Product Description
Alcorn McBride offers two different approaches to lighting control, tailored to different requirements. Both units may be used with a show controller or as stand-alone lighting controllers.
The DMX Machine provides an extremely economical and powerful control solution. It combines the advantages of our ScriptOS show control operating system with 512 channels of DMX control. It’s ideal for shows that need an intelligent controller and lend themselves to scripting, such as automated presentations, museum displays, fountains, flicker flames and chase lights.
The DMX Machine can control anything from architectural lighting to stage fixtures to strobes. Hundreds of sophisticated lighting sequences can be stored in the DMX Machine’s non-volatile memory. Like Alcorn McBride show controllers, the DMX Machine is programmed using WinScript, our spreadsheet-like editor. That means it’s not just a dumb playback device – it can make decisions based upon timing and logic. It can easily handle many independent areas, such as a preshow, main show and postshow.
Because the DMX Machine is a complete show controller it can be used all by itself in a small show, controlling both lighting and a single serial device. It can also be used as an RS-232 to DMX translator, providing a way for a serial device such as a PC or third part controller to manipulate all 512 DMX channels, either individually or as scripted cues. We also include a Windows application that lets you use the DMX Machine as a lighting console.
For more complex shows Alcorn McBride’s LightCue eliminates the need for scripting. Let your lighting designer program the show using his favorite lighting console, then simply record the DMX data directly into the LightCue.
Control
DMX Output
Female 5-Pin XLR
DMX Signal
Fully DMX-512/1990 Compliant
Front Panel
Power LED
Acknowledge (ACK) LED
Error LED
Serial Activity LED
8 Pushbutons
Rear Panel
Programming Port DB-9M
Serial Port DB-9M
Discrete Inputs DB-37M
Power Barrel connector (2.5 mm x 5.5 mm x 10 mm)
Serial Port
RS-232C
300 baud – 38.4 Kbaud
7, 8, or 9 Data Bits
1 or 2 Stop Bits
All parity types
Inputs
(16) TTL inputs, internally pulled up to +5 VDC, suitable for contact-closure operation. Trigger latency < 1 frame.
Show Memory
32 Kbyte EEPROM stores approximately 5000 events
Nonvolatile, robust memory retains show data permanently
No battery backup required
Physical
Size
19″W x 6 “D x 1.75″H (48.25 cm W x 12.5 cm D x 4.5 cm H)
Weight
8 lbs. (3.5 Kg)
Operating Temperature
0°C (32°F) to 60°C (140°F), free air circulation
Operating Environment
0-90% relative humidity, non-condensing
AC Adapter
100 to 250 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz, 25W maximum
Power Supply Compliance
UL, CE, CSA, WEEE, (RoHS exempt)
Docs
Description
Download
Software
Description
Download
AMI Terminal
Send serial or ethernet commands to Alcorn McBride products. Good for controlling hardware and troubleshooting.
WinScript
Our powerful scripting language for designing, testing and downloading your show into any of our show controllers.
These tools help you access the advanced features of your product. Visit our Software page for more selections.
Firmware
Product
Version
Download
Alcorn McBride provides the latest firmware for your product at no charge. To learn how to check your firmware version and upgrade it, visit our Firmware page.
The I/O Breakout Box brings the DMX Machine’s parallel inputs to an easy-to-wire terminal block.
Part Number
Description
IOBB
I/O Breakout box includes CP-37 Pin Cable and 37 Pin terminal block
DIN19
DIN Rail for mounting IOBB in standard equipment rack
KDB37M
DB-37 Male Connector Kit with Housing
CP37
37 Pin Cable, for controller IO ports
DBWP-10
Serial Cable, 9 Pin Female to 9 Pin Female, 10 Feet
DBWP-25
Serial Cable, 9 Pin Female to 9 Pin Female, 25 Feet
CNU-2
Serial Cable, 9 Pin Female to 9 Pin Female, Null Modem, 2 Feet
CNU-10
Serial Cable, 9 Pin Female to 9 Pin Female, Null Modem, 10 Feet
USBSER
USB to RS232 Serial Adapter for Computer
PS9v110
Spare 9V Power Supply, UL Class 2, CE, 110V
PS9v220S
Spare 9V Universal Power Supply, UL Class 2, CE, 110/220V
