NSPMAnual 1.2 - ACT Lighting
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1. switch 10 100 MBit Example grandMA with 1 NSP and one ARTNET node 4 universes with 4 096 DMX outputs maximum DMX OUT D 1 1 112 NODE NSP use on different consoles Param w amp oExten Max Param w Exten with Chip grandMA 2 048 4 096 grandMA 2 048 Light 4 096 grandMA 1 024 Ultralight grandMA 1 024 Micro grandMA 2 048 Replay 4 096 Offline Protocol for Max channels Protocol for lt 4096channels gt 4096channels with Exten MA NET ARTNET MA NET and ARTNET MA NET MA NET ARTNET ARTNET MA NET and MA NET ARTNET MA NET and MA NET ARTNET for x Universen 32 768 64 universes 32 768 64 universes 32 768 64 universes 1 024 2 universes 32 768 64 universes 4 096 8 universes 1 3 C 1 4 D Max channels w x NSP 16 NSPs 16 NSPs 16 NSPs noNSP possible 16 NSPs 2 NSPs LIGHTING MA Lighting Technology GmbH Dachdeckerstr 16 D 97297 Waldb ttelbrunn 2 controls and connection ports ON OFF switch Keyboard port for a PS2 keyboard Mouse port for a PS2 mouse VGA port fora VGA monitor Mouse keyboard and monitor are important e g for trouble shooting but are not necessary for setup and operation LINK NSP has an active network connection2. A LIGHTING NETWORK SIGNAL PROCESSOR NSP User s Manual 01 2005 Contents 1 Introduction 3 2 Controls and connection ports 5 3 Menu tree 7 4 The Menus 8 4 1 The Main Display 8 4 2 The Info menu 8 4 3 The Config menu 9 5 Update 13 6 Commissioning 13 7 Specifications 14 8 Inputs and outputs 14 9 Important safety instructions 15 10 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 16 MEN MA Lighting Technology GmbH Dachdeckerstr 16 D 97297 Waldbuttelbrunn 1 Introduction The NETWORK SIGNAL PROCESSOR NSP can be used as a channel expansion or as an Artnet hub Up to 2048 channels can be output to 4 separate DMX universes ARTNET and MA NET can be used as protocols Special Features Simple handling due to few distinct menus Free assignment of XLR outputs to 64 DMX universes Combinations possible with grandMA as a channel expansion with maximum 16 NSPs on 32 768 DMX channels 16 384 parameters grandMA Ultralight As channel expansion grandMA Light As channel expansion grandMA Micro Not possible as the console can only network with the 3D Visualizer offline on PC as a DMX output for programming and playback there is no real console necessary NOTE Although you can run a grandMA 3D and a grandMA onPC Offline with one loopback address on a PC atthe same time network failures can occur when running both applications on a real network adapter e g in order to connect a NSP or an external grand
3. DATA displays the data communication in the network ACTV indicates that the NSP is connected to the console and active D O P indicates that the NSP is sending data OUTPUT D I P indicates that the NSP is receiving data INPUT A continuous tone indicates that an incompatible entry ERROR BOOT NSP is booting or has produced error the NSP will boot automatically using 15 on error the setting before the changes OUTB ARTNET and MA NET Only DMX output OUTA ARTNET and MA NET Only DMX output Vent do not cover ETHERNET 10 100 base T X for RJ 45 plug in connection FuseT1A Mains 230V IN 2 MA NET No function in this version ARTNET IN jack for the THRU function if OUT D is set to Must not be assigned if OUT D is set to O P IN 1 MA NET No function in this version ARTNET IN jack for the THRU function if OUT C is set to Must not be assigned if OUT C is set to O P OUT D THRU 2 MA NET DMX output ARTNET DMX output for O P setting or OUT jack for the THRU function if OUT D is set to I P OUT C THRU 1 MA NET DMX output ARTNET DMX output for O P setting or OUT jack for the THRU function if OUT C is set to I P NETWORK SIGNAL PROCESSOR e mail info malighting de www malighting de MA hotline 49 5251 688865 99 User s Manual NSP 01 2005 2 controls There are 2 main menus you can scroll through using the PREV and NEXT keys or the Encoder You c
