Hardware Features

MADRIX NEBULA is a standard network node. Because of this, you can use the device with applications, consoles, desks, or controllers that are compatible with Art-Net or Streaming ACN [sACN] to distribute data via Ethernet network.

Note: UCS512D cannot be controlled with MADRIX NEBULA, but it can be controlled with MADRIX STELLA (with its RDM functionality disabled).

The protocols above currently have the following frequencies implemented and available [as of May 2024 with firmware 6.04]:

Protocol	Frequency	Special Remarks
▪APA101	▪24 MHz ▪12 MHz ▪8 MHz ▪4 MHz ▪2 MHz ▪1 MHz
▪APA102	▪24 MHz ▪12 MHz ▪8 MHz ▪4 MHz ▪2 MHz ▪1 MHz
▪APA104	▪800 kHz ▪585 kHz
▪APA106	▪585 kHz
▪FW1935	▪800 kHz
▪GS8206	▪800 kHz
▪GS8207	▪800 kHz
•GS8208	▪800 kHz
▪GW6201	▪800 kHz
▪GW6205	▪800 kHz ▪400 kHz
▪LB1908	▪800 kHz
▪LPD1882S	▪1 MHz
▪LPD6803	▪12 MHz ▪8 MHz ▪4 MHz ▪2 MHz ▪1 MHz
▪LPD8806	▪12 MHz ▪8 MHz ▪4 MHz ▪2 MHz ▪1 MHz
▪MBI6024	▪24 MHz ▪12 MHz ▪8 MHz ▪4 MHz ▪2 MHz ▪1 MHz
▪MBI6120	▪1.2 MHz ▪800 kHz ▪400 kHz ▪1.2 MHz ▪800 kHz ▪400 kHz ▪1.2 MHz ▪800 kHz ▪400 kHz	▪Limit 66 % ▪Limit 66 % ▪Limit 66 % ▪Limit 33 % ▪Limit 33 % ▪Limit 33 %
▪MY9291	▪16 Bit ▪8 Bit
▪P9883	▪800 kHz
▪SJ1221	▪800 kHz ▪800 kHz ▪800 kHz ▪800 kHz ▪800 kHz	▪100 % ▪75 % ▪50 % ▪25 % ▪MIN
▪SK6112	▪800 kHz
▪SK6805	▪800 kHz
▪SK6812	▪800 kHz
▪SK6813	▪800 kHz
▪SK6822	▪800 kHz
▪SK9816	▪800 kHz ▪800 kHz ▪800 kHz ▪800 kHz ▪800 kHz	▪100 % ▪75 % ▪50 % ▪25 % ▪MIN
▪SK9822	▪24 MHz ▪12 MHz ▪8 MHz ▪4 MHz ▪2 MHz ▪1 MHz
▪SK9826	▪24 MHz ▪12 MHz ▪8 MHz ▪4 MHz ▪2 MHz ▪1 MHz
▪SM16703	▪800 kHz
▪SM16704	▪800 kHz
▪SM16716	▪24 MHz ▪12 MHz ▪8 MHz ▪4 MHz ▪2 MHz ▪1 MHz
▪TLC5973	▪3 MHz ▪2 MHz ▪1 MHz ▪800 kHz ▪400 kHz
▪TLS3001	▪2 MHz ▪1 MHz ▪800 kHz ▪400 kHz	▪Linear ▪Linear ▪Linear ▪Linear
▪TLS3001	▪2 MHz ▪1 MHz ▪800 kHz ▪400 kHz	▪Quadratic ▪Quadratic ▪Quadratic ▪Quadratic
▪TLS3008	▪1 MHz ▪800 kHz ▪400 kHz
▪TM1803	▪500 kHz
▪TM1804	▪800 kHz ▪400 kHz
▪TM1809	▪800 kHz
▪TM1812	▪800 kHz
▪TM1814	▪800 kHz ▪800 kHz ▪800 kHz ▪800 kHz ▪800 kHz	▪100 % ▪75 % ▪50 % ▪25 % ▪MIN
▪TM1829	▪1.6 MHz ▪1.6 MHz ▪1.6 MHz ▪1.6 MHz ▪1.6 MHz ▪800 kHz ▪800 kHz ▪800 kHz ▪800 kHz ▪800 kHz	▪100 % ▪75 % ▪50 % ▪25 % ▪MIN ▪100 % ▪75 % ▪50 % ▪25 % ▪MIN
▪TM1934	▪800 kHz
▪UCS512B3	▪750 kHz ▪500 kHz ▪250 kHz
▪UCS1903	▪800 kHz ▪400 kHz
▪UCS2603	▪800 kHz ▪800 kHz ▪800 kHz ▪800 kHz ▪800 kHz	▪100 % ▪75 % ▪50 % ▪25 % ▪MIN
▪UCS2903	▪800 kHz ▪400 kHz
▪UCS2904	▪800 kHz
▪UCS2904B	▪800 kHz
▪UCS5603	▪800 kHz ▪800 kHz ▪800 kHz ▪800 kHz ▪800 kHz	▪100 % ▪75 % ▪50 % ▪25 % ▪MIN
▪UCS5603A	▪800 kHz ▪800 kHz ▪800 kHz ▪800 kHz ▪800 kHz	▪100 % ▪75 % ▪50 % ▪25 % ▪MIN
▪UCS7604	▪800 kHz ▪800 kHz ▪800 kHz ▪800 kHz ▪800 kHz	▪100 % ▪75 % ▪50 % ▪25 % ▪MIN
▪UCS8903	▪800 kHz ▪800 kHz	▪16 Bit Native
▪UCS8904	▪800 kHz ▪800 kHz	▪16 Bit Native
▪UCS9812S	▪1.1 MHz ▪1.1 MHz ▪1.1 MHz ▪1.1 MHz ▪1.1 MHz	▪100 % ▪75 % ▪50 % ▪25 % ▪MIN
▪VS17822	▪800 kHz
▪WS2801	▪24 MHz ▪12 MHz ▪8 MHz ▪4 MHz ▪2 MHz ▪1 MHz
▪WS2803	▪24 MHz ▪12 MHz ▪8 MHz ▪4 MHz ▪2 MHz ▪1 MHz
▪WS2803 Reversed	▪24 MHz ▪12 MHz ▪8 MHz ▪4 MHz ▪2 MHz ▪1 MHz	▪Reversed ▪Reversed ▪Reversed ▪Reversed ▪Reversed ▪Reversed
▪WS2811	▪800 kHz ▪400 kHz
▪WS2811F	▪800 kHz
▪WS2811M	▪800 kHz ▪400 kHz
▪WS2811S	▪800 kHz ▪400 kHz
▪WS2812	▪800 kHz
▪WS2812B	▪800 kHz
▪WS2812C	▪800 kHz
▪WS2813	▪800 kHz
▪WS2814	▪800 kHz
▪WS2814F	▪800 kHz
▪WS2815	▪800 kHz
▪WS2818	▪800 kHz
▪WS2818M	▪800 kHz
▪WS2821	▪750 kHz ▪500 kHz ▪250 kHz	▪Addressing
▪WS2822S	▪750 kHz ▪500 kHz ▪250 kHz	▪Addressing

