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to, and the second row of DMX connectors output the current universe address + 1. All DMX Outputs are Opto-Isolated, even
though each group of three output the same universe.
Note
The SnakeSys T2 MK2 includes an additional DMX Input connector, which is used to provide a DMX Buffer feature and
additional DMX Input option for Art-Net and ACN modes.
Note
The additional DMX Input connector on the T2 MK2 is not currently supported in MagicQ ChamNet mode.
4.3 Network Connectors
The SnakeSys T2 has a total of 4 Ethernet Network connectors. The function of these connectors is identical, and they are
connected to the same network switch, and they can be used for communication with the T2 device and other devices connected
to any of the T2 network ports. The PoE network connector located next to the Powercon connector on the base of the unit also
has additional power distribution circuitry for powering the T2 via PoE (Power over Ethernet).
Due to the circuit difference with the PoE input connector in some circumstances when the T2 is connected with an incor-
rectly wired Ethernet cable, the network side of the PoE connector may appear not to function when compared to plugging the
incorrectly wired cable into the other network connectors. This is completely normal.
The three network connectors on the front of the unit can have packet forwarding enabled or disabled via the Network Port Menu.
In the menu they are referred to as ports A, B and C from top to bottom respectively. When default settings are applied, all the
connectors have packet forwarding enabled.
4.4 Menu System
The SnakeSys T2 is operated using an in-built menu system.
The MENU button is dual purpose and serves as an enter button as well. In all cases the INC and DEC buttons are used to either
increase or decrease values or selections respectively and generally combined with the enter key provide basic menu navigation.
Pressing the MENU button from the Top Screen will cause the T2 unit to enter the main menu. If the unit is left navigating one
of the menu’s and no buttons are pressed for some time the unit will automatically return to the Top Screen.
When in ChamNet mode any changes applied to each T2 universe will be automatically updated on the Top Screen.
If backlight timeout is not set to infinite then the unit will automatically turn off the backlight after the user set time in the
backlight menu if no buttons are pressed.
The top level screen provides immediate information regarding both universes, which includes protocol and address: