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310/510i
Show controller/backup unit
Features
Two versions available -- high capacity 510i features 600 to 6000 channels, standard
capacity 310 features 125 to 600 channels
Fully compatible with 300 and 500 series consoles including Tracker™ motion control
software, CommuniquéPro™, Reporter and ShowNet networking
Simple front panel user interface with direct access pushbuttons on all 510i controllers and
touchscreen controls on 310 systems
Full support for SMPTE timecode multi-event programming is provided on both controllers
Contact closure, MIDI and ASCII control inputs are also standard features
Shows may be programmed on off line editors, or consoles, 310 controllers feature direct
control surface interface
Weights and dimensions
length depth height
510 19in 16.5in 7in
(483mm) (419mm) (177.8mm)
310 19 in 11.88 in 3.47 in
(483mm) (302mm) (88mm)
510i Show Controller System
Mechanical & environmental
data
Construction Galvanised steel enclosure
with painted aluminum front
panel. Flame retardant ABS
controls
Operating 32° to 104°F ambient
Temperature (0° to 40°C)
Storage -40° to 158°F
Temperature (-40° to 70°C)
Humidity 5% - 95% non-condensing
3.474
DMX 1, 2
AUX 1, 2
SMPTE
MIDI
(Opt.)
SUBMASTER
(1-12, 13-24)
SBUS
PRINTER
USB
MOUSE &
KEYBOARD
VIDEO
ETHERNET
2ND VIDEO
(Optional)
500-Series
Strand Control Systems
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Control capacity
Each 510i (310) supports up to 6000 (600) intensity and 2000 (400) attribute
channels. Channel and attribute capacity is defined by the operating system
software plus the number of channel expansion blocks loaded. Control capacity
may be upgraded at any time by additional software in 50 or 200 channel blocks.
Intensity channels may be converted to provide more attributes, but attributes
cannot be converted into more intensity channels.
Channel control
A keyboard/Designer keypad must be used for setting channel levels, and recording
lighting states. The associated LCD display provides local indication of channel
control status, including the functions of six context-sensitive soft keys.
Playbacks
Two cue playback areas are provided, which may be configured for independent or
combined operation, or condensed to a single playback. Each playback may have
a separate cue sheet, enabling lighting cues to be run independently of motion
cues, on separate playbacks, if desired. A total of 200 (100) simultaneous fades
are supported. Cues can be triggered from SMPTE events.
Macros
15 programmable keys are available for user macros on 510i systems. The shift
key can be used to access 14 more. Macros can be triggered from SMPTE events,
contact closures, serial and MIDI inputs, real time clock or at every power up.
Effects
Up to 30 (12) simultaneous effects from a total of 600 (300) per show each
containing up to 99 fully overlapping steps can be run from playbacks, macros,
submasters or manually from the effects playback panel. Effects steps contain
recorded intensity levels and attribute positions for scroller or moving light effects.
Levels used can be as recorded or random between max and min levels, inverted
or alternately inverted. Each effect step can use individually programmable In,
Dwell and Out times or may use the effect defaults. Effects can stop when
instructed, after the last cycle or after a defined number of cycles or time. Effects
can be chained. Step control can be manual, timed or (with CommuniquéPro) MIDI
or audio. Effect, type, direction and speed can be modified while running and
updated back into the effects memory if required. Effects can be started and
stopped by SMPTE events.
Submasters
510i is provided with 54 contact
closures. Closures may be used to mix
memories, replay cues, including
dimming and motion cues.
Attribute Controls
510i (310) controls up to 99 attributes
of an automated light as recorded on a
500 (300) series console. Color scroller
control is available in the same way.
Attributes can be recorded in cues or
in preset focus groups which cues can
reference. Automated light functions
are only available with Tracker™
application software.
Printer
Support for Epson FX, IBM Proprinter,
HP Deskjet, HP Color Deskjet, HP
Laserjet, and plain ASCII is included in
Operating Software and available
through a keyboard/designer keypad
Operating software
All 310/510i systems come equipped with powerful operating software providing refined lighting control.
Additional channel capacity and advanced functionality is added with Strand application software. A full playback
interface is provided on the unit. If a keyboard/Designer Keypad and monitor(s) are attached full 500 series
functionality is achieved.
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500-Series
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Utility software
Off-line Editor
A real time stand-alone program for a 486 or higher PC using MS-DOS to
emulate the operational features of a 300/500 Series console.
ShowPort
A DOS utility supplied with the operating software and off-line editor to convert show
files between Strand Show File format and industry-standard ASCII Light Cues and
comma-separated text formats, for transferring shows to and from other consoles.
ShowNet
A Windows 98
®
utility to co-ordinate the configuration of SN10x series nodes.
