Best Scripted DMX and Show Controller

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

DMX Machine Cut Sheet

Cut Sheet

Show Control User Guide

Manual

Software

Description

Download

AMI Terminal

Send serial or ethernet commands to Alcorn McBride products. Good for controlling hardware and troubleshooting.

Software

WinScript

Our powerful scripting language for designing, testing and downloading your show into any of our show controllers.

(Windows) Software

These tools help you access the advanced features of your product. Visit our Software page for more selections.

Firmware

Product

Version

Download

DMX Machine

Latest firmware

Firmware

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