Instruction Manual AL-NET-8 8 Universal DMX System • Artnet, 8 Universal DMX System. • Standard DMX-512 8 Universal DMX System. • High Speed DMX-1000K(1M) 2048 dmx channels per universe www.acclaimlighting.
Table of Content 1. About Al-Net-8 2. Setup the system. 3. Pixel mapping 4. Run Movie files from PC 5. Setting Event schedule to run from PC 6. Setting Event schedule to run in standalone 7. ArtNet www.acclaimlighting.
About AL-Net-8 Introduction: Thank you for your purchasing the Acclaim Lighting 8 Universal DMX System(AL-NET-8). To optimize the performance of this product, please read these operating instructions carefully to familiarize yourself with the basic operation of this system. The Acclaim Lighting AL-NET-8 is simple to use, 8 Universal DMX System. All system components & software have been tested at the factory before being shipped to you. These software include X-mapping & X-Software.
Setup hardware Notes This is a step by step guide to ensure a successful startup of our X-Software & AL-Net 8 package with Windows XP. If you plan on using Windows Vista, please contact us first as you may encounter some issues . If any further questions arise, please feel free to contact us for technical support.
IP Address Setting(SW1~3 Operation): Before using the node, please set the existing AL-Net-8's IP addressing from 1720.16.0.[0]~172.16.0.[255] by using SW1~SW3 as you desired. As per AL-Net-8, 172.16.0.0, 172.16.0.3, 172.16.0.255 are not available. NOTE: In case of the value of IP address when you set the IP address of AL-Net-8 exceeds 255, the "172.16.0.250" will be available as the IP address of the existing node automatically. Step 2: Program Installation Unzip the X-Software Setup file.
Step 3: Set IP Address You must set your computers LAN connection to a specific IP Address in order to properly communicate with the DMX Node you are using. To do this go to: Start Menu -> Control Panel -> Network Connections. Right click on Local Area Connection and select Properties. In the Properties window, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click on Properties. Select Use the following IP address. If you are using the AL-Net 8 Node you will enter 171.16.0.3 in the IP address section and 255.255.255.
Step 4: set IP address in Set Form: Start XSoftwaresetting proramm. Click on “Show Form” on top of window. Click on “Show IPSetForm” www.acclaimlighting.
For these connected Nodes controlling the fixtures correctly, all nodes which are used to control the Fixtures MUST be set up individual IP address in this Setup software. Enter a valid integer value of node (AL-Net 8’s) quantity which will be used as needed in the entire system in the top left box marked IP. Then under IP Address, enter the IP Address from the back of your AL-Net 8. 172.16.0.0, 172.16.0.3 and 172.16.0.255 are not available. Click the Test Hardware checkbox and click Save Set.
Step 4 : X-Mapping Software How to Create a Pixel Map start X-mapping software on desktop. Set the needed screen dimensions, Set the needed node numbers Once you set this numbers it isn’t possible to change. You have to start over again. After all devices and fixtures settings are finished, access to built a pixel map as needed. www.acclaimlighting.
6.1. Select an existing device which you wish to create a pixel map. 6.2. Select an existing node which you to use to control device. 6.3. Select an existing output port of selected node to control device. 6.4. Click the grey area in Work Grid till Arrow( )turn red, Grid( )turn green in Toolbar. 6.5. Then click the Grid( ) to array device's pixels and create the pixel map. Device Select is a drop down menu that displays existing device which you wish to assign the device to the Pixel Map..
Press icon to set device number in map. Then click the pixel map assign devices pixels direction according to the scan order which has been set up. Double click left mouse button to set device number. Device number will automatic increase when double click on next device . Select Output is a drop down menu that displays existing output port of selected node which you wish to use to control your devices actually. To edit device number and/or node or port number press right button www.acclaimlighting.
Node Address is a drop down menu that displays existing nodes which you wish to use to control your devices actually. and click the '' Save ( )'' icon in the Toolbar save in the main folder as a LEDMap file for X-Software operation. It is advisable to save the LEDMap document in the main folder to for working correctly. After you're satisfied with overall settings, you can click the ''Convert Map Address'' icon to convert the pixel map addresses and upload to Node.
