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Sub-Devices
Sub-devices are fixtures that have a smaller pixel count than traditional LEDpanels, and
often have a different shape or format, such as LEDstrips. Sub-devices are connected to
special controller boxes called Root Nodes which supply power and data to the Sub-devices
and are sometimes referred to as PDUor Power and Data Units. These Root Nodes contain a
Tessera Receiver Card and are connected to one the processor's Tessera Protocol outputs,
just as you would connect a conventional LEDfixtures.
Figure 5-7. Sub-devices being used with conventional LEDpanels.
Sub-devices can be laid out and positioned like conventional fixtures; however, they must be
associated and configured with the relevant Root Node. Root Nodes can be configured in
the Online Panels window.