4. ADE BLACK was set FADE BLACK xm xxs if no signal comes in from the console the DMX signal will be set to 0 after the period of time 5 gt 59 minutes max specified here CONFIG gt DMX gt FAIL FADE BLACK xm xs TIME OUT xm xxs if no signal comes in from the console the DMX signal will be set to 0 after the period of time 5 gt 59 minutes max specified here CONFIG gt DMX gt FAIL TIME OUT xm xs Use NEXT to proceed to setting the date CONFIG gt DATE gt CONFIG gt DATE Here you can set the current date DATE 25 03 04 CONFIG gt TIME gt Use NEXT to proceed to setting the time CONFIG gt TIME Here you can set the current time of day TIME 16 32 48 CONFIG gt LANGUAGE gt Use NEXT to setting the language Here you can set the display language Presently version 5 0 only English is available CONFIG gt LANGUAGE English 12 MEN MA Lighting Technology GmbH Dachdeckerstr 16 D 97297 Waldb ttelbrunn Note If more than 4 096 parameters are to be used you need a network having a transmission rate of 100 Mbit Make sure that no components are linked to the network that would reduce the rate to 10 Mbit Consoles with the following serial numbers will be no problem in a network as they already have a 100 Mbit network adapter plus a 256 MB memory installed gt grandMA as of SN 490 grandMA Light as of SN 317 grandMA UltraLight as of SN 232 grandMA Replay Unit as of SN 38 Con
5. MA network In this case the installation of a second network adapter and if needed of a second graphics adapter can solve the occurring problems in case of doubt contact our technical service MA NETWORK The NSPs can be configured on the console from the TOOLS menu or from the NSP menus Updating the software can be performed in no time from the console Using NSPs depending on the console up to a maximum of 16 384 parameters on 64 DMX lines are possbile for 16 NSPs DMXOUT A B 100 MBit see annex C D H d NSP na oe a p SELES EC DMXOUT A a 100 MBit us B C D NSP NETWORK SIGNAL PROCESSOR e mail info malighting de www malighting de MA hotline 49 5251 688865 99 User s Manual NSP 01 2005 3 ARTNET This protocol can only handle up to 4 096 channels Below this limit it is possible to run ARTNET and MA NET simultaneously above it there will be an automatic switch over to MA NET ARTNET nodes can only be configured in the NSP menu Note The NSP cannot be updated from the console and will not be visible under SETUP SOFTWARE UPDATE In order to update it set the NSP to MA NET HAUS H ni dun EE i ADT Mm i si p DMXOUT A B NSP
6. Waldbuttelbrunn CONFIG gt DMX gt CONFIG gt DMXA UNIVERSE 1 A CONFIG gt ETHERNET CONFIG gt ETHERNET gt IP ADDRESS CONFIG EN gt IPADRY 192 168 105 001 CONFIG gt ETHERNET gt SUB NET MASK CONFIG EN gt NASKY 255 255 255 0 CONFIG gt DMX gt FAIL gt ONLY IN MA NET Use NEXT to proceed to assigning outputs A D By pressing and then rotating the Encoder select the universe to be assigned to this output A D Having completed the entries or if no changes were made use the Encoder to scroll to outputs A D From here you can enter the configuration menu on the Ethernet mode Use NEXT to proceed to setting the IP address Here you can set the NSP IP address Take care not to assign one IP address more than once Use NEXT to proceed to changing the SUB NET mask Here you can enter the SUB NET mask Use NEXT to proceed to defining what to do when NSP failures occur e g interruped network cable NETWORK SIGNAL PROCESSOR e mail info malighting de www malighting de MA hotline 49 5251 688865 99 User s Manual NSP 01 2005 11 Here you can set the output to be used in case of a NSP failure gt CONFIG gt DMX gt FAIL HOLD LAST OUTPUT if no signal was received from the console the HOLD LAST OUTPUT last DMX signal will remain active FADE BLACK if no signal comes in from the console the DMX signal will be set to 0 after a specified period of time As an addition if F
