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34 SkyPanel X Operating Manual
5.6.2 Wireless DMX / RDM
The SkyPanel X is equipped with a wireless DMX transmitter supporting the LumenRadio CRMX,
CRMX2 protocol and DMX via Bluetooth in a BLE format.
If there is no DMX traffic received via a wired interface (DMX-512A, ArtNet or sACN) and wireless
DMX is activated via the menu, the device can be linked to a wireless DMX transmitter via an RDM
discovery command. Once linked successfully, the device processes wireless DMX data and
respond to RDM requests only via the wireless link.
The DATA LED on the rear side of the device fades from blue to green followed by a 2 second fade
from green to blue as soon as CRMX is active AND CRMX data is received and processed by the
device.
If the CRMX Data State is set to Off, no wireless DMX and no wireless RDM traffic will be
processed.
To Link and Unlink a Wireless DMX Transmitter
Please find more information about linking and unlinking the SkyPanel X with a CRMX transmitter in
the SkyPanel X user manual.
5.6.3 Ethernet
The SkyPanel X supports Art-Net, sACN and HTTP. Art-Net and sACN are network protocols to
control devices.
Here is a brief explanation of some basic terms being used by Art-Net. For more detailed
information, please visit the web site of the Art-Net developers: www.artisticlicence.com.
The SkyPanel X is capable of processing Art-Net for up to ten universes with one sender and three
universes with two senders.
Generals rules of thumb:
• Use a maximum of 4 universes of Art-Net Art-DMX unless you really have to, or
• all universes of sACN.
Please find more information about sACN in the standard ANSI E1.31. Please obey all information
given there to set up a proper network.
Tips for a reliable Etnernet Data Transmission
In lighting technology, twisted pair Ethernet is primarily used to set up networks. The network is built
using active or passive hubs and switches. Please note:
• Always follow the 5-4-3 rule. The rule states that the network between any two nodes may
consist of a maximum of five segments, may be connected via a maximum of four repeaters and
only three of these segments may contain end devices.
• Only use CAT 6 quality network cables or higher. The maximum cable length is 100 m.
• Indoors, network cables with standard RJ45 connectors can be used to set up the data link.
• Outdoors, always use network cables which fulfill protection rate IP 66 when connected. The
ethernet connectors of the device are EtherCON compatible.
• Use only unmanaged switches to minimize signal delay.
Ask your system specialist for details.
To Connect the Ethernet Data Link
To connect the Ethernet data link, please follow the common rules for setting up an Ethernet
network.
The SkyPanel X can be daisy chained. It acts as a switch.
5.6.4 Wireless Ethernet
The SkyPanel X can be implemented in a wireless Ethernet network using a standard USB-C
wireless adapter.
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