ADB Eurorack 60 Dimswitch handleiding
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Dimmer Manager software
Instruction Manual - page 53
Issue: 004
Lighting Technologies
Appendix D: Troubleshooting an ADN network
This chapter will give you a few tips for the troubleshooting of the ADN network, in preparation
of its connection to a NETPORT XT and the Dimmer Manager PC.
Your first check
Verify that the rules laid out in "Appendix C: Preparing and testing an ADN network" have been
respected.
Check for non-ADN signals
Any manufacturer can use the second data pair (pins 4 and 5 on the XLR5) within the electrical limits
set by the DMX standard. Equipment then won’t be damaged by the signals applied by others;
but the presence of non-ADN signals on the ADN network will of course stop communication.
DMX512-A, the next issue of the DMX512 standard, will probably include a section on the marking
of DMX equipment, to indicate its usage of the second data pair. Some tips:
• Check for the presence of a dc voltage between pins 4 and 5. There is a possibility that some
equipment (lighting consoles, colour scroller power supply units,...) applies dc voltage to the
second data pair. This will make any communication over the ADN network impossible.
• Check the data sheets. Check for any use of the second data pair by other equipment.
• Some console manufacturers and/or rental companies use the second data pair for a second
DMX universe.
• Some dimmer manufacturers may use it for basic feedback, e.g. a low dc voltage to indicate
temperature problems. In that case, your ADN will work fine until such an alarm pops up.
• Others may have a different protocol.
Use the "Master of…" function in the dimmers
We recommend that you fully test the ADN network before you insert the NETPORT XT. Such
testing is straightforward with the standard software functions in the dimmers; a NETPORT XT
or a PC is not required – in fact the NETPORT XT must be disconnected from the ADN network.
For installed cables, check ADN cabling by means of the local function "Master of..." in the dimmers.
Principle: use one dimmer unit and make it "Master of..." one of the dimmer units in the ADN
network.
First repeat this for all the dimmer units in a dimmer room or touring rack. Then extend to more
units, until you are satisfied that one unit can communicate with all other dimmer units.
More about "Master of" in the User Manual "Programming Digital Dimmers and NETBUS".
What can I learn from the error messages ?
When in "Master of…" mode
WaitingSlave means that no response is received from the potential slave
ADN error could mean no response is received from the potential slave
ADN error could mean that two units want to become master of the same ADN network
ADN error could mean that non-ADN data (DMX?) is present on the ADN network.
See check for non-ADN signals
ADN error could mean that you mix old and new firmwares, see Older firmware and
"MODBUS error" or "ADN error" messages
DMX errors could mean that there is cross-talk between ADN and DMX; wrong cable type
? crossed data pairs ? Find more in Appendix C: Preparing and testing an
ADN network
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Productinformatie
| Merk | ADB |
| Model | Eurorack 60 Dimswitch |
| Categorie | Verlichting |
| Taal | Nederlands |
| Grootte | 13664 MB |
