VCore

Description

Achieve greater performance and reliability of your system with VCore in control. VCore is a sleek yet powerful controller. This compact device can be programmed quickly to command any kiosk, exhibit area, or subsystem.

Systems of all sizes need a robust controller to maximize efficiency. VCore can control up to ten devices and provides the same rock solid performance synonymous with the Alcorn McBride brand. VCore’s form factor is unlike anything on the market. Weighing only three pounds, the sleek looking VCore is compact yet contains many of the high level features of the larger V Series controllers: Ethernet, real-time clock scheduler, incoming message processing, online programming interface, touch panel integration, and much more.

Program VCore with Timeline in minutes. Timeline offers a flexible way to program events and supports hundreds of time-based and event-based sequences and hundreds of timelines. This product also works seamlessly with Touch software to create customizable user interfaces. Touch software runs on ShowTouch hardware, available in 7”, 10”, and 17” models, or any iOS device.

Put VCore in command of your system for solid, reliable, superior control that will outlast the life of its application.

Part Number

VCORE-S

VCore Show Controller – 1 Ethernet, 1 Serial, 4 Inputs, 4 Outputs, PoE Input, DIN Mount

Control

Front

Power LED
Script Status LED (SD read, external device status)
IP/Configuration LED (DHCP, valid IP; other config)
Power-over-Ethernet (POE) LED
(2) Ethernet Status LED’s (Link, Activity)
(4) Input Status LEDs
(4) Output Status LEDs

Rear

Mounting for standard 35mm Din Rail

Side Panel(s)

USB 2.0 Type B (Programming Port)
RJ-45 (Ethernet)
4 Position DIP Switch: DHCP, CC/Voltage, Settings Reset, Backlight on/off
Removable SD Card for Script Storage (currently 4GB)
(1) Serial Port 3 pin phoenix style

Serial Port

(1) RS-232C; 300 baud – 115.2 Kbaud, 7, 8, or 9 Data Bits, 1 or 2 Stop Bits, All parity types

Network

(1)10/100 Base-T Ethernet
Supports hundreds of networked device protocols
UDP
Ethernet IP Client, native CIP
TCP Client, TCP Server, ModBus TCP
HTTP; Custom web pages, FTP server
DHCP, NTP, SMTP Client
Compatible with ShowTouch 7″, 10″, 17″, and ShowTouch for iOS

Digital Inputs

Input voltage range 5-24 VDC, 5 mA maximum
Hardware protected against misconfiguration
Trigger latency < 1 frame

Relay Outputs

Contact closures limited internally to 900 mA
Self-restoring polymer fuses

Physical

Size

8″ W x 4.75″ H x 2″ D (20.32 cm W x 12.07 cm H x 5.08 cm D), 2RU

Weight

3 lbs. (1.4 Kg)

Operating Temperature

0°C (32°F) to 38°C (100°F) 0-90% Relative Humidity

Operating Environment

0-90% relative humidity, non-condensing

AC Adapter Included

100 to 250 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz, 20W maximum
(CE, UL, CSA, CCC, WEEE, RoHS Compliant)

Power Options

Network Port – Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) support
Power Terminal – 9-36VDC @ 1A Max (AC Adapter Included)

Documents

VCore Cut Sheet

Cut Sheet

VCore User Guide

User Guide

Mechanical

VCore Mechanical Drawing

Drawing

Resources

ShowTouch Themes

A complete listing of themes available for ShowTouch.

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