Thomas Leong Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 To use an Artnet DMX unit with Watchpax in a 3-screen Cluster mode setup, is it correct to say that a 4th Watchpax is required to connect to the Artnet DMX unit since Watchpax has only one Ethernet port? Or is the connection like this - Watchpax1...3 to Ethernet hub DMX Artnet to same Ethernet hub Apologise for seemingly stupid question. Don't have a unit to play with or test. Just trying to figure it out on paper in trying to think up a system for client who requires 3-screen video + DMX, and I'm thinking of recommending Watchout. Thomas Leong 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganWong Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 I think you can connect the Artnet DMX (Kissbox) to the network switch 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dataton Partner RBeddig Posted September 29, 2013 Dataton Partner Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 Hi Thomas, All WATCHPAX have to be connected to the network through a normal network switch. The KISSBOX also needs to be connected to the switch or anywhere in the network as long as it is on the same base address and reachable from the WATCHPAX units. The advantage is that it can be further away from the WATCHOUT/WATCHPAX system. Pls. note that the KISSBOX gets the power through the ethernet connection. You will need the power injector (MS1 / PoE Injector) or a switch with PoE outputs! Regards Rainer Beddig 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Leong Posted September 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 Thanks Morgan. BTW, if this project comes through, I'll see you in Hong Kong! Thomas 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Leong Posted September 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 Hi Rainer, Thanks for the confirmation, and useful info re POE. Am looking at the Weiglworks ProCommander since it includes DMX, serial, audio amp, etc as the Show Controller to partner with WO5 handling the a 3-screen entertainment setup. It is intended for the 3xWatchpax setup to be triggered by PLC relays in a funicular train ride's doors closing. When show ends it goes into a loop when the doors open. It is simple, yet complicated as there are 2 shows alternating for the each way ride, and a 3rd 'show' (the loop) with background music and boarding announcements. Should be interesting. Thomas 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dataton Partner RBeddig Posted September 30, 2013 Dataton Partner Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 Sounds interesting. We have done some projects like that using WATCHOUT and KISSBOX interfaces. The KISSBOX I/O3 can take input cards which send their information through Artnet into WATCHOUT. If you use those and have no DMX lights etc. to control, you do not need the KISSBOX DMX. The KISSBOX I/O3 also needs PoE! Best regards Rainer 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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