Radio Frequency, Interference Management - Litepanels Apollo User Manual

Operation
Advanced Capabilities
In addition to acting as a self contained WiFi network, the Apollo
Wireless Bridge has several other ways of controlling and connecting
lighting devices.
Ethernet
The Ethernet port on the Base Station provides another connection
option. Other devices can connect to the sACN LAN and the use of
downstream bridges is completely supported. Using a large Ethernet
bridge, it is possible to connect many devices. The integrated WiFi
access point can be used in conjunction with wired Ethernet for multi-
node systems. As a default, the LAN network will always route to/from
all WiFi connected devices and share the same IP address pool and
subnet.
5-Pin XLR Input
Apollo can optionally receive and route DMX through the 5-pin XLR
DMX port. An XLR 5 pin Male-Male adaptor (not included) will be
required for this in addition to adjustments with the web GUI.
5-Pin XLR Out
The 5-pin XLR port will transmit the same active DMX universe as the
LumenRadio CRMX signal. This enables a wired network of fixtures
using standard 5-pin DMX cables to be used simultaneously with a
LumenRadio CRMX network.
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Multi-Universe Networks
If more than one universe is required, several Apollo Wireless DMX
Bridges can be set to different universe numbers and connected
together using an Ethernet switch. Each Apollo Wireless Bridge can
control its own set of paired LumenRadio CRMX Receivers and/or
XLR connected chains of DMX devices.
Apollo Receivers will need to be Linked to the individual Apollo
Wireless Bridges at different times. To Link the first DMX Universe,
power on only the Apollo Receivers you wish to be associated with
that Universe. Then press the Link button on the back of the first
DMX Universe Base Station. Repeat this process for the other DMX
Universes.
The DMX universe can be configured using the Apollo Wireless
Bridge web controls.
Advanced Routing and Networking
In addition to the lighting control features, many more advanced
routing and access point configurations are possible using the
"Advanced Settings" section of the web control panel. While
Litepanels cannot offer specific support for those installations
advanced users working with IT Departments or who have knowledge
of TCP/IP networking themselves will find many more options
available by looking through the advanced pages.
Radio Frequency and Interference Management
Antennae Placement
For the best performance, the WiFi and CRMX antennae should be
articulated on different planes at 90° angles perpendicular to each
other.
For maximum range, the Apollo Wireless DMX Bridge CRMX Antenna
and CRMX Receiver antennae should be oriented in the same
direction, and all devices should have an uninterrupted line-of-sight
between them.