Strand Genius Pro Datasheet

Strand Lighting

PRODUCT D ATA

GeniusPro™ Operating Software

GeniusPro operating software provides the primary functionality for the Strand 500 Series console
platforms. The software comes with 100 intensity channels and 100 moving light attribute channels
and can be expanded by means of 50 or 200 channel incremental upgrade packs.Lightpalette pro­vides a maximum of 1500 intensity channels (plus 500 attributes) for the standard 520,530 and 550
consoles and 2000 intensity channels (plus 2000 attributes) for the higher specification 520i,530i and
550i consoles.Operations manual and software is supplied with a choice of languages.

Cat. No. Description

67311 GeniusPro operating software (100 + 100 channels)
67511 50 channel expansion software
67513 200 channel expansion software

Associated Software

Operating Software:

 Lightpalette™

Alternative operating software providing similar functionality to GeniusPro‘Preset’ but optimised for
command line/tracking style operation familiar to Lightpalette 90 users.

Application Software:

Application software is available to add optional functionality to GeniusPro or Lightpalette operating
software at any time. All software packages are described in separate data sheets. Current application
software includes:

 CommuniquéPro™
An application to GeniusPro adding communications protocols that operate with other DMX con­soles,remote controls,and central ‘event’ controllers.Includes MIDI and MIDI Show Control facilities.

 Networker™
Application software for remote color monitors,remote control and DMX distribution. Includes an
Ethernet card for the console,and requires Strand SN100 nodes.

GeniusPro

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Operating software for

500 Series consoles

 Tracker™
Multi-attribute control of any DMX automated lights,scanners and scrollers using the additional
wheels and tracker ball controls on the console.

 Off-line Editor™
A program to prepare memories and system configurations on a remote PC.

 Reporter™
Provides dimmer configuration and status feedback remotely at a 500 Series console.

 Server™
Central storage of show files on one console in a networked system of consoles.

 ShowPort™
Converts Strand show files to and from ASCII or Comma Delimited format. (ShowPort is included
with Off-line Editor software)

 PC™
Allows DOS PCs to operate GeniusPro or Lightpalette with built in Networker for tracking back-up,
designer’s remote, multi-user,multi console,playback control,etc.

All Strand Software is secured by factory issued passwords

http://www.strandlight.com

l Preset style operating software for 500 Series consoles
l Provides basic lighting control operation and special effects

for 100 intensity channels plus 100 scroller/moving light
attributes.(Tracker application software is required for full
integrated moving light control)

l Upgradable at any time for increased capacity.Channel

upgrades available in 50 or 200 channel increments
up to:

520,530, 550 consoles 1500 intensity channels

500 moving light attributes

520i,530i, 550i consoles 2000 intensity channels

2000 moving light attributes

l Upgradable at any time for broader functionality with a range
of application software packages.(See adjacent panel)

l Custom configurable for direct action or command line

operator interface

l Advanced effects with midi and audio support.

Effects may be played from cues or submasters

l Full integration with Tracker application software for intuitive

control of scrollers and moving lights

l Supports up to 4 VGA color monitors formatted for

a library of popular cue sheet and channel displays

l Six pages of submasters with separate up/down and attribute

fade times

l Supports a wide range of back-up options
l Lightpalette supports English, French, German, Italian,

Spanish, Swedish or Dutch language display
l Wide range of Networking options

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GeniusPro Features

General

VGA color monitor outputs 1 or 2,user selectable expandable to 4 with
User definable channel numbering 1 - 9999

On line prompts and help screen n
Real Time Clock and Date on screen n

optional VGA car d

Console Displays and Softkeys

Current status information Channel, cue , submaster,effect,groups,profiles
Macro labels Macro number
Supermaster labels Function description
Playback status Cue and fade progress
Wheel control Proportional or shaft mastering

Capacity

Maximum Channels/Attributes
520/530/550 consoles Max 1500 dimming / 500 attributes (dimming

520i/530i/550i consoles Max 2000 dimming / 2000 attributes (dimming

Channel/Attribute ratios Intensity channels can be increased in 50 or

Mux outputs max.2048 (console) or

Cue memories 2000
Part per cue* 12
Submaster memories and pages 520/520i: 24 x 6

Macros,user programmable 999
Effects memories 99
Effects playbacks 10

*Each part counts as one cue memory

channels can be converted to more attribute
channels)

channels can be converted to more attribute
channels)

200 channel increments.Moving light channels
will increase according to the ratios indicated
in the table below:
100/100 650/400
150/150 700/400
200/200 750/400
250/250 800/500

300/250 up to.....

