Swisson XND-4 User Manual

Swisson XND-4 User Manual

4-port ethernet dmx node
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  • Page 1 XND-4 4-Port Ethernet DMX Node User Manual...
  • Page 2 UM_XND-4-D0-LEN-V01-00.DOCX 2016-07-05...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Index Index ..................................3 Introduction ................................4 Unpacking ................................... 4 Safety Information ..............................5 Device Overview ................................. 7 Settings and Menu ..............................8 Ethernet Port Status Information ..........................15 Status LEDs ................................15 Screen Saver ................................16 Firmware Updates ..............................16 Technical Data ................................
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Further, the XND-4 is also perfectly suited to send DMX data to your fixtures from a computer or even from a mobile device. Many light controller programs for PC or Mac support Art-Net output natively and with the help of XND-4’s DHCP capability, you can even let your workplace network infrastructure do the network configuration of your XND- 4 automatically for you.
  • Page 5: Safety Information

    It is essential that you read and understand this manual before operating the device and that you follow the instructions given below closely when you set up, connect and use the XND-4. Do not use the device in any way or for any purpose not described in this user manual.
  • Page 6  Do not use the device in areas where it is exposed to direct sunlight.  Do not use the device in areas that are considered to be “highly inflammable”.
  • Page 7: Device Overview

    (earthed) mains plug that is suitable for the local power outlets, following the power plug manufacturer’s instructions. Consult a qualified electrician, if you have any doubts about the proper installation. A blue Neutrik powerCON NAC3FCA cable mount connector must be used to supply power at the XND-4’s power input socket.
  • Page 8: Settings And Menu

    Power Outlet Warning! The total current load of all devices connected to the AC mains power outlet of the XND-4 must not exceed 19.8 amperes. • A power cable that meets the requirements specified in the safety instructions section of this manual must be used to connect the XND-4 to AC mains power and to connect other devices to the power outlet.
  • Page 9 Select Art-Net using the encoder wheel. After pressing [OK] again to confirm the selection, the Art-Net settings menu is displayed. Home Screen Home Screen of an XND-4 Home Screen of an XND-4 Home Screen indicating Home Screen of an XND-4...
  • Page 10 Protocol). Choose Enable, if you want to have your network configured by a DHCP server. This would typically be the case, if you connect the XND-4 to a home or office network. A bullet point is shown next to the currently active setting. Use the encoder wheel to choose the desired setting and confirm by pressing [OK] in order to change the setting.
  • Page 11 Art-Net Settings Node wide Art-Net settings can be configured under Home > Menu > Art-Net. In order to adjust the Art-Net net of the node, navigate to Home > Menu > Art-Net > Net and adjust the number using the encoder wheel. Once the desired number has been selected, push [OK] to apply the new setting or press [Cancel] to abort.
  • Page 12 Confirm your selection by pressing [OK]. Repeat the above steps for the remaining characters. Then, press [Cancel] to finish inserting characters. Press [Cancel] again to quit the editor. Press [OK] to store the changes or press [Cancel] to discard all changes. Short Name The short name can be viewed and edited under Home >...
  • Page 13 Failure Behaviour Under Failure Behaviour, a selection list is presented to you with the following options:  Off: The output will stop sending DMX, after no updates for the universe of the output have been received for 6 seconds.  Hold Last Look: The output will continue to send the last look even if no updates are received.
  • Page 14 The following information about the device is available under Home > Menu > Device Settings > Device Information. Model The device model is reported as “XND-4” for all variants of the XND-4. Boot Software The full version number of the boot software.
  • Page 15: Ethernet Port Status Information

     Netmask: 255.0.0.0  Address display mode: Decimal  LEDs: Unmuted  Screen saver: Enabled Ethernet Port Status Information This screen is reached by pressing the Ethernet port button [E], which is located right next to the Ethernet port. See Device Overview on page 7 for more precise information about the location of this button.
  • Page 16: Screen Saver

    Firmware Updates Firmware updates will be provided on the product page on the Swisson website. For updating the firmware, a PC with Windows (Vista or later) and a USB A to B cable (USB printer cable) is required. Please refer to the separate documentation also provided on the product web page for details about the process of updating the product’s...
  • Page 17: Technical Data

    Technical Data Ambient temperature ............... -30°C…55°C (-22°F…131°F) AC power .................. 100 - 240 V nominal, 50/60 Hz Typical power consumption ............7 W Ethernet ................... 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX, auto negotiating, auto MDI-X Network protocols ..............Art-Net I, II and 3 DMX ..................
  • Page 18: Ordering Information

    Ordering Information Standard Versions, Boxes 10 48 10 XND-4B3 4-port Ethernet DMX node, box version, 3-pin XLRs 10 48 11 XND-4B5 4-port Ethernet DMX node, box version, 5-pin XLRs 10 48 12 XND-4B8 4-port Ethernet DMX node, box version, RJ45 etherCON Standard Versions, Rack Mountable 10 48 20 XND-4R3...

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