7. an rotate the Encoder or use it as a push button depending on the respective menu it has different functions Navigating in the menu tree CONFIG DES gt e Changing a setting Vertical navigation J turn left up turn right down Horizontal navigation only possible if a gt is displayed on the gt right display margin PREV NEXT select the menu navigate using the keys and Encoder in the menu tree see above pressing on the Encoder to enter changes The element that can be changed will flash Q rotating the Encoder to select a new setting f multiple entries are possible in the menu pressing on the Encoder will bring you to the next entry field you can select again by rotating the Encoder EDIT function the red LED light up and a check mark at the right margin indicates that a new selection has been made that you still to be confirm Q Confirm yours entry discard the setting with ESC the previous setting will be kept or confirm the new setting with OK possible that the NSP will boot automatically LIGHTING MA Lighting Technology GmbH Dachdeckerstr 16 D 97297 Waldb ttelbrunn Main display NSP 030 0 1 2 0 1 3 3 The menu tree AOL BOZ C93 194 Tis The menu tree gives you an overview of all menus available INFO menu HRTHET DHX hode Expansion shows information S U Version 1 1 WH U
8. e on confirm with NEXT Use NEXT to enter the DMX configuration menu only in ARTNET or MA CONFIG gt DMX gt Net mode Only in ARTNET mode Here you can set the address or deactivate the output Rotate the Encoder to select outputs A D to set the output to OUTPUT OFF the output is deactivated Note Output A does only have these two options CONFIG gt DMX A gt ARTNET XXXX Here you can set the SUBNET and PORT addresses By pressing on the Encoder select the cell to be changed by rotating the Encoder select the entry and then confirm with OK or ESC CONFIG gt DMX A SUB NET 1 PORT 1 NETWORK SIGNAL PROCESSOR e mail info malighting de www malighting de MA hotline 49 5251 688865 99 User s Manual NSP 01 2005 CONFIG gt DMX B gt ARTNET XXXX CONFIG gt DMX B SUB NET 1 PORT 1 CONFIG gt DMX gt ARTNET XXXX CONFIG gt DMX C SUB NET 1 PORT 1 CONFIG gt DMX D gt ARTNET XXXX CONFIG gt DMX D SUB NET 1 PORT 1 CONFIG gt MERGER gt ARTNET DMX C D CONFIG gt MERGERY DMX C HTP D CONFIG gt MERGERY DMX C LTP D CONFIG gt MERGERY DMX C BACKUP D Only in ARTNET mode Here you can set the address or deactivate the output Rotate the Encoder to select outputs A D to set the output to OUTPUT OFF the output is deactivated Note Output B does only have these two options Here you can set the SUBNET and PORT addresses B
9. he plug type and of the cable outlet used Weight 3 3 kg Power supply 100 240 V AC via Euro plug No switching of voltage necessary Fuse T1A slow 8 Inputs and outputs 8 1 DMX Input and Output The DMX input complies with the USITT DMX 512 1990 standard Every device constructed according to this standard can trigger the MA NSP WARNING If the C or D output is set to OUT the ancillary IN jacks may not be assigned i e if the OUT C jack is set to OUT from the CONFIG menu the IN 1 jack may not be assigned same applies to OUT D and IN 2 A wrong assignment can lead to the destruction of all devices connected or of the NSP The DMX input is protected against over voltage with additional suppressor diodes and complies with the RS485 or RS 422a standard The OUT C DMX output Thru 1 is connected 1 1 pins 1 through 3 with the IN 1 DMX input Same applies to OUT D Thru 2 with IN 2 Pin assignment pin 1 earth not connected to ground pin 2 Data pin 4 not assigned pin 3 Data pin 5 not assigned Please note that all DMX devices are connected in series and that you cannot build y connections The DMX line has to be terminated by 100 terminal resistance between pin 2 and 3 Make the settings for DMX address etc in the respective menus A MA Lighting Technology GmbH Dachdeckerstr 16 D 97297 Waldbuttelbrunn LIGHTING 9 Important Safety Instructions 1 Read all the instruc
