Ethernet Connection - DiGidot C4 Extended Manual

Ethernet connection

The DiGidot C4 has a built-in two port ethernet switch that allows multiple units to be daisy
chained. Due to syncing, latency and performance reliability, we advise to keep the amount of daisy
chained devices to a minimum. Depending on the overall network data load, the number of daisy-
chainable devices might vary, we recommend not to exceed 5 daisy chained devices to ensure
reliable performance.
In order to avoid latency issues, we recommend minimizing the amount of daisy chained devices and
adding Gigabit Ethernet Switches to the network. We recommend using unicasting when using Art-
Net, because this will lower the network load and increase performance.
1-2 DMX IN / 1-2 DMX OUT / SPI OUT (DAISY CHAINED)
Average recommendation is max. 3 SPI universes per port (check the C4 Performance guide for max. load per IC) | Cable max 2 m. (7 ft.)
DMX max. 512 channels per combined DMX port | DMX cable max. 500 m. (1640 ft.)
This is an example of multiple C4 units with different configured ports in a network.
The network cable length between C4 controllers, between Art-Net source and a C4 or a between
network switch and a C4 can be max. 100 meters (CAT5E or higher). It's recommended to use a
Gigabit Ethernet switch when connecting more than five DiGidot C4 controllers.
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