Linking Axon Hd; Setting Up A Standard Dmx Link; Using An Ethernet Link - High End Systems Axon HD User Manual

Linking Axon HD

Setting up a Standard DMX Link

You can link the Axon HD server to fixtures on a standard DMX512 link using XLR cabling. The
number of fixtures on a link is determined by the combined number of channels required by all
the devices. The DMX channel range is determined by the protocol mode you choose.
Use data-grade cable and 5-pin XLR cable connectors. Data-grade cable is designed to carry a
high-quality signal with less susceptibility to electromagnetic interference and less degradation
over long distances. For cable and connector specification, see Cable and Connector
Specifications on page 314.
Test each cable with a voltage/ohm meter (VOM) to verify correct polarity and to make sure that
the negative and positive pins are not grounded or shorted to the shield or to each other.
CAUTION!
Do not connect anything to the ground lug on the XLR connectors.
Do not connect or allow contact between the common (cable shield)
and the server's chassis ground. Grounding the common could cause
a ground loop and/or erratic behavior.
To establish a DMX link:
1. Connect the male XLR connector of a DMX Data cable to the controller's DMX Data Out
connector.
2. Connect the Data cable's female XLR connector to the Data In connector of the first (or next)
device on the DMX link.
3. Continue linking the remaining devices connecting a cable from the Data Out connector of
each fixture to the Data In connector of the next fixture on the link.
4. Connect a terminator to the Data Out connector of the last fixture in the link.

Using an Ethernet Link

Connecting multiple media servers to a common Ethernet network allows you to use the CMA to
remotely manage content uploads and configuration for all the linked servers. An Ethernet link is
also required if you want to synchronize playback between media servers. If you are using a DMX
console and other automated lighting products compatible with Art-Net, an Ethernet network can
also serve as the link for DMX control.
Axon HD Media Server User Manual
CHAPTER 2
Setup and Configuration
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