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Installation, Operation Manual & Warranty Details
ChamSys Support - support@chamsys.co.uk
Firmware Version v1.04, 2024-04-11

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Introduction and General Information
Edition Notes
Provides an overview of the manual's content and suggests software updates.
Trademarks
Lists registered trademarks of ChamSys Ltd and other companies.
Copyright Notice
States ownership of manual content by ChamSys Ltd and reserved rights.
Manual Use
Authorizes downloading and printing for professional information purposes only.
Intended Audience
Specifies the manual is for personnel installing, operating, or maintaining the product.
Disclaimer
States accuracy belief but disclaims liability for document errors or omissions.
Care and Safety
Care of Your GeNetix Product
Recommendations for maintaining the GeNetix Product in optimal condition.
Safety Notes
Crucial safety instructions regarding product operation, maintenance, and handling.
Chapter 1. GeNetix Products
GeNetix Philosophy
Explains design principles, reliability, and connector choices for GeNetix products.
GeNetix Network Nodes
Details common features supported by all GeNetix network nodes.
GN5 & GN10 Additional Features
Highlights specific features available on GeNetix GN5 and GN10 models.
Networking
Covers network protocols, IP address configuration, and network connectivity.
Unlocking MagicQ
Explains how specific GeNetix nodes unlock MagicQ PC/Mac Software features.
Configurable DMX Timings
Details the configurable DMX refresh rate, break time, and MAB time.
ANSI E1.20 RDM
Explains RDM support and its behaviour on GeNetix network nodes.
Art-Net Support
Describes Art-Net protocol support and configuration options for GeNetix nodes.
SACN Support
Details sACN protocol support, including priority handling and timeout.
GeNetix Quick Start
Common Scenario 1: Receiving Art-Net
Guides users on configuring nodes to receive Art-Net and output DMX.
Common Scenario 2: Receiving SACN
Guides users on configuring nodes to receive sACN and output DMX.
Chapter 2. Connections
USB Connection
Explains connecting nodes via USB for MagicQ interface functionality.
GW21 / GW20 Wiring
Provides wiring details for GW21/GW20 nodes using Cat5e/Cat6 cables.
Chapter 3. Node Navigation
Node Encoders & Buttons
Describes the function of the encoders and buttons for node control.
Node Home Display
Explains what information is shown on the node's home screen display.
Menu Navigation
Details how to access and navigate the main menu options on the node.
Chapter 8. Ports
Port Configuration
Allows individual ports to be configured separately for protocol, universe, and direction.
DMX Fallback
Explains DMX Fallback for redundancy and cable failure scenarios.
DMX Port LEDs
Details the LED colours and their meaning for different port states and operations.
Chapter 10. System
Lost Data Input
Configures how the node reacts when network data is lost.
Sync Mode
Details synchronisation options for DMX output to reduce tearing.
Chapter 13. MIDI & Timecode
Timecode
Covers Timecode input and output methods via LTC and MIDI.
MIDI
Details MIDI note, CC, beat clock, and SysEx message support.
Chapter 14. MagicQ Configuration
Identify
Explains Identify mode for locating devices within MagicQ Net Manager.
Chapter 15. Web Server Configuration
System Overview
Describes the system overview page for viewing current node configuration.
Device
Explains the device configuration page for modifying core system settings.
Network
Covers the network configuration page for IP address and subnet mask modification.
Ports
Details the port configuration page for setting up individual node ports.
DMX Timing
Explains the DMX timing configuration page for modifying timing values.
Scenes
Describes the scene configuration page for recording, managing, and playing scenes.
User Configs
Explains the User Configs page for saving, recalling, and clearing custom configurations.
Help
Details the location of documentation, warranty, and support contact information.
Chapter 16. Feature Comparison
GeNetix Nodes Comparison
Provides a table comparing features of various GeNetix node models.
GeNetix Switches Comparison
Compares features of different GeNetix switch models.
Chapter 17. GeNetix Firmware Release Notes
Version 1.04
Details changes for firmware v1.04, including new device support.
Version 1.01
Notes that v1.01 was the initial release version.
Appendix A: DMX, Ethernet and Art-Net
DMX
Describes DMX data transmission format and packet structure.
Ethernet
Explains Ethernet technology, TCP/IP, and IP addressing in networks.
Art-Net
Defines Art-Net as a protocol for transmitting DMX over networks.

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