Supported Pinout Modes; Fixture Linking; Data Cabling - SHOWTEC NET-2 3-pin Manual

Net-2 Panel, 3-pin

Supported Pinout Modes

The Net-2 Panel supports the following 2 pinout modes: 10/100 mode A and 10/100 mode B.

Fixture Linking

You will need a serial data link to run light shows of one or more fixtures using a DMX-512 controller or to
run synchronized shows of two or more fixtures set to a master/slave operating mode. The combined
number of channels required by all fixtures on a serial data link determines the number of fixtures the
data link can support.
Important: Fixtures on a serial data link must be daisy-chained in a single line. To comply with the
EIA-485 standard, no more than 30 devices should be connected on one data link.
Connecting more than 30 fixtures on one serial data link without the use of a DMX optically
isolated splitter may result in deterioration of the digital DMX signal.
Maximum recommended DMX data link distance: 100 meters
Maximum recommended number of fixtures on a DMX data link: 30 fixtures

Data Cabling

To link fixtures together you must obtain data cables. You can purchase DAP Audio certified DMX cables
directly from a dealer/distributor or construct your own cable. If you choose to create your own cable
please use data-grade cables that can carry a high quality signal and are less prone to electromagnetic
interference.
Note: Use of 3-pin XLR audio cables for DMX data transmission might lead to signal degradation and
unreliable operation of the DMX network.
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