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NEXUS NexLan Software
Operator Manual V2.0
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You can also patch multiple channels to the same input channel by entering a
quantity in the “Repeat” field. For example select 9 output channels, set the input
channel to 1 and set “Repeat” to 2 and “Loop” to 2. The output will be patched as 1,
1, 2, 2, 1, 1, 2, 2.
The [Load Template] and [Store Template] buttons can be used for storing and loading
the patches for use in different nodes or on different shows.
5.25.6 Additional DMX Output Options
If the DMX port “Type” is set as an Output, then the following DMX options are also
available:
 Rate - Clicking in the “Rate” field reveals a drop down box from which you can select
the rate of DMX output Data. The choices are: Sync, 40fps, 33fps, 25fps, Safe and
Safe Sync. Selecting “Sync” will match the data rate of the output to the input. The
specification for DMX data is 44fps however equipment from some manufacturers will
not operate reliably at this rate. If this is the case, select a lower rate to get reliable
operation.
 Resend –Each output can merge 3 DMX universes. In some cases you might need to
merge more universes. This is achieved by first making a merge of 3 universes on a
DMX output port then re-sending this merged data back into the network on a new
universe. This new (merged) universe is then merged again with another universe on
a different DMX output port.
To do this you merge 3 universes on one port as described above then select
[Resend].
Select a new universe (for this “merged” universe) from the drop down box that
appears. The (merged) DMX values that are output on the selected DMX port are
now also re-sent back into the network as a new universe.
Note: You might need to create a new universe on which to “Resend” the merged
universes. To do this, right click in the DMX Universe window and select “Add DMX
Universe” prior to selecting Resend. Your new universe will now be available as a
destination when you select “Resend”.
Now select another DMX output port and configure this for merging as described
above. The primary and secondary universes of this DMX port will be your new
“resent” merged universe and the universe to be merged.
 DMX Hold – In the event that DMX data is lost, you can choose to hold the last valid
data for a selectable period of time. Clicking in the “DMX Hold” field reveals a drop
down box from which you can select a hold time.
 RDM Mode – Reverse Device Management allows data to be sent from the
destination device back to the source device for interrogation and control purposes.
Clicking in the “RDM Mode” field reveals a drop down box from which you can select
either: “Disabled”, “Get on refresh” or “Get Automatically”.
5.25.7 Identify Nexus
When you click on a “LSC Nexus” in the Network window, (or click on its icon), the “Control”
window displays an “Identify” button. Clicking on the button will flash the “POWER” led of
the selected LSC Nexus allowing you to easily identify that Nexus in a multiple Nexus setup.
5.26 DMX UNIVERSE WINDOW
All of the DMX Universes on the network are automatically shown and new universes can be
added. Each universe in the list shows the following information about itself: