trooperblazer Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 Starting to setup up this years display (2018). I have upgraded this year. 8 CTB16 1 Pixie16 CCR tree 5 Pixie2 running CCRs for arches 8 50w High Power Floods 1 CMB24D powering 8 10 w floods Do I need to run a 2nd and possibly a 3rd network? All sequencing is done through S-4 4.3.34 But Im planning on running shows through my laptop which has S-5 latest version 5.1.? If I have to run additional networks I will have to buy a powered USB hub as my laptop is an older model with only 1 available USB port........others are in use. Any recommendations on a powered USB hub if needed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 If you are running on a high speed enhanced network you may be able to get away with one depending on the sequencing. However, I would plan on two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince4xmas Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 I run my (6) CTB16's, (3) CMB24D's and (2) CCR's on one network. My Pixcon16 and Pixie4 on a separate network. Running from a G3-MP3 with no issues. They are high speed enhanced networks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooperblazer Posted September 15, 2018 Author Share Posted September 15, 2018 Well I am running on a HS network. I have the red HS adapter and network set to 500k. I assume all my equipment can run on the 500k setting? Should I have the checkmark for enhanced selected? When I do I get the warning message about LOR G-3 controllers and firmware to support it. How do I know if all my equipment will? Everything I have is about 2 years old or newer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 To verify if your equipment will run on an enhanced network you can check here: http://www1.lightorama.com/network-speeds/ If you need to update firmware you can get it here: http://www1.lightorama.com/firmware-updates/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooperblazer Posted September 15, 2018 Author Share Posted September 15, 2018 6 minutes ago, Mr. P said: To verify if your equipment will run on an enhanced network you can check here: http://www1.lightorama.com/network-speeds/ If you need to update firmware you can get it here: http://www1.lightorama.com/firmware-updates/ Ok! This is what I have but on the listing you posted it also says CTB16PCg3 But I dont find that listed on the online store? How do I know if I have the V2 controller boards? Light Controllers Residential Series (high voltage AC) 19.2K-57.6K-115K 500K high speed 1000K high speed ELOR (Enhanced) Pro Level DMX 512 E1.31 (DMX over Ethernet) CTB04PC Residential 4 channel controller using latest available firmware. CTB16PCg3 Residential Generation 3, 16 channel controller using latest available firmware. CTB16PC Residential 16 channel V2 controller boards. CTB16PC-Kit Residential 16 channel kit built controller boards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 (edited) When you connect you controllers to the network the HU at the top (Refresh ) where it tells you the ID number will also tell you the firmware version. As far as controller version, it will be screen printed on the board. Edited September 15, 2018 by Mr. P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k6ccc Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 On the CTB16 controllers, Gen3 controllers have a green status LED and earlier ones have a red status LED. Gen 3 will run enhanced, and the older ones will not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooperblazer Posted September 17, 2018 Author Share Posted September 17, 2018 Thank you everyone for the help. I also found where it states it on the board itself. So all of mine are G3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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