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. 

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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

Important:
If the xPort node is used as a merger, it must not be used in a session or connected to other xPort nodes via the network.

You have successfully configured the node as a merger.  

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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.