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Description, Overview – PRG Node Plus User Manual

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PRG NODE PLUS USER MANUAL

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DESCRIPTION

Overview

The PRG Node Plus provides a powerful and convenient interface
between Vx76, 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 Vx76, Virtuoso, or Art-Net protocol and converts
the data into six universes of DMX512.

Features:

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Accepts Vx76, 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 when used with either a Vx76 or
Virtuoso control console.

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Can be used as an Art-Net-to-DMX translator device when loaded with Series 400 software.

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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 the 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.

Modes:

The PRG Node Plus unit operates in one of three modes: Vx76, Virtuoso, or Series 400.

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In Vx76 Mode, the unit will accept Vx76 protocol and generate both Art-Net and DMX512 outputs.

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In Virtuoso Mode, the unit will accept Virtuoso protocol and generate both Art-Net and DMX512 outputs.

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In Art-Net (Series 400) Mode, the unit will accept Art-Net protocol and convert it to DMX512.