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MA Lighting dot2 Node4 troubleshooting
The MA Lighting dot2 Node4 problems live-event techs bring to Ask Roadie most (also called 130215, dot2 node, dot2 Node4 1K). Pick your symptom, or describe your own in plain words, and get the likeliest fix first, with the manual page when there is one.
Common dot2 Node4 errors & problems
What techs run into most, and what's usually behind it. The step-by-step fix for your exact unit is in Ask Roadie.
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DMX lost when dot2 console crashed — backup output
Likely cause: Nodes take DMX from whichever session member is master.
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does adding dot2 Node4 give more channels / onPC DMX output
Likely cause: Channel licensing is set by the console/onPC, not the node.
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dot2 Node4 not showing up / can't add node to session
Likely cause: dot2-Net discovery and DMX streaming run on IPv6 multicast within a session started by a console/onPC.
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dot2 Node4 specs / power / size
Likely cause: Manufacturer technical specifications.
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dot2 Node4 version number in red / won't connect
Likely cause: Session members must run the same streaming version.
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dot2 Node4 with grandMA2 / Art-Net / sACN console — no output
Likely cause: Proprietary dot2-Net protocol only.
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dot2 Node4 wrong universe on a port / how to patch node outputs
Likely cause: Per-port universe mapping lives in the show file's network setup.
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dot2 session collision / two masters
Likely cause: Each session ID may only have one master.
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hanging a dot2 Node4 on truss
Likely cause: Prevents a falling node over people.
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rename dot2 Node4 / what is shown on node display
Likely cause: Hostname is pushed to the node and stored in the show file.
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How Ask Roadie helps with the dot2 Node4
- 1. Pick the MA Lighting dot2 Node4. It's already in the list.
- 2. Describe what you're seeing. In your own words, or the error code off the screen.
- 3. Get the likeliest fix first. Steps in order, the manual page when there is one, and a note when other techs have confirmed it.
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