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Ethernet / DMX Interface
& NexLan Software
Nexus 1
Nexus 5 Rack Mount
Nexus 5 Truss Mount
INSTALLATION and OPERATION
Version V 2.0
May 2015
Document number: NEX-T01U-A2
LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd.
ABN 21 090 801 675
65-67 Discovery Road
Dandenong South, Vic.
Australia
Tel: +61 3 9702 8000
Fax:+61 3 9702 8466
email: info@lsclighting.com
web:
www.lsclighting.com
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- Page 1 Nexus 5 Rack Mount Nexus 5 Truss Mount INSTALLATION and OPERATION Version V 2.0 May 2015 Document number: NEX-T01U-A2 LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd. ABN 21 090 801 675 65-67 Discovery Road Dandenong South, Vic. Australia Tel: +61 3 9702 8000 Fax:+61 3 9702 8466 email: info@lsclighting.com...
- Page 2 Information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. In any event, LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd. cannot be held liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages or loss whatsoever (including, without limitation,...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
NEXUS Contents Operator Manual V2 Contents 5.11.3 Universe Control ___________________ 17 1 Functions and Features 5.11.4 Network Item Control _______________ 17 5.12 TOOLBAR Window _________________ 17 Overview _________________________ 1 5.13 PROPERTY WINDOW ________________ 17 NEXUS 1 __________________________ 1 5.14 LOG ____________________________ 18 1.2.1 Features ___________________________ 1 NEXUS 5 __________________________ 1... - Page 4 A word in [Bold] text with brackets represents a button. Emphasis is indicated by underlining. Copyright Notices Nexus products are developed by LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd. www.lsclighting.com Copyright © 2015 LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd. All rights reserved.
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Page 5: Functions And Features
sACN (developed by ESTA) LSC Nexus devices are bi-directional Ethernet (ArtNet or sACN)/DMX interfaces that allow you to connect your lighting controller(s) and lighting fixtures using standard network infrastructure. The “Nexus 1” and “Nexus 5” interfaces are configured (and monitored) by the NexLan software. -
Page 6: Nexlan Software
Functions & Features NEXUS Operator Manual V2 Remote programming and monitoring via LSC’s NexLan software. DMX input options such as: Normal Backup. DMX output options such as: Normal. Merging of any 2 ArtNet or sACN universes in HTP / LTP or custom. -
Page 7: Getting Connected
(that you patch in the NexLan software) even when the lighting controller is not present. If the lighting controller is a computer based system such as LSC’s “Clarity”, then the NexLan software can be run on the same computer that is running Clarity. -
Page 8: Dmx Port
DMX ports The five XLR5 female DMX ports are fully isolated bidirectional (via programmable setup) and each have an internal terminator resistor. They are RDM (Remote Device Management) ready. Description Ground/Screen Page 4 © 2015 LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd. -
Page 9: Dmx Leds
Power input is 85-264 VAC 47-440 Hz 10VA max. A mains input IEC connector is provided at the rear of the unit. The input is protected by a T0.5A Slow Blow fuse. © 2015 LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd Page 5... -
Page 10: Configuration
When a DMX port is set up as an input, you can select the working mode of that port and which ArtNet or sACN universe to use. The modes are: Disabled - The DMX input is disabled. Page 6 © 2015 LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd. -
Page 11: Mode Button
To switch on the power to a Nexus 5, plug in the power lead. This will force the device into firmware upgrade mode. See the “Firmware Upgrade” section for more details. © 2015 LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd Page 7... -
Page 12: Typical Applications
NexLan Computer DMX Dimmer DMX Dimmer DMX Fixture DMX Fixture ArtNet or sACN distributed via Ethernet to multiple locations where Nexus 1 units provide DMX to operate lighting equipment. Page 8 © 2015 LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd. - Page 13 DMX to ArtNet or sACN converter. Nexus converts the DMX to the ArtNet or sACN universe that you specify. ArtNet or sACN is distributed throughout the facility using low cost Ethernet infrastructure. Multiple Nexus 1 units provide DMX to operate lighting equipment. © 2015 LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd Page 9...
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Page 14: Typical Nexus 5 Applications
The remaining 4 DMX ports are configured as outputs of the same ArtNet or sACN universe. The LAN output also provides an ArtNet or sACN output of the DMX input. Page 10 © 2015 LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd. - Page 15 ArtNet or sACN Backup. Main and backup lighting controllers have ArtNet or sACN outputs on different universes. DMX output ports are configured for Priority Mode which will auto changeover to secondary on loss of the primary universe. © 2015 LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd Page 11...
- Page 16 If only the Moving Light Controller is present it, controls all fixtures. If both controllers are present, the Conventional Lighting Controller controls the conventional fixtures and the Moving Light Controller controls the Moving fixtures. Page 12 © 2015 LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd.
