Acclaim Lighting AL Net 8 - Manual (Page 4)

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Setup hardware
Notes
This is a step by step guide to ensure a successful startup of our X-Software & AL-Net 8 package with
Windows XP. If you plan on using Windows Vista, please contact us first as you may encounter some
issues . If any further questions arise, please feel free to contact us for technical support.
Step 1: Hardware Configuration
Make sure your PC’s Ethernet Port is connected to the Port on the AL-Net, that all power supplies are on
and not exceeding the recommended load, and that all data cables (3 Pin DMX) are run to the
corresponding PD- 150’s. There are 2 dip switches on the front of the AL-Net 8.
When using Acclaim X-Software, make sure that switch 1 is on (CL100 mode) and switch 2 is off.
Also make a note of the IP address on the back of the AL-Net 8. The default address is 172.16.0.250. If
you are using multiple AL-Net 8’s make sure that the IP address’ are only one number apart. (i.e. Node 1
= 172.16.0.250, Node 2 = 172.16.0.251).
Please be aware that IP addresses 172.16.0.0, 172.16.0.3, 172.16.0.255 are not available for use.
Controls & Functions: Front Panel View
ArtNet encoder: To activate and set SubNet and Universe of ArtNet. And use Universe encode to set the
starting number of the existing node's Universe.
Power Indicator: To indicate the work status of the unit.
Ethernet port: With RJ 45 standard network port.
Link/Data Indicator: To indicate the status of network linking and data linking.
Link/Data Indicator: To indicate the status of network linking and signal/data linking.
250K/1000K indicator: To indicate the signal output of 8 Universe DMX uses standard DMX-512 protocol or
Work Mode Selector(SW1~2): To select and activate the Control Protocol as you desire;
Special Note:
1. Under CL100M protocol, the AL-Net-8 Configuration software from Acclaim Lighting will be available.
You MUST firstly set your PC's IP address of "172.16.0.3", and Sub mask addressing of
"255.255.255.0".
2. Once you remove Sw1 or Sw2 if you need, you MUST restart your AL-Net-8. (How to set your PC's IP
addressing and Subnet mask addressing, please refer to "Configuring Ethernet card".)