On this screen you define a group of DMX universes for a controller that uses the E1.31 (sACN) protocol. Please note that E1.31 configurations can be complex, and may require a firm grasp of networking, network topologies, and addressing. Such topics are beyond the scope of this document.
Name
Use the name field as you see fit. Listing some of the key props on this network makes for a good name.
Start Universe
The first DMX universe used by this controller.
End Universe
The last DMX universe used by this controller.
IP Address
Here, you must select the type of IP address you wish to use for this controller:
•Specify: Selecting this option will cause the universe to use unicast mode, and lighting commands for the universe will be received by a single E1.31 device, using the IP address that you specify.
•Multicast: Selecting this option will cause the universe to use multicast mode, allowing lighting commands for the universe to be received by multiple E1.31 devices. The actual IP address that will be used depends upon the universe number, in the manner described by the E1.31 standard. For example, universe 37 will use IP address 239.255.0.37, while universe 650 will use IP address 239.255.2.138.
•Local: This option will cause the universe to send lighting commands to the computer itself, using the local loopback address (127.0.0.1).
Port
The IP port that the remote device or devices will listen on for lighting commands should be specified here. In almost all cases, the standard value (5568) should be appropriate.