Nodes, Virtuoso node plus – PRG S400 Systems Networking Guide User Manual
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Nodes
Virtuoso Node Plus
The Virtuoso® Node Plus
provides a powerful and
convenient interface between
V676, Virtuoso or Art-Net
compatible control consoles,
pixel mapping from media
servers, and subsequent
control equipment which
require either Art-Net or
DMX512 control signals. The
unit accepts high level
commands in either V676, Virtuoso or Art-Net protocol and converts the
data into six universes of DMX512.
The Virtuoso Node Plus unit operates in one of three primary modes:
V676
Mode
,
Virtuoso Mode
or
Series 400 Mode
. The operating mode is
automatically configured by the unit according to the input signal type.
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In V676 Mode, the unit will accept V676 protocol and generate both
Art-Net and DMX512 outputs.
The Art-Net output port is only available
on the Node Plus unit.
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In Virtuoso Mode, the unit will accept Virtuoso protocol and generate
both Art-Net and DMX512 outputs.
The Art-Net output port is only
available on the Node Plus unit.
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In Series 400 Mode, the unit will accept Art-Net protocol and convert it
to DMX512.
The Node Plus has the ability to individually map Art-Net
universes to DMX512 outputs.
Note: The Node Plus unit can only be used with Virtuoso consoles running
software version 5.6 or greater.
Virtuoso Node Plus features:
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Accepts V676, Virtuoso and Art-Net control protocols.
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Compatible with 10Base-T or 100Base-TX standard signals.
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Automatic detection and mode configuration according to input signal
type.
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One Ethernet (Art-Net) output port supporting up to six DMX512
universes.
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Six DMX512 serial output ports supporting one DMX512 universe
each.
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LEDs indicating Link, TX data, and RX data status for all Ethernet
ports.
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LEDs indicating DMX Tx, RDM Tx, and RDM Rx data status for all DMX
ports.
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Display support for configuration of V676/Virtuoso address,
configuration of Art-Net outputs in Series 400 Mode, real-time
monitoring of DMX512 data on each output, display of network error
information, and display of current software version.
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Neutrik® PowerCon® connector for input AC supply.
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Front panel DC power status LED.
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Standard 1U 19" rack mount chassis.