350/250 1500/500
400/400 1600/600
450/400 1700/700
500/400 1800/800
550/400 1900/900
600/400 2000/2000

max.4096 (with optional Networker
software and SN100 nodes)

530/530i:30 x 6
550/550i:54 x 6

Intensity Channel Control

Lists using: +, -,THRU
Lists using mixed Channels,Cues and Submasters
Levels using @,ON,FULL,+10%,-10% and wheel
Level setting by two digits (per-cent) or one digit (decimal)
Command line or direct entry action (user selectable)
Proportional or Shaft wheel control
UNDO @
REM-DIM, SOLO
BUMP UP/DOWN
Manually wheel cues in and out

Color Attribute Contr ol

Select intensity channels for direct color control
Frame selection by +FRAME/ -FRAME keys
Direct entry by @ATT, keypad and wheel n
User programmable max.frame numbers 2 - 255
Frame number showing on "+" screens
Last Action control across playbacks and submasters
Unaffected by Grand Masters or Blackout

Lists using: +, -,THRU
Levels using @,FULL and wheel
Selected dimmer level shown on monitor wheel bar
Dimmer levels shown in patch screen n

Tracking and non-tracking modes
"Block" and "This cue only" softkeys when tracking
Fade modes recorded with cue Automatic, Manual time, Manual level
UP / DOWN fade times (cues and submasters)
UP / DOWN delay times
WAIT time
LINK / LOOP / Subroutines
Cross / Move and All fades
CALL macros,start or stop effects
Record output
Record time only
Record minus submasters
Record NEXT Cue
Cue numbers 1.0 to 999.9 (max.2000 cue parts)
Cue RENUMBER function
Cue 0 is a blackout intensity cue
UPDATE Cue
UPDATE Submaster
Submaster quickload function
Over-record warning
UNDO record
Memory Lock function
Update changed,listed or all channels
Record manual cues

Programmable playback modes Single, Dual HTP, Dual LTP,and Split Single*
Simultaneous up and down fades 100
Fade rate override with wheel
Rate override of upfades,downfades or both n
Fade time override with faders
Fade level override with faders
Programmable CUT time
Programmable BACK time
Fade progress display on LCD display n
Rate individual parts or cues n

* HTP = Highest (level) Takes Precedence LTP = Latest (action) Takes Precedence

Submasters with bump keys 24 (520/520i)

Submaster memories x pages 24 x 6 (520/520i)

Inhibitive submaster memories 24 x 6 (520/520i)

Independent submaster memories 24 x 6 (520/520i)

Supermaster functions Submasters,Submaster flash keys,

LCD labels for each Supermaster 6
Programmable or manual fade time per submaster and page ✔
Flash pile-on / SOLO modes ✔
Flash momentary / latch mode ✔
Macro triggered by submaster 12
Sound-to-light control of submaster 1
External submasters 12
Flash, Solo and Latch bump modes per submaster ✔
Update changed ,listed or all channels ✔
Group independent supermasters ✔

Direct Dimmer control

Recording Cues / Submasters

Automatic Playback

Submasters

30 (530/530i),
54 (550/550i)

30 x 6 (530/530i),
54 x 6 (550/550i)

30 x 6 (530/530i),
54 x 6 (550/550i)

30 x 6 (530/530i),
54 x 6 (550/550i)

Effects,DMX Input, Audio, MIDI
(functions are user-selectable
on all submasters)

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Effects

Effects memories 600
Steps per effect 99
Quick record of next step Output and Preview screens
Forward,reverse, bounce
Chase, Build, Cycle, Flicker,Random,Audio, MIDI
Effects start/stop in cue sheet
Direct action effect Direction and Type override
Direct action step time override with wheel
Effect fade in/out time override with wheel
Update live effect
Audio / MIDI sensitivity control with wheel
Effects loaded on submasters
Effects played from cues
Effects steps include cues,groups or channels lists
Individual steps have In/dwell/out times n
Key presses per macro 120

