Device

Name - Allows you to change the main label of the device by entering a name. The default setting is MADRIX NEBULA.

▪This refers to LongName within Art-Net with a maximum of 64 characters.

▪This refers to DEVICE_LABEL within RDM with a maximum of 32 characters.

▪This refers to Source Name within sACN with a maximum of 63 characters.

▪This refers to the communication with the MADRIX 5 Software over Ethernet network or USB.

Short Name (Art-Net) - Allows you to change the ShortName identifier used by Art-Net. The default setting is the IP address of the device.

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Network Address

You can change the basic network device settings.
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▪IP Address

▪Subnet Mask
[Note: Your devices and the sender, such as the PC that runs MADRIX 5, need to have the same subnet mask!]

Network To SPI Output

This section shows specific settings for the output ports [Port 1 and Port 2].

 
Universe Count - Defines the number of active output universes.

▪You can set the value separately for each of the two ports.

▪You can disable universes of the port by lowering the number.
[Art-Net PollReply still responds with the maximum available amount of universes to not invalidate the BindIdx, but the state of the polls are changed from Output to None.]
[Universes will be disabled from right to left.]

▪Firmware ≤ 5.XX: A maximum of 4 universes/minimum of 1 universes can be sent per port. The default value is 4.

▪Firmware ≥ 6.00: A maximum of 6 universes/minimum of 1 universes can be sent per port. The default value is 4.

▪Note: The fewer universes are assigned, the less data needs to be processed, and the higher the output frame rate can be.

▪Note: An output frame rate by the device of at least 33 FPS is recommended for smooth visuals. Learn more below: FPS.

▪ Sets the value of the first port for all ports.

Assigned Network Universes - Defines the assignment of universes.

▪By default, universes 1 - 4 are assigned to Port 1, and universes 5 - 8 are assigned to Port 2.

▪If you are broadcasting data for a large number of Universes [using Broadcast Mode instead of Unicast Mode] with MADRIX 5 or a 3rd-party controller, you can assign different DMX universes to each device with these settings. Each MADRIX NEBULA will then only receive data from the specific universe and send it to its specified output port.

▪Example: You can set up that NEBULA #1 only listens to universe 1 - 8, while NEBULA #2 listens to universe 9 - 16, and NEBULA #3 listens to universe 17 - 24, and so on.

▪ Automatically and consecutively numbers all universes in ascending or descending order based on the first port.

FPS - Shows the possible output frame rate that can be achieved with the current settings per port (as they are set in the web configuration).

▪Not recommended: ≤ 32 FPS

▪Recommended: ≥ 33 FPS

▪Best performance: 100

Settings — The shown FPS is being calculated according to the following settings:

▪Number Of Assigned Network Universes Per Port
[The fewer universes are assigned, the less data needs to be processed, and the higher the output frame rate can be.]

▪Output Protocol
[Different protocols work differently.]

▪Frequency Of The Output Protocol
[Higher clock speeds allow for higher output frame rates.]

Data Input — The actual live output depends on the data sent to the device:

▪Art-Net/sACN over network allow for the highest data rates, unlike USB.

▪If the received data rate (sent to the device from your control software or console, for example) is lower than the calculated FPS, the actual output frame rate will also be lower (FPS then represents a maximum value).
 

▪If less universes are received than are assigned, the actual output frame rate could be higher in practice (FPS then represents a minimum value).

▪If the received data rate is higher than the calculated FPS, the actual output frame rate will be capped (FPS then represents a maximum value).

▪If the network source is missing, the functionality of In Case Of Missing Network Data becomes active with its different options and ways of functioning (FPS then represents a maximum value).

ArtRdm (Act As RDM Responder) - Enables ArtRdm to be able to reply to RDM requests by an RDM controller as an RDM responder over Art-Net with status and sensor data. This enables monitoring of the device via MADRIX RADAR. The option is disabled by default.
MADRIX NEBULA mainly provides data regarding:

▪Input Voltage [Power]

▪Port 1 Voltage

▪Port 2 Voltage

▪USB Power

▪Temperature
 

▪Device Model [incl. Hardware Revision]

▪Software Version [of the Firmware]

▪And device information, such as IP Address, Device Short/Long Name, etc.

Device Accepts Network Data From - Defines the data source for the device. Choose from the following options:

▪ Art-Net

▪Streaming ACN

▪Art-Net And sACN

SPI Output Configuration

Output Protocol - 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. You can set it up here.

▪Choose a signal frequency according to the specifications of your LEDs.

▪ If you do not have this information, choose a signal frequency that works for your LEDs. If the refresh rate is set too high, you will usually notice that your LEDs flicker uncontrollably. If that is the case, choose a lower frequency.

▪Certain LEDs need to be addressed first. If your LEDs need to be addressed and have not been addressed yet, please address them first. See Please Note Regarding LEDs That Need Be Addressed First below.

▪ Sets the value of the first port for all ports.

Channel Offset - Allows you to shift the received universes [2048 DMX channels] per port if required.

▪This will modify the output.

▪+1 To +511 - Adding a positive channel offset will add another universe before the first universe
- This universe will include the number of channels as defined by the offset.
- These channels are sent with a value of 0.

▪-1 To -511 - Adding a negative channel offset will shift the received channels to lower channel numbers.
- That means that the first channels will be removed.
- A Channel Offset can have several advantages, such as splitting a single universe onto the two ports.
For example, your sender sends 3 1/2 universes and some of those LEDs are connected on the second port. On Port 1, you would like to send 3 universes and 45 channels and on Port 2, you would like to send another 150 channels from universe 3. Then, you can set the Start Channel of Port 2 to 46 and universe 3.
Or you could use it to align two pixel tapes that are mounted closely together, but are positioned slightly different, for example.

