Summary of 2-Port Node
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2-port node version 1.1x february 2008 nual english.
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Ma lighting technology gmbh . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 waldbüttelbrunn 22222 content introduction 3 quick start 5 examples of use 6 layout 8 display 10 setup 11 update 19 save / load configuration 20 mounting 21 data sheet 22 important safety instructions 23 declaration of conformity 24 index 25.
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Technical service: tech.Support@malighting.Com ; +49.5251.688865-30 emergency line: +49.5251.688865-99 2-port node version 1.1 33333 introduction the grandma 2-port node is the latest member of the grandma family that seamlessly fits into the network of the ma product range. The 2-port node was desi...
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Ma lighting technology gmbh . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 waldbüttelbrunn 44444 the following design models are available: - flush-mount version (power over ethernet) with 1,204 parameters, to be sunk-mounted in flush box according to eu standards cannot exclusively be operated with the „onpc“ softw...
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Technical service: tech.Support@malighting.Com ; +49.5251.688865-30 emergency line: +49.5251.688865-99 2-port node version 1.1 55555 quick start: these are the basic steps to start up the 2-port node: mount the 2-port node (flush-mount version) in a flush box; install the rig-mounted version using t...
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Ma lighting technology gmbh . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 waldbüttelbrunn 66666 example of use 1 dmx a -out / in (512 parameter) dmx b -out / in (512 parameter) switch / hub 100 mbit installation: the network must be of a 100mbit type. Options: output: 2x512 parameters / 2 universes max. (i.E. All c...
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Technical service: tech.Support@malighting.Com ; +49.5251.688865-30 emergency line: +49.5251.688865-99 2-port node version 1.1 77777 the flush-mount version has a special feature: although in the flush-version, the 2-port can only cooperate with a grandma console, the laptop running the onpc softwar...
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Ma lighting technology gmbh . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 waldbüttelbrunn 88888 - ethernet 10/100 - base t/x for rj45 plug connection - power supply with fuse t1a, l250v - led power will be on while external power supply or poweroverethernet - display - data a dmx out or in - led (green) data will b...
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Technical service: tech.Support@malighting.Com ; +49.5251.688865-30 emergency line: +49.5251.688865-99 2-port node version 1.1 99999 - ethernet 10/100 - base t/x for rj45 plug connection (on the back side, not visible here) - display - data a dmx out or in - led (green) data will be on while transfe...
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Ma lighting technology gmbh . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 waldbüttelbrunn 10 10 10 10 10 display the 2-port node display will only show the most important settings. For configuring a node, you have to use a grandma console or the „onpc“ software. After switching the device on, the display will show:...
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Technical service: tech.Support@malighting.Com ; +49.5251.688865-30 emergency line: +49.5251.688865-99 2-port node version 1.1 11 11 11 11 11 entering / changing a setting: you can only make changes from the console or the onpc (on a laptop or pc). On the console or in onpc, open the tools / ma netw...
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Ma lighting technology gmbh . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 waldbüttelbrunn 12 12 12 12 12 mode here, you can set the protocol to be used between the devices. Ma net if you only have ma lighting devices (consoles of the grandma series and the „onpc“ software) in the network, you can select ma net as p...
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Technical service: tech.Support@malighting.Com ; +49.5251.688865-30 emergency line: +49.5251.688865-99 2-port node version 1.1 13 13 13 13 13 in stand-alone mode, only the 2-port nodes must have the same session number – the consoles will only transmit via dmx outputs and must not be involved in the...
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Ma lighting technology gmbh . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 waldbüttelbrunn 14 14 14 14 14 incorrect combinations: strictly avoid to use a universe number more than 2 times. The result will be a flickering show. Switch / hub 100 mbit combination 2: one 2-port with 1x dmx in.Connected with the console ...
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Technical service: tech.Support@malighting.Com ; +49.5251.688865-30 emergency line: +49.5251.688865-99 2-port node version 1.1 15 15 15 15 15 note: for each universe, you may only set 2 ports to dmx in (max.) per session. Defining more than 2 ports per universe as dmx in could affect the data transm...
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Ma lighting technology gmbh . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 waldbüttelbrunn 16 16 16 16 16 in this application example 7 – an output universe is being controlled by the left console – the requirements for the stand-alone mode are not fulfilled, and only a restricted merge mode is available. If on the ...
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Technical service: tech.Support@malighting.Com ; +49.5251.688865-30 emergency line: +49.5251.688865-99 2-port node version 1.1 17 17 17 17 17 universe number - and must be in a merge mode. If dmx out is in merge mode "none" , the dmx signal will be inaccurate. None the merge mode is switched off. Lt...
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Ma lighting technology gmbh . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 waldbüttelbrunn 18 18 18 18 18 dark will switch off leds and display lights (independently from the light i ntensity setting). Leds leds are on during data transmissions, display lights remain off. Display display lights are on and you can se...
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Technical service: tech.Support@malighting.Com ; +49.5251.688865-30 emergency line: +49.5251.688865-99 2-port node version 1.1 19 19 19 19 19 update (do not use in live situation) the 2-port node can only be updated from a grandma console or using the onpc software. To do so, the 2-port node must be...
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Ma lighting technology gmbh . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 waldbüttelbrunn 20 20 20 20 20 saving the configuration you can save the 2-port settings either in the showfile, on the harddisk of the console or externally (on floppy). Press the save config button use cancel, to abort the procedure, or ok ...
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Technical service: tech.Support@malighting.Com ; +49.5251.688865-30 emergency line: +49.5251.688865-99 2-port node version 1.1 21 21 21 21 21 mounting for the flush mounting, you can use standard flush boxes (not supplied). For us standard flush box double gang 4" x 4" x 2" (2-port node flush-mount ...
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Ma lighting technology gmbh . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 waldbüttelbrunn 22 22 22 22 22 dmx-output / input the dmx input is protected against over-voltage with additional suppressor diodes and complies with the rs485 or rs 422a standard. The out c dmx output (thru 1) is connected 1:1 (pins 1 throug...
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Technical service: tech.Support@malighting.Com ; +49.5251.688865-30 emergency line: +49.5251.688865-99 2-port node version 1.1 23 23 23 23 23 important safety instructions 1. Read all instructions of the user’s manual. 2. Keep the user’s manual for later use. 3. Observe all warnings and cautions on ...
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Ma lighting technology gmbh . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 waldbüttelbrunn 24 24 24 24 24 declaration of conformity according to directives 89/336 ewg and 92/31 ewg: manufacturer’s name: ma lighting technology gmbh manufacturer’s address: dachdeckerstr. 16 d-97297 waldbüttelbrunn germany declares tha...
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Technical service: tech.Support@malighting.Com ; +49.5251.688865-30 emergency line: +49.5251.688865-99 2-port node version 1.1 25 25 25 25 25 10mbit 19 d data sheet 22 dmx in 13 dmx out 15 h htp 17 i identify 10 incorrect combinations 14 ip-address 11 l light intensity 18 light mode 18 loading the c...