Configure the MA xPort Nodes as Splitters or Mergers¶

It is possible to configure MA xPort Nodes as a splitter or a merger on one universe.

To do so:

• Configure the node on the console or in a browser first.

For information on how to configure nodes see Configure nodes on the console or Configure nodes in a browser.

The following example displays how to configure the nodes as splitters or mergers on a console.

Configure the Node as a Merger¶

If the node is used as a merger, it is possible to merge one or two DMX inputs into one universe.

1. To configure the node as a merger:
   -Add an MA xPort Node to the network configuration.
   For more information see Adding devices to your session.
2. Select the same universe for all ports in the pop-up Configure DMX Port (MA-Net2 Mode).
   For more information see Configure nodes on the console.
   -Then, set a maximum of 2 ports to the port mode "IN" and 1 port to the port mode "OUT".

Configure node as a merger

You have successfully configured the node as a merger.

Configure the Node as a Splitter¶

1. To configure the node as a splitter:
   -Add an MA xPort Node to the network configuration.
   For more information see Adding devices to your session.
2. Select the same universe for all ports in the pop-up Configure DMX Port (MA-Net2 Mode).
   For more information see Configure nodes on the console.
   -Then, set at least 3 ports to the port mode "OUT" and 1 port to the port mode "IN".

Configure node as splitter

You have successfully configured the node as a splitter.

Source: key_control_ma_xport_node_configure_as_splitters_merg.html (grandMA2 manual v3.9)