V16X

Description

As our top-of-the-line show controller, the V16X is uniquely suited to the complicated control needs and ease-of-maintenance demanded by themed attractions.

We believe that attraction designers should spend more time focusing on their vision than worrying about how to make it work. That’s why we designed the V16X to use a script-like approach that makes it easy to translate creativity into functional control. It’s purpose-built solid-state design ensures that the creative intent is delivered consistently throughout the life of the attraction.

This cutting-edge product features all of the interfaces commonly used within attraction systems including multiple Ethernet ports, serial, DMX, SMPTE timecode, digital IO, GPS, and a built-in LCD display. This allows the V16X to serve as the heart of the attraction and bridge the gap between functionality and guest experience!

The V16X incorporates a completely new synchronization core that keeps perfect time using industry-standard methods like PTP, NTP, GPS, SMPTE timecode, and Genlock. This new technology makes this show controller the perfect device to coordinate perfect synchronization between ride control, audio, video, lighting, special effects, and all of the other entertainment systems that must work in unison to ensure top-notch show quality.

The V16X is not a computer. Its purpose-built design means it is capable of running your attraction with perfect consistency and absolutely no maintenance throughout the life of the attraction. With products like this, it’s easy to understand why the best attractions in the world have been relying on Alcorn McBride to run their show every day for the past 30 years.

Part Number

V16X

V16X Show Controller – 4 Ethernet, 16 Serial, 16 Inputs, 16 Outputs, DMX, 4.3″ LCD, Genlock, LTC, GPS, PTP/NTP, 100-250VAC Power

V16X-DC

V16X Show Controller – 4 Ethernet, 16 Serial, 16 Inputs, 16 Outputs, DMX, 4.3″ LCD, Genlock, LTC, GPS, PTP/NTP, 24VDC Power

Control

Show Control

Advanced Scripting Control
Timeline Programming
Control of Devices (PLC, DSP, Animation, AV, etc.)
ShowTouch Touch Panel Integration

Display

4.3″ TFT LCD

LED Indicators

Power
SMPTE Timecode (LTC)
Sync Lock
Live Mode
Ethernet – Link/Activity
Inputs
Outputs

Ethernet

4 x 10/100/1000BT Ethernet ports (RJ45)
Isolated Networks – No internal switch/bridge
Device Control
Programming

Serial

4 x RS422/RS232 (5-pin Phoenix)
12 x RS232 (3-pin Phoenix)

DMX

1 x DMX Universe (5-pin Phoenix – Port 1)

Digital Inputs

16 x Contact/Voltage Inputs (2 x 16-pin Phoenix)
Software configurable for voltages or contact closures
Input voltage range 5-24 VDC, 5 mA maximum
Trigger latency < 1 frame (17ms)

Relay Outputs

16 x N.O. Dry-Contact Relay Outputs (2 x 16-pin Phoenix)
Self-restoring polymer fuses (900mA)

Show Memory

Removable SD Card

Synchronization

Sync Inputs

PTP In – IEEE1588/CIP-Sync (Ethernet – RJ45)
NTP In (Ethernet – RJ45)
GPS In (7-pin Phoenix)
SMPTE LTC In (3-pin Phoenix)
Genlock In – Blackburst, C-Sync, Tri-level (BNC)

Sync Outputs

PTP Out – IEEE1588/CIP-Sync (Ethernet – RJ45)
NTP Out (Ethernet – RJ45)
SMPTE LTC Out (3-pin Phoenix)
Genlock Out – C-Sync (BNC)

Frame Rates

23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 47.952, 48, 50, 59.94, 60

GPS Type

NMEA-0183 /w PPS Clock Input

Clock Accuracy

PTP – <1uS /w <1ppB Free-run accuracy
NTP – <1mS /w <10ppB Free-run accuracy
GPS – <1uS /w <1ppB Free-run accuracy

Physical

Size

19″W x 14″D x 3.5″H

Weight

14 lbs. (6.4 Kg)

Power

100 to 250 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz, 50W maximum

Operating Temperature

0°C (32°F) to 38°C (110°F), 0-90% Relative Humidity

Mounting

2U Rack-Mount

Documents

V16X Cut Sheet

Cut Sheet

V16X User’s Guide

User’s Guide

Mechanical

V16X 3D Mechanical Model

Model

Resources

ShowTouch Themes

A complete listing of themes available for ShowTouch.

Browse Themes

Product Files

A searchable database of product files used to control devices.

Product Files

Software

Application	Description	Download
WinScript Live 5 (Windows)	Alcorn McBride Show Control IDE for Windows
WinScript Live 5 (OS X)	Alcorn McBride Show Control IDE for OS X
AMI Terminal	Serial/Ethernet control utility for Windows