Vortex supports up to four simultaneous streams of sACN, with HTP merging
sACN DMX data can be received via the Ethernet port, on universe 1 to 63,999. The device uses Multicast sACN implementation as per the ANSI E1.31 standard. The IP address of the fixture can be configured either as Static, or via DHCP.
The DMX Address and Mode should be set in the same manner as for wired DMX.
When valid sACN signal is present, the yellow EXT indicator on the keypad will light up and the DMX home screen is displayed.
sACN Merging
The Vortex will merge up to four simultaneous sACN sources of the same priority using HTP method (Highest Takes Precedence). If more than 4 sources of the same priority are received, the latest added sources will be ignored.
sACN Sync
As of CreamOS V3.0, sACN Sync packets are also supported. They are used to achieve synchronisation between multiple fixtures, which may be spread over multiple universes (for example a large wall of Vortex).
The Sync packet is generated by the controller (e.g. Media Server), and if detected, the Vortex will update its output ONLY when the Sync packet is received. Sync packets are sent on a separate universe, which set by the controller - the Vortex will automatically listen to this universe, there is no manual configuration required on the Vortex.
If Sync is lost, after 2.5 seconds the output will revert back to updating on each sACN frame.
DMX Forwarding
If the 'DMX Forwarding' option is enabled in the DMX menu, then the incoming sACN universe will be forwarded to the DMX port.
Note it may not be possible to hot-swap to Wired DMX with this option enabled, due to data clash between the DMX Output and DMX Input.
Water Warning
The ethernet connector is a Neutrik etherCON TOP type and will only be water resistant when mated with other Neutrik etherCON TOP connectors.