10. ing and or removing coverings besides others you run the risk of suffering an electric shock All service work should be exclusively performed by qualified service technicians 15 If one of the following conditions occurs please pull the mains plug and call the customer service Power cord or mains plug is damaged or worn Liquid has penetrated into the unit The unit was exposed to rain or high ambient humidity Having observed all regulations the unit would not function properly Do only manipulate the controls mentioned in the instructions as wrong settings on other controls may damage the unit all too often it is very time consuming to have damaged parts repaired by a service technician E Theunit dropped to the floor and the housing was damaged Dor NETWORK SIGNAL PROCESSOR e mail info malighting de www malighting de MA hotline 49 5251 688865 99 User s Manual NSP 01 2005 15 10 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY according to directives 89 336 EWG and 92 31 EWG Manufacturer s name MA Lighting Technology GmbH Manufacturer s address Dachdeckerstr 16 D 97297 Waldb ttelbrunn Germany declares that the product Name of product MA NETWORK SIGNAL PROCESSOR NSP complies with the following product specifications Safety EN60065 EN60950 EMV EMC EN55103 1 E1 EN50081 1 EN55103 2 E2 EN50082 1 Additional Information DMX512 input and output cables must be shielded and the shielding must be con
11. nected to the earthing resp to the housing of thecorresponding plug Furthermore the NSP and alle connected devices must be grounded safely Waldb ttelbrunn 01 04 2004 leit Dipl Ing Michael Adenau 16 MEN MA Lighting Technology GmbH Dachdeckerstr 16 D 97297 Waldbuttelbrunn
12. ocol one of the followings screens will be displayed The NSP is active in the MA Net NSP lt NAME gt A01 B02 C03 004 The NSP is active in the ARTNET The NSP is not active because e g no compatible software had NSP lt NAME gt been loaded Update the NSP over the console see also chapter MA NET inactive 5 4 2 The INFO menu This menu contains only information relating to the NSP setup You cannot make any changes in this menu This is where the current mode i e MA NET EXPANSION or ARTNET MA Net Expansion DMX NODE and the loaded software version are displayed S W VERSION 5 xxx IP ADDRESS Displays the set IP address 192 168 177 114 Displays the SUB net mask SUB NET MASK gt 255 255 255 0 Displays the current time and date TIME 17 20 33 DATE 04 03 04 MEN MA Lighting Technology GmbH Dachdeckerstr 16 D 97297 Waldbuttelbrunn LIGHTING Displays news e g status messages NSP 01 gt Console Logged in Displays the time and date of the received message TIME DATE 4 3 The CONFIG menu Here you can change parameters Some menus are protocol specific and not visible while using other protocols This is where the configuration menu starts CONFIG Use NEXT to enter the MODE selection CONFIG gt MODE gt Here you can select the network mode gt CONFIG MODE gt EXPANSION XXXX DMX NODE Having changed a parameter red LEDs ar
13. soles having lower serial numbers must be upgraded with 256 MB RAM and a 100 Mbit network adapter 5 Update The best and fastest way to update the NSP is via a network In order to do this the NSP must be in the same network as the console grandMA grandMA light grandMA ultralight Offline or onPC i e the first 3 groups of the IP address must be identical On this console the desired software version must have been loaded set the NSP in CONIG MODE to MA NET not possible in ARTNET Mark the desired NSP on the console in SETUP UPDATE SOFTWARE start the update with UPDATE CONSOLE after the automatic reboot the NSP should display the loaded software number in the INFO window 6 Commissioning Before commissioning the NSP please read the general Safety Instructions see chapter 9 and follow the material VDE or EN regulations The MA NSP can be mounted in a 19 rack needs 1 U To achieve a better stability horizontal rack bars should be used 6 1 Fan control Please provide for a sufficient air supply A fan on the rear side will aspirate air and will blow it out through a vent on the front side NETWORK SIGNAL PROCESSOR e mail info malighting de www malighting de MA hotline 49 5251 688865 99 User s Manual NSP 01 2005 13 7 Specifications Housing type 19 inch 10 Width 483 mm 0 a Height 48 5 mm Net mounting depth 170 mm w o input or output plugs The actual gross depth depends on t