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Page 17: Nexlan Software
NexLan Software OVERVIEW NexLan” software is used to both configure and control the LSC Nexus 1 and LSC Nexus 5 units and to monitor the lighting network. It can also be used to test and control lighting fixtures. After the initial setup the software is not required for the operation of the lighting network but can be used to monitor the network. -
Page 18: Main Window
The property window is dynamic. The properties of the item selected in the Main Window (network item, universe or fixture) are displayed here and can be changed to suit your requirements as described below. Page 14 © 2015 LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd. -
Page 19: Control Window
Change the position of the (0,0) coordinate • Rotate Plan View Rotate the Plan View 90 Degrees Clockwise The character between the () is a shortcut for this function when working in the Plan View. © 2015 LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd Page 15... -
Page 20: Universe View
The “Basic” tab has some generic control buttons: Release Release all parameters of the selected fixtures Set all parameter to their default value (usually Open White 50/50) Grab All sliders jump to the current received value Page 16 © 2015 LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd. -
Page 21: Universe Control
“View” menu in the menu bar. Modifications are stored immediately for all items. To send the modifications to the Network Items, press the Update button in the Tool Bar. © 2015 LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd Page 17... -
Page 22: Log
1 Input, Normal, Default Universe Type 1 i, b, 1 Input, Backup, Default Universe Type 1 o, a1 Output, Single, Art-Net Universe 01 o, z Output, Out Zero Page 18 © 2015 LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd. -
Page 23: Groups
• Scene List • Draw Objects List 5.23 FILTERS You can show only certain items by filtering. Information is filtered by entering the filter information in the “filter line” on the screen. © 2015 LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd Page 19... -
Page 24: Simple Filtering
Cmd + i Ctrl + i Add Tool Alt + t Alt + t Capture Scene Alt + s Alt + s Record Group Cmd + g Ctrl + g Page 20 © 2015 LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd. -
Page 25: Configuring A Nexus
You can set each DMX connector to be either an input or an output and also set the universe for that connector. You can also set many other parameters as described below. © 2015 LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd Page 21... -
Page 26: Generic
DMX port to be either “Disabled”, “Input” or “Output”. 5.25.4 DMX Input Options If the DMX port “Type” is set as an Input, then the following “Mode” options are available: Page 22 © 2015 LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd. -
Page 27: Dmx Output Options
If both the primary and secondary universes are lost then the output will switch to the tertiary universe. This setting provides an automatic backup in the event of the Primary and or Secondary universes fails. © 2015 LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd Page 23... - Page 28 When “Softpatch” is selected, the “Softpatch” field appears: Click in the “Softpatch” field then click on the [...] button. This will open the “Softpatch” window: Page 24 © 2015 LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd.
- Page 29 Clicking on “Select” allows you to select “All” channels or to “Clear” or “Invert” your selection. Clicking on “Advanced” allows you to select multiple channels multiple times with gaps and beginning and end limits……. © 2015 LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd Page 25...
- Page 30 “Loop” value. For example, select 9 output channels, set the input channel to 1 and set “Loop” to 3. The output will be patched as 1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 3. Page 26 © 2015 LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd.
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Page 31: Additional Dmx Output Options
5.25.7 Identify Nexus When you click on a “LSC Nexus” in the Network window, (or click on its icon), the “Control” window displays an “Identify” button. Clicking on the button will flash the “POWER” led of the selected LSC Nexus allowing you to easily identify that Nexus in a multiple Nexus setup. -
Page 32: Manually Adding Universes
You can use the Control window to overwrite DMX channels on the selected universe(s). Select a universe by clicking on it in the DMX Universe window or by clicking on its icon. A keypad appears in the Control window. Page 28 © 2015 LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd. -
Page 33: Fixture Window
[View], [Add Tab]. Select “List” as the type of tab then select “Group List”. The wizard guides you through the rest of the process. To recall a group, click on the Groups tab then select you required group from the list. © 2015 LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd Page 29... -
Page 34: Fixture Properties
When you alter a DMX channel the NexLan captures that channel and prevents it from being controlled by the signals on the network. When you have finished testing a fixture you must click [Release] to restore normal control. Page 30 © 2015 LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd. - Page 35 The “Test” tab can be used to test each parameter of a fixture by cycling it continuously from minimum to maximum and back. Select a parameter to test from the drop down box and click [Run]. To stop the test click [Release] © 2015 LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd Page 31...
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Page 36: Firmware Upgrade
Connect the Nexus to the computer and run the NexLan program. From the main menu select [Edit], [Update Firmware]. Open the new firmware file that you have downloaded and then follow the on screen instructions. Page 32 © 2015 LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd. -
Page 37: Fixture Library
The library file is made up from a basic file “fixture.lib”. This is a text file which can include sub text files. All files are found in the “Program Files\LSC\NexLan\Fixture Library” directory. - Page 38 Add break if the fixture has more then one DMX range, for example a VL5 has a separate dimmer. parameter = name [, fine] [, break] A default can be added (if the value is not 0), this value is used when disabling the fixture. Page 34 © 2015 LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd.
- Page 39 = set, name_of_parameter, value set a channel to the value step = delay, seconds delay for number of seconds step = release, name_of _parameter or all release a single parameter or all © 2015 LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd Page 35...
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Page 40: Specifications
1RU 19" Rack Construction High strength ABS plastic material 1RU Folded metal chassis. Dimensions (mm) 320 x 123 x 53 480 x 114 x 44 Weight 650 gm 1.5 kg Page 36 © 2015 LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd. -
Page 41: Terminology
16 possibilities 0-9, A-F (unlike decimal that has only 10 possibilities, 0- 9). With these two digits you can have a maximum of 256 (16 x 16) different DMX universes on the network. Sub-Net Universe © 2015 LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd Page 37... -
Page 42: Sacn
It is also known as ANSI E1.31 (American National Standards Institute). It supports up to 63999 universes. It uses multicasting and is becoming the preferred method of sending DMX over Ethernet. Page 38 © 2015 LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd.