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5.1 Product Diagram
5.2 DMX Connectors
The DMX connectors are bi-directional and can be configured either as DMX Output or DMX Input. When using any channel
as DMX Input a male to male 5 pin gender adaptor or equivalent cable may be required.
5.3 Network Connectors
The SnakeSys R8 has a total of two Ethernet Network connectors. The function of the network connectors are identical, and they
are connected to the same network switch, they can be used for communication with the R8 device and additionally other devices
connected to the other R8 network port.
Note
Care should be taken to avoid any network loop caused by incorrect network connection in your configuration, one symptom
of a network loop is that the R8 will be overloaded with excessive network traffic and as a result the main menu will seem
unresponsive. If you notice the symptom, please re-check your networking connections and correct accordingly.
5.4 Menu System
The SnakeSys R8 is operated using an in-built menu system.
The interface incorporates an encoder, for changing menu item values, which also acts as a push button with enter functionality.
There are also UP / DOWN / LEFT and RIGHT buttons which can also be used for navigation and change of menu items.