▪ Sets the value of the first port for all ports.

Channel Order - Allows you to change the order of [color] channels for the output.

▪Defines how received channels are newly ordered.

▪Example 1: If you receive channels 1-2-3 [i.e. RGB, for example], the setting 1-2-3-(4) will send it out as R-G-B. In contrast, the setting 3-2-1 would send B-G-R [which means that received channel 3 is put out on position 1, received channel 2 is put out on position 2, and received channel 1 is put out on position 3.]

▪Example 2: If you set 4-1-2-3, received channel 4 is put our first. Received channel 1 is put out second. Received channel 2 is put out third. Received channel 3 is put out fourth.

▪ Sets the value of the first port for all ports.

Channels Per Universe - Allows you to define how many DMX channels are sent per DMX universe for each port. This option enables you to adjust the device settings to the controller and LEDs you are using. Automatic - The number of channels that is received is also sent out. This is the default value. This is also the recommended setting when using NEBULA in combination with the MADRIX 5 Software.

▪1 - 512 - Limits the number of output channels to this value. If your controller sends more channels than set up here, any channels that are higher than this value will be discarded. If your controller sends fewer channels, NEBULA will fill up the rest of the channels with values of 0 [Black].

▪Using RGB LEDs: 170 RGB LEDs can be controlled with one single DMX universe. That means a maximum of 510 DMX channels is used. Depending on your controller [please see below], the recommended setting is Automatic or 510.

▪Using RGBW LEDs: 128 RGBW LEDs can be controlled with one single DMX universe. That means a maximum of 512 DMX channels is used. Depending on your controller [please see below], the recommended setting is Automatic or 512.

▪Using 1-channel LEDs: 512 single color LEDs can be controlled with one single DMX universe. That means a maximum of 512 DMX channels is used. Depending on your controller [please see below], the recommended setting is Automatic or the number of LEDs used.

▪Using MADRIX 5: By default, MADRIX 5 sends optimized frames as set up in the Device Manager. That means according to the number of channels used by the fixtures and Patch, MADRIX 5 and then NEBULA will send out the correct number of channels to the LEDs.

▪Using a 3rd-party controller: When your controller is only able to send full frames [which means that it always sends 512 DMX channels per single frame], it is recommended to set up a specific value here as described above in order to correctly work with MADRIX NEBULA and your LEDs. Recommendation: If using RGB LEDs, set up 510 channels per universe.

▪ Sets the value of the first port for all ports.

Output Intensity - Sets the brightness level of the output towards the LEDs by functioning as a dimmer.

▪For example, when the device receives a DMX value of 255 on a channel, this would be dimmed to 127 when the Output Intensity is set to 50 %.

▪The minimum value is 1 %. The default value is 100 %.

▪Can be used alone or at the same time as Upper Intensity Limit. First, the device applies the Output Intensity. Second, the Upper Intensity Limit is applied.

Upper Intensity Limit - Sets the maximum brightness level that can be sent.

▪The minimum value is 1 %. The default value is 100 %.

▪Can be used alone or at the same time as Output Intensity. First, the device applies the Output Intensity. Second, the Upper Intensity Limit is applied.

In Case Of Missing Network Data - Allows you to specify the output settings should the device not receive data for a specified DMX universe [in both cases, when having never received data in the first place or when the data is not being received anymore and a timeout is reached]. Choose from the following options:

▪Send The Last Received Frame Continually
[Is true when data is not being received anymore and a timeout is reached.]
[If no data is received at startup, black frames will be sent.]

▪Send Black Frames Continually
[Is true when data is not being received anymore and a timeout is reached.]
[If no data is received at startup, black frames with value 0 will be sent.]

▪Send White Frames Continually
[Is true when data is not being received anymore and a timeout is reached.]
[If no data is received at startup, white frames with value 255 will be sent.]

▪Stop Sending After Sending A Black Frame
[Is true when data is not being received anymore and a timeout is reached.]
[If no data is received at startup, black frames will be sent.]

▪Stop Sending
[Is true when data is not being received anymore and a timeout is reached.]
[If no data is received at startup, there is also no output.]

Special Commands

Reboot - Reboot System - Restarts the device completely. [The website will automatically be reloaded after a few seconds.]

Reset - Reset To Factory Default Settings - Restores the original settings of the device. [Since this may change back the IP address to the original setting, the website will automatically be reloaded after a few seconds and you will automatically be redirected to the correct website and IP address.]

Device Information

▪This section displays various details about the device, including:

▪Model
[The device type.]

▪IP Address
[The current IP address. Can be used as a click-able link to call the device with this IP address.]

▪NetBIOS
[An alternate way to call up the web configuration or find the device in the network, and without using the IP address. Can also be used as a click-able link to call the device with its NetBIOS name. Main workflow: Assuming correct network settings, simply type http://SERIALNUMBER/ into your web browser, such as http://NEBULA000085/ ; often merely NEBULA000085/ should work. If you want to ping the device, use only NEBULA000085]

▪MAC Address
[A permanent, unique address.]

▪Serial Number

▪Firmware
[The current firmware version.]

▪Bootloader
[The current bootloader version.]

▪Hardware
[The hardware revision.]

▪External Voltages
[The current voltages for External Power, Port 1 (V+), and Port 2 (V+).]

▪System Temperature
[The current ambient temperature inside the device case.]

▪Ethernet
[The current status of the two Ethernet ports.]

▪Up Time
[The time that has passed since the last power-cycle or restart.]

LED

Addressing Protocol

▪WS2821

▪Choose the Addressing Protocol 'WS2821 Addressing' in order to address your LEDs.

▪WS2822S

▪Choose the Addressing Protocol 'WS2822S Addressing' in order to address your LEDs.