GeniusPro/Lightpalette Operator's Manual - Strand Lighting

General Introduction
This flexibility lets you update when you need to without having to buy new hardware. The maximum
number of channels and attributes available depends on the hardware performance, and is different for
various consoles. Please contact Strand Lighting for specifics.
All application software, with the exception of the Server software is supplied as standard on all
consoles.
The CommuniquéPro software is used to add SMPTE, MIDI, MIDI Show Control, DMX input, external
submasters, serial, and other means of communication. The Tracker software supports advanced
facilities for automated fixture control including additional types of attributes (for instance, pan and tilt),
preset focus groups, and fixture libraries. The Networker software provides remote video, remote
DMX via Ethernet, and access to all SN node ports. Console Reporter is an add-on software package
used to monitor and report temperature, electronic status and system and load information for all SV
Series dimmers. This facility allows the user to know the status of all lamps on a rig and to record rackbased
backup cues simply and easily.Other software can be easily added as it is developed.
Regardless of your level of lighting knowledge, this complete family of software lets you grow as your
experience increases, or start at a significantly higher level, all as economically as possible.
Refer to Product Specification for full list of all software features available on 300 and 500 series
control consoles.
Software updates and manuals are available on the internet at http://www.strandlighting.com/. FTP
(File Transfer) browsers may also be used. The internet address is 193.129.67.250. Some of the
download items require a user name and password to be entered.
Console RAM Memory
The i version now requires at least 32Mbytes of RAM installed in the console or PC. The non-i version
still operates in 8Mbytes or more. The more memory, the faster the console executes commands
(although mux outputs always transmit at the normal rate). Up to 64Mbytes of RAM is supported in
consoles fitted with new CS electronics or in the PC. Refer to Console Differences. See also Fitting
RAM memory
Password Registration
If your current version of Operating Software is earlier than version 2.0, you will need to re-register
your console and PC, if fitted with a CS card or dongle, in order to use this release. Refer to Upgrading
Your Console Software
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