Prg Node Plus User Manual

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8 PRG NODE PLUS USER MANUALVirtuoso Standard EthernetIn the Virtuoso Standard Ethernet configuration, one or two Virtuoso control consoles may be conn

PRG NODE PLUS USER MANUAL 9Virtuoso NIFIn the Virtuoso NIF configuration, one or two Virtuoso control consoles may be connected to one or more PRG Nod

10 PRG NODE PLUS USER MANUALArt-Net (Series 400)In the Art-Net (Series 400) configuration, an Art-Net compatible control console may be connected to o

PRG NODE PLUS USER MANUAL 11CONFIGURATIONSoftware InitializationThe Node Plus requires different software to run in each type of system/mode configura

12 PRG NODE PLUS USER MANUALWorking Around Performance LimitationsThe embedded processor in the Node has limitations with its buffering and communicat

PRG NODE PLUS USER MANUAL 13Vx76/Virtuoso Console SetupWhen using a PRG Node Plus with a PRG Vx76 or Virtuoso console, the Node can be set up using th

14 PRG NODE PLUS USER MANUALOPERATIONUsing the Menu DisplayThe PRG Node Plus includes a display menu for configuring the unit and checking system stat

PRG NODE PLUS USER MANUAL 15Operating Modes OverviewThe PRG Node Plus unit operates in one of three modes: Vx76, Virtuoso, or Art-Net (Series 400). Th

16 PRG NODE PLUS USER MANUALVx76 ModeWhen the Node Plus is connected to a Vx76 series console, the menu system will provide "Vx76" screens w

PRG NODE PLUS USER MANUAL 17Virtuoso ModeWhen the Node Plus is connected to a Virtuoso series console, the menu system will provide "Virtuoso&quo

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18 PRG NODE PLUS USER MANUALArt-Net (Series 400) ModeWhen the Node Plus has been loaded with Series 400 software, the menu system will provide "S

PRG NODE PLUS USER MANUAL 19STAND-ALONE SOFTWARE LOADEROverviewThe Virtuoso and Vx76 consoles will automatically update the Node software when it is c

20 PRG NODE PLUS USER MANUALStep 2. Download or copy the VirtuosoLoader application folder to your computer.Step 3. Open VirtuosoLoader folder and dou

PRG NODE PLUS USER MANUAL 21SPECIFICATIONSTechnical SpecificationsPOWER REQUIREMENT: 90 to 264 VAC, 47 to 63 HzDraws less than 60 watts continuously.

22 PRG NODE PLUS USER MANUALNotes

PRG Node Plus User ManualVersion as of: October 19, 2011PRG part number: 02.9801.0301 D

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PRG NODE PLUS USER MANUAL 1IMPORTANT INFORMATIONSafety NoticeIt is extremely important to read ALL safety information and instructions provided in thi

2 PRG NODE PLUS USER MANUALTABLE OF CONTENTSIntroductionAbout This Guide ...

PRG NODE PLUS USER MANUAL 3INTRODUCTIONAbout This GuideThis guide provides necessary information regarding product safety, installation, and operation

4 PRG NODE PLUS USER MANUALCustomer ServiceFor technical assistance, contact the PRG International Service Center or contact your nearest PRG office.

PRG NODE PLUS USER MANUAL 5DESCRIPTIONOverviewThe PRG Node Plus provides a powerful and convenient interface between Vx76, Virtuoso, or Art-Net compat

6 PRG NODE PLUS USER MANUALIncluded ItemsThe following illustration shows all items included with the PRG Node Plus unit.Figure 1: Included ItemsCont

PRG NODE PLUS USER MANUAL 7INSTALLATIONSystem OptionsVx76In the Vx76 configuration, one or two Vx76 control consoles may be connected to one or more P