GeniusPro/Lightpalette Operator's Manual - Strand Lighting

General Introduction
Console Differences
This section covers the following topics:
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Model Numbers and Processor Speed
Features Available with New Electronics
520 Series Differences
300 Series Differences
Model Numbers and Processor Speed
Over recent years, Strand Lighting have improved the performance and ability of the hardware and
software associated with their range of lighting control consoles. Since most of the functions described
in this manual are software-based, many of the new functions developed in recent years can be added
to older consoles simply by updating the software, albeit that some of the newer functions will not
operate as efficiently on older consoles, as they were designed to run on newer and faster processors.
Models 300
These consoles are designed on a modular basis using S bus network protocol and a Pentium
processor. The standard memory console comprises a processor unit, a command module and a
submaster module comprising 24 submaster faders. Channel fader sections, comprising 24 faders can
be physically connected to the control surface, up to a maximum of 168 faders (6 additional fader
modules). LCD monitor modules are also available for use in place of the standard VGA monitors and
are provided as standard on Memory 400 and 600 models.
Model 310
The 310 Show Controller/Backup Unit is designed primarily to serve the lighting requirements of the
themed environment market and to operate over a network as a backup unit to a main console. The
unit is similar to the Processor Unit of the 300 series consoles, but includes an operator interface,
comprising a touch screen. Refer to (refer to 510i/310 Show Controller/ Backup Unit).
Models 430, 530 and 530i (30 Submaster Faders)
These consoles are similar in style and have the same mechanical features. The difference between
the consoles is the type, and speed of the processor used in the motherboard as follows:
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430 Consoles - 486 Processor or Pentium Processor
530 Consoles - Pentium Processor
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