Strand 520 DataSheet

Strand Lighting

PRODUCT DATA

A Guide to the Strand 520 & 520i Consoles

520/520i Console

1. Tracker ball,rotary controls and option keys for moving light control*

2. Multi function wheel

3. Command keypad,context sensitive soft keys and graphics LCD

4. Function keypad and context sensitive soft keys

5. Playbacks,'GO' button, context sensitive soft keys and graphics LCD

6. Submasters,bump buttons,'active' and 'loaded' LEDindicators

7. Effects buttons

8. Display and command routing keypad

9. User programmable keys

*requires Tracker™ software for full attribute functionality

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Console Platforms

l Lighting control consoles with flexibility of user selectable

channel capacity,operating style and application programs

l Powerful integrated moving light capability
l Choice of either Lightpalette™ command line/tracking style

operation or GeniusPro™ preset style operation

l Compact design for trouping
l Choice of standard 520 Console or high capacity

520i Console with extended channel capacity

l Operating software controls a maximum of:

520 1500 intensity channels,

500 scroller or moving light attributes.

520i 2000 intensity channels,

2000 scroller or moving light attributes

l Intensity channels may be converted to additional attribute

channels if required

l Console capability can be expanded through a range of pow-

erful application software packages

l 520 equipped with Intel Pentium®133 processor

520i equipped with Intel Pentium®Pro 200 processor

l 2048 DMX outputs can be increased to 4096 with optional

Networker software and SN100 nodes

l One or two VGA color monitor outputs as standard but can

be upgraded to four on 520i

l Two large backlit graphic LCD displays with context

sensitive soft keys

l Hard disk for show storage
l Integral 3.5" disk drive
l 6 pages of individually programmable submasters,plus any

submaster or supermaster can be configured as one of 6 user
selectable function masters

l Dedicated tracker ball and rotary controls for automated

light attributes when loaded with Tracker™ software

l Simultaneous digital and analog multiplex protocols
l Two split crossfade playbacks for software selectable single or

twin playback operation

l 128 simultaneous playback fades supported
l Twin programmable Grand Masters and user selectable

blackout/stop control

l Two proportional electronic patches
l 30 effects playbacks
l Multilingual support in English, Dutch, French,German,Italian,

Russian,Spanish,Swedish

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Strand 520 & 520i Consoles

Portable memory lighting control consoles for use with either GeniusPro OS or
Lightpalette OS operating system software and optional Strand application software pack­ages and with powerful integrated moving light control capability. Equipped with 24
Sub/Supermasters the console is available in standard 520 model or high channel capacity
520i version.

The operating system software chosen provides a base level of 100 intensity channels plus
100 color or motion attributes and can be increased at any time in increments of 50/50
or 200/200 to a maximum of:

520 1500 intensity channels plus 500 scroller/moving light attributes
520i 2000 intensity channels plus 2000 scroller/moving light attributes.

Attribute capacity may be increased by re-allocating unused intensity channels.Future
expansion of control functionality is designed into the system by means of a wide range of
optional application software packages.(see separate data sheet for details)

Cat. No. Description

64506 Strand 520 Console
64524 Strand 520i Console
500 Series Consoles require Lightpalette OS or GeniusPro OS operating software,
and a monitor minimum.

Peripherals & Accessories

Cat. No. Description

66015 Dual VGA Card for 500 Series
66011 VGA 14" Monitor - 110V
66013 VGA 15” FSTMonitor - 120/230V
66014 VGA 10.4” Flat Screen Monitor - 100/240V
66210 Mini keyboard
66214 Designer’s Keypad
66125 Radio Remote (902-928 MHz)
66121 Base Station (902-928 MHz)
66128 Wired Remote
66021 Printer - Inkjet 115V
66023 Printer - Laserjet 115V
66025 Printer - Color inkjet 115V
66044 Dust cover Strand - 520/520i
66057 Flightcase for Strand 520/520i

The operation of the 520 and 520i consoles depends on the operating
system software chosen and the user's preference of additional opera­tional functions available from a separate range of Application software
programs (See software data sheets)
Channel control Main command keypad for setting channel levels, and

recording lighting states.The associated LCD display pro
vides local indication of channel control status,including the
functions of six context-sensitive soft keys.Level wheel
adjusts channel levels.If Tracker™ software is included, the
tracker ball and rotary wheels are activated to enable a
single channel number reference (entered on the command
keypad) to give immediate access to all attributes of an
automated luminaire, or a scroller.

Playbacks Two playbacks are provided,which may be configured for

independent or combined operation,or condensed to a
single playback. A rate wheel is provided to adjust the rate
of progress of a lighting change.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 128 simultaneous fades are supported.

Effects Up to 30 simultaneous effects from a total of 600 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,inserted 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
CommuniquéPlus MIDI or audio.Effect, type, direction and
speed can be modified while running and updated back into
the effects memory if required.

Submasters 24 submasters or ‘supermasters’.