14. srsiow 1 1 about outputs IP addresses and time RET date 192 168 000 077 23 59 00 DATE 24 12 03 Setting the protocol CONFIG gt gt CONFIG NODE CONFIGSMODE J ee Expawsiow et Eepausiow CONFIGSDNX gt CONFIG gt DNX E OF CONFIGXDHX CAR CAartNet CONFIG menu ARTNET to set and assign e g outputs CONFIG menu MA NET to set and assign e g outputs CONF IG2HERGER CfortHet DHX CD CONFIG menu general network settings CONFIGXDHX A gt Universe 1 108 8 9 64 COHF IGORTHERHET gt COHFICOETHERHET gt CONFIGSENSADE 4 IF ADDRESS 192 168 105 001 CONF IG gt ENNASKY b ad 255 255 255 60 Optionen Fade Black Hold Last Tine nut CONFIG gt DATE gt CONFIG gt DATE gt d DATE 24 12 03 COHFIGSTIHE gt gt CONFIG gt TINE gt 4 TINE 23 59 00 CMFIOLAMGIGE 4 CONTIGOLAMGURGI nd ENGLISH NETWORK SIGNAL PROCESSOR e mail info malighting de www malighting de MA hotline 49 5251 688865 99 User s Manual NSP 01 2005 7 4 The Menus On the front side of the NSP there is a back lit LCD display You can perform all settings using the four keys on the side of the display and by rotating the wheel so called Encoder or data entry wheel 4 1 The Main display After switching on the NSP the main display will appear on the LCD Depending on the set prot
15. tions in the user s manual 2 Keep the user s manual for later use 3 Follow all cautions and warnings indicated on the unit 4 Pull the mains plug before cleaning the unit don t use any liquid or spray cleanser Clean with a dry cloth 5 Do not use the unit near water 6 Do not place the unit on unstable surfaces It might fall down and be damaged 7 Donotblock or cover any ventilation slots in the housing they guarantee the reliable functioning of the unit and protect it against overheating Do not install the unit into a frame unless sufficient ventilation is guaranteed 8 The unit is provided with a safety plug This plug can only be used with safety sockets 9 Do not place any objects on the power cord Protect it from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs and the point where they exit from the apparatus 10 If using an extension cord make sure the rated output of all units connected in aggregate does not exceed the maximum rated output of the extension cord 11 Do not spill any liquid over the unit Do not insert any objects through the slots of the unit as these could get in contact with live parts or could cause short circuits This may cause fires and electric shocks 12 Only use power cords which are marked as safety proof 13 Do not use any high power walkie talkies or cellular phones near the unit 14 The unit should be serviced by qualified personnel only as live parts may be exposed when open
16. y pressing on the Encoder select the cell to be changed by rotating the Encoder select the entry and then confirm with OK or ESC Only in ARTNET mode Here you can set the address or deactivate the output Rotate the Encoder to select outputs A D OIP to set the output to OUTPUT the IN1 jack must not be assigned any more set the output to INPUT OFF the output is deactivated Here you can set the SUBNET and PORT addresses By pressing on the Encoder select the cell to be changed by rotating the Encoder select the entry and then confirm with OK or ESC Only in ARTNET mode Here you can set the address or deactivate the output Rotate the Encoder to select outputs A D OIP to set the output to OUTPUT the IN1 jack must not be assigned then set the output to INPUT OFF the output is deactivated Here you can set the SUBNET and PORT addresses By pressing on the Encoder select the cell to be changed by rotating the Encoder select the entry and then confirm with OK or ESC Only available in ARTNET if outputs C and D have identical settings Use NEXT to proceed to setting the MERGER function Here the highest input HTP Highest Takes Precedence will be used Here the latest input LTP Latest Takes Precedence will be used Here output C will be used in case of a failure it will switched over to output D MA Lighting Technology GmbH Dachdeckerstr 16 D 97297
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