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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
CONTROL
PIXEL DRIVER 4000 V3 supports Kling-NET, Art-NET, and sACN control protocols. It can be
controlled by an Art-NET compatible controller/console and for advanced pixel programming,
or it can be controlled via a computer with media software such as ArKaos Media Master. The
driver also includes 16 internal programs for easy stand-alone demo proposes, which can be
accessed manually from the 4-button LCD control menu display.
PC – DRIVER DIRECT CONNECTION
Up to 5 PIXEL DRIVER 4000 V3 units can be linked (daisy-chained) from a computer.
For systems requiring more than 5 drivers, see the next section for more information.
PC – NETWORK SWITCH CONNECTION
Up to 50 PIXEL DRIVER 4000 V3 units can be linked (daisy-chained) from a computer and a
Gigabit Ethernet Switch (not included) that supports IGMP (Internet Group Management
Protocol). Using a Gigabit Ethernet Switch that does not support IGMP can cause erratic
behavior of all connected devices to the switch. Up to 5 PIXEL DRIVER 4000 V3 units can be
connected per ethernet switch port and up to 10 total ethernet switch ports can be used in
a system. Click link below for more information about IGMP.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_Group_Management_Protocol
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