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SYMPL dmx Node Information for Use Read the Information for Use and the Safety Instructions IC: AB444180035 carefully. Subject to modification without prior notice. Typographical and other errors do not justify any claim for Edition: damages. Modification of the product is prohibited.
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SYMPL dmx Node — Information for Use Table of Contents Safety instructions Symbols General instructions General device description Delivery content Product specifications Connectors and interfaces User interface: LEDs Identify button: Identification & Reset & Testing General remarks Transport Unpacking Warranty regulations...
Connections between servers, Cores and Nodes are always made with e:net via Ethernet. The SYMPL dmx Node is a two-channel DMX and RDM interface for use with e:cue’s lighting control solution SYMPHOLIGHT. It provides two independent DMX/RDM interfaces for two DMX512 universes. The SYMPL dmx Node can be powered by an external power supply or via Power-over-Ethernet.
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SYMPL dmx Node — Information for Use | General device description Delivery content Delivery content for the e:cue SYMPL dmx Node (AB444180035): e:cue SYMPL dmx Node Safety instructions Welcome note Product specifications Dimensions (W x H x D) 53.5 x 90.5 x 62 mm/ 2.1 x 3.6 x 2.4 in (excl.
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/ Ethernet „4.3 Ethernet connection“ on page User interface: LEDs The SYMPL dmx Node has five LEDs on the front panel. The five LEDs show the basic states of the SYMPL dmx Node. LEDs Status On: If constantly on, the device is online. Server application is in operation.
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SYMPL dmx Node — Information for Use | General device description e:net Off: no link available. On: link established. Blinking: e:net traffic. Test / Error Off: no error detected. Short-short-long sequence: Test mode active. On: If constantly lights in red, an error occurred. This can be an internal error or malfunction of the device, or an external error, e.g.
Unpacking Only unpack the e:cue SYMPL dmx Node at its installation location. To protect the device against condensation water, unpack it and wait until all moisture remaining in the device has evaporated. Condensation can occur when the device is moved from a cold to a warm location.
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SYMPL dmx Node — Information for Use | General remarks To update the firmware see „8 Firmware Update“ on page Disposal Batteries and technical appliances must not be disposed of with domestic waste, but should be handed in at the appropriate collection and disposal points.
content Mounting process The e:cue SYMPL dmx Node is designed to mount onto a 35 mm DIN rail (EN 60715) in a vertical position. Clip the device to the rail from top. Gentle pressure is then applied to the top front to snap it in place.
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Connect an Ethernet connection from a power sourcing device. External power supply: Connect the SYMPL dmx Node to a 24 V DC power supply unit that complies with the local regulations. Present power supply equates to the status “On” or running of the SYMPL dmx Node.
To change the network configuration use either SYMPHOLIGHT or the web interface of the SYMPL dmx Node: Network configuration with SYMPHOLIGHT Open the context menu of the SYMPL dmx Node in the Setup tab of content SYMPHOLIGHT by a right-click on the device. Select “Configure Network”: Define the IP address, the subnet mask and the DHCP settings to your needs: Click “Apply”...
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— You can change the login password to the SYMPL dmx Node's configuration page and the device name of the SYMPL dmx Node at “Settings” page. Do not forget the new password. 6 Extended DMX/RDM...
SYMPL dmx Node — Information for Use | Test mode Over the web interface of the SYMPL dmx Node you can define the extended DMX/ RDM properties for: • the period of powering up until a show takes over (Startup Setting) •...
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| Test mode Test mode via Web interface The web interface of the SYMPL dmx Node provides four different test patterns and allows to change their properties. To access the web interface, open a common web browser on a connected PC. Enter the SYMPL dmx Node’s IP address into the address bar:...
SYMPHOLIGHT is required. Updating with SYMPHOLIGHT Use the usual update options in the Device Tree of the Setup tab in SYMPHOLIGHT: select “Update firmware” in the context menu of the SYMPL dmx Node or click the Update button in the head toolbar.
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