LSC Lighting NEXUS - Manual (Page 9)

NEXUS Getting Connected
Operator Manual V1.01
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2 Getting Connected
2.1 BASIC SETUP
ArtNet or sACN to DMX
This basic setup uses a Nexus 1 as an ArtNet or sACN to DMX converter. The “Network Device”
will typically be a “Network Switch” that supplies PoE (Power over Ethernet) to power the
Nexus 1. Multiple Nexus 1 units can be used to supply DMX at different locations on the
network.
The computer is only required to configure the Nexus to output the required ArtNet or sACN
universe. It can however be used to monitor the system when it is running and also to directly
control fixtures (that you patch in the NexLan software) even when the lighting controller is
not present.
If the lighting controller is a computer based system such as LSC’s “Clarity”, then the
NexLan software can be run on the same computer that is running Clarity.
A computer is not required if your setup is configured to use the default settings of the Nexus
units. See “Defaults” later in this manual for details on these settings and how to set a Nexus
to its defaults.
2.2 NEXUS 1
2.2.1 Ethernet Port
The Ethernet port uses standard UTP network connections to an internal 10/100 Mbit
Ethernet transceiver. The port has MDIX auto sensing which means that cross over cables
are not required.
This connection must also supply PoE (Power over Ethernet) to the Nexus 1.
Both versions of PoE (data-pairs/spare-pairs) are supported. Devices (such as network
switches) that provide PoE are available from most computer suppliers.
2.2.2 Ethernet LED
Indicates data activity on the Ethernet port.
Lighting
Controller
with ArtNet
output
Network
Device
supplying PoE
to NEXUS
Ethernet
NEXUS 1
Ethernet
DMX Devices
DMX
Computer
running
NexLan
software
DMX Port
Ethernet Port
Ethernet LED
Mode Button
DMX LED