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- Page 1 WWW.PRG.COM SUPER NODE ™ USER MANUAL...
- Page 2 All other brand names which may be mentioned in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. This manual is for informational use only and is subject to change without notice. Please check www.prg.com for the latest version.
- Page 3 PRG’s published specifications for the product in effect as of the date of shipment, PRG will repair or replace the product, subject to the terms of this limited warranty. The warranty will be null and void under the following conditions: (a) improper or inadequate maintenance; (b) unauthorized modifications or misuse;...
- Page 4 Important Safety Instructions Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
- Page 5 Ne jamais débrancher l'appareil en tirant sur le cordon d'alimentation. Toujours saisir fermement la fiche et tirez-le tout droit hors de la prise. Ne pas utiliser un cordon qui présente des fissures ou des dommages sur toute sa longueur ou aux extrémités. Cordons de rechange peuvent être commandées auprès PRG. SUPER NODE™ USER MANUAL...
- Page 6 Revision History This manual has been revised as follows: Version Release Date Notes BASIC May 8, 2013 Initial Release May 13, 2013 Revised features list. November 5, 2013 Updated menu instructions and screen images. SUPER NODE™ USER MANUAL...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction About This Guide..............................7 Additional Documentation ............................7 Customer Service ..............................7 Description Overview................................... 8 Included Items ................................9 Controls and Indicators ............................10 Installation System Options ..............................11 Vx76 ................................. 11 Series 400 ................................ 12 AC Input/Thru ................................. - Page 8 Notes SUPER NODE™ USER MANUAL...
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Page 9: Introduction
This guide provides necessary information regarding product safety, installation, and operation for the following PRG equipment: Super Node™ (20.9821.0001) Familiarizing yourself with this information will help you get the most out of your PRG product. Additional Documentation For more information about PRG systems, refer to the following manuals: PRG Lighting Systems Networking Guide (02.3004.1000.0) -
Page 10: Description
DESCRIPTION Overview The Super Node™ provides a powerful and convenient interface between Vx76 or DMX-over-Ethernet (DoE) compatible control consoles, pixel mapping from media servers, and other control equipment which require either DMX-over-Ethernet or DMX512-A control signals. The unit accepts high level commands in either Vx76 or DMX-over-Ethernet protocols and converts the data into eight universes of DMX512-A. -
Page 11: Included Items
Included Items The following illustration shows all items included with the Super Node. AVAILABLE COUNTRY-SPECIFIC AC LINE POWER CORDS * USA CABLE POWERCON NEMA 5-15P UK CABLE POWERCON BS 1363 JIS 8303 JAP CABLE POWERCON AUS CABLE POWERCON AS 3112 POWERCON EUR CABLE CEE 7/7... -
Page 12: Controls And Indicators
Controls and Indicators The Super Node contains the following components: In LED DMX & RDM Status LEDs (for each DMX port) Link & Activity In LED Reset Button LED Indicators FRONT PANEL Control Console DMX512 Output Menu Display Touchscreen Input Port Ports (8) Ethernet (Art-Net/sACN) Output Port... -
Page 13: Installation
Art-Net DMX (to S400 Rack) SUPER NODE 100 Meter Maximum 8x XLR DMX512 Data Cable * PRG Belden Ethernet cable or equivalent. Vx76 Protocol CAT5e * Art-Net DMX (to S400 Rack) SUPER NODE 8x XLR DMX512 Data Cable PRG 10-PORT (FIBER) ETHERNET SWITCH... -
Page 14: Series 400
Series 400 In the Series 400 configuration, an Art-Net compatible control console may be connected to one or more Super Nodes. Guidelines: When connecting an Art-Net compatible console and multiple Super Nodes, a 100Mb Ethernet switch or hub must be used. Standard CAT5e Ethernet cables should be used in this configuration. Refer to the illustration below. -
Page 15: Vx76 Console Setup
Ensure that addresses are unique among all Nodes in system. Vx76 Console Setup When using a Super Node with a PRG Vx76 console, the Node can be set up using the console’s DMX Setup window. Step 1. At Setup menu, select DMX Setup. (DMX Setup window will open. -
Page 16: General Operation
GENERAL OPERATION Operating Modes Overview The Super Node operates in one of two modes: Vx76 or Series 400. The mode will depend on what protocol it is receiving on its Console In Port. both Vx76 Mode - In this mode, the unit will accept Vx76 protocol and generate Art-Net/sACN and DMX512 outputs. -
Page 17: Menu Controls
MENU CONTROLS Using the Menu Display The Super Node includes a menu system for configuring the unit and checking system status. The menu system can be navigated using the touchscreen display available on the front of the unit. General screen layout: Status Bar - provides node status information and current screen title. -
Page 18: Vx76 Mode
Vx76 Mode When the Super Node is connected to a Vx76 series console, the menu system will provide "Vx76" screens which can be used to set up and monitor the Vx76 system. Vx76 Node (Address) Indicates the node address as a number. Press this button to open the Settings screen. -
Page 19: Series 400 Mode
Series 400 Mode When the Super Node has been loaded with Series 400 software, the menu system will provide "Series 400" screens which can be used to set up and monitor an Art-Net system. Vx76 Node (Address) Indicates the node address as a number. Status S400: Indicates that the node is in Series 400 Mode. -
Page 20: Settings
Settings The Settings screen configures universal settings for the node. Node Thumbwheel Address (Vx76 Mode) Press address to set the node thumbwheel address using the numeric keypad. Note: Press the number field to clear the value. Universe Display Sets display format for DMX universes as either Numeric or Alphabetical. -
Page 21: Network
Network The Network screen displays the node's network related information. IP Address: Displays the assigned IP address of the node. Subnet Mask: Displays the networking subnet for node communication. MAC Address: Displays the internal MAC address of the node's networking port. Serial Number: Displays the node’s unique factory- assigned serial number. -
Page 22: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Technical Specifications POWER REQUIREMENT: 100 to 240 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz, 0.5A, 60W max. COOLING: Forced air with ultra-quiet chassis fan and CPU cooler. OPERATING TEMP: -20°C to 50°C (-4°F to 122°F). INPUT: One control signal input which is fed from a console providing either Vx76 or DMX-over- Ethernet (Art-Net) protocol. - Page 23 11.02" TOP VIEW 19.00" SUPER NODE DMX IN LINK LINK RDM IN 3.44" REAR INPUT CONSOLE IN DMX OUT MODEL 20-9821-0001 FRONT VIEW 12.55" 3.38" SIDE VIEW Figure 9: Super Node Dimensions SUPER NODE™ USER MANUAL...
- Page 24 Notes SUPER NODE™ USER MANUAL...
- Page 25 Super Node™ User Manual Version as of: November 5, 2013 PRG part number: 02.9821.0001 B...
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