Step 6: Turn Off Hardware Acceleration For certain file types to operate properly (specifically avi), you must shut down hardware acceleration on your PC. To do this, right click on your desktop and click on Properties. Once in the Display Properties window click on the Settings tab. On the bottom right, click on the Advanced button. In the next dialog click on the Troubleshooting tab, and set the hardware acceleration to none. Click OK to Confirm.
Step 8 : Test output with XSoftwareRunning Click on XSoftwareRunning icon on your desktop. X-Soft can operate in several different control modes such as Manual, DMX trigger, PC Clock Trigger and GVI (Playlist Creation). To test X-Soft we will use the manual mode. For details on the other modes of operation please consult the full manual. Once in XSoft click on the manual button, this will open a directory dialog. If this dialog does not already point to the Sence_lib folder, please direct it there.
DMX Trigger Interface(XLR male connector): To feature DMX trigger function which is used to control Show by connecting DTC-512 or USB-cable trigger. (For further information, please refer to its accompanying user manual.) DMX Channel Selection, DMX Value & Functions Table 1. 2. DMX starting Channel is available to be set by operating AL-Net-8 Configuration software. For Downloading DMX data files, Editing Show and Event Triggering, please refer to user manual of AL-Net- 8 Configuration Software. www.
XSoftwaresetting setup Information This is a setup software in the X-Software which is used to set all information as needed. It features mainly; To set Node IP Address To edit/Create Events(trigger time setup) Events(Flash files-*swf, *GVI, Video Files*AVI,*WMV, MPAG Files-*mpeg,*mpg,*mlv, *mp2,*mp3) Backup/Load Create GVI DMX Control Mode Setup Getting Started For the setup software working correctly, all events MUST be firstly placed in the scene library called "Scene_lib" of the X-Soft main folder.
“Show EventCreatForm” All events(Flash files, Video Files, MPAG Files) which have been copied to the "Scene_lib" folder will automatically be listed and display in the Source Components Presentation List. www.acclaimlighting.
Show CopyFileForm” www.acclaimlighting.
“Show GviCreate” www.acclaimlighting.
“Show DMXCtrlSetForm” Enable using video capture-card Enable external dmx triggering DMX Start address for DMX triggering Available files from Sence_lib directory. Secuence of listed files which are controlled by external DMX controller www.acclaimlighting.
X-NetConfig software X-Netconfig software is used for setting up the AL-Net-8 up as a single stand-alone replay unit which can triggert by : 1. DMX trigger by external dmx controller / console ( 3 dmx channels dor selecting, start/stop blackout ). 2. Event calender (Weekly Mode, Daily Mode and Date Mode). Getting Started: Befor you can use the node you have to set IP address on the backside of the node.
Playing flash files (SWF) Click "OPEN FLASH" icon, a dialogue box will appear on the screen. Select your desired flash file with extension .swf and click "OPEN" icon to open, click the "Play" icon to play the flash, "Pause" icon to temporarily terminate and "Stop" icon to end. Movie will appear in white box as patched. www.acclaimlighting.
Converting flash files (SWF) into SCN files Click "OPEN FLASH" icon, a dialogue box will appear on the screen. Select your desired flash file with extension .swf and click "OPEN" icon to open, click the "Play" icon to play the flash, "Pause" icon to temporarily terminate and "Stop" icon to end. "ConvertSet" icon used to convert the flash file with extension .swf into the file with extension .scn for AL-Net-8 playing the one directly.
Uploading SCN files Change this standard IP address into existing AL-NET-8 Show Option Operation: "DIR" "Read" "Write" "Del" "Format" "Edit Show" Icon used to have files in AL-Net-8 readout and list. icon used to read pointed file in AL-Net-8. icon used to write files with extension .scn into AL-Net-8. icon used to delete pointed files in AL-Net-8. icon used to clear up all files in AL-Net-8. icon used to start and edit the SHOW in AL-Net-8. It is necessary to click the icon for SHOW readout AL-Net-8.
DMX Trigger DMX Channel Selection, DMX Value & Functions Table www.acclaimlighting.
ArtNet 1.Under ArtNet protocol, you MUST firstly set your PC's IP address of "2.016.0.3", and Subnet mask addressing of "255.0.0.0" www.acclaimlighting.
