also the place where to program outgoing
UDP messages.
2.4 OSC
Open Sound Control (OSC) is a protocol for communicating between software
and various multi-media type devices. OSC uses the network to send and receive
messages, it can contain various information.
There are apps available for creating custom-made user interfaces on iOS (iPod,
iPhone, iPad) and Android. These tools allow to program fool-proof user-
interfaces for controlling the device. E.g. Kiosc from Visual Productions.
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