LSC Lighting NEXUS - Manual (Page 19)

NEXUS NexLan Software
Operator Manual V2.0
© 2011 LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd Page 13
5 NexLan Software
5.1 OVERVIEW
NexLan” software is used to both configure and control the LSC Nexus 1 and LSC Nexus 5
units and to monitor the lighting network. It can also be used to test and control lighting
fixtures. After the initial setup the software is not required for the operation of the lighting
network but can be used to monitor the network. The software is a free download from
www.lsclighting.com .
This manual covers version 2 of the Nexlan software.
5.2 SOFTWARE SETUP
5.2.1 Windows
Download the NexLan software for windows from the website ( www.lsclighting.com ) and
unzip the file. Run the setup.exe program and follow the instructions.
5.2.2 Apple Mac OS X
Download the NexLan software for Mac from the website ( www.lsclighting.com ) and unzip
the file. Copy the NexLan folder to the Applications directory.
5.3 NETWORK SETTINGS ON YOU COMPUTER
The IP address of the computer running the NexLan software needs to be set to the ArtNet
range:
 IP address 2.0.x.x (where x is a value between 1 and 254)
 Subnet mask 255.0.0.0
If multiple computers are connected to the network each computer must have a different IP
address.
5.4 SOFTWARE DESCRIPTION
The screen shots used in this manual are from the Windows version of the software.
The screen has a menu bar and 4 windows:
1. Main window with tabs for “Plan View”, “Fixtures”, “Universes”, “Network Items” plus
you can add your own custom tabs.
2. Toolbar window.
3. Properties window.
4. Control window.
If you select (click on) any items in the Plan, Fixture, Universe or Network Items tabs in the
Main window then you can then use the Property and Control windows to configure or
Main
window
Toolbar
window
Properties
window
Control
window
Tabs
Filter
line
Menu
Bar