Profiles 64
Graphical Display n
Assignable to cues or dimmers n
Text labels n
Tabular profile display for all off grid co-ordinates n
Profile points entered as decimal or DMX (256)

Input / Output Control

Dimmer data Mux output - DMX512, AMX192, D54
Simultaneous digital and analog Mux outputs
RS-232 for handheld remote
Parallel port for printer
MIDI time clock for effects step control
Audio for effects step control & submaster sound to light
Dimmer over temperature n

Profiles

Macros

User programmable macros 999
Key presses per macro 32
Start-up macro 1
Macros triggered by keypad selection all
Macros triggered by hand held designer's remote all
Macros triggered by cues in cue sheet all
Macros triggered by submasters 12
Macros triggered by external +10V signal 12
Macros triggered by date and time n
Macros triggered by audio input 1
Macros triggered by configurable MIDI input 1
Macros triggered by configurable serial ASCII input 1

Grand Masters and Stop (Blackout)

User Assignable 2
User Stop (Blackout) group n
User Stop (Blackout) functions Stop/Blackout/disabled

Patches

User definable channel numbering 1 - 9999
Patches in active memory 2
Mux outputs Console:2048 (1536 when DMX input used)
(intensity and attributes) Network:2048 plus 512 plus 512 In DMX

(with Networker software and SN100/102 network nodes)

Proportional scaling per dimmer 0 - 200%
User default scale factor In setup
Non-dim trigger level 1 - 99%
User default non-dim trigger level In setup
Default patch function All or partial
Scroller setup in PATCH n
User max. scroller frame number 2 - 255
Profiles assignable to each dimmer mux number n
Dimmer preheat function n
Patch display by Dimmer or Channel number n
Copy between patches n

Show Storage & Retrieval

Formats new HD floppy disks n
Fast-save key on console surface Softkey
Can read cues,subs and effects individually or in blocks n
Can read patches,set-up & macros n
Automatic backup copies of show on 3.5" disk n
Storage of shows on Hard drive 10

Languages displayed English,German,French,Spanish,

Displays Up to 4 with optional second dual VGA card
Channel display formats Genius,Lightpalette,Gemini,Galaxy
Channel control modes Direct Action double digit (%)

User ON level 0 - 100%
Playback fade up/down times Default to 0.0 to 59:59
X playback delay up/down times Default to 0.0 to 59:59
X playback wait time Default to Off,0.0 to 59:59
X playback back fade time Default to 0.0 to 59:59
X playback cut fade time Default to 0.0 to 59:59
Submaster recorded Default to 0.0 to 59:59

Effects step time Default to 0.0 to 59:59
Buzzer volume Off,low,medium, high
LCD contrast 0 to 100%
LCD backlight 0 to 100%
Wheel mastering Proportional or Shaft
Wheel sensitivity slow,medium, fast
Set time and date n
Time format 24 hour or am/pm
Date format DD/MM/YY or MM/DD/YY
Patch default scale factor 0 to 200%
Patch default non-dim trigger level

Patch default color frame number

RS-232 Baud rate, data bits, stop bits, parity
MIDI channel number (CommuniquéPro only)

External submaster voltage scaling

AMX/D54 scaling 80 to 120%
Power up macro 1
At Time Macros 4
Activation of At Time macros Day(s) of week,Star t time/date ,

Restore output level on loss of power

Printer type Epson FX,IBM Proprinter,

Colour On HP Deskjets
Printer paper size 8½" x 11", 8½" x 12", 8½" x 14"

Print orientation Landscape or Portrait
Print options Cues, Groups,Patch, Effects, Submaster,Profiles,

Setup Functions

Italian,Swedish,Russian and Dutch

Direct Action single digit (points)
Command line double digit (points)

up/down fade times

0 to 100%

2 to 255

Off,1 to 16

80 to 120%

repeat activation interval, stop
time/date for repeat activation

on/off

Printouts

HP Laserjet II,HP Deskjet,
ASCII

11" x 14½",11" x 17"
DIN A4 or A3

Macros,Fixtures, Setup, Notes
Channels in use/Channels not in use
Screens
Notes pages

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