SmartNode User's Manual
Breadcrumbs

Front & Rear Panels

Front Panel

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Power & Status LED

This LED illuminates when power is on. The indicator displays different colors/patterns depending on operational state. See LED Indicators for more information.

Ethernet Jack

This jack connects SmartNode to the network using a standard RJ45 Ethernet cable. This jack can power the device using Power-over-Ethernet (PoE).

DC Input Jack

SmartNode may optionally be powered using DC input power if not using PoE. See Specifications for more information.

Reset Button

This button is used to return SmartNode to factory defaults. The button is protected behind a small hole on the Front Panel. It can be pressed with a small screwdriver or end of a paperclip.

Rear Panel

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Smart Module Slot “A” or “B”

There are two module slots on the rear of SmartNode. Each slot may accommodate any of the available Smart Modules, which can add DMX, Station Bus, I/O, Serial, MIDI, and other physical interfaces to the node.