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SnakeSys User Manual 4 / 442.1 Product DiagramFor simple Art-Net or ACN to DMX output conversion on the SnakeSys B4 the DIP switches/rotatory encoders

SnakeSys User Manual 5 / 442.3 Art-Net Output + DMX InputThis mode is exactly the same as Art-Net Output except that the DMX Input connector on the re

SnakeSys User Manual 6 / 442.5 ACN Output + DMX InputThis mode is exactly the same as ACN Output except that the DMX Input connector on the rear of th

SnakeSys User Manual 7 / 44NoteIf the unit product version is B4 MK2 or later the unit will remember the settings that you make in MagicQ Net Manager.

SnakeSys User Manual 8 / 44Some examples using the above table:• Setting position 2 on the Left Encoder will give 512 DMX output channels at a 25Hz up

SnakeSys User Manual 9 / 44Chapter 3SnakeSys R4The SnakeSys R4 is a multi-purpose network distribution node, comprising DMX output ports, DMX input po

SnakeSys User Manual 10 / 443.1 Product Diagram3.2 Network Buttons• CHAMNETEnables ChamNet mode for use with MagicQ console, or disables ChamNet mode

SnakeSys User Manual 11 / 44When the unit is not in ChamNet mode this button can be used to configure the unit as DMX input (on the rear connectors) or

SnakeSys User Manual 12 / 443.7 Power Button• POWERThe POWER button is used to shut down (when on battery power) or place the unit in standby (when on

SnakeSys User Manual 13 / 443.11 Rear Panel DiagramThe two NET ports on the back of the device do not have PoE (Power over Ethernet) functionality. Bo

SnakeSys User Manual iiREVISION HISTORYNUMBER DATE DESCRIPTION NAMEv1.6.7.1 24/07/2015 ChamSys

SnakeSys User Manual 14 / 443.14.1 Thermal ManagementThe SnakeSys R4 contains its own thermal management system. The fan is automatically controlled f

SnakeSys User Manual 15 / 44Chapter 4SnakeSys T2The SnakeSys T2 is a rugged truss mountable two universe Ethernet to DMX convertor with an in-built ne

SnakeSys User Manual 16 / 444.1 Product DiagramNoteImage shown in diagram is T2 product version MK1For Simple Art-net or ACN to DMX output conversion

SnakeSys User Manual 17 / 44to, and the second row of DMX connectors output the current universe address + 1. All DMX Outputs are Opto-Isolated, event

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SnakeSys User Manual 19 / 444.4.1 Main Menu• AddressUsed to set the T2 address / universe, which can be either:Menu Item FunctionBox Id ChamNet ModeAr

SnakeSys User Manual 20 / 44• ProtocolUsed to set the network protocol used by the T2, there are now two versions of the unit the MK2 version T2 has a

SnakeSys User Manual 21 / 444.4.2 Network MenuMenu Item FunctionIP Addr Used to set the T2 network IP address used by the T2processor. The IP address

SnakeSys User Manual 22 / 44Menu Item FunctionNetmask Used to set the T2 network sub-net mask which is appliedto all network data that the T2 processo

SnakeSys User Manual 23 / 444.4.4 Settings Menu

SnakeSys User Manual iiiContents1 SnakeSys Products 11.1 SnakeSys Philosophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SnakeSys User Manual 24 / 44Menu Item FunctionClear All Used to clear all T2 settings, and restore the entire unit tofactory default settings. The T2

SnakeSys User Manual 25 / 444.8 Powering the SnakeSys T2There are three methods in which the SnakeSys T2 can be powered:Mains supply via Powercon conn

SnakeSys User Manual 26 / 44Chapter 5SnakeSys R8The SnakeSys R8 is an eight universe Ethernet to DMX convertor in a 1U rack. It support eight DMX512 p

SnakeSys User Manual 27 / 445.1 Product Diagram5.2 DMX ConnectorsThe DMX connectors are bi-directional and can be configured either as DMX Output or DM

SnakeSys User Manual 28 / 44The top level screen provides some immediate information regarding each of the 8 ports, and also indicates the units base

SnakeSys User Manual 29 / 445.4.1 Main Menu

SnakeSys User Manual 30 / 44• AddressUsed to set the R8 address / universe, which can be either:Box Id ChamNet ModeArt-Net universe Art-Net ModesACN u

SnakeSys User Manual 31 / 445.4.2 Network Menu

SnakeSys User Manual 32 / 44Menu Item FunctionArtNet IP 1 Used to set the main R8 network IP address used by the R8processor. If the unit is placed in

SnakeSys User Manual 33 / 445.4.3 Settings MenuMenu Item FunctionClear All Used to clear all R8 settings, and restore the entire unit tofactory defaul

SnakeSys User Manual iv3.12 RDM Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133.

SnakeSys User Manual 34 / 445.4.4 DMX Settings MenuCautionThe following settings are a feature for advanced users which can be used if DMX timing rela

SnakeSys User Manual 35 / 44Menu Item FunctionTX Packet MAB Used to adjust the length of the transmitted DMX MarkAfter Break which is adjustable in mi

SnakeSys User Manual 36 / 44CautionIf user attempting repair of the PCB please do not use motherboard connector J3. Please also take care not toshort

SnakeSys User Manual 37 / 44Chapter 6Network Manager (SnakeSys)MagicQ supports a Window for managing SnakeSys network products including the SnakeSys

SnakeSys User Manual 38 / 44The profiles act as a starting point – once a starting profile has been chosen, the detailed configuration can all be set ind

SnakeSys User Manual 39 / 44• SnakeSys B4 334A• SnakeSys R4 342A• SnakeSys T2 419B• SnakeSys R8 330A6.4 Older ChamSys 4 Port Ethernet interfacesOlder

SnakeSys User Manual 40 / 44Chapter 7SnakeSys Firmware Release Notes (B4, R4, T2)7.1 Version V2157.1.1 SnakeSys B4Added the ability to clear unit sett

SnakeSys User Manual 41 / 447.4 Version V2127.4.1 SnakeSys B4Fixed issue when using Art-Net and ACN subnets 3-0 and above which would cause the DMX pa

SnakeSys User Manual 42 / 447.8 Version V2087.8.1 SnakeSys T2Support for SnakeSys T2 added.7.9 Version V2067.9.1 SnakeSys B4Added support for storing

SnakeSys User Manual 43 / 447.13 Version V2017.13.1 Snakesys R4Changed the operation the following buttons so that ChamNet does not get disabled when

SnakeSys User Manual v7 SnakeSys Firmware Release Notes (B4, R4, T2) 407.1 Version V215 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SnakeSys User Manual 44 / 44Chapter 8SnakeSys Firmware Release Notes (R8)8.1 Version 203Initial release version8.2 Version 204Improved DMX output logi

SnakeSys User Manual viChamSys LtdThe features and functions of the MagicQ software and consoles and SnakeSys products and the ideas contained therein

SnakeSys User Manual 1 / 44Chapter 1SnakeSys ProductsThe SnakeSys Product range currently includes:SnakeSys B4 A four universe Ethernet to DMX convert

SnakeSys User Manual 2 / 441.2 NetworkingSnakeSys products support Art-Net I, Art-Net II and Art-Net III, along with ACN Streaming DMX network protoco

SnakeSys User Manual 3 / 44Chapter 2SnakeSys B4The SnakeSys B4 is a four universe DMX to Ethernet convertor. It supports four DMX512 ports that are co