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Network Show Controllers
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Can a ShowTouch talk to more than one V16 Pro/V4 Pro?
Yes.- Can a V16 Pro/V4 Pro talk to more than one ShowTouch?
Yes. Additionally, ShowTouch displays can be configured to show different information (for example, one can be a maintenance display while another can be an operator interface). The V16 Pro will prompt for which display information should be displayed on the ShowTouch.
- Can I run Touch on any PC?
Yes. The Touch software currently runs on any Windows PC, turning it into a graphical user interface.
- Can I send a UDP message over ethernet to a device without using a Product File?
Yes, just select "custom" as the device name. Then, in the sequence events, select "Message Out" from the events list.
- Can I use a V16 Pro/V4 Pro in a live show?
Absolutely. The V16 Pro/V4 Pro uses the WinScript Live programming software which allows you to connect to the controller and make changes without affecting the running show. This can allow you to add events, make timing changes and run specific commands while you are online with the controller. ...
- Can I use old WinScript scripts with the new V16 Pro?
Yes, just create a new script in WinScriptLive and then select 'import' from the 'file' menu to import the old .amw script.
- Do each of the ethernet ports on the V16 Pro have their own IP address/MAC address?
Yes. The ports are completely separate.
- Does the ShowTouch automatically search for V16 Pro/V4 Pro controllers on a network?
Yes.
- Does the V16 Pro/V4 Pro have a real-time clock?
Yes. The real-time clock can also be updated via NTP if the controller has access to the Internet.
- Does Touch support Linux or Mac?
The Touch software does not currently support Linux or Mac OS.
- How do I add a new display to my V16 Pro/V4 Pro network?
If the display is intended to be the same as another ShowTouch, simply connect the new display to the network, link to the V16 Pro/V4 Pro and it will pull the necessary files from the V16 Pro/V4 Pro. For a totally new display, use Touch to build the display.
- Is the V16 Pro/V4 Pro a PC?
No. The V16 Pro/V4 Pro is NOT a PC. It does not run Windows, Linux or any other commercially-available (and thus hackable) operating system. Alcorn McBride designs and manufactures our own hardware thereby allowing us to be sure that we can guarantee product availability for a number of years. P ...
- The V16 Pro has USB, can I use it to control another USB device?
USB is used for file transfer and control of the V16 Pro only. USB cannot be used to control another device.
- What is the difference between the V16 Pro/V4 Pro and other embedded show controllers?
The main difference is that the V16 Pro/V4 Pro is NOT a PC. It does not run Windows, Linux or any other commercially-available (and thus hackable) operating system. Alcorn McBride designs and manufactures our own hardware thereby allowing us to be sure that we can guarantee product availability ...
- What is the difference between the V4 Pro and V16 Pro?
The V16 Pro has a total of 16 serial ports (either RS-232 or 422) and a SMPTE input/output.The V4 Pro has 4 serial ports and it does not have a SMPTE input or output.Both products have 2 Ethernet ports, USB, real-time clock and can connect to a Touch panel.
- What is the difference between Touch and ShowTouch?
ShowTouch is a ruggedized hardware solution that can be used in maintenance, operator and guest areas to provide control and status from a V16 Pro/V4 Pro. Touch is the interface builder software which is used to design and program the interface. The Touch software runs on the ShowTouch hardware. ...
- What size CompactFlash card ships with the V16 Pro?
The V16 Pro currently ships with a 2GB card (subject to change). Script files tend to be less than 300KB. Graphic files for the ShowTouch vary in size.
- Where are the Touch files stored?
The Touch files are stored locally on the Flash card in the ShowTouch and they are archived on the V16 Pro/V4 Pro.
- Where can I find break-out connectors for the DB37 connector on the Show Controller?
Our model name is IOBB (Input/Output Breakout Board). http://www.alcorn.com/products/iobb/index.html We recommend our IOBB, since it has been created a complete kit for your convenience, but other acceptable manufacturers for DB37 break-out connectors are Phoenix, Weidmuller, and PCD. Phoenix pa ...
- Why does the V16 Pro/V4 Pro have 2 Ethernet ports?
This was originally generated by a customer request in order to provide 2 completely separate networks in the show controller. One network could be used for programming/monitoring of the show while the other port could be used for control of devices. Alternatively, one port could be used for loc ...