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GeNetix Networking & Distribution

Designed to streamline installed systems as well as withstand the rigours of live touring, GeNetix is our growing family of adaptable networking and distribution products, developed by ChamSys with features that reflect our decades of DMX expertise. Whether on the wall or in your rig, rack or control room, GeNetix simplifies data distribution with a complete range of Ethernet-DMX Nodes, Network Switches, PoE Devices, Gateways and Wall Controls, providing the glue between lighting control and lighting fixtures, with IP65-rated solutions suitable for even the finest English weather.

Wherever your projects or events take you – whether planning a fixed installation or laying out an improved plot for your next stop on tour – confidently add GeNetix to your lighting system design with the support of a global ChamSys team ready to answer your questions along the way.

GeNetix DMX Nodes

Branch out with our DMX and Ethernet based networking solutions for remote data distribution while benefiting from advanced data merging, failsafe redundancy and scene storage features.

Ranging from installation-friendly PoE-powered 2-port versions and 19” rackmount models to truss-mountable IP65-rated designs, GeNetix nodes are available in forms suited to every application, all supporting industry standard lighting protocols such as Art-Net V1/2/3/4, sACN, and RDM, while delivering additional functionality that facilitates lighting system design and operation, such as support for priorities and configurable DMX timings.

GeNetix Protocols

GeNetix network nodes support industry standard lighting protocols; Art-Net V1,2,3 and 4, sACN – including priorities on a per universe basis and Remote Device Management (RDM).

DMX timings are fully configurable, with refresh rate, break time, frame time and MAB.

DMX Fallback

DMX Fallback enables fixtures on a single universe to be connected in a loop to two ports on the GeNetix node for redundancy. If a single cable is broken anywhere in the DMX loop, all fixtures can still receive DMX.

Individual ports can be set to Output, Input or Fallback.

DMX Fallback is supported within a GeNetix node and also between multiple GeNetix nodes.

Merging

GeNetix nodes support merging, configurable per port. The merge options are: None, HTP, LTP, Lowest IP address, Highest IP address.

When set to HTP, for each of the channels on that universe the node uses the highest level received from all sources sending to that universe.

When set to LTP, for each of the channels the node uses the data received from the latest source. The node only changes to data from the other source when the data from that source has changed in value, or when the first source has been timed out. LTP merging is only supported for a maximum of two sources.

When set to Highest IP address or Lowest IP address the node merges each universe based on the data from the source with the highest or lowest IP address respectively. For example, a house system can be set as a very low IP address and then merging set to “highest IP” to enable incoming consoles to have priority over the house system.

Scenes

GeNetix nodes support storage of 10 Scenes that can be recorded from the incoming Art-Net or sACN data. Scenes contain DMX data for one or more ports on the node.

Scenes can be replayed from either the node front panel, from the MagicQ / QuickQ Console, via the webserver or via 10Scene wall plates on the GN5 & GN10 Nodes.

Node Configuration

GeNetix network nodes can be configured from MagicQ consoles and PC systems and from QuickQ consoles. They can also all be configured from a web server. The nodes with a front panel can also be configured from the front panel.

GeNetix nodes also support a lock PIN to prevent the configuration being modified from the front panel of the GeNetix

Lost Data Behaviour

GeNetix Nodes support 3 modes for when the node loses network data (Art-Net or sACN)

Hold – Holds the last output DMX values

None – Stops outputting DMX

Zeros – Outputs DMX 0’s on all channels

DMX Synchronisation

GeNetix nodes support synchronised DMX output to reduce tearing. Synchronisation is controlled via ChamNet and is available when used with MagicQ consoles.

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GeNetix Network Switches

Our GeNetix network switches bring Gigabit networking speed and are built with lighting industry compatibility and utility in mind. For installations, our PoE++ rackmount switches are ideal for powering nodes and wall controllers as well as higher power devices such as the Iluminarc Logic range of PoE-powered architectural lighting fixtures, On the road, our fully IP65-rated Mains/PoE powered switch is ideal for remote data distribution in the rig.

PoE++

The GS8 Supports Multiple PoE Specifications for maximum compatibility: 802.3bt, 802.3af, 802.3at in Modes A & B. With PoE++ up to 100w per port with a 200w switch limit.

Gigabit Networking

All GeNetix Switches support Gigabit networking speeds and are tested to work with Industry Standard protocols such as Art-Net, sACN & IGMP to name a few.

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GeNetix DMX Splitters

Our DMX splitters are fully E1.20 compliant, RDM capable, and come equipped with important features for lighting professionals, such as an ‘RDM Disable’ button to strip out RDM data and the ability to retime the DMX signal for maximum compatibility in all DMX network environments. As with our nodes and switches, we offer both 19” rackmount units as well as truss-mountable IP65-rated versions.

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GeNetix Wall Controllers

Easily add convenience and functionality to your lighting systems with wall mounted remote control. Take advantage of fully customisable solutions that enable integrators to deliver visually coherent installations to their clients, including the ability to offer custom logos and imagery that bring an appealing finishing touch to any built environment.

From simple 10 Button wall stations to fully-customisable touch displays, ChamSys engineering expands the flexibility and functionality of our wallmount controllers, bringing remote scene activation with added benefits. 10Scene Wall Plates can be daisy chained for ease of installation, and use our proprietary 10Scene protocol to enable long cable runs up to 1000 meters. Our advanced PoE-powered TouchScene wall controllers leverage their compatibility with MagicQ Consoles, QuickQ Consoles and GeNetix Nodes to enable installers to deliver the aesthetic and practical appeal of a customised remote control interface.

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GeNetix Ancillary products

The GeNetix range provides all the pieces of the puzzle for lighting project system design, from simple DMX or Network Connector wall plates for installations, Gateways for adding additional contact triggers and Simple Scene storage devices.

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