Each submaster has a bump button,and two LED indicators
to signal the status and activity of each submaster.
Submasters may be used to mix memories,replay cues,
including dimming and motion cues.The six Supermasters
have adjacent labelling provided by an LCD display.
Any submaster or supermaster can be configured to provide

Strand 500 Series Software

Cat. No. Description

Operating Software

67311 GeniusPro - Operating Software with 100/100 channels
67331 Lightpalette - Operating Software with 100/100 channels
67511 GeniusPro/Lightpalette 50 channel expansion
67513 GeniusPro/Lightpalette 200 channel expansion
67411 GeniusPro Off Line Editor (includes ShowPort™)
67431 Lightpalette Off Line Editor (includes ShowPort™)
67312 GeniusPro PC (OS for PC operation)
67332 Lightpalette PC (OS for PC operation)
67398 GeniusPro OS - Upgrade to V2.0
67399 Lightpalette OS - Upgrade to V2.0

Application Software

67515 CommuniquéPlus (Communications application software)
67519 Networker (Ethernet application software)
67523 Tracker (Automated luminaire software)
67521 Server (Central file storage)

(for further details, please refer to software datasheets)

Attribute Controls A trackerball,three pushbuttons and four rotary controls

VDU Switching The VDU keypad switches the VDU displays between chan-

On/Off Main switch is provided on the front panel of the console.
Grand Masters Two Grandmaster faders are provided,plus a programmable

User Programmable
Keys 7 additional keys are available for user programmable functions

the following special master control functions: master all
Submasters, Audio input,DMX input, Effects playbacks,
Bump level,MIDI. If the Supermasters are used for a special
function,the LCD display will show the function names
selected.

provide direct access to color, pan and tilt, and up to 32
functions of an automated light by entering a single unit
number.Color scroller control is available with the operating
software. Automated light functions are only available with
Tracker™ application software.

nel,dimmer and cue information.They also provide control
path routing to match he active VDU display.

Blackout button for 'Blackout' or 'Stop'.

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Technical Specifications

Supply voltage 100V - 240V 50/60Hz,autosensing
Processor 520 Intel® Pentium 133 MHz

520i Intel® Pentium Pro 200 MHz

Memory 520 8Mb RAM,Internal 1Gb Hard drive

520i 16Mb RAM,Internal 1Gb Hard drive

Archive memory 3.5" floppy disk (DOS) or Hard Drive
Control Capacity 520 100 to 1500 intensity channels

100 to 500 moving light/scroller attributes

520i 100 to 2000 intensity channels

100 to 2000 moving light/scroller attributes
Channel and attribute capacity is defined by the GeniusPro
OS or Lightpalette OS 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.
Dimming channels may be converted to provide more
attributes,but attributes cannot be converted into more
channels.

Connections

4 DMX512 outputs (512 dimmers per port.

Shared with DMX input.See below)

5 pin female XLR
1 AMX192 output (192 dimmers)

4 pin male XLR
1 D54 output (384 dimmers)

3 pin female XLR
1 DMX Input (shared with DMX outputs)

5 pin male XLR
2 Handheld remote ports
1 Parallel printer port

25 pin female D-type
1 MIDI (In/Thru/Out)
1 Dimmer Overtemp

4 pin male XLR
3 Auxiliary RS485
1 Analog Inputs (12 0 to +10V)

15 pin D-type female
1 Audio input shared with SMPTE Time Code,

10mV to 10V balanced

3 pin female XLR
1 Keyboard
2 VGA monitors

15 pin female D-type high density
1 Ethernet (optional. Card supplied with

Networker™)
1 Power inlet:IEC320 (male)
1 Power outlet:IEC320 (female) 4A max

Control inputs One DMX input (512 dimmers),and 12 analog inputs

(0 to +10V).DMX inputs may be patched to DMX outputs
with a scaling factor if required. Analog input signals are
used for remote control of selected submasters.

Software Operating Software

Each 500 Series console require GeniusPro™OS or
Lightpalette™OS providing control of 100 intensity
channels and 100 scroller/moving light attributes.
Capacity can be increased by 50 or 200 channel
increments.

Application Software

Control capability of the console can be expanded
including:

Tracker

CommuniquéPro

Networker

Server

Printer Support for Epson FX, IBM Proprinter,HP Deskjet,

HP Laserjet,and ASCII are included in Operating Software.

Standards UL,cUL (75AJ)
Compliance EMC emissions to EN50081-1, EN55014;

EMC immunity to EN50082-1,IEC1000-2-2
Safety:EN60950, EN60439 Part 1 (also par t 12 BS5486);
Design & build:ISO9001, UL1950

Environmental Data

Operating T emperature 0° to 40°C ambient (32° to 104°F)
Storage T emperatur e -40° to 70°C (-40° to 158°F)
Location Good office environment
Humidity 5% - 95% non-condensing

Mechanical Data

Construction Galvanised sheet steel and aluminum extrusion.

Dimensions and Weight

520/520i 30" 20" 6" 55lb

Shipping Data

520/520i 8 cu. ft. 66 lbs

Flame retardant ABS controls.

length depth height weight

780mm 525mm 150mm 25kg

Packed V olume Packed weight

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0.227 m

30 kg

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