Provides named DMX universes, ports and site files. Downloads configuration files
over the network.
Application software
All consoles include these application software packages as standard.
Tracker Application Software
Tracker adds fully-integrated moving light control to all 300/500 Series consoles.
Intuitive controls, displays, preset focus reference groups, auto move when dark,
fixture libraries and dual automoving playbacks make Tracker™ easy and fast to
use. 16 bit DMX is supported for accurate moving light control.
Networker Application Software
Any (310)/ 510i can be a network tracking backup for any 300/500 series console.
Networker and SN10x Series Ethernet nodes support control of up to eight DMX
universes. SN10x Series nodes can be used as part of a fully-integrated tracking
back-up control system, automatically switching the DMX data source from the main
to the back-up when the back-up console comes on-line. Combining Networker and
Server, up to five users can work simultaneously on the same show (500 series
only). Channels can be partitioned between users to prevent accidental changes.
DMX Ports on SN10x series nodes are configurable. You can change a DMX port
from an output to an input, or change its address, without patch cables or rewiring.
Flexible remote video is provided.
CommuniquéPro Application Software
CommuniquéPro provides SMPTE time-code events,analog inputs for external
submasters or macro switches; interfaces for DMX In (channel or dimmer modes)
from remote DMX controllers; super master control for DMX In; macros triggered by
configurable MIDI input, or configurable RS-232, ASCII serial input; RS-232 for
remote ASCII control; MIDI Show Control; MIDI In/Thru/Out, plus a configurable
macro trigger output port.
Optional application software
Server Application software
Turns a Windows PC into a comprehensive show file server permitting
consoles or PCs running Networker to store show files on the server. Also adds
user logins with password protection and access rights. A powerful login display
provides easy changing between main, backup and remote console modes.
500-Series
Strand Control Systems
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Operating software controls a
maximum of (600) 2000 intensity
channels and (400) 2000 scroller or
moving light attributes
(1024)/2048 DMX outputs can be
increased to (1536)/8192 with SN10x
nodes
Operates stand alone as a fully
functional playback unit using large
backlit LCD and front panel keys.
Attaching a keyboard/Designer Keypad
and monitor(s) gives full 300/500 series
functionality
Remote DMX
Automatic playback modes: SMPTE
time-code (external and internal
clocks), Midi show Control and 48/(24)
submaster macros (contact closure
inputs)
3000 events can be recorded
Up to10 events can be triggered
simultaneously on one time-code
Each event can trigger a cue and up to
2 of the following in any combination:
macros, effects, submaster bumps
With the keyboard and monitor,
powerful SMPTE plotting modes are
available
Supports all the common SMPTE
frame rates: 24, 25 30 drop and 30
non-drop
Integral 3.5" floppy disk drive for show
loading and archive
30/(10) effect playbacks
(100)/200 simultaneous fades
(1)/2 proportional electronic patches
16 bit DMX for accurate moving light
control (requires Tracker™ software)
Technical specifications
Supply voltage
100V - 240V 50/60Hz
Processor
Intel® Pentium II – 510i
Archive memory
3.5" floppy disk (DOS), internal hard drive on 510i
or network file server (requires Networker and
Server)
Ordering information Software
Operating Software
Cat No Description
67431 Off Line Editor for Lightpalette
(includes Showport™)
67511 Lightpalette/GeniusPro
50 channel expansion
67513 Lightpalette/GeniusPro
200 channel expansion
Peripherals and accessories
Cat No Description
66021 Printer inkjet B & W - 110V
66023 Printer laserjet B & W - 110V
66025 Printer inkjet Color - 110V
66130 Hand held remote
66210 Mini keyboard
66011 Color monitor
66012 Color monitor (UK)
66013 Monitor SVGA - 110/230V
66014 Flat screen monitor 110/240V
66015 Dual VGA card 510 only
66032 Dust cover for monitor
66214 Designer's keypad
66304 2nd VGA for 300 series
Ordering information
Cat No Description
95708 310 show controller 125 channels
95709 310 show controller 250 channels
95710 310 show controller 900 channels
95711 310 show controller 600 channels
95010 510i show controller with 600
channels and 400 attribute
channels*
95011 510i show controller with 1000
channels and 500 attribute
channels*
95012 510i show controller with 1500
channels and 500 attribute
channels*
95013 510i show controller with 2000
channels and 2000 attribute
channels*
95014 510i show controller with 6000
channels and 2000 attribute
channels*
*Includes Operating Software and
Tracker, CommuniquéPro and Networker
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500-Series
Strand Control Systems
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The Company reserves the right to make any variation in
design or construction to the equipment described.
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Strand™, Strand Lighting™, Strand Quartzcolor™ are
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