LSC Lighting NEXUS - Manual (Page 34)

NexLan Software NEXUS
Operator Manual V2.0
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 ID - Active universes have a green light beside their ID. ArtNet or sACN uses 2
hexadecimal digits as an identifier or universe address. Hexadecimal means that
each digit has 16 possibilities 0-9, A-F (unlike decimal that has only 10 possibilities,
0-9). With these two digits you can have a maximum of 256 (16 x 16) different DMX
universes on the network. If more than one node or console on the network sends
out a DMX universe with the same ID, then there will be a message in the log
window. The Nexus will always only use one ID so that it does not switch continually
between different DMX sources.
 Name – Each Universe can be given a meaningful name by selecting it then using
the Property window.
 Universe Type – Either sACN (streaming ACN) or Art-Net.
 Location - Each Universe can be given a meaningful location by selecting it then
using the Property window.
 Sender - indicates node “name” or the IP address of the source device.
 Info - indicates the quantity of DMX channels in the universe and the frame rate..
5.26.1 Manually Adding Universes
To manually add a single or multiple universes, from the menu bar, select [Edit], [Add
Universe]. A wizard guides you through the process.
5.26.2 Universe Properties
By selecting a universe you can use the Property window to change its properties.
Each Universe can be given a meaningful name by clicking on the existing name and
entering a new name.
The icon color (used in the Plan window) can be changed by clicking on the “Color” line then
on the three dots that appear and using the color picker.
5.26.3 Universe Control
You can use the Control window to overwrite DMX channels on the selected universe(s).
Select a universe by clicking on it in the DMX Universe window or by clicking on its icon. A
keypad appears in the Control window.