Art-Net equipment inventory

What is included

The internal implementation finds compatible nodes/controllers that answer discovery and displays available names and addresses. It sends discovery traffic only: no lighting values, fixture commands, scene changes or output. Fixtures connected behind a node are not separate network devices.

Inventory setup

1. Use the lighting equipment network with the system operator’s permission and allow Local Network access.
2. Open Network Inventory, start Search Network and review Art-Net node results.
3. Save a meaningful node name and location–room. Check its address before treating it as existing saved equipment.
4. Retain the inventory entry for reference when unavailable; use your established lighting desk for output control.

Discovery limits

Network segmentation, broadcast filtering and equipment settings can prevent replies. A discovered node is not confirmation that fixtures, DMX output or every port is healthy. Multiple network ports and similar names require careful identity checks.

Registration and attribution

The protocol specification permits royalty-free use with credit and describes an OEM-code requirement for manufacturers. Applicability to this read-only implementation remains under review before broad public release. Art-Net™ Designed by and Copyright Artistic Licence. Church Remote does not claim Artistic Licence endorsement.