Hardware Features

This topic includes:

▪Art-Net

▪Using A 3rd-Party Controller

▪Access Over USB-C

▪Reset

Art-Net

MADRIX STELLA 8 supports Art-Net 4, in protocol version DI.

MADRIX STELLA 8 works with a dynamically created BindIndex:

▪Depending on your configuration of the unit, the number of configured input and output universes will each be represented by their own BindIndex; resulting in fewer or more indices.

▪If configured to its fullest, 32 Sources, 32 Destinations, and 1 RDM universe will result in 65 indices.

Using A 3rd-Party Controller

MADRIX STELLA 8 is a standard network node. Because of this, you can use the controller with applications, consoles, desks, or controllers that are compatible with Art-Net or Streaming ACN [sACN] to receive network data via Ethernet network.

Access Over USB-C

The accessing device (Windows, macOS, Android, iOS) and controller will automatically create a network over USB by using a virtual link. There is no configuration needed! The controller has fixed IP addresses for each USB-C port, that cannot be changed and therefore are permanently accessible:

▪USB-C Front: 192.168.10.11 (Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0)

▪USB-C Side: 192.168.11.11 (Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0)

Important: This also means that a maximum of 2 units can be connected over USB-C to a single accessing device: 1x to USB-C Front and 1x to USB-C Side.

Reset

Send Art-Net PollReply Including Squawking

▪Quickly pressing the 'Reset' button on the controller once using a suitable tool sends out a PollReply for communication with MADRIX® software and an Art-Net PollReply, incl. the Squawking flag for device identification.

Start Bootloader

▪1] Disconnect all cables from the controller (power, data, DMX).

▪2] Use a suitable tool to press the 'Reset' button (in the top right).

▪3] Continue to press the 'Reset' button and supply power again via 'Power', 'USB-C', or 'PoE'.

▪4] Continue to press the 'Reset' button for 1 or 2 seconds.

Reset To Factory Default Settings

In rare cases, you might need to do a reset to factory default settings:

▪1] Disconnect all cables from the controller (power, data, DMX).

▪2] Use a suitable tool to press the 'Reset' button (in the top right).

▪3] Continue to press the 'Reset' button and supply power again via 'Power', 'USB-C', or 'PoE'.

▪4] Continue to press the 'Reset' button and wait until all status LEDs of the controller flash or wait 5 seconds.
 

▪[Simply repeat these steps should the process fail.]

▪Alternatively, go to menu Hardware > Special Commands > Reset To Factory Default Settings in the controller's web panel. See menu »Hardware

▪Or use MADRIX HARDWARE MANAGER. Learn more »MADRIX HARDWARE MANAGER [USB / Ethernet]