Please see the MADRIX NEBULA Technical Manual & Quick Start Guide on how to connect your LEDs to MADRIX NEBULA.
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Please see the MADRIX NEBULA Technical Manual & Quick Start Guide on how to connect to power and data.
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In order to put MADRIX NEBULA fully into operation, it is necessary to set the correct output protocol according to the LEDs you have connected.

Make sure to set the correct network data source and other settings according to the controller/sender you want to use.

[Usually, the first source will be MADRIX 5. The second source could be a console, for example.]

▪Data from both source will be merged together and sent out as 1 signal. This happens across all 8 output ports and by using the HTP principle.

▪HTP - Is the acronym for Highest Takes Precedence. Data from both sources will be compared for each individual channel. The higher value wins per channel.

▪Sources can be:
- 1x Art-Net + 1x Art-Net
- 1x Art-Net + 1x sACN
- 1x sACN + 1x sACN

3] Make sure that MADRIX 5 has a lower IP address compared to the second source.
[E.g., 2.0.0.1 compared to 2.0.0.20]
4] Always use Unicast Mode in MADRIX 5 to directly send data to the correct IP addresses of your MADRIX NEBULA devices.
[It is not recommend to have any of the two sources or any other source in the network to send data via Broadcast Mode.]

▪MADRIX NEBULA features 2 separate Ethernet network ports. Either one is fully functional for IN and OUT. They can also be used for the data connection in daisy-chain manner without using a separate network switch or router.

▪When using 4 universes per port: We recommend to connect a maximum of 40 units after one another in a row.

▪When using 6 universes per port: We recommend to connect a maximum of 26 units after one another in a row.

▪Requirements in both cases: Using Art-Net in Unicast Mode or Streaming ACN Multicast at a max. data rate of 50 FPS / 20 ms without any additional devices connected to this network line.

▪In total, a maximum of 320 universes should be connected in a row in this way.

▪In the MADRIX 5 Software, we highly recommend to activate ArtSync for excellent image quality.

In rare cases you might need to do a reset to factory default settings, for example to reset to the device to its default IP address as shown on the side of the device:

▪2] Use a suitable tool to press the reset button [between Port 1 and Port 2].

▪3] Continue to press the reset button and supply power again over 'Power' or USB.

▪4] Continue to press the reset button and wait until all status LEDs of the device flash repeatedly or wait 10 seconds.
[Simply repeat these steps should the process fail.]

▪1] Connect MADRIX NEBULA to power.
[Please see safety instructions in the MADRIX NEBULA Technical Manual & Quick Start Guide!]

▪3] Assign correct network settings for your computer in the operating system.
[Recommended default settings: IP address 10.0.0.1 / Subnet mask 255.0.0.0]

▪4] Open your web browser and enter the IP address of MADRIX NEBULA. The built-in web configuration tool will be launched.
[You can find the default IP address on the side of the device.]

▪1] Connect MADRIX NEBULA to power.
[Please see safety instructions in the MADRIX NEBULA Technical Manual & Quick Start Guide]

▪2] Connect MADRIX NEBULA to your computer via USB or Ethernet.
[You can use the provided USB cable or a separate network cable is required.]

▪3] Start the separate MADRIX HARDWARE MANAGER
[In Windows 10, go to Start > MADRIX HARDWARE MANAGER > MADRIX HARDWARE MANAGER

▪5] Right Mouse Click > Restore Factory Default Settings
[Wait for the reset process to end [usually it takes only seconds.]
Learn more »MADRIX HARDWARE MANAGER [USB / Ethernet]

During normal operation, quickly pressing the Reset button sends an Art-Net PollReply and a MADRIX PollReply for device discovery to the network.